"Any suggestions for Ireland?" Topic

I and a wargame buddy are going on a two week tour of Ireland in November. This is kind of last minute, so I am busy putting together ideas. I have no problem thinking of great historic sites, museums and general scenic areas to fill the time, but if the weather turns very awful, as it has every right to do at this time of year, I am looking for other suggestions. In particular, indoor activities, game clubs, active gaming in-store locations and such where two game guys could find some amusement. I have added Prince August on the list, if we get down in that direction. Anything else spring to mind? Great pubs for Trad music?

"but if the weather turns very awful, as it has every right to do at this time of year,"

There's no "if" about it. It'll be very awful. November is a horrible month in Ireland, weather-wise. Bring plenty of wet weather gear.

As for the rest of what you're looking for, it depends on where you're arriving.

They have a hop on hop off tour bus that you can take in Dublin, which I was going to take but it was closed down the week of Xmas. The bus maps are everywhere and they stop at many cool spots, museums, historical sites etc.We thought it best for our friends 1st time over. Well worth it so you dont have to drive/park/ or learn the public bus routes. Even if it rains everyday Ireland is so much warmer than many midwestern/northern states you should'nt mind. Have a fun trip!

Sorry, we are starting near Dublin, and consider this our stand-by location for "indoor" things to do. Rain is to be expected, and I have good rain-proofs, but I will hope for less of the "gale force winds" of the last few times I looked at the weather data. We are thinking(hoping) the SE might be wet but a bit milder, and east, like around the Tara area for exploring castles, battlegrounds and ancient sites, a bit less wet. Long shot, I know, but we have a car rental and will move areas if one place looks better, weather wise.

Good tip on the bus thing!

Hop on the ferry and do the castles of North Wales…. :)

Bangorstu, I have done that. I will be back to Wales, though. Two trips were just not enough to see all the wonderful piles of rock (castles, ancient sites) as well as all the beautiful scenery. I have visited the north and west, near you, on the latest trip. I was in the south years ago, as I came across from Ireland. No, this time is devoted to Eastern Ireland, and maybe the SE, depending on weather. If fog rolls in, as it can do, there is little point going to the seacoast. I have been to the Cliffs of Moher in fog so thick you could only hear the ocean!