I havent been to half of Irelands counties but it is my ambition to one day say that I have seen them all, anyone else lucky enough to have done so?

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 29/05/2009 21:15:21    297691

Yeah went on a trip with some lads a year or so ago......Donegal is a nice spot as is Clare. Met some funny characters along the way

wex... (Wexford) - Posts: 253 - 29/05/2009 22:10:59    297724

Yeh I have but Ive only driven through Derry and never been in the city. I completed the list this time last year with Antrim!

spudenator (Laois) - Posts: 1052 - 29/05/2009 22:18:26    297728

i can remember being in most of them from as far back as i can remeber but the ones i cant remember being in my parents told me i was in them when i was around 1-5. so ye i was in them all

32_4_1 (Meath) - Posts: 4195 - 29/05/2009 22:21:19    297729

does driving through them count? i would ay i would be fairly close if thats the case!

passerby (Tyrone) - Posts: 724 - 29/05/2009 23:08:02    297759

Just waiting for Paddyogall to say there are only 26 counties in Ireland, not 32 !!

Meath_bhoy (Meath) - Posts: 590 - 29/05/2009 23:08:54    297762

I've done so many a time and apart from my own I'd rate Galway, Donegal, Down, Wexford and Kerry as top spots for warmth of welcome, scenery, accommodation, golf courses and things to do/see.

Cue cries from the usual suspects......................

Boxtyeater (Leitrim) - Posts: 745 - 29/05/2009 23:33:59    297774

I have also done the 32 counties, Galway Donegal and Clare were my Favourites, i didnt like the north too much. always looking over your shoulder, too much tension, although Portraine was very nice

paddyogall (Mayo) - Posts: 5110 - 30/05/2009 09:58:21    297833

The only two I have not been to, are Cavan and Leitrim. Now that the thread has brought the fact to my attention I will make a genuine effort to visit both as soon as possible.

corkcelt (Cork) - Posts: 4388 - 30/05/2009 11:15:14    297863

I have been in all of them, although only passing through the like of Carlow and even Kilkenny.

Glad to say I like most of them.

patrique (Antrim) - Posts: 13709 - 30/05/2009 13:08:42    297902

I have to say that as much as I love my home county, theres not much to it as Im sure yer all aware although there are a few hidden gems like Emo court and up the Slieve Blooms is great for outdoor activities. Also the Heritage isnt far off becoming a really top golf course (its a bit new yet though)...And weve got Electric Picnic, which is the job!

Carlow also has a few hidden gems I have to say, some nice wee villages down the Barrow. In fact a nice weekend break would be to stay in Kilkenny and drive down to lovely Barrowside villages like Graiguenamanagh, Goresbridge and go into Carlow villages like Borris and down to St Mullins which is really nice. Its a lovely part of the country.

''All these highs and lows. Im looking for. All these highs and lows'' Hahahaha

spudenator (Laois) - Posts: 1052 - 30/05/2009 13:22:03    297910

Yes, the whole of the West Coast is fantastic. Wexford has some fine beeches, Waterford isn't far away. Top five Donegal, Kerry, Mayo, Galway and Cork.

Best City Galway

Best town Westport

Got to give Kilkenny a mention also. Great night out and the people are so friendly.

Mancirish (UK) - Posts: 2200 - 30/05/2009 13:46:42    297931

CORKCELT you say you were never in leitrim. Did you fly to donegal because to get to donegal from cork you would off gone through leitrim at tullaghan beside bundoran, which is the only piece of coastline leitrim has all 2.5 miles long . CHEERS

leitrimforsam (Leitrim) - Posts: 85 - 31/05/2009 10:32:33    298189

Mancirish, yes indeed there are many fine trees in Wexford !!

Cavan_Slasher (Cavan) - Posts: 10253 - 31/05/2009 11:30:51    298210

Leitrim forsam, thanks for the info. I did indeed travel by road to Bundoran but wasn't aware I had gone through part of Leitrim. Now all I need to do is get to Cavan, first I must check the map to see if I inadvertantly passed through it on any of my journeys.

corkcelt (Cork) - Posts: 4388 - 31/05/2009 11:42:08    298218

leitramforsam, thats a very interesting fact there, no doubt that will pop up in the local pub quiz one of these days, thanks.

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 31/05/2009 16:20:56    298318

ive also been in all of them,a few of them i only drove through though.me and the woman are planning on doing all of them in 24 hours of driving,which wont be easy,anyone heard of this been done before?

Dougal (Cavan) - Posts: 543 - 31/05/2009 16:48:32    298324

Ambitious, and might I say, slightly dangerous too dougal.

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 31/05/2009 17:04:16    298331

Iv visited 16, haven't counted the ones I have only drive through. All 9 in Ulster, Dublin, Meath, Louth and Kildare, Waterford, Galway and Mayo.

Niamh (Derry) - Posts: 2397 - 31/05/2009 18:07:40    298357

Been in all,even Cavan.

Real Kerry Fan (None) - Posts: 2957 - 31/05/2009 20:19:46    298424