weekend breaks in ireland

[Rois]

Trying to plan a surfing weekend in September - one cousin is based in Limerick, and a few of us in Belfast.
Lahinch is a 5hr drive for us, Bundoran is similar for her.

Is there anywhere you can learn to surf and have a bit of craic along the Mayo/Galway coast?  It would cut out an hr or so for us at least.

[gawa316]

Trying to plan a surfing weekend in September - one cousin is based in Limerick, and a few of us in Belfast.
Lahinch is a 5hr drive for us, Bundoran is similar for her.

Is there anywhere you can learn to surf and have a bit of craic along the Mayo/Galway coast?  It would cut out an hr or so for us at least.

Could your cousin go as far as Sligo? Standhill is a deadly wee spot, that has surf schools, camping, accom, seaweed baths and pubs

[spuds]

Trying to plan a surfing weekend in September - one cousin is based in Limerick, and a few of us in Belfast.
Lahinch is a 5hr drive for us, Bundoran is similar for her.

Is there anywhere you can learn to surf and have a bit of craic along the Mayo/Galway coast?  It would cut out an hr or so for us at least.

carrowniskey beach beyond louisburg in mayo is a great peaceful spot for the surfing
boards & wetsuits for hire from van on beach and surf lessons too
nearby is croagh patrick westport leenane delphi adventure centre stunning scenery eg lough nafooey ashleigh falls & connacht s highest mountain mweelrea not to mention killary harbour clew bay clare island other beaches at old head bertra carrowmore silver strand
gorgeous part of the world
for you northern folk this area was populated way back with natives kicked out during the plantation of ulster
do it

[spuds]

ps 5hrs to bundoran from limerick ! is she driving a milk float 

[Rois]

I just guessed that distance - I see now that it's less than 4 - oops.

Spuds - the place near Louisburg sounds a bit too peaceful?  Or are there are few pubs that we'd have the craic in come evening time?

We're looking for somewhere that will give us a package with accommodation, which is where Bundoran comes into its own.  Part of it has to be a few good local bars that will welcome Tyronies. 

Strandhill sounds grand as well - about three hours for both of us (I'm sure I can do it in less) - just wondering the same about bars.

[spuds]

carrowniskey waaayy to peaceful alright for you no pubs (or houses) about
nearest village is louisburg still too quiet but 20 mins away is westport with a sight of good pubs
maybe bundoran suits better as everything together
westport would be a way nicer town and better pubs
practacalities might have to win out though

[gawa316]

Strandhill has 2 pubs close to the beach. At the wkds they are usually rammed (must come from Sligo town, which is only a few mile away) and have had live music everytime I've been in them.

Was down there last aug bank holiday wkd. There is a festival on that wkd, (some iron man thing running up round a mountain) but anyway the place was buzzing. They have live music beer tent, amusements and all that stuff, quality weekend

[Rois]

Thanks for the advice - Strandhill looks like a main contender now.

[Milltown Row2]

Went down to Rostrevor on Friday to a campsite. had a great time. The kids loved it and it was a super place. Rostevor is a wonderfull spot.

Having been in campsites around Europe a few times, they  would be hard to beat, but we had a great time, and we truly live in a great part of the world, apart for the unpredictable weather!!!

[Tony Baloney]

Went down to Rostrevor on Friday to a campsite. had a great time. The kids loved it and it was a super place. Rostevor is a wonderfull spot.

Having been in campsites around Europe a few times, they  would be hard to beat, but we had a great time, and we truly live in a great part of the world, apart for the unpredictable weather!!!

The Corner House? Fearon's? The Kilbroney?

[Milltown Row2]

Kilbroney. 12 pounds a night! Would loved to have done the forrest walk but getting 3 girls to hike is nearly impossible

[Rois]

Departing for my surfing weekend in a couple of hours - hope Strandhill lives up to the billing, especially the pub tonight cause I think I'll need somewhere welcoming.

[the Deel Rover]

Having a dirty pint of guinness in taffes in galway , ah the joys . Who won the tennis last night ?

[glens abu]

Having a dirty pint of guinness in taffes in galway , ah the joys . Who won the tennis last night ?

Rained off

[the Deel Rover]

Cheers glen s abu