A relaxed 12-day journey

Ireland,
August 2026

Dublin streets, Cork markets and Kerry’s wild edge—paced for late mornings, long views and room to breathe.

11—22 AUG 2026BOS → DUB → ORK → DUB
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The shape of the trip

City first.
Coast second.

Five Dublin days before the car, four Cork-based days, then a coastal return through Dungarvan.

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The driving route begins after Dublin and loops from Cork to Blarney, Kerry and Cahir before returning through Dungarvan.

Dublin
Cashel
Cork
Blarney
Killarney
Kerry Cliffs
Cahir
Dungarvan
Dublin
5Dublin nights
4Cork nights
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Day by day

The plan

All times are local. Fixed reservations are marked in rust. Dining choices need only offer a couple of vegetarian, pasta or pizza options; most recommendations serve a full mixed menu.

01

Tuesday

11 AUG

Departure night

Boston → Dublin

Weather · Boston / Logan

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  1. Boston LoganStart here
  2. Dublin Airport6 hr 5 min flight
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Airport wayfinding

Terminal E · Level 3 Departures

Follow the numbered path after entering from the departures curb. Check airport signs on travel day in case an airline counter or checkpoint changes.

  1. Delta ticket counter in the Terminal E ticketing hall—meet here and check bags together.
  2. TSA Checkpoint 7, adjacent to the Delta end of the hall.
  3. Legal Sea Foods near Gate E14, after security.
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Terminal E TSA security wait times

Select Checkpoint 6: All E Gates or Checkpoint 7: All E Gates in the official panel. Checkpoint 7 is closest to the Delta side of the ticketing hall.

The official Massport/Zensors panel requests the newest readings whenever this itinerary is loaded. A checkpoint may show “Closed” when it is not in use.Open Massport security wait times ↗

Numbered route added to the Terminal E Level 3 floor plan from Airport.Guide. Confirm Delta 154’s terminal and gate in the Fly Delta app before leaving for the airport.

Meet at the Delta ticket counter

Meet at the Delta ticket counter in Terminal E so everyone can check bags together. Have passports and luggage ready; the 8:00 PM meeting leaves a generous international check-in and security buffer.

Airport map ↗Logan info ↗
Delta Flight 154 departs

Overnight nonstop to Dublin. Scheduled flight time: 6 hours 5 minutes. Set watches to Irish time after takeoff.

Delta flight status ↗

Flight status · DL154

Scheduled
RouteBoston → DublinScheduled11:40 PM EDTTerminal / gateTerminal E · gate pending

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Massport publishes the live gate, time and operating status on the day of departure.Verify on Massport ↗

Lunch & dinner

Dinner
Legal Sea Foods

Logan Terminal E · Gate E14 · after security

Post-meetup airport dinner near Gate E14. The current menu includes Greek, house and Caesar salads plus vegetable sides.

Menu ↗Map ↗
02

Wednesday

12 AUG

Arrive + settle in

Dublin

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  1. Dublin AirportStart here
  2. Brooks Hotel25–35 min by taxi
  3. Cornucopia4 min walk
  4. Creative Quarter5 min walk
  5. Drury Buildings2 min walk
  6. Brooks Hotel1 min walk
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Dublin Airport wayfinding

Terminal 2 · Arrivals

Follow this sequence from the aircraft to the official Terminal 2 taxi rank. Immigration lane assignments and baggage belts are shown on airport screens after landing.

Dublin Airport Terminal 2 arrivals-level floor plan showing the immigration hall, baggage reclaim belts and customs1Immigration2Baggage reclaim3Customs
1–3 · International arrivals controlsGate → Irish immigration → baggage reclaim → customs
Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Arrivals Hall floor plan showing the route from baggage claim toward car parks, buses, car rental and taxis4Arrivals Hall5Taxi signs →
4–5 · Arrivals Hall to taxiFollow “Taxis” along the lower covered walkway to the staffed T2 rank.
  1. Immigration: follow “Passport Control” from the arrival gate.
  2. Baggage + customs: collect bags, then use the green or red customs channel as appropriate.
  3. Taxi: leave the Arrivals Hall and follow Taxi signs to the staffed T2 rank outside.
Open the official airport map ↗

Floor-plan views are for orientation; airport operations can change. Use the overhead signs and flight-information screens on the day. Immigration lanes, baggage belts and customs channels are assigned after landing.

