Best places to visit without a car

Best places to visit without a car

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We will be going to Dublin for a few days in August and would like to travel to a few other places in Ireland (Republic) without a car. Our question is: Which two towns would be good to use as a base to do day trips using public transport? We're looking for towns which are worth a visit in themselves and have nice accommodation, good restaurants, etc. and have interesting places to visit close enough to go in a day. We're not too keen on places which are typically very overrun with tourists and we'd definitely like to be close to the sea at some point.
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Hi Ruth, 

That sounds like a fantastic trip!

We have some great pages and suggestions for you to check out under our "car free" trips which might help you decide on a base. 

Based on your preferences, I’d recommend using Kilkenny and Westport as your bases. Kilkenny (historic, lively, great restaurants) – Ideal for exploring Waterford, Cashel, and Carlow, all easily reachable by public transport.Westport (coastal, charming, scenic) – check out our page on exploring from Westport for your options. Both towns offer a great mix of history, scenery, and good food while avoiding overly touristy crowds. 

Let me know if you have any other questions and I would be happy to help. 

Cathaoir 

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