Add full ITINERARY.md with ferry times and driving suggestions

- New ITINERARY.md: complete day-by-day from Aug 4 Walldorf to Sep 2 home.
  Includes exact ferry departure/arrival times for all 4 crossings,
  recommended hotel departure times on driving days, timed daily schedules.
  Key findings: IoM→Larne (not Belfast) every 2-3 days, Aug 10 sailing fits;
  Galway→Dingle via Killimer-Tarbert car ferry saves 90km vs Limerick.
- IoM restored to 3 nights (Aug 7-10) to fit ferry schedule
- Belfast updated: arrival from Larne, not Belfast direct
- All section dates corrected; README updated with ITINERARY.md link

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 4. **Liverpool → Isle of Man** — Steam Packet ferry (or from Heysham)
 5. **Isle of Man** — 2–4 days sightseeing
 6. **Isle of Man → Belfast** — ferry; start Wild Atlantic Way from the north
-7. **Wild Atlantic Way** — cycling/driving north to south (Donegal → Kerry), ~3 weeks
+7. **Wild Atlantic Way** — driving north to south (Donegal → Kerry), ~3 weeks. Day hikes and optional bike rental at stops; not a cycling tour.
 8. **Dublin** — arrive by Aug 29; Aug 30 college football (Aviva Stadium), Aug 31 possible Bon Jovi
 9. **Dublin → Cherbourg** — Irish Ferries overnight ferry, Sep 1
 10. **Cherbourg → Walldorf** — drive ~1,000 km, Sep 2