Check in at Brooks Hotel

62 Drury Street, Dublin 2. Take a taxi from the airport, leave bags if the room is still being prepared, and keep the first day deliberately light.

Hotel map ↗Hotel info ↗
Late lunch + easy neighborhood wander

Stay close to Drury Street and George’s Street. No ticketed plans today—this is recovery time after the overnight flight.

Explore the Creative Quarter

Take an easy loop from the hotel through Drury Street, Castle Market, South William Street and the surrounding independent design shops and cafés.

Walking-area map ↗Shopping guide ↗
End at Brooks Hotel

Walk about one minute back from Drury Buildings and settle in for the night.

Hotel map ↗

Lunch & dinner

Lunch
Cornucopia

Wicklow Street · 5-minute walk from Brooks

Casual all-vegan lunch with rotating mains, soups, wraps and salads—ideal for an easy arrival day.

Menu ↗Map ↗
Dinner
Drury Buildings

Drury Street · beside Brooks Hotel

A flexible arrival-night dinner of seasonal small and large plates, with several vegetarian choices alongside grilled meat and fish.

Menu ↗Map ↗
03

Thursday

13 AUG

Grafton + Guinness

Dublin

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  1. Brooks HotelStart here
  2. Grafton Street5 min walk
  3. DÍON6 min walk
  4. Guinness Storehouse15–20 min by taxi
  5. The Liberties / Thomas Street5 min walk
  6. Proof Trattoria5 min walk
  7. Brooks Hotel15 min walk
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Grafton Street
Grafton StreetDonaldytong / Wikimedia Commons ↗
Guinness Storehouse
Guinness StorehouseCAPTAIN RAJU / Wikimedia Commons ↗
Meet for breakfast at Brooks Hotel

Meet in the hotel dining area for breakfast before starting the day’s itinerary.

Hotel map ↗
Start at Brooks Hotel

Leave from 62 Drury Street and walk about five minutes to Grafton Street.

Hotel map ↗
Grafton Street

Browse the pedestrian shopping street, buskers and nearby lanes. Pause for lunch around noon without leaving the neighborhood.

Map ↗Street guide ↗
Taxi to Guinness Storehouse

Build in time for traffic and ticket check-in.

Guinness Storehouse tour

Fixed two-hour visit at St James’s Gate, finishing with the city view from the Gravity Bar.

Map ↗Official info ↗
Explore The Liberties Quarter

Walk east from St James’s Gate along Thomas Street, browsing the historic streets, local shops and old industrial landmarks surrounding the brewery.

Quarter map ↗Visitor guide ↗
End at Brooks Hotel

Walk about 15 minutes from Proof Trattoria, or take a short taxi after dinner.

Hotel map ↗

Lunch & dinner

Lunch
DÍON

Nassau Street · beside Grafton and Trinity

Modern Irish lunch with a dedicated vegetarian menu and clearly marked vegan choices.

Menus ↗Map ↗
Dinner
Proof Trattoria

Thomas Street · in The Liberties

A neighborhood Italian dinner directly on the walking route, with pasta, Roman-style pizza and sharing plates. Confirm the evening’s vegetarian pasta and pizza choices when booking.

Restaurant + bookings ↗Map ↗
04

Friday

14 AUG

Trinity + the Book of Kells

Dublin

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  1. Brooks HotelStart here
  2. Pacino’s6 min walk
  3. Trinity College5 min walk
  4. Art & Antiques Quarter10 min by taxi · 20 min walk
  5. Forno 50010 min walk
  6. Brooks Hotel8 min walk
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The Long Room, Trinity College
The Long Room, Trinity CollegeNic McPhee / Wikimedia Commons ↗
Meet for breakfast at Brooks Hotel

Meet in the hotel dining area for breakfast before starting the day’s itinerary.

