How many days are enough for Northern Ireland?

There truly is a ton to see in Ireland. I would recommend a one week in Ireland itinerary minimum but I know people often visit for as little as 5 days. 2 weeks in Ireland is better and 3 weeks will allow you to see most of the country if you’re moving at a decent pace (2-3 nights in each destination).

How can I spend 5 days in Northern Ireland?

5 days in Ireland itinerary

  1. Route 1: Fermanagh, Sligo, Donegal and Derry.
  2. Route 2: Wicklow, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford.
  3. Route 3: Clare, Galway and Mayo.
  4. Route 4: Meath, Louth, Down and Antrim.
  5. Route 5: Cork and Kerry.

Can you drive around Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland’s headlining drive threads its way along a varied, 130-mile route that hugs the Antrim coast between Belfast and Londonderry.

How can I spend 3 days in Northern Ireland?

There are so many things to do in Northern Ireland. Here are my highlights from 3 days in the country.

  1. THE DARK HEDGES.
  2. KINBANE CASTLE.
  3. CARRICK-A-REDE ROPE BRIDGE.
  4. BALLYCASTLE & URSA MINOR.
  5. BALLINTOY HARBOUR.
  6. WHITE BAY PARK.
  7. DUNSEVERICK CASTLE.
  8. GIANT’S CAUSEWAY.

Can you get around Northern Ireland without a car?

You can get just about anywhere in Ireland and Northern Ireland by bus or train. The train network, as you can see above, is quite good; however, its primary purpose is to serve the cities. The bus network gets you into the villages and rural areas which, for many, is the reason they go to Ireland.

Is 5 days in Ireland enough?

Five days in Ireland is just enough time to visit a few key destinations.

How much over the speed limit can you go Northern Ireland?

The NPCC (National Police Chiefs Council ) sets a national speed enforcement threshold, currently 10% plus 2mph of the set speed limit on the particular route. Speed enforcement equipment includes speed camera vans and fixed cameras as well as officers using equipment at the side of the road.

Are R drivers allowed on the motorway in NI?

Learner drivers in Northern Ireland will have to wait, until at least 2020, before they can have lessons on a motorway. On Monday, it was announced the law in GB would change to allow lessons on motorways. NI wants to introduce Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) which would extend current learner and ‘R’ driver periods.

How many days in Belfast is enough?

2 full
2 full days are generally adequate for Belfast itself. Hotels in the city centre are usually reasonably priced and there is a good choice of central hotels. The city centre area is flat. Thanks so much.

Where should I go for a weekend in Northern Ireland?

Lough Erne – for a Fermanagh weekend.

  • Ballycastle – for the rugged side of the North Coast.
  • Derry – for a unique city break.
  • Armagh – to explore the city and orchard county.
  • A spa weekend at one of Northern Ireland’s spa resorts.
  • A Dublin weekender.
  • Inishowen – to experience the start of the Wild Atlantic Way.