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ITINERARY.md

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+# Full Trip Itinerary — Summer 2026
+
+> **Dates:** Aug 4 – Sep 2, 2026
+> **Party:** 3 colleagues, electric car, workation
+> **Hard deadline:** Aviva Stadium, Dublin — Aug 30 (college football)
+
+---
+
+## Pre-Trip Checklist
+- [ ] Stena Line ferry booked (Hoek van Holland → Harwich, Aug 4)
+- [ ] Steam Packet booked: Liverpool → Douglas (Aug 7) + Douglas → Larne (Aug 10)
+- [ ] Irish Ferries booked: Dublin → Cherbourg (Sep 1)
+- [ ] Aviva Stadium tickets (Aug 30)
+- [ ] Skellig Michael boat trip booked (Portmagee, ~Aug 23–24 window)
+- [ ] Accommodation booked for Westport and Galway especially — fills up in August
+- [ ] Three UK SIM for hotspot — buy on arrival at Harwich
+- [ ] Verify IoM roaming policy with your carrier before departure
+
+---
+
+## Part 1 — Getting There
+
+### Aug 4 (Tue) — Walldorf → Harwich
+**Depart Walldorf:** ~01:30–02:00 to reach Hoek van Holland by ~07:30
+
+| Time | Event |
+|------|-------|
+| ~07:30 | Arrive Hoek van Holland port |
+| 08:30 | 🚢 **Stena Line departs** Hoek van Holland |
+| ~17:00 | Arrive Harwich (Parkeston Quay) |
+| 17:30 | Clear immigration, drive off ferry |
+| 18:00 | Buy Three UK SIM at first supermarket/petrol station |
+| 18:30 | **First charge stop:** Colchester (Gridserve, A12, 20 min from port) |
+
+**Tonight:** Cambridge (~1.5h from Harwich). Check in, dinner in the city centre.
+
+---
+
+### Aug 5 (Wed) — Cambridge
+**Depart hotel:** No rush — full day in Cambridge.
+
+| Time | Activity |
+|------|---------|
+| Morning | The Backs, King's College Chapel |
+| Afternoon | Punt on the Cam (hire at Magdalene Bridge) |
+| ~17:00 | Charge at Gridserve Cambridge (M11 services) |
+| ~17:30 | Depart Cambridge → York (~2.5h via A1M) |
+
+**Tonight:** York. Arrive ~20:00, dinner in the Shambles area.
+
+> **Workation:** Cambridge and York both have good café wifi if you need a morning of work.
+
+---
+
+### Aug 6 (Thu) — York → Liverpool
+**Depart York:** Aim for ~10:00 after a morning walk of the city walls.
+
+| Time | Activity |
+|------|---------|
+| 08:00–09:30 | York Minster + city walls walk |
+| 10:00 | Depart York → Liverpool (~1.5h via M62) |
+| ~11:30 | Arrive Liverpool — check in, park up |
+| Afternoon | Albert Dock, Beatles Story, Hope Street cathedrals |
+| Evening | Bold Street dinner, Cavern Quarter |
+| 21:00 | Charge at Liverpool ONE car park or hotel overnight charge |
+
+**Tonight:** Liverpool. Spend the evening — this is the last big city before the islands.
+
+---
+
+### Aug 7 (Fri) — Liverpool → Isle of Man
+**Depart hotel:** Leave by 06:00 to reach Pier Head by 06:45.
+
+| Time | Event |
+|------|-------|
+| 06:00 | Depart hotel → Pier Head terminal (15 min) |
+| 06:45 | Check in at Steam Packet terminal, Princes Parade |
+| 07:15 | 🚢 **Manannan departs** Liverpool Pier Head |
+| ~10:00 | Arrive Douglas, Isle of Man |
+| 10:30 | Check in. Charge at Douglas Sea Terminal car park. |
+| Afternoon | Douglas promenade, Manx Museum (free) |
+
+> **Alternative sailing:** 11:15 departure → arrives ~14:00. Fine if you want a lie-in, but the 07:15 gives you a full first day.
+
+**Tonight:** Douglas (night 1 of 3).
+
+---
+
+### Aug 8 (Sat) — Isle of Man: Castletown & Peel
+| Time | Activity |
+|------|---------|
+| 09:00 | Depart Douglas → Castletown (20 min) |
+| 09:30–12:00 | ⭐ Castle Rushen — allow 1.5–2h |
+| 12:30 | Drive to Peel (35 min via TT circuit road) |
+| 13:00 | Lunch in Peel — Manx kippers at Moore's |
+| 14:00–16:00 | House of Manannan museum + Peel Castle |
+| 16:30 | Drive back to Douglas (30 min) |
+| Evening | Dinner in Douglas; charge overnight at hotel |
+
+---
+
+### Aug 9 (Sun) — Isle of Man: Snaefell & TT Circuit
+| Time | Activity |
+|------|---------|
+| 09:00 | Depart Douglas → Laxey (20 min) |
+| 09:30 | Laxey Wheel (Lady Isabella) — 30 min |
+| 10:15 | ⭐ **Snaefell Mountain Railway** — take it to the summit (30 min up). Views to 5 countries on a clear day. |
+| 12:00 | Drive the TT Mountain Course north to Ramsey — Ballaugh Bridge, Creg ny Baa pub stop |
+| 13:30 | Lunch in Ramsey |
+| 15:00 | Drive back via coast road to Douglas |
+| Evening | Last night on IoM — dinner and early night |
+| 21:00 | Charge to full for tomorrow's ferry |
+
+---
+
+### Aug 10 (Mon) — Isle of Man → Larne → Belfast
+**Depart hotel:** Leave by 08:30 to reach Sea Terminal by 09:00.
+
+| Time | Event |
+|------|-------|
+| 09:00 | Check in at Douglas Sea Terminal |
+| 09:30 | 🚢 **Ben My Chree departs** Douglas |
+| 14:15 | Arrive **Larne** (not Belfast — Steam Packet now serves Larne) |
+| 14:45 | Drive Larne → Belfast city centre (~35 min, A2) |
+| ~15:30 | Arrive Belfast. Check in. Full recharge — last good rapid charging before sparse Donegal network. |
+| Evening | Belfast city centre — Cathedral Quarter pubs |
+
+> ⚠️ **Note:** Steam Packet no longer serves Belfast directly. You dock at Larne, 20 miles north of Belfast. The drive in is easy and scenic along the coast road. Confirm your sailing date — this route runs every 2–3 days (Aug dates: 3, 5, 7, **10**, 12, 14…).
+
+**Tonight:** Belfast (night 1 of 2).
+
+---
+
+### Aug 11 (Tue) — Belfast: Causeway Coast
+**Depart hotel:** 08:00 for an early Causeway arrival.
+
+| Time | Activity |
+|------|---------|
+| 08:00 | Depart Belfast → Giant's Causeway (~1h 15min via A2 coast road) |
+| 09:15 | ⭐ **Giant's Causeway** — arrive before coaches. Charge at visitor centre car park while you walk. Allow 1.5–2h. |
+| 11:30 | Drive west along Causeway Coast — Dunluce Castle (20 min stop), Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (45 min) |
+| 13:30 | Lunch in Bushmills or Ballycastle |
+| 14:30 | Bushmills Distillery tour (optional, book ahead) |
+| 16:30 | Drive back to Belfast (~1h 15min) |
+| Evening | ⭐ **Black Cab Tour** — book for 18:30 or 19:00. Falls Road + Shankill murals. ~1.5–2h. One of the best things you'll do on the whole trip. |
+
+**Tonight:** Belfast (night 2 of 2). Early start tomorrow.
+
+---
+
+## Part 2 — Wild Atlantic Way
+
+### Aug 12 (Wed) — Belfast → Donegal Town
+**Depart hotel:** 08:30. 2h 45min / 155km — mostly A-roads via Derry.
+
+| Time | Event |
+|------|-------|
+| 08:30 | Depart Belfast → Derry (~1.5h via A6) |
+| 10:00 | Optional stop: Derry city walls (30 min walk, free) |
+| 10:30 | Depart Derry → Donegal Town (~45 min via N13) |
+| 11:30 | Arrive Donegal Town. Charge at ESB ecars charger. Check in. |
+| Afternoon | Walk the Diamond (town square), lunch, orient yourself |
+| Evening | Dinner in Donegal Town |
+
+> **Charge strategy:** Top up fully in Donegal Town every evening — it's the only reliable charger in the county.
+
+---
+
+### Aug 12–13 — Donegal (2 nights)
+**Base:** Donegal Town
+
+| Day | Depart | Activity |
+|-----|--------|---------|
+| **Aug 12 pm** | 14:00 | Drive to Killybegs (30 min) — largest fishing port in Ireland. Fresh fish on the quay. |
+| **Aug 13** | 08:30 | ⭐ **Slieve League day** — drive to Teelin (45 min from Donegal Town). Walk Bunglass viewpoint or the full One Man's Pass ridge. Allow 3–4h on the mountain. Lunch in Killybegs on the way back. |
+| **Aug 13 pm** | 15:00 | Glenveagh National Park (1h from Donegal Town) — walk to the castle or take the shuttle bus. Return by 18:30. Charge in Donegal Town overnight. |
+
+> **If you have a spare morning:** Fanad Head Lighthouse is 1h north — one of Ireland's most photogenic. Easy add-on.
+
+---
+
+### Aug 14 (Thu) — Donegal → Sligo
+**Depart:** 10:00 after breakfast. 1h 45min / 90km via N15.
+
+| Time | Event |
+|------|-------|
+| 10:00 | Depart Donegal Town |
+| 10:45 | Stop: **Drumcliff churchyard** — Yeats' grave, Benbulben backdrop (15 min) |
+| 11:15 | Continue → Sligo Town (~30 min) |
+| 11:45 | Arrive Sligo. Check in. Charge at ESB Sligo. |
+| Afternoon | Sligo town walk, Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery (30 min drive, 1h visit) |
+| Evening | Strandhill (8km west) — Voya seaweed bath if booked, dinner at Shells Café |
+
+---
+
+### Aug 14–15 — Sligo (2 nights)
+**Base:** Sligo Town
+
+| Day | Activity |
+|-----|---------|
+| **Aug 15** | Morning: Carrowmore if not done. Afternoon: drive to Enniscrone (50 min) — Kilcullen's seaweed baths (book ahead), beach walk. Or: hike to Benbulben plateau (3h return, park at Ballintrillick). |
+
+---
+
+### Aug 16 (Sat) — Sligo → Westport
+**Depart:** 10:00. 2h / 105km via N17/N5.
+
+| Time | Event |
+|------|-------|
+| 10:00 | Depart Sligo |
+| 11:00 | Optional stop: **Céide Fields** (north Mayo, 20 min detour off N5) — world's oldest field system under the bog. Allow 1h. |
+| 13:00 | Arrive Westport. Check in. Charge at ESB Westport. |
+| Afternoon | Walk Westport town — the Octagon, Carrowbeg river walk |
+| Evening | Matt Molloy's pub for traditional music |
+
+---
+
+### Aug 16–18 — Westport, Mayo (3 nights)
+**Base:** Westport
+
+| Day | Depart | Activity |
+|-----|--------|---------|
+| **Aug 17** | 09:00 | ⭐ **Achill Island full day** — 40 min drive. Drive the Atlantic Drive loop. Walk to Keem Bay (1h from road end). Slievemore Deserted Village. Rent bikes in Keel for the afternoon. Slow charger at Keel — charge in Westport before going. |
+| **Aug 18** | 07:30 | ⭐ **Croagh Patrick** — early start beats the crowds. Murrisk car park (30 min from Westport). Hike 3–4h return. Summit at 764m — extraordinary views over Clew Bay on a clear day. Afternoon: rest in Westport, laundry, work session. |
+
+> **Workation:** Westport has reliable wifi and good cafés on Bridge Street. Good for a morning of work before heading out.
+
+---
+
+### Aug 19 (Tue) — Westport → Clifden
+**Depart:** 10:00. 1h 30min / 75km via N59.
+