Hotel map ↗
Start at Brooks Hotel

Walk from Drury Street to lunch at Cornucopia, then continue to Trinity College for the 1:00 PM entry.

Hotel map ↗
Trinity College + Book of Kells

Book a 1:00 PM timed entry. Allow the full three-hour block for the campus, Old Library, Long Room and Book of Kells Experience.

Map ↗Official info ↗
Explore the Art & Antiques Quarter

Continue to Francis Street for antique furniture, Irish silver, curios and small galleries. Shops may close around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, so browse those first.

Quarter map ↗Visitor guide ↗
End at Brooks Hotel

Walk about eight minutes back from Forno 500 after dinner.

Hotel map ↗

Lunch & dinner

Lunch
Pacino’s

Suffolk Street · 5-minute walk to Trinity

An Italian lunch with several vegetarian pastas and pizzas, including tomato-based pasta, ricotta-spinach tortellini and vegetable pizzas. Keep the meal prompt for the 1:00 PM entry.

Lunch menu ↗Map ↗
Dinner
Forno 500

Dame Street · between Francis Street and Brooks

Certified Neapolitan pizza and fresh pasta, with vegetarian choices such as margherita and caprese pizzas, vegetable lasagne and rigatoni alla Norma.

Menu ↗Map ↗
05

Saturday

15 AUG

Cathedral + archaeology

Dublin

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  1. Brooks HotelStart here
  2. Saint Patrick’s12 min walk
  3. Medieval Quarter / Christ Church8 min walk
  4. The Fumbally12 min walk
  5. National Museum8 min by taxi · 22 min walk
  6. DÍON4 min walk
  7. Brooks Hotel8 min walk
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Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
Saint Patrick’s CathedralYair Haklai / Wikimedia Commons ↗
National Museum of Ireland
National Museum of IrelandJ.-H. Janßen / Wikimedia Commons ↗
Meet for breakfast at Brooks Hotel

Meet in the hotel dining area for breakfast before starting the day’s itinerary.

Hotel map ↗
Start at Brooks Hotel

Leave from Drury Street for Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, about a 12-minute walk or a short taxi ride.

Hotel map ↗
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral

Explore Ireland’s national cathedral and its garden, an easy walk or short taxi ride from Brooks Hotel.

Map ↗Visitor info ↗
Explore the Medieval Quarter

Walk north from Saint Patrick’s Close along Patrick Street toward the old city walls and Christ Church Cathedral, then turn back toward lunch.

Quarter map ↗Walking-tour overview ↗
National Museum of Ireland — Archaeology

Free admission on Kildare Street. Focus on prehistoric gold, Viking Dublin and early Christian treasures.

Map ↗Visitor info ↗
End at Brooks Hotel

Walk about eight minutes from DÍON after dinner.

Hotel map ↗

Lunch & dinner

Lunch
The Fumbally

Fumbally Lane · near Saint Patrick’s

Neighborhood café with seasonal, vegetable-forward dishes, house sourdough and several vegetarian choices.

Current café menu ↗Map ↗
Dinner
DÍON

Nassau Street · Dublin 2

A polished but relaxed dinner with a separate vegetarian menu; reserve for Saturday evening.

Menus ↗Map ↗
06

Sunday

16 AUG

The Irish diaspora

Dublin

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  1. Brooks HotelStart here
  2. EPIC / CHQ12–15 min by taxi · 25 min walk
  3. Cultural Quarter / Temple Bar10 min by taxi · 20 min walk
  4. Woollen Mills8 min walk
  5. Brooks Hotel15 min walk
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EPIC at the CHQ Building
EPIC at the CHQ BuildingWikimedia Commons ↗
Meet for breakfast at Brooks Hotel

Meet in the hotel dining area for breakfast before starting the day’s itinerary.

