Jani, Nestorlink buses are grand, the journey probably takes about 3(ish) hours with a break along the way. If it's 15 years since you've been to Ireland, you'll probably notice a few changes. Galway would be a great place to go and the Aran Islands will give you a great perspective of the wildness of Western Europe (i.e., an island (Aran) off an island (Ireland) off an island (Great Britain) off Europe!!) Make sure to visit Dún Aengus(Aengus's fort), which is on the cliff edge on Inismore, and while there, lie flat on the ground, and look over the edge of the cliff!!! Breathtaking!
Other places you could visit along the way include the Burren in County Clare, full of historic and archeological sites, an unusual flora, containing Arctic, Mediterranean and Alpine plants side-by-side, due to the unusual environment. The Ailwee Cave is nearby and worth a visit. The Cliffs of Moher are also worth visiting.
However, if you're relying on public transport, it may not be possible to get to see all of these sights, you'll just have to come back to Ireland for a further visit!! ;)
Galway and Clare
Jani, Nestorlink buses are grand, the journey probably takes about 3(ish) hours with a break along the way. If it's 15 years since you've been to Ireland, you'll probably notice a few changes. Galway would be a great place to go and the Aran Islands will give you a great perspective of the wildness of Western Europe (i.e., an island (Aran) off an island (Ireland) off an island (Great Britain) off Europe!!) Make sure to visit Dún Aengus(Aengus's fort), which is on the cliff edge on Inismore, and while there, lie flat on the ground, and look over the edge of the cliff!!! Breathtaking!
Other places you could visit along the way include the Burren in County Clare, full of historic and archeological sites, an unusual flora, containing Arctic, Mediterranean and Alpine plants side-by-side, due to the unusual environment. The Ailwee Cave is nearby and worth a visit. The Cliffs of Moher are also worth visiting.
However, if you're relying on public transport, it may not be possible to get to see all of these sights, you'll just have to come back to Ireland for a further visit!! ;)
Dermot.