+| Time | Event |
+|------|-------|
+| 10:00 | Depart Westport via N59 (scenic bog road) |
+| 10:45 | Optional stop: **Kylemore Abbey** — castle on a lake (45 min–1h). Charge note: no charger here. |
+| 12:00 | Arrive Clifden. Check in. Charge at ESB Clifden (22kW — allow 1–1.5h to top up). |
+| Afternoon | ⭐ **Sky Road** — 16km circular from Clifden. Drive or optional bike rental in town. |
+| Evening | Dinner in Clifden — E.J. King's or Marconi restaurant |
+
+---
+
+### Aug 19–20 — Clifden, Connemara (2 nights)
+**Base:** Clifden
+
+| Day | Activity |
+|-----|---------|
+| **Aug 20** | Morning: **Connemara National Park** — Diamond Hill walk from Letterfrack (2h return, 9km). Visitor centre for context. Afternoon: slow drive back via Roundstone (beautiful small fishing village, 30 min south of Clifden). Charge fully in Clifden before leaving tomorrow — Galway is 1h 20min but you want to arrive with margin. |
+
+> ⚠️ **Connemara gap:** The coast road Clifden ↔ Westport (~90km) has no public charger. Never attempt it without a full battery.
+
+---
+
+### Aug 21 (Thu) — Clifden → Galway
+**Depart:** 10:00. 1h 20min / 70km via N59.
+
+| Time | Event |
+|------|-------|
+| 10:00 | Depart Clifden |
+| 11:20 | Arrive Galway city. Check in — book well ahead for August. |
+| 11:30 | Charge: **Tesla Supercharger at Galway Retail Park** (Headford Rd) — fastest charger on the WAW. Full recharge here. |
+| Afternoon | Walk the Latin Quarter — Shop Street, Spanish Arch, River Corrib |
+| Evening | ⭐ Tigh Neachtain (Cross Street) for traditional music. Ard Bia at Nimmos for dinner. |
+
+---
+
+### Aug 21–23 — Galway (3 nights)
+**Base:** Galway City
+
+| Day | Depart | Activity |
+|-----|--------|---------|
+| **Aug 22** | 07:30 | ⭐ **Aran Islands (Inis Mór)** — drive to Rossaveal (37km, 45 min). Ferry departs ~08:30, arrives Inis Mór ~09:10. Rent bikes at the pier. Dún Aonghasa (Iron Age fort on 100m cliff edge). Seven Churches. Back to Galway by early evening. Book ferry ahead: [aranislandferries.com](https://www.aranislandferries.com) |
+| **Aug 23** | 07:30 | **Clare day trip** — Cliffs of Moher + Burren + Doolin. See below. Return to Galway by 20:00. |
+
+> **Workation:** Galway is the best work base on the whole trip. Coffeewerk + Press on Kirwan's Lane has excellent wifi. Use the morning of Aug 21 arrival or any morning here for heavy-duty meetings.
+
+**Clare Day Trip (Aug 23):**
+
+| Time | Activity |
+|------|---------|
+| 07:30 | Depart Galway → Cliffs of Moher (1h 25min via N18/R478) |
+| 09:00 | ⭐ **Cliffs of Moher** — arrive before coaches. Walk south to Hag's Head (3km return). |
+| 11:00 | Drive to Doolin (15 min) — coffee, walk the harbour |
+| 12:00 | Drive the Burren — Poulnabrone Dolmen (roadside), Green Road walk above Ballyvaughan (1.5h) |
+| 15:00 | Lunch in Ballyvaughan. Charge in Ennis (~30 min south, ESB fast) on way back if needed. |
+| 17:30 | Back in Galway |
+| Evening | ⭐ **Doolin music note:** If you want to stay for a session at McGann's, plan an overnight in Doolin instead — return drive after a late session is a long day. Otherwise the Galway music scene is equally good. |
+
+---
+
+### Aug 24 (Mon) — Galway → Dingle
+**Depart:** 09:30. 2h 40min / 140km via N18/N67 (scenic coast) or N18/N20/N21 (faster).
+
+| Time | Event |
+|------|-------|
+| 09:30 | Depart Galway |
+| 11:00 | Optional stop: **Lahinch** (surf beach, 45 min from Galway) — coffee and a walk, ESB charger at car park |
+| 12:15 | Continue south via Kilrush and the Killimer–Tarbert car ferry across the Shannon estuary (20 min crossing, avoids 90km detour via Limerick) — departs hourly. |
+| 14:30 | Arrive Tralee. Charge at ESB Tralee. |
+| 15:15 | Depart Tralee → Dingle (45 min via Conor Pass — spectacular but narrow; or via Annascaul if towing) |
+| 16:00 | Arrive Dingle. Check in. |
+| Evening | Walk the harbour, dinner at Out of the Blue or Ashe's |
+
+---
+
+### Aug 24–25 — Dingle, Kerry (2 nights)
+**Base:** Dingle Town
+
+| Day | Depart | Activity |
+|-----|--------|---------|
+| **Aug 25** | 08:00 | ⭐ **Slea Head Drive** — leave early. 55km loop from Dingle town. Gallarus Oratory (6th century stone chapel), beehive huts (*clochán*), Blasket Islands viewpoint, **Connor Pass** on the return (highest driveable pass in Ireland — views over both coastlines). Allow 4–5h with stops. Evening: music at An Droichead Beag. |
+
+> **Skellig Michael:** If your boat is booked for Aug 25 or 26, depart from Portmagee (45 min from Dingle). The 09:30 boat returns by ~13:00. Move the Slea Head Drive to the other day.
+
+---
+
+### Aug 26 (Wed) — Dingle → Killarney
+**Depart:** 10:00. 1h 30min / 55km via N86 or over Connor Pass.
+
+| Time | Event |
+|------|-------|
+| 10:00 | Depart Dingle → Killarney (via Annascaul/Castlemaine — flatter, faster) |
+| 11:30 | Arrive Killarney. Check in. **Charge: Tesla SC or ESB fast — full recharge.** |
+| Afternoon | Killarney National Park: Torc Waterfall (15 min walk from road), Muckross Lake loop |
+| Evening | Killarney town — good pubs on High Street |
+
+---
+
+### Aug 26–27 — Killarney, Kerry (2 nights)
+**Base:** Killarney
+
+| Day | Depart | Activity |
+|-----|--------|---------|
+| **Aug 27** | 08:30 | ⭐ **Ring of Kerry** — full day. Drive **counterclockwise** (Killarney → Kenmare → Waterville → Cahersiveen → Killorglin → Killarney) to avoid head-on coach traffic. ~180km, 4–5h driving with stops. Kenmare for lunch. Portmagee detour for Skellig boat if not done from Dingle. **Start with a full battery — no chargers mid-circuit.** |
+
+---
+
+### Aug 28 (Thu) — Killarney → Cork
+**Depart:** 10:00. 1h 30min / 85km via N22.
+
+| Time | Event |
+|------|-------|
+| 10:00 | Depart Killarney → Cork via N22 |
+| 11:30 | Arrive Cork. Check in. Charge at Mahon Point (Tesla SC) or city centre ESB. |
+| 12:30 | **English Market** — lunch at Farmgate Café upstairs (book ahead). Walk the market stalls. |
+| Afternoon | St Fin Barre's Cathedral, Shandon Bells tower |
+| Evening | Dinner: Market Lane or Elbow Lane. Cork city is small and very walkable. |
+
+---
+
+### Aug 29 (Fri) — Cork → Wicklow
+**Depart:** 09:00. 3h / ~230km via M8 → Carlow → N81.
+
+| Time | Event |
+|------|-------|
+| 09:00 | Depart Cork — charge to full before leaving |
+| 10:30 | Optional: **Cashel** detour (30 min off M8) — Rock of Cashel, medieval cathedral on a hill above the town. Good legs-stretch and impressive even from the car park. |
+| 11:30 | Continue north via N81 through the Wicklow foothills |
+| 12:30 | **Blessington** — ESB charger. Top up here. |
+| 13:30 | Arrive **Laragh / Glendalough** area. Check in. |
+| 14:30 | ⭐ **Glendalough** — monastic ruins, round tower, lower lake walk. Then **upper lake trail** (2h return, very scenic glacial valley). |
+| Evening | Dinner in Laragh or Rathnew village |
+
+---
+
+### Aug 30 (Sat) — Wicklow → Dublin → Aviva Stadium
+**Depart:** 09:30 — easy drive, no rush.
+
+| Time | Event |
+|------|-------|
+| 08:00 | Optional: **Powerscourt Estate** (35 min from Laragh via R755) — formal gardens, mountain backdrop. Worth 1h if you leave early. |
+| 09:30 | Depart Laragh → Dublin (1h 15min via N11) |
+| ~10:45 | Arrive Dublin. Check in / drop bags. |
+| 11:30 | Charge at ESB Merrion Road (near Aviva) or hotel |
+| 13:00 | Head toward Aviva area — lunch near Baggot Street. Pre-match atmosphere builds in the pubs. |
+| **Kickoff TBC** | 🏈 **Aer Lingus College Football Classic — Notre Dame vs Navy, Aviva Stadium** |
+| Post-match | Baggot Street / city centre pubs |
+
+---
+
+### Aug 31 (Sun) — Dublin
+| Time | Activity |
+|------|---------|
+| Morning | Slow start. Trinity College & Book of Kells (book ahead — [tcd.ie/visitors](https://www.tcd.ie/visitors/)) |
+| Afternoon | Kilmainham Gaol (book ahead — [kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie](https://kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie)) or Phoenix Park walk |
+| Evening | 🎸 Bon Jovi concert (if tickets secured — check [ticketmaster.ie](https://www.ticketmaster.ie)) |
+
+---
+
+## Part 3 — Return
+
+### Sep 1 (Mon) — Dublin → Ferry
+| Time | Event |
+|------|-------|
+| Morning | Free time in Dublin. Check out. |
+| 12:00 | Charge to full at ESB Merrion Road or city centre |
+| 14:00 | Depart hotel → Dublin Port (20 min) |
+| 14:30 | Check in at Irish Ferries terminal |
+| **16:00** | 🚢 **W.B. Yeats departs** Dublin (or 18:30 if Isle of Inisheer sailing — check your booking) |
+| Overnight | Cabin crossing — dinner on board |
+
+---
+
+### Sep 2 (Tue) — Cherbourg → Walldorf
+| Time | Event |
+|------|-------|
+| **11:30** | Arrive Cherbourg (W.B. Yeats) or **15:30** (Isle of Inisheer) |
+| 12:00 | Clear French customs. **Charge immediately** — Ionity and Tesla SC in Cherbourg town. |
+| 13:00 | Depart Cherbourg → Paris (3.5h via A13/A84) |
+| 16:30 | Paris — charge at autoroute service area (Ionity on A4) or bypass via Périphérique. |
+| 17:30 | Depart Paris → Metz (1.5h via A4) |
+| 19:00 | Metz — charge at autoroute services if needed |
+| 20:00 | Depart Metz → Strasbourg (1h via A4) |
+| 21:00 | Strasbourg — optional final charge |
+| 22:30 | **Arrive Walldorf** 🏠 |
+
+> **Note:** If arriving Cherbourg at 15:30 (later sailing), target overnight in Strasbourg and drive the final leg Sep 3 morning rather than a 22:30 arrival.
+
+---
+
+## Summary
+
+| Metric | Value |
+|--------|-------|
+| Total nights | 29 |
+| Countries | Germany, Netherlands, England, Isle of Man, N. Ireland, Ireland, France |
+| Ferry crossings | 4 |
+| Longest stay | Westport 3 nights, Galway 3 nights, Dublin 2 nights |
+| Total driving | ~4,500 km |
+| Confirmed bookings needed | Stena Line (booked ✅), Steam Packet IoM, Irish Ferries Sep 1, Aviva tickets, Skellig Michael |

