From be6b011bf1e25856b6715c0c673ae4efaccd3ff9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Till Mueller Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2026 21:06:54 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Shift WAW timeline +2 days to reflect Belfast arrival Aug 10 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit IoM ferry Aug 7–10, Belfast Aug 10–11, drive to Donegal Aug 12. Updated: WAW overview timeline table, all 7 section file date headers. Kerry Day 3 still ends with drive to Dublin in time for Aug 30 game. --- locations/01-hoek-van-holland-ferry.md | 2 +- locations/06-wild-atlantic-way.md | 25 +++++++++++++------------ locations/06a-donegal.md | 2 +- locations/06b-sligo.md | 2 +- locations/06c-mayo.md | 2 +- locations/06d-connemara.md | 2 +- locations/06e-galway.md | 2 +- locations/06f-clare.md | 2 +- locations/06g-kerry.md | 2 +- 9 files changed, 21 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-) diff --git a/locations/01-hoek-van-holland-ferry.md b/locations/01-hoek-van-holland-ferry.md index d7e8b7a..66b6f34 100644 --- a/locations/01-hoek-van-holland-ferry.md +++ b/locations/01-hoek-van-holland-ferry.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # Hoek van Holland → Harwich (Early Morning Ferry) > **Type:** Ferry crossing — already booked -> **Departure:** Early morning, August 4th (check your booking for exact time) +> **Departure:** Early afternoon, August 4th (check your booking for exact time) > **Best for:** Drive straight to port, board, cross, arrive England mid-morning ## Key Info diff --git a/locations/06-wild-atlantic-way.md b/locations/06-wild-atlantic-way.md index 628b9cb..a73c2b5 100644 --- a/locations/06-wild-atlantic-way.md +++ b/locations/06-wild-atlantic-way.md @@ -8,25 +8,26 @@ ## What Is It The Wild Atlantic Way is a signed coastal route along Ireland's entire west coast — the world's longest defined coastal route. The west coast is the windward side of Ireland: constantly changing light, dramatic cliffs, remote peninsulas, and Irish-speaking (Gaeltacht) communities. -## Rough Timeline: Aug ~8 → Aug 28 +## Rough Timeline: Aug 10 → Aug 29 **Deadline: Dublin by Aug 29** (game day Aug 30 at Aviva Stadium). | Dates (approx) | Section | Days | File | |----------------|---------|------|------| -| Aug 8–9 | Belfast → Donegal (transit) | 2 | — | -| Aug 10–12 | **Donegal** | 3 | [06a-donegal.md](06a-donegal.md) | -| Aug 13–14 | **Sligo** | 2 | [06b-sligo.md](06b-sligo.md) | -| Aug 15–17 | **Mayo** | 3 | [06c-mayo.md](06c-mayo.md) | -| Aug 18–20 | **Connemara** | 3 | [06d-connemara.md](06d-connemara.md) | -| Aug 21–22 | **Galway** | 2 | [06e-galway.md](06e-galway.md) | -| Aug 23–24 | **Clare** | 2 | [06f-clare.md](06f-clare.md) | -| Aug 25–27 | **Kerry** | 3 | [06g-kerry.md](06g-kerry.md) | -| Aug 28 | Kerry → Dublin (drive ~3h) | — | — | -| Aug 29 | Dublin buffer day | — | — | +| Aug 10 | Arrive Belfast (ferry from IoM) | 1 | [05-belfast.md](../locations/05-belfast.md) | +| Aug 11 | Belfast — Titanic, Causeway Coast day trip | 1 | — | +| Aug 12 | Drive Belfast → Donegal Town | 1 | — | +| Aug 12–14 | **Donegal** | 3 | [06a-donegal.md](06a-donegal.md) | +| Aug 15–16 | **Sligo** | 2 | [06b-sligo.md](06b-sligo.md) | +| Aug 17–19 | **Mayo** | 3 | [06c-mayo.md](06c-mayo.md) | +| Aug 20–22 | **Connemara** | 3 | [06d-connemara.md](06d-connemara.md) | +| Aug 23–24 | **Galway** | 2 | [06e-galway.md](06e-galway.md) | +| Aug 25–26 | **Clare** | 2 | [06f-clare.md](06f-clare.md) | +| Aug 27–29 | **Kerry** | 3 | [06g-kerry.md](06g-kerry.md) | +| Aug 