Ireland

4th October 2003, 07:09 PM

We are going to the Republic or Ireland in July 2004. Being Americans, we
don't want to drive on the left side of the road, so renting a car is not a
good option. We'll arrive in Dublin and want to go to Cork, Ring of Kerry,
the usual tourist things. Other than renting a car, how can we see the
sights?
Thanks.
G&G, Atlanta, Ga.

4th October 2003, 09:58 PM

I got used to driving on the left hand side fairly quickly. You have to
be very carefull but it's not a very difficult transition.

Maybe it's because I'm Canadian though.

Gary Webster wrote:
> We are going to the Republic or Ireland in July 2004. Being Americans, we
> don't want to drive on the left side of the road, so renting a car is not a
> good option. We'll arrive in Dublin and want to go to Cork, Ring of Kerry,
> the usual tourist things. Other than renting a car, how can we see the
> sights?
> Thanks.
> G&G, Atlanta, Ga.
>
>

5th October 2003, 10:42 AM

You are going to miss a lot of Ireland if you do not rent a car. It is not as
difficult as you think. The transportation system in Ireland leaves much to be
desired so I would think twice before you reject the idea of driving in
Ireland.

Nan in Augusta, GA

5th October 2003, 11:37 AM

nlortscher@ (NLortscher) wrote:

>You are going to miss a lot of Ireland if you do not rent a car. It is not as
>difficult as you think. The transportation system in Ireland leaves much to be
>desired so I would think twice before you reject the idea of driving in
>Ireland.
>
Agreed. And if, after thinking twice, you still incline against hiring
a car, think for a third time.

Besides, it's easier than you might think to make the adjustment
because we all drive down the middle of the road.

--
PB
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6th October 2003, 05:06 AM

"Gary Webster" <bareftgw@> wrote in message news:<brIfb.25456$f11.2308@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net>...
> We are going to the Republic or Ireland in July 2004. Being Americans, we
> don't want to drive on the left side of the road, so renting a car is not a
> good option.

Gee, you Americans are so cute. How do you come up with saying
something like that out loud;)

Jan

6th October 2003, 09:19 AM

"?ystein" <oystein@nettkjenning.com> wrote in message
news:af795b07.0310060106.30592890@c om...
> "Gary Webster" <bareftgw@> wrote in message
news:<brIfb.25456$f11.2308@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net>...
> > We are going to the Republic or Ireland in July 2004. Being Americans,
we
> > don't want to drive on the left side of the road, so renting a car is
not a
> > good option.
>
> Gee, you Americans are so cute. How do you come up with saying
> something like that out loud;)
>
It IS a sort of extra risk for folks who have always made driving on the
right side. I discovered in 1986 when in Ireland that typically drivers
didn't bother to turn on lights even when it was getting very dark. Roads
are typically very narrow and winding.

6th October 2003, 04:04 PM

Don Wiss wrote:
> On Sat, 04 Oct 2003, Gary Webster <bareftgw@> wrote:
>
>
>>We are going to the Republic or Ireland in July 2004. Being Americans, we
>>don't want to drive on the left side of the road, so renting a car is not a
>>good option.
>
>
> I don't know what being American has to do with not willing to drive on the
> left. I, and numerous other Americans, do it and have no problem doing it.

That's a very snotty reply. All the original poster meant was that being
American, he drives on the right side of the road and is uncomfortable
with adjusting to the left. There's nothing wrong with that statement.
It's not assuming anything about being inherently American. Don't be so
sensitive.

6th October 2003, 10:24 PM

On Sat, 04 Oct 2003 23:09:59 GMT, "Gary Webster" <bareftgw@>
wrote:

>We are going to the Republic or Ireland in July 2004. Being Americans, we
>don't want to drive on the left side of the road, so renting a car is not a
>good option. We'll arrive in Dublin and want to go to Cork, Ring of Kerry,
>the usual tourist things. Other than renting a car, how can we see the
>sights?
>Thanks.
>G&G, Atlanta, Ga.
>
Gary, Reconsider and rent a car. Driving on the other side of the road is
easy.

Drive just like you do in Atlanta, you the driver are next to the center line,
same way in Ireland, you just happen to get in the car on the other side.
Don't think about left and right just get next to the center line. I rented a
car in Ireland in June and drove for three weeks with no problem.

Highly recommend the Dingle Peninsula. I enjoyed it more than the Ring of
Kerry.

H in North Carolina

20th January 2004, 08:52 AM

Anyone do the drive youself, stay in B&B's in Ireland.....I am debating
whether to try this or an escorted tour...... your input greatly
appreciated......

Jeri Hurst

20th January 2004, 10:03 AM

Only way to go. We usually rent out car from Hertz, last year we rec'd a very
good price. The B&Bs in Ireland are very good and you should have no problem
getting one as they are numerous. We usually land in Shannon. We find the West
Coast of Ireland the best for gorgeous scenery and wonderful people. From
Dingle in the Southwest to Donegal in the Northwest, it is a lovely trip.
Unfortunately, we won't be visiting Ireland this May because of illness. Have
a wnderful time! Nan