Irish Getaways Blog
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Cork to Blarney Castle Day Trip: The Stone, the Gardens and What Else to See
Plan a Cork to Blarney Castle day trip. Kiss the stone, explore the Poison Garden, and add Cork city, Fota or Kinsale for a full day out.
Cork to Cobh Day Trip: Titanic, Colourful Houses and Harbour History
Plan a Cork to Cobh day trip by train, car or private driver. Explore Titanic history, St Colman's Cathedral, Spike Island and the best harbour views.
Cork to Killarney Day Trip: Lakes, Mountains and Muckross in One Day
A Cork to Killarney day trip is a longer escape into Kerry. Here's how to plan the drive, what to see in Killarney National Park, and why a private driver helps.
Day Trips from Cork: A Local's Guide to the Best Escapes from the Rebel City
Plan the best day trips from Cork with this local's guide to Kinsale, Cobh, Blarney, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, West Cork and East Cork.
East Cork Day Trip: Jameson, Ballycotton and the Quiet Coast
An East Cork day trip mixes whiskey heritage, cliff walks and a quieter stretch of coast. Here's a practical one-day itinerary from Cork city.
Ring of Kerry from Cork: Can You Do It in a Day, and Should You?
The Ring of Kerry from Cork in one day is a big ask. Here's the honest route advice, a realistic shortened itinerary, and why a private driver changes the maths.
West Cork Day Trip from Cork: Baltimore, Schull, Mizen Head and the Slow Coast
A West Cork day trip from Cork is slower, wilder and harder to reach by public transport. Here's how to do Baltimore, Schull and Mizen Head in one day.
Cork to Kinsale Day Trip: A Local's Guide to Harbour, Forts and Seafood
Kinsale is only half an hour from Cork city, but it feels like a different world. Here's how to plan a day trip by car, bus or private driver.
Bog Bodies of Ireland: Where Ancient Remains Meet the Bog
Ireland's bog bodies are among the best-preserved prehistoric remains in Europe. Here's where they were found, what they reveal, and how to see them with a local guide.