The Ireland you dream about still exists--the pubs, the people, the wild green yonder. Reid Bramblett goes exploring on the country's friendly western coast.
Western Ireland
Food
James Ashe's 011-353/66-713-0133
Chédéan Café Waterville, 011-353/66-947-4966
Cruise's Abbey St., Ennis, 011-353/65-684-1800
Foxy John's Main St., Dingle, 011-353/66-915-1316
The Blue Bull Sneem, 011-353/64-45-382
An Droichead Beag Main St., Dingle, 011-353/66-915-1723
Dick Mack's Green St., Dingle, 011-353/ 66-915-1960
American Bar Kilronan, Inishmore, 011-353/996-1130
Walsh's Main St., Dingle, 011-353/66-915-1147, iol.ie/~walshtownhouse, $88
Bank House Sneem, 011-353/64-45-226, sneem.com/bankhouse.html, $75
Man of Aran Kilmurvey, Inishmore, 011-353/99-61-301, manofarancottage.com/, $88
Fahan Group beehive huts Slea Head Rd., Dingle, $2.50
Dunbeg Fort Slea Head Rd., Dingle, $2.50
Gallarus Oratory Ballydavid, 011-353/66-915-5333, $3.15
Fleadh Nua Ennis, fleadhnua.com
Custy's Traditional Music Shop Francis St., Ennis, 011-353/ 65-682-1727, custysmusic.com
Dan Dooley Car Rentals 800/331-9301, dandooley.com
Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.