West Ireland vacation
Ireland
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Aug 27 - Sep 4, 2024
Megan was lovely and warm. Most of the places she suggested were amazing (the Wilder, the Monks and the sheepdog demonstration were wonderful as was the guide in Dublin).
The only disappointing hotel was the Galmont in Galway. A very very loud party with loud music made it impossible to sleep until the party ended around 1 am. It was a hotel that needs updating (bathroom flooded when you took a shower, paint peeling etc—not a place we would return ).
Highlights were definitely the amazing Wilder and Monks. Both of these spots were absolutely awesome.
Other than the Galmont we appreciated the recommendations from Kimkim.
Hotel Reviews
Amazing. From the scrumptious food to the amazing rooms this place was a 10/10.
First the good parts— 1. The breakfast was good and appreciated. 2. The location is outstanding right near the city center!!! Now the concerns 1. A party very loud kept us awake until 12:30. We complained and they said “we will make a note of your concern” and then never did anything. It was loud booming music. The sound proofing was nonexistent. 2. The rooms are very run down and in need of new carpet and paint and not a great smell in the rooms. 3. The bathroom flooded every time you took a shower. Overall (sadly) despite the great location, it was fine but certainly not somewhere we would return.
Lovely wonderful spot to relax and enjoy the west of Ireland. Fantastic.
Activity Reviews
It felt more like a tour of Trinity than of the book of Kells. We did not know it was essentially a college tour. Then you are sent to see the Book of Kella on your own. Felt a bit misleading to be honest. Our trinity college tour guide was lovely but it was not what we expected.
Our guide was wonderful. She was knowledgeable and flexible. So fun!!!
Overall just ok. Very crowded. Very commercial.
Best thing we did in Ireland. So fun. So informative.