Early breakfast: 6:30 AM (grab coffee/pastries)
Drive to Cliffs of Moher: 2 hours 45 minutes (270km)
Route: M7 → M18 → N85 to Ennistymon → R478 to Cliffs
Arrival at Cliffs: 9:45 AM

Ireland's most spectacular coastal cliffs rising 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
Activities: Visitor center (30 min) + Cliff walk (2 hours)
Distance walked: ~3km along cliff edge
Departure time: 12:30 PM

Drive time: 45 minutes (60km)
Route: R478 → N85 → M18 to Limerick
Lunch arrival: 1:15 PM in Limerick city center

Lunch: 1:15-2:15 PM at city center restaurant
King John's Castle: 2:30-3:45 PM (1 hour visit)
Medieval quarter walk: 15 minutes
Historic city featuring King John's Castle, medieval architecture, and vibrant cultural quarter.

Drive from Limerick: 15 minutes (20km)
Castle visit: 1 hour 15 minutes
Departure: 5:30 PM
Perfectly preserved 15th-century castle with folk park showcasing traditional Irish life.

Drive time: 2 hours 15 minutes (200km)
Route: M18 → M7 to Dublin
Dinner stop: Optional 45-minute break in Portlaoise (7:15-8:00 PM)
Dublin arrival: 9:00 PM

Early breakfast: 7:00 AM
Drive to Kilkenny: 1 hour 30 minutes (130km)
Route: M7 → M9 to Kilkenny
Arrival: 9:00 AM

Castle tour: 9:00-10:30 AM (1.5 hours)
Gardens walk: 10:30-11:00 AM (30 minutes)
Medieval city walk: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Coffee break: 12:00-12:30 PM
One of Ireland's most visited historic sites with magnificent gardens and well-preserved medieval city center.

Drive time: 2.5 hours (180km)
Route: M9 → M8 → N22 to Killarney
Lunch stop: Cashel (45 minutes) - optional Rock of Cashel viewing
Arrival Killarney: 3:00 PM

Ross Castle: 3:00-4:00 PM (1 hour tour)
Muckross House: 4:15-5:15 PM (1 hour tour)
Lake drive/walk: 5:15-6:00 PM (45 minutes)
Ireland's oldest national park featuring pristine lakes surrounded by mountains.

Scenic drive: 1 hour section only
Route: Ladies View → Molls Gap (most scenic 30km section)
Photo stops: 3-4 viewpoints
Quick taste of Ireland's most scenic coastal route with dramatic mountain and ocean vistas.

Drive time: 3 hours (300km)
Route: N22 → M8 → M7 to Dublin
Dinner stop: Portlaoise service station (30 minutes)
Dublin arrival: 10:00 PM

Drive time: 2 hours (170km)
Route: M1 → A1 to Belfast
Border crossing: 10 minutes (electronic only)
Arrival Belfast: 10:00 AM

47 Dundela Avenue: 10:00-10:30 AM (exterior viewing & photos)
Strandtown area walk: 10:30-11:00 AM (neighborhood exploration)
CS Lewis Square: 11:00-11:30 AM (sculptures & plaques)
Visit where the beloved author of The Chronicles of Narnia was born and spent his formative years.

Drive time: 15 minutes (10km)
Route: Strandtown → Holywood via coast road
Scenic route: Along Belfast Lough coastline

Holywood Arches: 12:00-12:30 PM
Local woodland walks: 12:30-1:00 PM
Explore the area where young Lewis played and found inspiration for the magical landscapes that would become Narnia.

Drive back: 15 minutes to Belfast city center
Lunch: 1:15-2:30 PM at Belfast restaurant
Park near: Linen Hall Library for easy afternoon access

CS Lewis Reading Room: 2:30-3:30 PM
General collection browsing: 3:30-3:45 PM
Walk to Central Library: 5 minutes
Visit the CS Lewis Reading Room with its extensive collection of works by and about the renowned author.

CS Lewis exhibits: 3:50-4:30 PM
Local history section: 4:30-4:45 PM
Additional CS Lewis collections and exhibits showcasing the author's literary legacy and Belfast connections.

Drive to Titanic Quarter: 10 minutes
Express visit: 1 hour (main exhibitions only)
Alternative: Walk around Titanic Quarter exterior (free)
World-class museum at the historic shipyard where Titanic was built and launched.

Drive time: 2 hours (170km)
Route: A1 → M1 back to Dublin
Border crossing: 5 minutes southbound
Dublin arrival: 8:00 PM

Breakfast: 7:30 AM at hotel
Drive to Portmarnock: 30 minutes (25km)
Route: City center → M1 → R106 to Portmarnock
Golf club arrival: 8:30 AM (check-in & warm-up)

Walk from city center: 15 minutes
Book of Kells: 10:00-11:00 AM
Long Room Library: 11:00-11:45 AM
Trinity College grounds: 11:45 AM-12:00 PM
Experience the magnificent Long Room Library and see the famous Book of Kells. Pre-booking essential!

