If Ireland has been on your travel bucket list, here’s a deal worth considering.
There’s currently one Saturday-to-Saturday nonstop itinerary available from Toronto to Dublin in mid-September priced at just $355 round trip. Considering this route is typically $550+, this is an exceptional value for nonstop service with convenient departure and arrival times in both directions.
September is one of the best times to visit Ireland. Summer crowds begin to thin, the weather is still mild, and you’ll have plenty of daylight to explore castles, coastal drives, charming villages, and some of the country’s most spectacular scenery.
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Last November, my family of five toured Ireland as part of a non-traditional US Thanksgiving trip. If you’re looking for ideas, here’s a route I’d highly recommend.
Suggested One-Week Ireland Itinerary
Day 1 – Dublin → Killarney
Arrive in Dublin and take the train to Killarney.
Stay at the Great Southern Killarney, a beautiful historic hotel dating back to 1854. Exceptional property, hospitality, and location.
Explore downtown Killarney.
Enjoy dinner in town or at the hotel’s excellent restaurant.
Day 2 – Killarney National Park
Pick up a rental car from Budget (just a short walk from the hotel).
Visit:
Ross Castle
Muckross Abbey
Muckross House (optional)
Killarney National Park
Ladies View
Spend another evening exploring the shops, pubs, and restaurants in Killarney.
Day 3 – Dingle
Drive to Dingle.
Stay at the Dingle Skellig Hotel overlooking the water.
Explore one of Ireland’s most charming small towns.
Enjoy dinner in town.
Day 4 – Dingle Peninsula → Adare Manor → Limerick
Drive the spectacular Slea Head Drive around the Dingle Peninsula.
Consider stops at:
Inch Beach
Dunquin Pier
Beehive Huts
Coumeenoole Beach
Stop for Afternoon Tea at Adare Manor, host of the 2027 Ryder Cup.
Overnight at the Limerick Strand Hotel.
Day 5 – Cliffs of Moher → Cong
Visit the iconic Cliffs of Moher.
Continue north to the village of Cong.
Stay at The Lodge at Ashford Castle.
Have dinner at The Dungeon, Ashford Castle’s casual restaurant.
Day 6 – Ashford Castle → Galway → Dublin
Morning walk with the Irish Wolfhounds (if available).
Experience the world-famous Falconry at Ashford Castle.
Explore Galway.
Return your rental car.
Take the evening train from Galway back to Dublin.
Stay at The Grafton Hotel, conveniently located near Grafton Street and Temple Bar.
Day 7 – Dublin
Explore:
Trinity College & the Book of Kells
Grafton Street
St. Stephen’s Green
Temple Bar
Guinness Storehouse (optional)
Fly home with memories of one of Europe’s most welcoming and scenic destinations.
The Flight
