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slg
06-16-2009, 12:38 PM
We are going on the July 22 tour of Ireland. We will be leaving from Portugal (our first destination) and flying Ryan Air so I want to pack really light. (Trying to make do with a carry-on suitcase for all the boys (1 dh and 3 ds) and one carry-on bag and checked suitcase for me!

So, my questions are:

Is a jacket, one pair of jeans, 2 long sleeved t-shirts, 3 pairs of shorts and 6 t-shirts enough? Also taking sandals and runners.

My dh is also taking 2 collared shirts (short-sleeved) and one pair of khaki casual pants and shoes for the dinners.

I (DW) wil take 3 shorts, 2 capris, 1 jeans, 1 jacket, 2 long-sleeves, 3 tanks, 3 t-shirts , sandals (keens), runners, dressier sandals and a summer dress.

Those of you with experience think that is enough? I'm just agonizing and would love your advice.!

redzinner
06-16-2009, 07:43 PM
slg,

Ireland has very moderate temperatures year round.
This is the average in July from the goireland website:

July

* Minimum Temperature 53 °F
* Maximum Temperature 66 °F
* Daily Sunshine 5:24 hrs (because of cloud cover)
* Rainfall (above 5 mm) on 3 days
* Wind 8.1 knots

My personal opinion ... put in another pair of jeans and only take one or two pair of shorts.

tigger_ttfn
06-19-2009, 05:18 PM
I'm currently in Ireland (Killarney) so I'll give you my opinion. What I've been wearing is jeans and thin sweaters with a hoodie. We have had lovely weather, but passing showers can come up in a instant. We keep our rain jackets handy. The sun is warm but the breezes can be a little nippy for me. If you don't get chilled easily, then short sleeves during the day may be fine. However, I do think jeans is the way to go. You do alot of walking so make sure that you have comfortable shoes.