📍 Ireland

IRISH GASTRONOMY: MARKETS, DISTILLERIES AND ATLANTIC FLAVORS

Farmers' markets overflowing with local produce, peat-tinged whiskey, seafood impossibly fresh. Irish cuisine, generous and authentic.

≈ 11
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9
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📖 6 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Savor Dublin's craft markets and bars, step into Kilkenny's workshops, explore Cork's farm scene and taste Kenmare's maritime traditions. Listen to music in Dingle and Doolin, wander through Galway, then meet producers and artisans in Clifden and Westport.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Dublin

market halls culinary awakening

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Temple Bar Food Market Saturday.
2
Guinness Storehouse and tasting.
3
Traditional Moore Street Market.
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Activities

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Irish cooking class.
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Food tour Temple Bar.
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Next stop
Distance: 75.8 km
Travel time: 1h05
2
Day

Kilkenny

artisan workshops craft heritage

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Smithwick's Brewery visit.
2
Kilkenny farmers market.
3
Knockdrinna cheese shop.
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Activities

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Irish cheese tasting workshop.
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Organic farm visit.
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Next stop
Distance: 110.3 km
Travel time: 1h35
3
Day

Cork

farm scene organic abundance

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Day 3
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Discover

1
English Market gourmet visit.
2
Ballymaloe Cookery School.
3
Midleton Distillery whiskey.
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Activities

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Irish pastry course.
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Artisanal cider tasting.
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Next stop
Distance: 96.4 km
Travel time: 1h23
4
Day

Kenmare

seafood tradition coastal excellence

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Kenmare Farmers Market Wednesday.
2
Kerry artisanal cheese shop.
3
Lorge Chocolaterie.
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Activities

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Oyster tasting at Kenmare Bay.
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Wild fruit picking.
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Next stop
Distance: 72.1 km
Travel time: 1h02
5
Day

Dingle

fishing heritage ocean bounty

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Day 5
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Discover

1
Dingle Distillery tour and gin.
2
Dingle fish market.
3
Murphy's Ice Cream Factory.
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Activities

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Fish and chips preparation workshop.
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Sea outing with local fishermen.
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Next stop
Distance: 145.7 km
Travel time: 2h05
6
Day

Doolin

music and stew village soul

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Day 6
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Discover

1
Burren Smokehouse smoked salmon.
2
Burren Gold cheese dairy.
3
Ennis farmers market.
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Activities

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Edible seaweed foraging.
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Seafood chowder tasting in 3 pubs.
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Next stop
Distance: 62.4 km
Travel time: 54min
7
Day

Galway

bohemian kitchen creative energy

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Day 7
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Discover

1
Kai Restaurant local cuisine visit.
2
Galway Atlantaquaria aquarium.
3
Connemara Smokehouse visit.
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Activities

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Oyster festival if September.
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Oyster and champagne tasting course.
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Next stop
Distance: 78.5 km
Travel time: 1h08
8
Day

Clifden

coastal producers artisan tradition

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Day 8
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Discover

1
Veldon's Seafood Clifden.
2
Saturday artisanal market.
3
Clew Bay Seaweed seaweed harvesting.
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Activities

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Salmon smoking workshop.
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Lamb farm visit.
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Next stop
Distance: 84.2 km
Travel time: 1h12
9
Day

Westport

culinary workshops gateway adventure

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Day 9
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Discover

1
Westport artisanal bakery.
2
Thursday organic market.
3
Teeling Distillery Dublin.
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Activities

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Seaweed-based cooking course.
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Cheese farm visit.
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Next stop
Distance: 216.8 km
Travel time: 3h06
10
Day

Dublin

market halls culinary awakening

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Day 10
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Discover

1
Chapter One restaurant Michelin.
2
Fallon & Byrne food hall.
3
Fallon & Byrne food hall.
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Activities

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Irish cocktail workshop.
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Final gourmet dinner.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Summer (June-August): Warmest weather, longest days, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, festival season, vibrant atmosphere, advance booking essential.

Shoulder Season (April-May & September-October): Mild weather, fewer crowds, good value, comfortable temperatures, pleasant conditions, excellent photography, ideal balance.

Spring (March-May): Mild temperatures, blooming landscapes, fewer tourists, reasonable prices, longer days, fresh atmosphere, excellent touring.

Fall (September-November): Comfortable weather, harvest season, beautiful colors, fewer crowds, good value, cozy atmosphere, cultural events.

Winter (December-February): Cool wet weather, shortest days, lowest prices, minimal crowds, cozy pubs, indoor attractions, festive atmosphere.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 9 and 13 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

What to discover in Ireland?

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