7 days in Ireland Itinerary

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Dublin is known for museums, nightlife, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the galleries of Kilmainham Gaol Museum, see the interesting displays at Guinness Storehouse, admire the striking features of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, and walk around Phoenix Park.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Dublin travel route planning tool.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Dublin. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in July, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can go by car to Kilkenny.

The country's smallest city in terms of population, Kilkenny boasts a rich cultural heritage and diverse tourist attractions that include well-preserved medieval architecture, exciting nightlife, a vibrant culinary scene, and abundant shopping opportunities.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jerpoint Abbey, contemplate the long history of Jerpoint Park, then take in nature's colorful creations at Rothe House and Garden, then step into the grandiose world of Kilkenny Castle, and finally get outside with Go With The Flow - River Adventures.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Kilkenny trip builder.

You can drive from Dublin to Kilkenny in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Dublin in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Kilkenny, with lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Killarney.

Continuously inhabited since the Neolithic period, Killarney draws visitors with its picturesque natural scenery, fine restaurants, and traditional pubs.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Killarney National Park.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Killarney trip planner.

Traveling by car from Kilkenny to Killarney takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In July in Killarney, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can go by car to Newmarket-on-Fergus.

Newmarket-on-Fergus, historically known as Corracatlin, is a town in County Clare, Ireland. Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): tee off at Dromoland Castle and then contemplate the long history of Knappogue Castle.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Newmarket-on-Fergus trip itinerary builder tool.

Getting from Killarney to Newmarket-on-Fergus by car takes about 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in July, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to travel to Enniscrone.

Enniscrone - also spelt Inniscrone and officially named Inishcrone - is a small seaside town in County Sligo, Ireland. On the 2nd (Sun), delve into the distant past at Belleek Castle Museum, stop by Foxford Woollen Mills & Visitor Centre, then tee off at Enniscrone Golf Club, and finally trek along The Warren Way Walk.

For reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Enniscrone trip planner.

Traveling by car from Newmarket-on-Fergus to Enniscrone takes 2.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Enniscrone are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can travel back home.