London to Dromoland Road Trip

[CheckSix]

Planning a trip to a friends wedding in Dromoland Castle.

Flying in to Heathrow... then hiring a nice car to drive and take the ferry... approx 10hrs?

Any recommendations for stops along the way? Or indeed a route?

Where is the best place to hire a 'drivers' car for reasonable money?

Hoping to visit Gaydon for factory tour too!

Would appreciate the fine tastes of fellow Aston crowd 😅

First time in London and Ireland for holiday... may take a road trip to the mainland as well.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[Jon39]

Sorry to note Cuong, that you have not had any replies.
The people here are a friendly group, but the forum activity is quiet for Christmas.

Perhaps your questions have stumped us all. My own knowledge of Eire is weak. Had to look up your venue location.

[CheckSix]

Hehe it is kinda left field topic on Aston forums...

You are most probably right that it was not he best time to ask

I do have 6months before the trip thought so no sweat!

[bentley01]

It depends on how much driving you want to do. I drove the Ring of Kerry recently which is a great road if tackled early before the coaches arrive. The road to Dingle is good and the town well worth a visit. In Clare itself I am sure there will be good roads but I haven't been there myself.

[dalecan]

The roads are very narrow, I would be hesitant to take an Aston down a lot of the country roads. You will need to plan the route carefully if you're in a wide Car.

Edited by dalecan on Thursday 29th December 03:47

[jt racing]

Drumoland is a nice hotel alright. If your coming into Dublin, it's about 2.45hr straight down the motorway, Roslare is similar time but is a pain of a road. Single lane, crap condition etc.
In Clare you've the road along the Burren coast, amazing road but hit early to avoid the coaches. Worth going over the Burren from Corofin, and down from Ballyvaughan, Fanore, Doolin to the cliffs of mohar.
Close to you would be the road out of Tulla towards Gort, nice tight forest stlye road, then take the old main road back. All now deserted since the bypass so nice driving.
Some lovely roads about. And as was said ring of Kerry is epic itself.
I live in Clare, but those to are my fav right now!

[CheckSix]

Thanks for tips... looks like we will be driving from Dublin instead