Nine Days in Ireland Solo- Help
Trying to put together a trip to Ireland from the US. I am a 46 year old guy who hasn't taken the time to truly enjoy life as I work too much. Have never traveled abroad so I'm really excited to do this even though I will be solo.
Rough Itinerary
May 19th - Land in Dublin around 11AM; Guinness Warehouse; Trinity College & Book of Kells; that evening embrace my Irish roots and get piss drunk!
May 20th - Dublin - other touristy things
May 21st - get rental car & head to Cork; Midleton Distillery for some Redbreast Whiskey
May 22nd - Cork; Blarney Castle (will not be kissing the Blarney stone since I hear you locals like to piss on it LOL!!)
May 23rd - Maybe Ring of Kerry or head to Galway; Possibly Cliffs of Moher
May 24th - TBD - Maybe stay in Galway
May 25th - TBD - Maybe stay in Galway or head to Giants Causeway
May 26th - TBD - Possibly Armagh County & Downpatrick - St. Patrick's Burial Site
May 27th - Back to Dublin to spend the Night
May 28th - Fly back to US
My mothers side of the family descended from Armagh County so I would like to go there to look around. Is there anything I should see or do in Armagh? I figured while I'm in the area I could go see St. Patrick's burial site.
Is this too ambitious for a 9 day trip?
Too much driving?
What are some must see things I should see along this possible route?
I may build in a day to play a round of golf. Any course recommendations? I know this itinerary is all over the place but I am looking to get the most experiences possible out of this trip.
I appreciate your input. Thanks.