Hotel map ↗
Start at Brooks Hotel

Take a taxi or public transport from Drury Street to EPIC at the CHQ Building.

Hotel map ↗
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Explore the interactive galleries in the CHQ Building. Take a lunch break inside CHQ and return for the remainder of the visit.

Map ↗Official info ↗
Explore the Cultural Quarter

Walk or take a short taxi to Temple Bar, then focus on Meeting House Square, Photo Museum Ireland, the Irish Film Institute, public art and the quieter lanes.

Quarter map ↗Cultural guide ↗
Road-trip check in the Cultural Quarter

Use a café break in Temple Bar to confirm the Hertz reservation, driver’s license and insurance documents and download offline maps—without returning to the hotel.

End at Brooks Hotel

Walk about 15 minutes from The Woollen Mills, or take a short taxi after dinner.

Hotel map ↗

Lunch & dinner

Lunch
Urban Brewing

CHQ Building · beside EPIC

The convenient mid-visit choice, with a vegan roast-butternut, lentil and coconut dish plus other vegetarian plates.

CHQ dining info ↗Map ↗
Dinner
The Woollen Mills

Lower Ormond Quay · on the route back south

A relaxed final Dublin dinner before the road trip, with multiple marked vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Menu ↗Map ↗
07

Monday

17 AUG

The road trip begins

Dublin → Cashel → Cork

Weather · Cashel + Cork

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  1. Brooks HotelStart here
  2. Dublin Airport25–35 min by taxi
  3. Rock of Cashel1 hr 45 min–2 hr drive
  4. River Lee Hotel1 hr 10 min drive
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Rock of Cashel
Rock of CashelMike McBey / Wikimedia Commons ↗
Meet for breakfast at Brooks Hotel

Meet in the hotel dining area for breakfast before checking out and collecting the rental car.

Hotel map ↗
Start at Brooks Hotel + taxi to Dublin Airport

Check out at 62 Drury Street and take a taxi to the airport, leaving the city without driving through central Dublin.

Route map ↗
Pick up Hertz rental car

Hertz desks serve Terminals 1 and 2. Allow about 45 minutes for paperwork, the vehicle check and getting oriented to left-side driving.

Map ↗Hertz location ↗
Drive to Cashel

Take the M50 and M7/M8. Stop for fuel or a snack only if needed.

Rock of Cashel

Park in Cashel town and walk up to the medieval complex. The exposed site can close in severe weather, so check that morning.

Map ↗Official info ↗
Drive to Cork

Continue south on the M8 to The River Lee.

Full driving map ↗
Arrive and end at The River Lee Hotel

Western Road, Cork, T12 X2AH. Check in, park and dine at The River Club inside the hotel.

Hotel map ↗Hotel info ↗

Lunch & dinner

Lunch
The Fallow

Dublin Airport Terminal 2 · before the car pickup

A quick airport lunch before Hertz, with vegetarian staples such as mac and cheese plus seasonal meat-free dishes.

Airport dining ↗Map ↗
Dinner
The River Club

The River Lee Hotel · no extra travel

A convenient first Cork dinner at the hotel, with vegetarian and vegan choices identified on the current menus.

Menus ↗Map ↗
08

Tuesday

18 AUG

Castle, market + observatory

Cork + Blarney

Weather · Blarney + Cork

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  1. River Lee HotelStart here
  2. Blarney Castle20 min drive
  3. English Market20–25 min drive
  4. Blackrock Castle20 min drive
  5. River Lee Hotel20 min drive
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Blarney Castle
Blarney CastleGary Todd / Wikimedia Commons ↗
The English Market
The English MarketRainer Ebert / Wikimedia Commons ↗
Blackrock Castle
Blackrock CastleLajmmoore / Wikimedia Commons ↗
Meet for breakfast at The River Lee Hotel

Meet in the hotel dining area for breakfast before leaving for Blarney Castle.

Hotel map ↗
Drive to Blarney

This is the trip’s one early transfer, needed to make the requested 10:00 AM castle entry.

