Start early morning to drive to Donegal from Inniskeen, staying within the Republic of Ireland. Approximate drive time is around 4.5 to 5 hours covering ~300km. Route suggestion: Via N2, N3, N28, N14, and N56 avoiding Northern Ireland border crossings.
Top up your electric vehicle at the Donegal Town public charging point located near the town center (approx. 50 kW chargers), costing roughly QAR 50 (~17 EUR) for a full charge to ensure driving comfort over next days.
Enjoy a light, freshly baked lunch and coffee here. They are open 8am-4pm, serving great locally made sandwiches and pastries which is perfect for a quick stop.
Explore the stunning Glenveagh Castle & National Park which is open till 6pm. Entry ticket costs approximately QAR 160 (~55 EUR) per person. Enjoy the castle’s gardens and picturesque setting.
Drive about 1 hour to the cliffs, offering one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Entry is free. Ideal for scenic hiking and breathtaking views. Car parking available close to the visitor center.
Enjoy freshly caught seafood and local specialties in this popular coastal spot open 12pm-3pm. Located near Donegal and easily accessible by short drive.
Pre-book a 1-hour guided ride through the scenic countryside. Approx. cost QAR 220 (~75 EUR) per person and suitable for beginner to intermediate riders. Booking is recommended.
Return to Donegal town to visit the famous castle (open 10am–5pm). Entry is approx QAR 60 (~20 EUR) per person. Discover local history and architecture.
Enjoy live traditional Irish music and dinner at this iconic spot in Meenaleck, a short drive from Gweedore. Book ahead for weekend nights to get a good table.
Drive approximately 4.5 hours south taking the N56 and M6 route avoiding Northern Ireland. Suggest one charging stop midway around Athlone EV charger (approx. charging cost QAR 50).
Drive approx 2h40min direct; allowing a 2-3 hour stop in Cork city for sightseeing including English Market, Cork City Gaol, and lunch. Public chargers available in Cork city; approx QAR 50 cost.
Entry QAR 100 pp. Beautiful historic library and world-famous illuminated manuscript. Booking tickets online in advance is recommended. Open 9:30am-5pm.
A fun, interactive walking tour combining literary history with pub visits. Price approx QAR 130 pp. Tours run from afternoon to evening, booking required.
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Plan Your I have a trip to Ireland coming up. I will start my trip from inniskeen to donegal early morning on 23 July 2025.
We will be driving from city to city. The goal is not to drive much once in each city and to take cabs or public transport. Although to explore nearby towns happy to drive.
For each city I have mentioned the hotel where we stay. Unless mentioned, explicitly the hotels will not be providing breakfast. I will mention spots that I am interested in to visit in each city or around the city in addition to pubs and restaurants I am interested in eating at. I want you to help me form a flexible schedule perhaps even giving two or three options for each city for the days I am there. If any of the things require prior booking or tickets, kindly let me know. Give an estimate of the cost for each thing and a total estimate for the entire trip at the end (each cost in Qatari riyals). I also want you to look up electric vehicle charging spots either in the cities or along the route where I can stop and charge my car or if I can charge my car during activities. Suggest the most ideal routes to take between cities. Suggest hour by hour (but flexible) itinerary. If you believe there are other places worth visiting or places to eat at, feel free to include those too. The total prices should be for two people, me and my wife, traveling together. We do not have to visit ALL the places I mention, these are just the suggestions, screen the places and make doable and realistic plans which would make the trip not only feasible but enjoyable and relaxing.
July 23-25: donegal
Staying at: An Chuirt Hotel, Gweedore, Donegal costing us QAR 1185
Leaving inniskeen with a full charge car (X5) Mercedes EQB early on the 23. Making our way to donegal. Traveling through only the Republic of Ireland. Not traveling or crossing into Northern Ireland.
Check in is at 3-4pm at our hotel.