README.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Roadtrip Wiki — Summer 2026
 
-A living travel planning wiki for a workation road and cycling trip from Germany to Ireland and back. Built to be extended by humans and AI alike.
+A living travel planning wiki for a workation road trip from Germany to Ireland and back. Built to be extended by humans and AI alike.
 
 **Departure:** Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 from Walldorf, Germany  
 **Return:** ~September 2nd, 2026  
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Liverpool / Heysham
 Isle of Man 🏝️  (~2–4 days)
     ↓  ferry to Belfast or Dublin
 Belfast  (start Wild Atlantic Way from north)
-    ↓  cycle / drive Wild Atlantic Way 🚴  north → south
+    ↓  drive Wild Atlantic Way 🚗  north → south (day hikes at each stop)
 Dublin  (arrive by Aug 29)
     ↓  Aug 30: College Football at Aviva Stadium 🏈
     ↓  Aug 31: Bon Jovi concert (possible) 🎸
@@ -42,6 +42,17 @@ Cherbourg → Paris → Strasbourg → Walldorf  (Sep 2, ~10h drive)
 
 ---
 
+## Key Planning Files
+
+| File | Purpose |
+|------|---------|
+| [PACKING.md](PACKING.md) | Packing list for 3 colleagues — documents, electronics, EV gear, clothing |
+| [WORKATION.md](WORKATION.md) | Connectivity setup (SIMs, hotspot) + per-stop workation ratings |
+| [HIGHLIGHTS.md](HIGHLIGHTS.md) | Top 15 must-not-miss experiences across the whole trip |
+| [ITINERARY.md](ITINERARY.md) | Full day-by-day itinerary with ferry times and driving departure suggestions |
+
+---
+
 ## Location Files
 
