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It's been a while since I was there. What you showed sounds doable in 11 days. I was there for 9 and we did a similar circle. Felt a bit rushed, though.



Cliffs of Mohr are a must see, imho. (check out pics on the web for your own decision). 800 foot cliffs, straight down to the ocean.



Blarney castle was neat. I'm sure there are other castles around. Not sure if all of them cost to get in.



The Muckross house and gardens in Kilarney is SPECTACULAR.

http://images.travelpod.com/tripwow/photos/ta-00a3-15f8-d09e/muckross-house-kenmare-ireland+1152_12857916812-tpfil02aw-5752.jpg



We had one of the "dinner/shows" in one of the castles. I was underwhelmed with the food and show, especially for the price.



Best food to be had is in the pubs. Ask the locals where the best pub to eat is. Also, unless it's changed, you DON"T tip. Seems it's an insult. You have to get a baked potato at least once. I know "it's just a potato" but it was the best one I've ever had. Must be something in the soil or climate.



Seafood seemed to be extremely good. Very fresh.



I was in one pub and they had lamb. I'd never had it and asked about it. The owner said, "You Yanks don't serve real lamb. The farmers are greedy and raise the lamb past the time when you're supposed to and it tastes strong. You order this lamb and if you don't like it, you don't pay". That was one of the most delicious cuts of meat I've ever put in my mouth.



I don't remember there being much to see/do in Cork, other than get lost. Who knew there were TWO rivers running through downtown.



Limerick was kind of a dump.



+1 on the Ring of Kerry (iirc takes you by the Cliffs)



You Mrs. might like Waterford Crystal just south of Dublin. You wallet wouldn't.



Wexford (between Waterford and Dublin) was a nice seaside town. Some of the better food we had was at a pub on some sidestreet, there. Forget the name.



I'll try to drag out my itinerary tonight and see if anything jumps out in my memory.



I do remember that I didn't care for Dublin much at all. Just another big city and not what I'd want to go to Ireland for. The only reason we were there is that is where the jujitsu tournament we came for was held.