Blarney Castle + Gardens

Visit the castle, the Blarney Stone and Rock Close. Two and a half hours keeps the morning focused while leaving time for Cork.

Map ↗Official info ↗
Drive to Cork city centre

Park near the English Market and walk in for lunch.

The English Market

Browse the covered food market and pause for lunch upstairs at the Farmgate Café.

Map ↗Official info ↗
Drive to Blackrock Castle

Allow a little extra time for Cork city traffic and parking.

Blackrock Castle Observatory

Tour the 16th-century castle and science exhibits beside the River Lee. Reserve the 4:00 PM slot if offered.

Map ↗Official info ↗
Return to The River Lee Hotel

Drive back after dinner at Blackrock Castle and end the day at the hotel.

Hotel map ↗

Lunch & dinner

Lunch
Farmgate Café

Upstairs at the English Market

Market-led Irish lunch with salads, soups and changing vegetarian plates; lunch service begins at 12:15 PM.

Info ↗Map ↗
Dinner
Castle Restaurant

Blackrock Castle · stay after the tour

Dinner without another transfer. The seasonal menu includes vegetarian dishes and the kitchen can advise on vegan choices.

Menu ↗Map ↗
09

Wednesday

19 AUG

The big scenery day

Cork → Killarney → Kerry

Weather · Killarney + Kerry

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  1. River Lee HotelStart here
  2. Killarney National Park1 hr 15–25 min drive
  3. Kerry Cliffs1 hr 5–15 min drive
  4. Portmagee10 min drive
  5. River Lee Hotel2 hr 15 min drive
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Torc Waterfall, Killarney
Torc Waterfall, KillarneySeabhcan / Wikimedia Commons ↗
Kerry Cliffs
Kerry CliffsLion-hearted85 / Wikimedia Commons ↗
Meet for breakfast at The River Lee Hotel

Meet in the hotel dining area before the drive to Killarney and the Kerry coast.

Hotel map ↗
Drive to Killarney National Park

Take the N22 west. Bring rain layers, water and comfortable shoes.

Killarney National Park

Focus on the Muckross–Torc area: an easy walk, Torc Waterfall and lake views, with a lunch pause in Killarney.

Map ↗Official park info ↗
Drive to the Kerry Cliffs

Continue via Killorglin and Cahersiveen toward Portmagee. Expect scenic, slower roads.

Kerry Cliffs

Walk to the Atlantic viewpoints above Portmagee. Access is weather-dependent, so check before leaving Cork.

Map ↗Official info ↗
Drive to Portmagee

A short transfer leaves time to settle in before dinner.

Drive back to The River Lee Hotel

This is the longest day of the trip; share driving if possible and expect to end at the hotel around 9:30 PM.

Full loop map ↗

Lunch & dinner

Lunch
The Garden Bar

The Killarney Park · near the national park

A convenient lunch pause with a dedicated vegetarian and vegan menu, including salads, curries and plant-based mains.

Hotel dining ↗Map ↗
Dinner
The Moorings

Portmagee · near the Kerry Cliffs

An early dinner close to the cliffs. The restaurant accommodates dietary requirements; note vegetarian needs when booking.

Restaurant info ↗Map ↗
10

Thursday

20 AUG

Norman stronghold

Cork → Cahir → Cork

Weather · Cahir

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  1. River Lee HotelStart here
  2. Cahir Castle55–70 min drive
  3. Paradiso55–70 min drive
  4. River Lee Hotel4 min walk
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Cahir Castle
Cahir CastleValdoria / Wikimedia Commons ↗
Meet for breakfast at The River Lee Hotel

Meet in the hotel dining area for breakfast before driving to Cahir.

Hotel map ↗
Drive to Cahir

Take the M8 northeast from Cork, with a relaxed lunch before the castle.

Cahir Castle

Explore one of Ireland’s largest and best-preserved castles, set on an island in the River Suir.

Map ↗Official info ↗
Drive back to The River Lee Hotel

Return on the M8; the late afternoon is left open after the previous day’s long drive.