 | # | Location | Type | Notes |
@@ -49,16 +60,18 @@ Cherbourg → Paris → Strasbourg → Walldorf  (Sep 2, ~10h drive)
 | [01](locations/01-hoek-van-holland-ferry.md) | Hoek van Holland → Harwich | Ferry (booked) | Daytime crossing; EV can't charge on ferry |
 | [02](locations/02-england-to-iom-ferry.md) | England: Harwich → Liverpool | Drive + stops | Cambridge, York, Lake District; EV charging guide |
 | [03](locations/03-iom-ferry.md) | Isle of Man Ferry | Ferry logistics | Heysham or Liverpool → Douglas |
-| [04](locations/04-isle-of-man.md) | Isle of Man | Island destination | 2–4 days; limited EV charging |
-| [05](locations/05-belfast.md) | Belfast | City + WAW start | Titanic, Causeway Coast; start WAW from here |
-| [06](locations/06-wild-atlantic-way.md) | Wild Atlantic Way | Cycling route overview | Timeline + EV summary |
-| [06a](locations/06a-donegal.md) | Donegal | WAW section 1 | Aug 10–12; cliffs, bog, remotest section |
-| [06b](locations/06b-sligo.md) | Sligo | WAW section 2 | Aug 13–14; Benbulben, surf, megaliths |
-| [06c](locations/06c-mayo.md) | Mayo | WAW section 3 | Aug 15–17; Westport, Achill, Croagh Patrick |
-| [06d](locations/06d-connemara.md) | Connemara | WAW section 4 | Aug 18–20; Sky Road, bog, Kylemore |
-| [06e](locations/06e-galway.md) | Galway | WAW section 5 | Aug 21–22; city, Aran Islands, best workation base |
-| [06f](locations/06f-clare.md) | Clare | WAW section 6 | Aug 23–24; Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Doolin |
-| [06g](locations/06g-kerry.md) | Kerry | WAW section 7 | Aug 25–27; Dingle, Ring of Kerry, Skellig Michael |
+| [04](locations/04-isle-of-man.md) | Isle of Man | Island destination | Aug 7–10; 3 nights; ferry to Larne Aug 10 |
+| [05](locations/05-belfast.md) | Belfast | City + WAW start | Aug 10–11; Titanic, Black Cab Tour, Causeway Coast |
+| [06](locations/06-wild-atlantic-way.md) | Wild Atlantic Way | Scenic drive overview | Timeline with driving times + EV summary |
+| [06a](locations/06a-donegal.md) | Donegal | WAW section 1 | Aug 12–13; cliffs, bog, remotest section |
+| [06b](locations/06b-sligo.md) | Sligo | WAW section 2 | Aug 14–15; Benbulben, surf, megaliths |
+| [06c](locations/06c-mayo.md) | Mayo | WAW section 3 | Aug 16–18; Westport (3 nights), Achill, Croagh Patrick |
+| [06d](locations/06d-connemara.md) | Connemara | WAW section 4 | Aug 19–20; Sky Road, bog, Kylemore |
+| [06e](locations/06e-galway.md) | Galway | WAW section 5 | Aug 21–23; 3 nights; Aran Islands + Clare as day trip |
+| [06f](locations/06f-clare.md) | Clare | WAW day trip from Galway | Aug 23; Cliffs of Moher + Burren + Doolin (75km / 1h25) |
+| [06g](locations/06g-kerry.md) | Kerry | WAW sections 6–7 | Aug 24–25 Dingle, Aug 26–27 Killarney |
+| [06h](locations/06h-cork.md) | Cork | City stop | Aug 28; English Market, evening in city |
+| [06i](locations/06i-wicklow.md) | Wicklow | East coast stop | Aug 29; Glendalough, drive to Dublin Aug 30 morning |
 | [07](locations/07-dublin.md) | Dublin | End anchor + events | Aug 30 football, Aug 31 concert |
 | [08](locations/08-return-via-france.md) | Return: Dublin → Walldorf | Ferry + drive | Dublin → Cherbourg → Walldorf by Sep 2 |
 

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

locations/04-isle-of-man.md

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 # Isle of Man
 
 > **Type:** Island destination
-> **Recommended stay:** 2–4 days
+> **Dates:** ~Aug 7–10 (3 nights — ferry to Larne Aug 10)
+> **Recommended stay:** 3 nights
 > **Best for:** Coastal roads, castles, TT culture, Celtic heritage
 
 ## Why Visit
@@ -77,6 +78,7 @@ Slower day: walk in the hills, beaches, Manx Electric Railway.
 - **Driving:** Left side. Public roads are used for TT racing — in August, normal speed limits apply.
 - **Accommodation:** Douglas has the most options; Peel and Ramsey have smaller B&Bs
 - **Best view:** Snaefell summit on a clear day — genuinely 5 countries visible
+- **Workation:** Douglas has decent hotel wifi and a handful of cafés on Strand Street. Fine for a half-day of work; not a coworking destination. See WORKATION.md for IoM SIM advice.
 
 ## EV Charging on the Isle of Man
 The island's charging network is limited compared to mainland UK — plan carefully.

locations/05-belfast.md

@@ -4,8 +4,13 @@
 > **Recommended stay:** 1–2 days
 > **Best for:** History, Titanic, murals, starting point for Wild Atlantic Way north
 
-## Why Via Belfast
-Arriving in Belfast (from Isle of Man via Steam Packet or Stena Line) puts you in Northern Ireland, which gives you the option to start the Wild Atlantic Way from its northern end — Donegal and the Inishowen Peninsula — heading south. This is the more dramatic and less touristy direction.
+## Arrival from Isle of Man
+**Steam Packet no longer serves Belfast directly.** Since December 2025 the route is **Douglas → Larne** (not Belfast). Larne is 20 miles north of Belfast — 30–40 min drive to the city centre.
+
+- Ferry departs Douglas 09:30, arrives Larne 14:15 (~4h 45m)
+- Sailing runs every 2–3 days — **check available dates** when booking: [steam-packet.com](https://www.steam-packet.com)
+- August 2026 sailing dates from Douglas: 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31
+- **Aug 10 sailing** fits the itinerary (arrive Larne 14:15, Belfast ~15:00)
 
 ## Must-See
 
@@ -18,7 +23,7 @@ The world's largest Titanic visitor experience, built on the exact slipways wher
 Belfast's historic centre, with Victorian City Hall (free to enter), pubs, and the Cathedral Quarter's street art scene.
 
 ### Falls Road & Shankill Road Murals
-The political murals in West Belfast are one of the most vivid open-air documents of the Troubles. Take a Black Cab Tour — these are typically led by people from the communities and give a balanced, personal account.
+The political murals in West Belfast are one of the most vivid open-air documents of the Troubles. ⭐ **Take a Black Cab Tour** — led by people from the communities themselves, giving a balanced and personal account of the conflict from both sides. One of the most memorable things you can do in Ireland. 1.5–2h, bookable on the street or in advance.
 
 ### St George's Market
 Victorian covered market, open Friday–Sunday. Best on Saturday morning: food, antiques, live music.
@@ -29,6 +34,7 @@ The SS Nomadic is the last remaining White Star Line vessel — the tender that
 ## Day Trip: Causeway Coast
 If you have a second day, the Causeway Coast east of Belfast is unmissable.
 - ⭐ **Giant's Causeway** — UNESCO World Heritage Site; 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns from volcanic activity. Can be busy in summer — arrive early.
+  - **EV note:** The Giant's Causeway visitor centre car park has EV charging — top up while you walk the causeway.
 - **Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge** — Suspension bridge to a tiny island; dramatic coastal views
 - **Dunluce Castle** — Ruined clifftop castle, one of Ireland's most dramatic
 - **Bushmills Distillery** — Oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world (1608)

locations/06-wild-atlantic-way.md

@@ -1,32 +1,56 @@
 # Wild Atlantic Way — Overview
 
-> **Type:** Long-distance cycling route
+> **Type:** Long-distance scenic drive + hiking route
 > **Total length:** ~2,500 km (full route)
 > **Direction:** North to south (Donegal → Kerry)
-> **Best for:** Cycling, coastal scenery, cliffs, peninsulas, Gaeltacht culture
+> **Best for:** Driving, coastal scenery, day hikes, cliffs, peninsulas, Gaeltacht culture
 
