11 days in Ireland's West Coast & Westport Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): go for a walk through Muckross House, then contemplate the long history of Muckross Abbey, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. On your second day here, explore the striking landscape of Killarney National Park.

For more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Killarney trip website.

New York City, USA to Killarney is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a 5 hour difference. Expect cooler weather when traveling from New York City in August: highs in Killarney hover around 64°F, while lows dip to 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Dingle.

Located on Ireland's western coastline, Dingle sits between scenic mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.

On the 23rd (Wed), cruise along Slea Head Drive. Here are some ideas for day two: observe the fascinating underwater world at Dingle Oceanworld, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Conor Pass.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Dingle trip maker app.

Getting from Killarney to Dingle by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. August in Dingle sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 54°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Shannon.

Shannon or Shannon Town, named after the river near which it stands, is a town in County Clare, Ireland. On the 25th (Fri), step into the grandiose world of Bunratty Castle & Folk Park.

To find reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Shannon trip builder website.

Drive from Dingle to Shannon in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 65°F in August, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Westport.

Renowned for its Georgian architecture, Westport sits in the shadows of Croagh Patrick, considered the holiest mountain in Ireland.

On the 26th (Sat), admire the natural beauty at Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden, experience rural life at DK Connemara Oysters, and then identify plant and animal life at The Lost Valley. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Carrowholly Stables & Trekking Centre, step into the grandiose world of Ashford Castle, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Westport trip itinerary tool.

Drive from Shannon to Westport in 2 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Westport can reach 62°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Achill Island.

Dramatic rocky cliffs, rolling green hills, and a meandering coastline buffeted by a wild ocean make a trip to Achill Island one of the best opportunities to snapping memorable photos of classic Irish landscapes.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Mon): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, explore the activities along Keem Bay, and then cruise along Atlantic Drive.

To see where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Achill Island driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Westport to Achill Island in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August in Achill Island, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 51°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can go by car to Castlebar.

Castlebar is the county town of County Mayo, Ireland. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Tue): examine the collection at National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, then examine the collection at Michael Davitt Museum, then look for gifts at Foxford Woollen Mills, and finally trek along Lake Lannagh Hiking Trails.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Castlebar trip itinerary builder website.

You can drive from Achill Island to Castlebar in an hour. In August, daytime highs in Castlebar are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Liscannor.

Liscannor is a coastal village in County Clare, Ireland.GeographyLying on the west coast of Ireland, on Liscannor Bay, the village is located on the R478 road between Lahinch, to the east, and Doolin, to the north. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Wed): stroll through Lahinch Beach, play a few rounds at Lahinch Golf Club, then take some stellar pictures from Cliffs of Moher, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Hag's Head.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Liscannor trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Castlebar to Liscannor takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 65°F in August, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.