Round-trip map ↗
End at The River Lee Hotel

Walk about four minutes back from Paradiso after dinner.

Hotel map ↗

Lunch & dinner

Lunch
The Butler Room

Cahir House Hotel · near the castle

Lunch is served from noon, with vegetarian choices and space to note dietary requirements when reserving.

Restaurant info ↗Map ↗
Dinner
Paradiso

Lancaster Quay · near The River Lee

Cork’s celebrated vegetable-led restaurant. Reserve well ahead and mention any vegan requirements.

Restaurant info ↗Map ↗
11

Friday

21 AUG

Coastal return

Cork → Dungarvan → Dublin

Weather · Dungarvan + Dublin

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  1. River Lee HotelStart here
  2. Kiely’s Cross1 hr 5–15 min drive
  3. Dungarvan15 min drive
  4. Dublin Airport2 hr 35 min drive
  5. WILDE25–35 min by taxi
  6. Brooks Hotel5 min walk
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Dungarvan Harbour
Dungarvan HarbourSuckindiesel / Wikimedia Commons ↗
Meet for breakfast at The River Lee Hotel

Meet in the hotel dining area before checking out and beginning the drive to Dublin.

Hotel map ↗
Drive to Kiely’s Cross

Take the N25 east from Cork. The official placename is Kiely’s Cross Roads, near Ardmore and about ten minutes before Dungarvan.

Visit Kiely’s Cross Roads

Pause at the crossroads in Reanaskeha, County Waterford. Use care when stopping: this is an active road junction rather than a formal visitor attraction.

Map ↗Official placename ↗
Drive to Dungarvan

Continue east on the N25 into Dungarvan.

Dungarvan stop + lunch

Park near Grattan Square or the harbor, stretch your legs and have a relaxed lunch before continuing to Dublin.

Map ↗Town info ↗
Drive to Dublin Airport

Continue via Waterford, the M9 and M50, with a comfort stop if needed.

Refuel + rental inspection

Top up near the airport and photograph the car before handover.

Return the Hertz car

Return at the airport, then taxi back to Brooks Hotel for the final night.

Full driving map ↗
End at Brooks Hotel

Walk about five minutes back from WILDE after the final dinner.

Hotel map ↗

Lunch & dinner

Lunch
Merry’s Gastropub

Dungarvan · during the coastal stop

A relaxed town-centre lunch with vegetarian and vegan dishes marked on the menu.

Restaurant info ↗Map ↗
Dinner
WILDE

The Westbury · near Brooks Hotel

A celebratory final dinner with a broad seasonal menu and multiple vegetarian choices, including risotto, pasta, curry and vegetable-led starters. Reserve ahead.

Menus ↗Map ↗
12

Saturday

22 AUG

Fly home

Dublin → Boston

Weather · Dublin

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  1. Brooks HotelStart here
  2. Dublin Airport25–35 min by taxi
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Dublin Airport wayfinding

Terminal 2 · Departures

Delta uses Terminal 2 check-in desks 01–11. After the main T2 security checkpoint, follow signs for U.S. Preclearance; 51st & Green is beyond preclearance.

Dublin Airport Terminal 2 check-in floor plan showing desks 1 through 28 on the left and desks 29 through 56 on the right1Delta desks 01–112Up to security
1–2 · Terminal 2 check-in hallEnter from the departures road; Delta is in the left-hand 01–28 desk bank.
Dublin Airport Terminal 2 security-level floor plan showing the main passenger screening area3Main T2 Security
3 · Nearest securityTake the central escalator or lift upstairs to the main T2 checkpoint.
Dublin Airport Terminal 2 400-gates concourse floor plan from gate 407 through gate 4264U.S. Preclearance551st & Green
4–5 · U.S. gates and lunchClear U.S. Preclearance, then continue toward the end of the U.S. gates corridor.
  1. Delta ticketing: Terminal 2 desks 01–11; confirm the live assignment on airport screens.
  2. Nearest security: take the central escalator or lift to T2 Departures Level 2 and enter the main T2 checkpoint.
  3. Lunch: continue through U.S. Preclearance to 51st & Green; allow time because preclearance is an additional control.
Open the official airport map ↗

Floor-plan views are for orientation; airport operations can change. Use the overhead signs and flight-information screens on the day. Dublin Airport currently lists Delta at desks 01–11 and 51st & Green after U.S. Preclearance.