 ## 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 30
 
-**Deadline: Dublin by Aug 29** (game day Aug 30 at Aviva Stadium).
+**Deadline: Wicklow Aug 28–29, Dublin morning Aug 30.**
 
-| 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 30** | **College Football, Aviva Stadium** | — | [07-dublin.md](07-dublin.md) |
+| Dates | Base | Nights | Drive from prev. | What to do |
+|-------|------|--------|-----------------|------------|
+| Aug 10 | **Belfast** | 2 | — (ferry from Larne, 35min drive) | Titanic; Causeway Coast + Black Cab Tour |
+| Aug 12 | drive only | — | 2h 45min / 155km | Belfast → Donegal Town (via Derry) |
+| Aug 12–13 | **Donegal Town** | 2 | — | Slieve League, Glenveagh day trips |
+| Aug 14 | drive only | — | 1h 45min / 90km | Donegal → Sligo (stop: Drumcliff/Yeats grave) |
+| Aug 14–15 | **Sligo** | 2 | — | Benbulben, Strandhill, Carrowmore |
+| Aug 16 | drive only | — | 2h / 105km | Sligo → Westport (stop: Céide Fields optional) |
+| Aug 16–18 | **Westport** | 3 | — | Achill Island, Croagh Patrick |
+| Aug 19 | drive only | — | 1h 30min / 75km | Westport → Clifden (stop: Kylemore Abbey) |
+| Aug 19–20 | **Clifden** | 2 | — | Sky Road, Connemara NP (Diamond Hill) |
+| Aug 21 | drive only | — | 1h 20min / 70km | Clifden → Galway |
+| Aug 21–23 | **Galway** | 3 | — | Aran Islands day trip (Aug 22); Clare day trip (Aug 23) |
+| Aug 24 | drive only | — | 2h 40min / 140km | Galway → Dingle (via Killimer–Tarbert ferry) |
+| Aug 24–25 | **Dingle** | 2 | — | Slea Head Drive; Skellig boat or Ring of Kerry |
+| Aug 26 | drive only | — | 1h 30min / 55km | Dingle → Killarney |
+| Aug 26–27 | **Killarney** | 2 | — | Ring of Kerry (counterclockwise); Torc Waterfall |
+| Aug 28 | drive only | — | 1h 30min / 85km | Killarney → Cork |
+| Aug 28 | **Cork** | 1 | — | English Market; Shandon; evening in the city |
+| Aug 29 | drive only | — | 3h / ~230km | Cork → Wicklow (via M8/N81; stop: Rock of Cashel) |
+| Aug 29 | **Wicklow** | 1 | — | Glendalough + upper lake walk |
+| Aug 30 | drive to Dublin | — | 1h 15min / 65km | Via Powerscourt if time allows |
+| **Aug 30** | **Aviva Stadium** | — | — | 🏈 College Football |
 
-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.
+### Why this structure works
+- **Longer stays** — Westport (3 nights) and Galway (3 nights) are the anchors; everything else is 2 nights minimum
+- **Clare as a Galway day trip** — Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher are 75km from Galway (1h 25min each way). No need to move accommodation for 2 nights — do it in a day from Galway, leave early, beat the Cliffs crowds
+- **Dingle + Killarney split** — Kerry is split across two bases so neither feels rushed; Skellig boats leave from Portmagee (45min from Killarney or Dingle)
+- **Cork 1 night** — just enough for the English Market morning and an evening in the city; Kinsale becomes a day trip from Killarney on day 2 instead (40min drive), or skip it
+- **No nights under 1** — every stop has at least 1 proper night; most have 2+
+
+### What gets cut vs. the longer version
+- Donegal: Malin Head skipped (add a day if you have it)
+- Connemara: Inishbofin island ferry skipped
+- Clare: no overnight in Doolin — do it as a long day from Galway
+- Cork: Kinsale day trip either moved to a Killarney detour or dropped
+
+### Optional east coast extension (Cork → Dublin via coast)
+If you have an extra day or two, the route Cork → Dublin via the east coast is worth considering: **Waterford** (Viking city, crystal heritage), **Wexford** (medieval town, good beaches), and the **Wicklow Mountains** (Glendalough monastic valley, the "Garden of Ireland"). The east coast is gentler and greener than the west — a nice contrast after the Atlantic. Currently not in the itinerary as there's no room, but if you shave a day elsewhere this is the extension to add.
 
 ## EV Strategy Summary
 
@@ -54,6 +78,6 @@ See individual section files for detailed charger locations.
 
 ## Links
 - [Wild Atlantic Way official](https://www.wildatlanticway.com)
-- [Cycling Ireland](https://www.cyclingireland.ie)
+- [Discover Ireland — WAW](https://www.discoverireland.ie/wild-atlantic-way)
 - [ESB ecars map](https://esb.ie/ecars/charge-point-map)
 - [Zap-Map Ireland](https://www.zap-map.com/charge-points/ireland/)

locations/06a-donegal.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # Donegal
 
 > **Type:** WAW Section 1 of 7
-> **Dates:** ~Aug 10–12 (3 days)
-> **Recommended stay:** 3 days
+> **Dates:** ~Aug 12–13 (2 nights)
+> **Recommended stay:** 2–3 nights
 > **Best for:** Dramatic cliffs, remote coast, Celtic heritage, wild landscapes
 
 ## Why Visit
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ Morning: Glenveagh National Park — walk to the castle (3km each way) or take t
 - **Roads:** Narrow and hilly — allow extra time. Park up and walk at Slieve League and Glenveagh rather than trying to rush between them.
 - **Currency:** Euro (Republic of Ireland)
 - **Driving:** Left side
+- **Workation:** Poor outside Donegal Town. Schedule light async work only for this section. See WORKATION.md for the full picture.
 
 ## Links
 - [Glenveagh National Park](https://www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie)

locations/06b-sligo.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Sligo
 
 > **Type:** WAW Section 2 of 7
-> **Dates:** ~Aug 13–14 (2 days)
+> **Dates:** ~Aug 14–15 (2 nights)
 > **Recommended stay:** 2 days
 > **Best for:** Yeats country, surf beaches, megalithic sites, gentler cycling
 
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ Morning: Carrowmore (1–2h). Lunch in Sligo town. Afternoon: drive or cycle the
 - **Getting around:** Compact and easy to drive. Strandhill is 8km from Sligo town — a quick drive or a pleasant walk along the estuary path.
 - **Seaweed baths:** Book Voya (Strandhill) or Kilcullen's (Enniscrone) in advance in August
 - **Currency:** Euro
+- **Workation:** Good in Sligo town. Decent cafés with wifi; fine for a half-day remote session.
 
 ## Links
 - [Voya Seaweed Baths, Strandhill](https://www.voyaseaweedbaths.com)

locations/06c-mayo.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Mayo
 
 > **Type:** WAW Section 3 of 7
-> **Dates:** ~Aug 15–17 (3 days)
+> **Dates:** ~Aug 16–18 (3 nights)
 > **Recommended stay:** 3 days
 > **Best for:** Ireland's best small town (Westport), Achill Island, holy mountain, ancient bog
 
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ Early start for Croagh Patrick from Murrisk (trailhead, 30 min from Westport). H
 - **Achill:** Bring food and water — limited services beyond Keel village
 - **Croagh Patrick:** Wear sturdy shoes. The summit path is loose quartzite scree. Worth it on a clear day; not worth it in cloud.
 - **Currency:** Euro
+- **Workation:** Good in Westport. Cafés on Bridge Street have reliable wifi. Good base for a morning of work before heading to Achill.
 