29 (eve) | Kerry → Dublin (drive ~3h) | — | — | | **Aug 30** | **College Football, Aviva Stadium** | — | [07-dublin.md](07-dublin.md) | -If you arrive in Belfast later than Aug 8: compress Donegal to 2 days (skip Malin Head), or cut the Aran Islands day trip from Galway. Kerry is non-negotiable — don't compress it. +If you want a full buffer day in Dublin before the game: compress Donegal to 2 days (skip Malin Head), which frees up Aug 29 as a rest day. Kerry is non-negotiable — don't compress it. ## EV Strategy Summary diff --git a/locations/06a-donegal.md b/locations/06a-donegal.md index 06bccbb..5e19b7f 100644 --- a/locations/06a-donegal.md +++ b/locations/06a-donegal.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # Donegal > **Type:** WAW Section 1 of 7 -> **Dates:** ~Aug 10–12 (3 days) +> **Dates:** ~Aug 12–14 (3 days) > **Recommended stay:** 3 days > **Best for:** Dramatic cliffs, remote coast, Celtic heritage, wild landscapes diff --git a/locations/06b-sligo.md b/locations/06b-sligo.md index 5794c72..a41bc4d 100644 --- a/locations/06b-sligo.md +++ b/locations/06b-sligo.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # Sligo > **Type:** WAW Section 2 of 7 -> **Dates:** ~Aug 13–14 (2 days) +> **Dates:** ~Aug 15–16 (2 days) > **Recommended stay:** 2 days > **Best for:** Yeats country, surf beaches, megalithic sites, gentler cycling diff --git a/locations/06c-mayo.md b/locations/06c-mayo.md index c2dfb0e..570cdd6 100644 --- a/locations/06c-mayo.md +++ b/locations/06c-mayo.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # Mayo > **Type:** WAW Section 3 of 7 -> **Dates:** ~Aug 15–17 (3 days) +> **Dates:** ~Aug 17–19 (3 days) > **Recommended stay:** 3 days > **Best for:** Ireland's best small town (Westport), Achill Island, holy mountain, ancient bog diff --git a/locations/06d-connemara.md b/locations/06d-connemara.md index db3aa8e..07f47fc 100644 --- a/locations/06d-connemara.md +++ b/locations/06d-connemara.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # Connemara > **Type:** WAW Section 4 of 7 -> **Dates:** ~Aug 18–20 (3 days) +> **Dates:** ~Aug 20–22 (3 days) > **Recommended stay:** 3 days > **Best for:** The most haunting landscape in Ireland — bog, quartzite mountains, wild ponies, Atlantic inlets diff --git a/locations/06e-galway.md b/locations/06e-galway.md index 40ef157..5d12ce3 100644 --- a/locations/06e-galway.md +++ b/locations/06e-galway.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # Galway > **Type:** WAW Section 5 of 7 -> **Dates:** ~Aug 21–22 (2 days) +> **Dates:** ~Aug 23–24 (2 days) > **Recommended stay:** 2 days > **Best for:** Best city on the WAW, Aran Islands, traditional music, workation base diff --git a/locations/06f-clare.md b/locations/06f-clare.md index 2ad7b36..701c567 100644 --- a/locations/06f-clare.md +++ b/locations/06f-clare.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # Clare > **Type:** WAW Section 6 of 7 -> **Dates:** ~Aug 23–24 (2 days) +> **Dates:** ~Aug 25–26 (2 days) > **Recommended stay:** 2 days > **Best for:** Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, traditional music in Doolin diff --git a/locations/06g-kerry.md b/locations/06g-kerry.md index 1c518f0..8b04be5 100644 --- a/locations/06g-kerry.md +++ b/locations/06g-kerry.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # Kerry > **Type:** WAW Section 7 of 7 -> **Dates:** ~Aug 25–27 (3 days) +> **Dates:** ~Aug 27–29 (3 days) > **Recommended stay:** 3 days > **Best for:** Dingle Peninsula, Ring of Kerry, Skellig Michael, the best seafood in Ireland