6 days in Ireland & Bushmills Itinerary

Drogheda is one of the oldest towns in Ireland, known for its tourism and as a centre of industry and medical care. On the 3rd (Tue), delve into the distant past at Bru na Boinne, then steep yourself in history at Hill of Tara (Temair), and then explore the historical opulence of Malahide Castle. On your second day here, explore the historical opulence of Trim Castle and then get to know the resident critters at Tayto Park.

To find reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Drogheda road trip site.

Kenmare to Drogheda is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. In September in Drogheda, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 48°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to travel to Bushmills.

Bushmills is a village on the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): step into the grandiose world of Dunluce Castle and then make a trip to Giant's Causeway.

To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Bushmills travel website.

You can drive from Drogheda to Bushmills in 2.5 hours. September in Bushmills sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 53°F at night. On the 5th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Sligo.

Despite its small size, Sligo serves as a major center of culture, commerce, and entertainment in the northwestern section of Ireland.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): stroll the grounds of Yeats's Grave.

To find reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Sligo travel route planner.

You can drive from Bushmills to Sligo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In September in Sligo, expect temperatures between 60°F during the day and 52°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Fri) before leaving for Letterfrack.

Letterfrack or Letterfrac is a small village in the Connemara area of County Galway, Ireland. Start off your visit on the 6th (Fri): look for gifts at O`Dalaigh Jewellers and then take in nature's colorful creations at Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Statue of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, then pause for some serene contemplation at Royal Abbey of Cong, then explore the historical opulence of Ashford Castle, and finally make a trip to Croagh Patrick.

Before you visit Letterfrack, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Getting from Sligo to Letterfrack by car takes about 2.5 hours. On the 8th (Sun), you'll travel back home.