 ## Links
 - [Westport Tourism](https://www.westporttourism.com)

locations/06d-connemara.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # Connemara
 
 > **Type:** WAW Section 4 of 7
-> **Dates:** ~Aug 18–20 (3 days)
-> **Recommended stay:** 3 days
+> **Dates:** ~Aug 19–20 (2 nights)
+> **Recommended stay:** 2–3 nights
 > **Best for:** The most haunting landscape in Ireland — bog, quartzite mountains, wild ponies, Atlantic inlets
 
 ## Why Visit
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Morning: Inishbofin ferry from Cleggan if taking that option (book ahead in Augu
 
 ## Practical Info
 - **Base:** Clifden — central for all Connemara sights, has EV charging, good food
-- **Workation:** Clifden has decent café wifi; Galway (next section) is much better for serious work days
+- **Workation:** Fair in Clifden town centre; signal and wifi drop sharply outside. Plan heavy work days before or after this section (Galway is the fix).
 - **Language:** Many signs are Irish-only in Connemara. Navigation apps handle this fine; just be aware.
 - **Inland roads:** The L-roads and boreens through the bog are far quieter than the N59 in summer and far more beautiful — take them where they run parallel to the main road.
 - **Currency:** Euro

locations/06e-galway.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # Galway
 
 > **Type:** WAW Section 5 of 7
-> **Dates:** ~Aug 21–22 (2 days)
-> **Recommended stay:** 2 days
+> **Dates:** ~Aug 21–23 (3 nights)
+> **Recommended stay:** 3 nights — includes Clare as a day trip
 > **Best for:** Best city on the WAW, Aran Islands, traditional music, workation base
 
 ## Why Visit
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Morning: slow walk of the Latin Quarter, Spanish Arch, covered English Market. A
 **Treat Galway as a full recharge.** You arrive from the Connemara gap and leave for Clare where availability is more variable.
 
 ## Practical Info
-- **Workation base:** Best on the WAW. Coffeewerk + Press (Kirwan's Lane), Artisan Roast, and Java City all have good wifi and table space. Several coworking spaces in the city.
+- **Workation:** Best stop on the WAW for remote work. Coffeewerk + Press (Kirwan's Lane) is the standout café. Multiple coworking spaces if you need a full desk setup. Plan your heaviest meeting days here.
 - **Aran Islands ferry:** Book at [aranislandferries.com](https://www.aranislandferries.com) or [oileain-arann.ie](https://oileain-arann.ie). August is busy — book a day ahead at minimum.
 - **Accommodation:** Book well ahead in August; Galway fills up fast.
 - **Currency:** Euro

locations/06f-clare.md

@@ -1,28 +1,49 @@
 # Clare
 
 > **Type:** WAW Section 6 of 7
-> **Dates:** ~Aug 23–24 (2 days)
-> **Recommended stay:** 2 days
+> **Dates:** ~Aug 23 (day trip from Galway)
+> **Recommended stay:** Day trip — 75km / 1h 25min from Galway; no overnight needed
 > **Best for:** Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, traditional music in Doolin
 
 ## Why Visit
-Clare is where the Wild Atlantic Way delivers its most famous image — the Cliffs of Moher — and its most unusual landscape — the Burren, a vast limestone plateau where Arctic, Mediterranean, and alpine flowers grow side by side in the cracks. Doolin is Ireland's traditional music heartland. Two days is tight but workable.
+Clare is where the Wild Atlantic Way delivers its most famous image — the Cliffs of Moher — and its most unusual landscape — the Burren. Doolin is Ireland's traditional music heartland. At 75km / 1h 25min from Galway, this is easily done as a long day trip — leave Galway by 8am, hit the Cliffs before the crowds, explore the Burren and Doolin, and be back in Galway for a late dinner.
 
 ## Must-See
 
-- ⭐ **Cliffs of Moher** — 8km of sea cliffs rising to 214m. Ireland's most visited natural attraction, and the crowds show it mid-afternoon. Go **before 9am or after 6pm** to avoid the coach tour peak. The walk south from the visitor centre to Hag's Head (3km return) gives the best elevated views and loses most of the crowd within 500m.
-- **The Burren** — 250km² of limestone pavement unlike anything else in Ireland. Arctic, Mediterranean, and alpine plants grow in the same cracks. The **Green Road** above Ballyvaughan is an old drove road with wide views — a straightforward walk. The lanes between Ballyvaughan and Kilfenora are worth driving slowly.
-- ⭐ **Doolin** — A tiny village with a global reputation for traditional Irish music. Three pubs — McGann's, Gus O'Connor's, and McDermott's — all have live sessions every night in August. The most unpretentious traditional music you'll find anywhere on the WAW.
-- **Poulnabrone Dolmen** — A portal tomb on open Burren limestone, 5,500 years old. Roadside, free, and genuinely striking — the stone is elevated enough above the flat karst to be visible from a distance.
-- **Lahinch** — Atlantic surf beach at the southern end of Clare; busy in summer, great fish and chips.
+- ⭐ **Cliffs of Moher** — 8km of sea cliffs rising to 214m. Go **before 9am** to beat the coaches. Walk south to Hag's Head (3km return) for the best views and to escape the crowd.
+- **The Burren** — 250km² of limestone pavement. The **Green Road** above Ballyvaughan is an easy walk with wide views; Poulnabrone Dolmen is a roadside stop.
+- ⭐ **Doolin** — Three pubs with live traditional music sessions every night in August. Arrive by 9pm for a seat. The most authentic trad music on the WAW.
+- **Poulnabrone Dolmen** — 5,500-year-old portal tomb on open Burren limestone. Roadside, free, 5-minute stop.
 
-## Itinerary
+## Day Trip Itinerary from Galway
 
-### Day 1 — Cliffs of Moher, Doolin
-Arrive from Galway (~1h). Drive or cycle the coast road. Cliffs of Moher early (pre-9am ideally) — walk to Hag's Head. Lunch in Doolin. Afternoon: explore Doolin village, potter around the harbour. Evening: traditional music session — start at McGann's, move on.
+### Full day — Cliffs, Burren, Doolin
+- **7:30am** — Leave Galway
+- **9:00am** — Cliffs of Moher (arrive before coaches). Walk to Hag's Head and back (~1.5h).
+- **11:00am** — Drive to Doolin (15 min). Coffee, walk the harbour.
+- **12:30pm** — Drive the Burren: Poulnabrone Dolmen (roadside stop), Green Road walk above Ballyvaughan (~1.5h walk), Aillwee Cave if time.
+- **3:30pm** — Lunch in Ballyvaughan or Ennis (charge in Ennis).
+- **5:30pm** — Drive back to Galway (~1h 15min).
+- **Evening** — Back in Galway for dinner and music.
 
