Hi Gary,
It's great to hear that you're planning a trip to Ireland and, by the looks of it, have an excellent itinerary in mind.
Landing in Rosslare is certainly very convenient if you are planning to explore the southern counties such as
Waterford,
Cork, and
Kerry, before moving up to
Galway and then over to
Dublin.
Such a trip is very much achievable and can be done in a timeframe ranging from a few days to a few weeks or more, depending on how long you plan to spend in Ireland. Because Ireland is small, it's easy to get from one place to another. For example, driving the length of County Waterford takes only around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Are you planning to
rent a car or use
public transport for this trip? Both are great options, though by renting a car you will have more flexibility and can travel at your own pace. How much time you wish to spend in each location is up to you, but perhaps the larger cities such as Dublin and Cork may take up more of your time, given there is so much to see and do.
Generally speaking, I would say that a week is a good length of time to set aside for such a trip. This way, you can see lots of different sights without feeling rushed, though, as I said, a shorter or longer trip still makes sense, too.
Regards,
Eoin