Meet for breakfast at Brooks Hotel

Meet for breakfast, then leave promptly by taxi for the 11:00 AM airport arrival.

Hotel map ↗
Arrive at Dublin Airport

Take a taxi from Brooks Hotel around 10:15 AM. The 11:00 arrival allows four hours for U.S. preclearance, security and lunch.

Airport map ↗Airport info ↗
Delta Flight 155 departs

Dublin to Boston. Scheduled flight time: 7 hours 17 minutes. The itinerary treats the provided departure time as 3:00 PM local time.

Delta flight status ↗

Flight status · DL155

Scheduled
RouteDublin → BostonScheduled3:00 PM ISTTerminal / gateTerminal 2 · gate pending

Live operational status will replace this scheduled status on the departure date.

Dublin Airport publishes the live gate, time and operating status on the day of departure.Verify on Dublin Airport ↗

Lunch & dinner

Lunch
51st & Green

Dublin Airport T2 · after U.S. preclearance

A paid airside lounge with seasonal vegetarian options, Wi-Fi and runway views. Prebook or check walk-up availability.

Lounge info ↗Map ↗

Before you go

Travel tips
+ weather

Practical reminders, live daily forecast panels and historical August expectations for the places on this itinerary.

01

Pack for quick changes

Carry a light waterproof jacket, compact umbrella and layers every day. Waterproof walking shoes are especially useful for Kerry and the cliffs.

02

Book the anchors

Reserve Trinity, Guinness, EPIC, Blarney, Blackrock and evening restaurants—especially Paradiso—in advance.

03

Confirm flights + gates

Recheck Delta 154 and 155 in the Fly Delta app. Confirm Terminal E and the departure gate before leaving for Logan.

04

Driving in Ireland

Drive on the left, expect narrow rural roads, and allow more time than the distance suggests. Keep a card ready for tolls.

05

Cliff-day flexibility

Rock of Cashel and Kerry Cliffs may alter access in high winds or poor weather. Check official updates that morning.

06

Power + payments

Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V power. Bring adapters, notify card issuers if required and keep a little euro cash for small purchases.

07

Language

English is spoken throughout this itinerary. Irish—Gaeilge—also appears on road signs, public transport and place names. Useful phrases include Dia dhuit (hello), go raibh maith agat (thank you) and sláinte (cheers).

Search the online Irish–English dictionary ↗

Delta baggage guide

Weights + dimensions

These are Delta’s standard published limits. Your ticket, cabin, Medallion status or eligible card may change the number of included bags and fees.

Checked bag50 lb / 23 kg

Per bag in Delta Main, Delta Comfort and Delta Premium Select. Standard maximum size is 62 linear in / 157 cm.

Carry-on1 bag + 1 personal item

Maximum 22 × 14 × 9 in / 56 × 35 × 23 cm. Delta does not publish a carry-on weight limit for this BOS–DUB route, but you must be able to lift the bag safely into the overhead bin.

Delta baggage overview ↗Overweight-bag rules ↗

11–22 August

Planning weather averages

These historical averages remain as a packing guide. The panel on each itinerary day requests the newest available forecast every time the page is loaded.

Trip daysAreaAvg. lowAvg. highChance of precipitation
Aug 11Boston / Logan66°F / 19°C81°F / 27°C30%
Aug 12–17, 22Dublin52–54°F / 11–12°C64–67°F / 18–19°C29%
Aug 17–18, 20–21Cork + south coast54°F / 12°C64–66°F / 18–19°C31%
Aug 19Killarney + Kerry52°F / 11°C63°F / 17°C36%

Climate references: Boston, Dublin, Cork and Killarney.