Hi Judith!
You've got some beautiful and exciting things planned for your week in Ireland! :) You're absolutely right in not wanting to see as many places as possible, but to take your time to explore a couple of areas of your picking. This way you'll definitely be able to experience and enjoy them more.
As the places you're thinking about visiting are mainly located on the west coast, it might be a good idea to fly into
Dublin and out from
Cork, to make the most out of your time there. The drive from Dublin to Cork will take you around 3 hours if you take the motorways. If you'd like some ideas for stops along the way, have a look at
the suggestions Liza received in an earlier thread.
Both
Dingle and
Beara peninsulas are wonderful areas to explore. We've got a
sample itinerary covering both places with a suggested time frame of 5 days. You can adapt this freely to your wishes - stay longer in certain places and exclude others - for a tailored trip which will give you time for a day trip out to the iconic
Cliffs of Moher and the nearby
Burren.
You can find some great places to spend your nights using our
accommodation search tool. Dingle Town and Eyeries on the Beara Peninsula are just two examples of the many
charming towns and villages you will find along the west coast from where you can easily explore the surroundings.
All the roads that make up for the Wild Atlantic Way are in good condition, but it can get narrow and winding at places. My advice would be to take your time and be sure to take breaks along the way if you ever feel less than completely comfortable.
I hope this information helps with the planning of your trip, and let's see if some other members will jump in with some other suggestions!
Groetjes,
Joris
PS: Je mag ons steeds in het Nederlands schrijven ook, mocht je dat willen. :)