Places to visit:
Westport House
Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Sliabh Liag Cliff Donegal Castle Glenveagh Castle Carrigart Riding Stables for horse riding Dunfanaghy Horn Head Fanad Head Lighthouse
Tory Island Poisoned Glen Errigal Gola Island Bloody Foreland
Places to eat:
Aroma Coffee shop and Mini Bakery
The harbour Restaurant and Bar Sean Og Bar and Restaurant
Leo's Tavern The Olde Glen Bar Teac Jack Glassagh The Rusty Mackerel July 25-27: Galway
Staying at: The Lane Boutique Residence, Galway costing us QAR 1779. Check in is at 3pm
Will be leaving donegal early morning on the 25th making our way to Galway.
Places to visit:
Kylemore Abbey Quay Street Galway Cathedral Eyre Square Places to eat: Moroe's Tavern The Crane Bar
An Pucan O'Connell's Bar The Dough Bros Hooked Kai Resturant Ard Bia at Nimmos Taaffes Bar Tig Coili Tigh Neachtain Darog Wine Bar
July 27-28: dingle
Staying at: Dingle Banners, Dingle : QAR 1110 [with breakfast]. Check in is at 4pm
Leaving Galway early 27th to arrive to dingle.
Places to visit:
Dingle Distillery Gallarus Oratory
An Chonair or Conor Pass Slea Head Drive Dingle Bookstore
Places to eat:
An Droichead Beag O'Sullivans Courthouse Pub Ashes Resturant and Bar Out of the Blue Land to Sea Dick Mack's Pub
Murphy's Ice Cream
July 28-30: Killarney
Staying at The Birches Killarney : QAR 1503. Check in is at 3pm
Leaving dingle in the morning (not too early) on 28th to travel to Killarney.
Places to visit:
Carrauntoohil Killarney Jaunting Cars Tour Great Skellig Aghadoe Ruins Gap of Dunloe Ladies View Torc Waterfall Muckross House Ross Castle Cahersiveen Derrynane House Kenmare Moll's Gap Killorglin Inch Beach
Avoca Molls Gap Shop
Places to eat:
Mulcahys Quinlan and Cooke Boutique Hotel abd QC's Seafood Resturant Bricin Restaurant and Boxty House Cronins Restaurant Khao Asian Street Food
Petit Delice Cafe
July 30-August 1: Youghal
Staying at Ciara’s house (Friend) for free. Can arrive anytime. She lives on quarry road near Deirdres Montessori Naionra.
One of the evenings we plan to take Ciara’s family to a really nice dinner.
Will leave Killarney early morning on the 30th and will travel to youghal. Perhaps exploring cork on the way.
Places to visit:
Blackwater boat tours
Youghal Clock gate tower Charles Fort Fota House and Gardens Blackrock Castle Observatory Cork City Gaol The butter museum English Market Skibbereen Heritage Centre Gougane Barra Sheep's Head Dursey Island Mizen Head Beara Peninsula Priest's Leap
Places to eat:
DeBarra's Folk Club
Moby Dick's Pub The Nook Bar Ahernes Seafood Restaurant The Old Imperial Youghal O'Herlihys Kinsale The Bulman Bar The Oliber Plunkett Sin e Market Lane The Farmgate Cafe
August 1-3: Dublin
Staying at Liz’s house (Friend) for free. Can arrive anytime. She lives near phonix park
On the 1st or 2nd August evening we plan to take Liz out for a fancy (perhaps Michelin star) dinner and drinks as a thank you for letting us stay with her.
On the 3rd to travel to the airport to catch flight back to Doha at 1500. Aiming to Reach the airport by 11-12 to return car and enjoy at the lounge.
Places to visit:
Glendalough Cathedral Viking Triangle Display Kilkenny Castle Powerscourt Estate Trinity College Dublin National Museum of Ireland at Kildare Street Grafton Street Brown Thomas Dublin Dublin Literary Pub Crawl St Stephen's Green EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Places to eat:
John Kavanagh The Gravediggers
Ananda Spitalfields Vintage Cocktail Club
Peruke & Periwig Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud Avoca Suffolk Street Kehoes Pub O'Donoghues Bar il Valentino Bakery and cafe Bewley's Grafton Street The Ivy Dublin Chapter One Restaurant Avoca Cafe at Powerscourt The Granary Cafe Zuni Restaurant and Hotel Trip