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15-03-2011, 04:33 PM | #1 |
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I've driven most of the roads through Cork, West Cork, Kerry and Galway - no speed cameras and unless things have changed dramatically in the last few years, the local police aren't too bothered.....
Road surfaces are the main problem - for potholes read craters, road markings are optional and adherance to any kind of highway code by the locals is at best, hit and miss..... Traffic is light but a lot of agricultural traffic which means mud - and lots of it........ Love to take a bike over Heally Pass and Gap of Dunloe........ Sounds good!! |
24-06-2011, 02:23 AM | #2 | |
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You should definitely try to catch a road race somewhere. They seem to run them very frequently, often on consequetive weekends, so there should be one somewhere, sometime during your visit. And of course, make sure you spend at least one evening amongst bar-room musicians. I'm definitely up for a group jaunt to Ireland in the near future. |
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24-06-2011, 04:18 AM | #3 |
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Lous, I toured Ireland a few years back. Will try and find my route maps for you.
Ring of Kerry is a must - would also check out parts of north west Ireland (Galway etc). Head north from Dublin to Roscommon - then on to Galway - then head south along the coast towards Ring of Kerry - then head up north towards Dublin. My single piece of advice, regardless of time of year, is to buy the best waterproof clothing. Emphasis on being waterproof! Don't want to dampen spirits (no pun intended) but be prepared to get very wet. I've been to Ireland to see family on numerous occassions and there's two things you can guarantee......getting wet and getting your stomach very wet (guinness). You'll love it though!
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