Weather: Sunny. High of 67 °F. Pretty cool after sunset.

  • Jamie gets some sleep on flight, everyone else not so much.
  • DL114 arrives in Dublin slightly early at 10:39 AM local time. 🛬
  • Clear passports and get luggage.
  • Pick up SEAT Leon from NewWay rental. Make sure we have all insurance options. Figure out how to fit all of our luggage. Just barely fits.
  • Drive to Killarney. Soundtrack was U2, Foo Fighters, The High Kings. Stop at Barrack Obama Plaza to get Jamie coffee and a Coke. Kids slept the whole time.
  • First experience on narrow Irish roads — wow there is not much room for two way traffic.
  • Stop at Killarney Brewing & Distilling for a beer and a snack.
  • Check into AirBnb in Killarney and get settled.
  • Walk around Killarney and explore shops.
  • Dinner at Hilliard’s.
  • Walk back to rental to rest and get some sleep.
Google Maps route from Dublin Airport to Killarney Ireland showing two driving options of 317 km and 334 km taking 3 to 5 hours

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