Ireland Ideas?
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Does anyone have any suggestions for a proposal in Ireland? Our trip is coming up soon and I'm still trying to figure out how, when, and where to do it.
We're gonna be spending 10 days sightseeing throughout the southern and western parts of the country. We're renting a car and will be pretty flexible with our itinerary.
We're gonna be spending 10 days sightseeing throughout the southern and western parts of the country. We're renting a car and will be pretty flexible with our itinerary.
How about providing a general sort of itenerary? If we know more or less where you are going (and when) then perhaps ideas would just sort of sprout from there. Do you want to propose closer to the start of the trip or at the end? What about the middle? Have the two of you planned any special destinations? Do you plan on drinking Irish whiskey (lol)?
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We're flying into Dublin the last weekend of August and plan to drive south to the Wexford/Waterford area. From there we're gonna go southwest to the Cork/Kinsale area. We'll probably stay in this area for a couple of days before going to the far southwestern part of the country. From there we're gonna go to Killarny and the Ring Of Kerry for several days. From there we'll go north to Limerick, Galway, and the Aran Islands. Finally we'll drive east across the country to Dublin where we'll spend the last two or three days.
We're still working out the details as far as what we want to see and do along the way. We'd like to do more than just the normal touristy things.
As far as when to ask her....I think I'd like to do it at the beginning of the trip. I don't want to have to worry about keeping the ring hidden, losing it, or having it stolen. With that in mind, some place around Cork or Kinsale would be ideal.
Yes, we plan to drink Irish Whisky as well as a few pints of Guinness.
We're still working out the details as far as what we want to see and do along the way. We'd like to do more than just the normal touristy things.
As far as when to ask her....I think I'd like to do it at the beginning of the trip. I don't want to have to worry about keeping the ring hidden, losing it, or having it stolen. With that in mind, some place around Cork or Kinsale would be ideal.
Yes, we plan to drink Irish Whisky as well as a few pints of Guinness.
Fabulous. I have a very good friend from Cork. Now, if he is just in town....Other than that, I do have one of those lonely planet guides for Ireland. If I can't find my friend, then I'll have a quick look in the book. There's got to be lots in that area. There is a lot to be said about an early proposal - that way you both get to bask in the that lovely glow for the duration of the trip. It's too late to call my buddy now, but more tomorrow, should he be in town,
Kind of having a rough day today ep6585. Thanks though. Too much wine and feeling sorry for myself. Off to the office tomorrow. There will be no working at home for a while to try to avoid all that, and not too much more of this self-pity, I hope.
I truly want to visit Ireland, hence the Lonely Planet book. Have been several times to London and once to Cardiff in Wales on business. Both were fabulous. The stay in Cardiff was absolutely the best - and only one other trip of mine beats that destination. The people we met (me and my former boss, who was from Wales) on that Cardiff trip were so wonderful. Everywhere we turned there were kind faces and open hearts. I think I would expect the same sort of thing in Ireland, going from what my Irish friend says, and from what a girlfriend from Australia has said about her trip there not so long ago.
I truly want to visit Ireland, hence the Lonely Planet book. Have been several times to London and once to Cardiff in Wales on business. Both were fabulous. The stay in Cardiff was absolutely the best - and only one other trip of mine beats that destination. The people we met (me and my former boss, who was from Wales) on that Cardiff trip were so wonderful. Everywhere we turned there were kind faces and open hearts. I think I would expect the same sort of thing in Ireland, going from what my Irish friend says, and from what a girlfriend from Australia has said about her trip there not so long ago.
Check this site out for Waterford area sights. This is close to the start of your trip.
http://www.waterfordtourism.org/
In the What to see section check out the historical and pre-historical sites, and the gardens. Some of the gardens are not open when you are visiting, but others are. There must be a lovely place in listed somewhere on this site to make a proposal. Try giving one of these places a call - they would probably be delighted to help you or provide advice.
I am afraid the Lonely Planet book was just too clinical and did not provide much insight for romance.
http://www.waterfordtourism.org/
In the What to see section check out the historical and pre-historical sites, and the gardens. Some of the gardens are not open when you are visiting, but others are. There must be a lovely place in listed somewhere on this site to make a proposal. Try giving one of these places a call - they would probably be delighted to help you or provide advice.
I am afraid the Lonely Planet book was just too clinical and did not provide much insight for romance.
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I live in Dublin, so might be able to give you some pointers.
You can go for either a rustic feel, i.e. mountains, etc., or Dublin city (which has it's moments!).
The Ring of Kerry is beautiful, there is a hotel close by, called Sheen Falls. It's pricey but a very place all the same. Fantastic grounds, spa, great restaurant, etc. Might be a nice place to propose over a meal, and then relax in the spa the following day?
http://www.sheenfallslodge.ie/
If you are going to Wexford, Rosslare strand is beautiful. There is a lovely hotel on the strand, called Kelly's. http://www.kellys.ie/
Again, Gallway is beautiful. There is a village called Roundstone about an hour outside Gallway, it's got some great bars and fantastic scenery.
Hope that's of some help!
You can go for either a rustic feel, i.e. mountains, etc., or Dublin city (which has it's moments!).
The Ring of Kerry is beautiful, there is a hotel close by, called Sheen Falls. It's pricey but a very place all the same. Fantastic grounds, spa, great restaurant, etc. Might be a nice place to propose over a meal, and then relax in the spa the following day?
http://www.sheenfallslodge.ie/
If you are going to Wexford, Rosslare strand is beautiful. There is a lovely hotel on the strand, called Kelly's. http://www.kellys.ie/
Again, Gallway is beautiful. There is a village called Roundstone about an hour outside Gallway, it's got some great bars and fantastic scenery.
Hope that's of some help!
In Ireland, I have a few ideas... if you want to do it near Dublin, then I would suggest Wicklow. It is an old monastic ruin. You can walk through the ruins of the old community, stone churches and towers which still stand. When you are done, go up the path about 10 minutes, there is an amazing lake with rolling hills in the background. It is simply amazing. Beautiful and peaceful.
If you want to wait until you are on the west coast near Shannon, I would suggest the Cliffs of Moore. It is an amazing 700 foot cliffs overlooking the ocean. You can see the Arian Islands, and the amazingly blue ocean.
Just outside of Dublin in Wicklow, is Glendalough the monastic ruin I mentioned earlier. Here is a link. It doesn't have great pictures, but you get the idea. http://www.wicklow.ie/tourism/attractions/heritage/glendalough.html
If you want to wait until you are on the west coast near Shannon, I would suggest the Cliffs of Moore. It is an amazing 700 foot cliffs overlooking the ocean. You can see the Arian Islands, and the amazingly blue ocean.
Just outside of Dublin in Wicklow, is Glendalough the monastic ruin I mentioned earlier. Here is a link. It doesn't have great pictures, but you get the idea. http://www.wicklow.ie/tourism/attractions/heritage/glendalough.html
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