Location: Grafton Street area (5 minutes walk from Trinity)
Options: Café/restaurant near Dublin Writers Museum
Walk to Writers Museum: 15 minutes north

Museum tour: 1:15-2:30 PM
CS Lewis section: Special focus
Museum shop: 2:30-3:00 PM
Explore Ireland's rich literary heritage including CS Lewis connections, housed in a beautiful Georgian mansion.

Meet back at hotel: 3:30 PM
Share experiences: Dad's golf, daughters' museums
Rest time: 4:00-6:00 PM
Conference check: Mom rejoins group

Restaurant reservation: 6:30 PM
Location: Within walking distance of hotel
Cuisine: Traditional Irish fare
Celebrate successful first few days of the trip!

Walk from city center: 10 minutes
Cathedral tour: 9:30-10:30 AM
Jonathan Swift exhibit: 10:30-11:00 AM
Ireland's largest cathedral with remarkable architecture and rich religious history.

Walking distance: 5 minutes (400 meters)
Route: Patrick Street → Kevin Street
Short pleasant walk between historic sites.

Library tour: 11:15 AM-12:15 PM
Oak alcove experience: Browse rare books in original 1701 setting
Gift shop: 12:15-12:30 PM
Ireland's first public library, preserved exactly as it was in 1701.

Walk to bakery: 15 minutes
Lunch & coffee: 1 hour
Authentic Irish baking: Try traditional breads and pastries
Local favorite bakery offering authentic Irish baked goods and light meals.

Walking time: 15 minutes
Route: Via Dublin Castle grounds
Photo opportunity: Dublin Castle exterior

Manuscript collection: 2:00-3:00 PM
Islamic & Asian art: 3:00-3:45 PM
Rooftop garden: 3:45-4:00 PM (weather permitting)
World-renowned museum housing magnificent collections from across cultures. Free admission!

Return to hotel: 4:00-4:15 PM (15 minute walk)
Rest & freshen up: 4:15-5:30 PM
Conference pickup: 5:30 PM (collect Mom)
Pre-dinner gathering: 5:45 PM

State Apartments tour: 9:30-10:30 AM
Medieval undercroft: 10:30-11:00 AM
Castle grounds walk: 11:00-11:30 AM
Historic castle complex at the heart of Dublin, serving as the seat of British rule for over 700 years.

Walking time: 25 minutes (2km)
Route: Through Liberties neighborhood
Coffee stop: Optional 20-minute break en route
Pleasant walk through historic Dublin district.

Museum experience: 12:15-2:45 PM (7 floors)
Gravity Bar: 2:45-3:15 PM (panoramic city views)
Gift shop: 3:15-3:30 PM
Seven-story experience in the heart of St. James's Gate Brewery, ending with views from the Gravity Bar.

Transport options: Taxi (10 minutes) or bus (15 minutes)
Meeting point: Hotel lobby to collect Mom
Conference end: 4:00 PM
Quick return to reunite with Mom after her final conference day.

Conference debrief: 4:00-4:15 PM
Grafton Street shopping: 4:30-5:30 PM
Souvenir hunting: Irish woolens, books, gifts
Coffee break: 5:30-6:00 PM
Last chance for Irish shopping and family time together.

Return to hotel: 6:00 PM
Begin packing: 6:15-7:15 PM
Laundry organization: Sort clothes
Gift wrapping: 7:15-7:30 PM
Get organized for tomorrow's early departure.

Restaurant: Traditional Irish pub with live music
Final toast: To a successful Irish adventure
Early bedtime: 10:30 PM for tomorrow's early flight
Last authentic Irish meal with traditional music and atmosphere.

Wake up: 6:00 AM
Final packing: 6:00-6:30 AM
Quick breakfast: 6:30-6:45 AM (hotel or grab-and-go)
Hotel checkout: 6:45-7:00 AM
Luggage: Final weight check

Departure: 7:00 AM from hotel
Transport: Pre-booked airport transfer or taxi
Route: City center → M1 → M50 → Airport (30km)
Traffic buffer: Extra 30 minutes for morning rush
Airport arrival: 8:30 AM

Check-in & bag drop: 8:30-9:15 AM
Security screening: 9:15-10:00 AM
Immigration: 10:00-10:15 AM
Duty-free shopping: 10:15-11:15 AM (final Irish souvenirs)
Gate departure: 11:30 AM
Flight departure: 12:00 PM

Flight duration: ~8 hours (to US East Coast)
Time change: -5 hours (gain 5 hours)
Arrival time: ~3:00 PM local time
Home arrival: Evening (including customs & ground transport)
End of an amazing Irish family adventure!