-### Day 2 — The Burren, Poulnabrone, south to Kerry
-Morning: drive or cycle the Burren — Poulnabrone Dolmen (roadside stop), Green Road walk above Ballyvaughan, Aillwee Cave if interested in caves. Lunch in Ballyvaughan (good seafood). Afternoon: continue south toward Ennis to charge, then on to Kerry.
+> **Note:** If you want a Doolin music session in the evening, consider an overnight — staying until midnight and driving back is a long day. Alternatively, the Galway music scene is excellent and closer.
+
+## EV Charging
+
+**Day trip from Galway — charge there, not here.**
+
+- Leave Galway with a full charge (Tesla SC at Galway Retail Park)
+- **Ennis** — ESB fast charger; good midday top-up stop
+- **Lahinch** — ESB charger at the beach car park
+- **Cliffs of Moher** — No public EV charger; don't rely on it
+- Galway charges when you return
+
+## Practical Info
+- **Day trip logistics:** 75km each way. Total driving ~160km including Burren loop. Well within range from Galway.
+- **Cliffs crowds:** Pre-9am arrival is the single most impactful thing you can do.
+- **Doolin music:** McGann's, Gus O'Connor's, McDermott's — all have sessions every night in August.
+- **Currency:** Euro
+- **Workation:** Galway is your base — work in the morning, do Clare in the afternoon if needed.
 
 ## EV Charging
 
@@ -41,6 +62,7 @@ Morning: drive or cycle the Burren — Poulnabrone Dolmen (roadside stop), Green
 - **Doolin music:** No booking needed for pub sessions. Arrive by 9pm to get a seat; by 10pm it's standing room only.
 - **Burren cycling:** The Burren Way (42km loop) is excellent but hilly. The lanes between Ballyvaughan and Kilfenora are the highlight.
 - **Currency:** Euro
+- **Workation:** Use Ennis for serious work days — good town wifi and cafés. Doolin is rural; treat it as offline.
 
 ## Links
 - [Cliffs of Moher](https://www.cliffsofmoher.ie)

locations/06g-kerry.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # Kerry
 
 > **Type:** WAW Section 7 of 7
-> **Dates:** ~Aug 25–27 (3 days)
-> **Recommended stay:** 3 days
+> **Dates:** ~Aug 24–25 Dingle, Aug 26–27 Killarney (2 nights each)
+> **Recommended stay:** 2 nights Dingle + 2 nights Killarney
 > **Best for:** Dingle Peninsula, Ring of Kerry, Skellig Michael, the best seafood in Ireland
 
 ## Why Visit
@@ -19,15 +19,14 @@ Kerry is the final section before Dublin and the one most people picture when th
 ## Itinerary
 
 ### Day 1 — Dingle Peninsula: Slea Head Drive
-Drive from Clare to Dingle town (~2h via Tralee). Charge in Tralee or Dingle. Afternoon: drive or cycle the Slea Head loop — beehive huts, Gallarus Oratory, Connor Pass. Evening in Dingle town: seafood dinner at Out of the Blue or Ashe's, music session at An Droichead Beag.
+Drive from Clare to Dingle town (~2h via Tralee). Charge in Tralee or Dingle. Afternoon: Slea Head loop — beehive huts, Gallarus Oratory, Connor Pass. Evening in Dingle town: seafood dinner at Out of the Blue or Ashe's, music session at An Droichead Beag.
 
-### Day 2 — Skellig Michael (if booked) OR Ring of Kerry
-**If you have a Skellig boat trip:** Portmagee departure ~9–10am. The trip is ~2.5h on the island; return by early afternoon. Afternoon: recover/explore Portmagee and the Skellig Experience visitor centre.
+### Day 2 — Skellig Michael (if booked) OR Ring of Kerry, then drive to Cork
+**If you have a Skellig boat trip:** Portmagee departure ~9–10am. ~2.5h on the island; return early afternoon. Drive to Cork (~1.5h via N22) in the evening.
 
-**If no Skellig booking:** Drive the Ring of Kerry counterclockwise — Killarney → Kenmare → Waterville → Cahersiveen → Killorglin → Killarney. Full day, ~4–5h driving with stops. Kenmare for lunch.
+**If no Skellig booking:** Ring of Kerry counterclockwise — Killarney → Kenmare → Waterville → Cahersiveen → Killorglin. Kenmare for lunch. Drive to Cork (~1.5h) after. Arrive Cork by evening.
 
-### Day 3 — Killarney National Park, then drive to Dublin
-Morning: Killarney National Park — Torc Waterfall and a short walk around Muckross Lake, or the Gap of Dunloe. Charge in Killarney (Tesla SC). After lunch: drive to Dublin (~3h via N22/M8/M7/M50). Arrive Dublin by evening, time to settle before game day.
+**Note:** With 2 days in Kerry, Killarney National Park doesn't get its own day. Torc Waterfall is a 30-min stop off the N71 on the way to Portmagee or while driving the Ring — worth the detour.
 
 ## EV Charging
 
@@ -44,7 +43,7 @@ Morning: Killarney National Park — Torc Waterfall and a short walk around Muck
 - **Skellig Michael:** Book at [skelligexperience.com](https://www.skelligexperience.com) or via licensed boat operators. If fully booked, the Skellig Experience visitor centre in Portmagee is a reasonable alternative.
 - **Slea Head cycling:** Excellent — quiet roads, clear signposting, manageable gradients. Allow 4–5h at a comfortable pace with stops.
 - **Ring of Kerry driving direction:** Counterclockwise (Killarney → Kenmare → Waterville → back to Killarney) avoids head-on encounters with the coach tours which run clockwise.
-- **Workation:** Killarney and Dingle both have good cafés with wifi.
+- **Workation:** Good in Killarney (town cafés, hotel wifi). Dingle has 2–3 decent spots. Fine for regular remote work days.
 - **Currency:** Euro
 
 ## Links

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+# Cork
+
+> **Type:** City stop — between Kerry and Dublin
+> **Dates:** ~Aug 28 (1 night)
+> **Recommended stay:** 1–2 nights
+> **Recommended stay:** 2 days
+> **Best for:** Food scene, rebel history, day trips to Kinsale and Blarney
+
+## Why Visit
+Cork is Ireland's second city with a well-deserved reputation for food — it has arguably the best eating scene outside Dublin, anchored by the English Market. It's also the gateway to Kinsale (one of Ireland's prettiest towns) and sits on the route northeast to Dublin. Two nights here before the drive to the capital makes for a relaxed finish to the Wild Atlantic Way.
+
+## Must-See
+
+- **English Market** — A covered Victorian food market that has been running since 1788. Butchers, fishmongers, artisan cheese, fresh bread, olives. Cork people are fiercely proud of it — and rightly so. Go in the morning when it's busiest.
+- **Kinsale** — 30 min south of Cork city. A beautifully preserved 17th-century harbour town with brightly painted houses, excellent seafood restaurants, and Charles Fort (a star-shaped fortification on the harbour mouth). One of Ireland's most photogenic towns.
+- **Blarney Castle** — 8km northwest of Cork city. The famous Blarney Stone is here (you lean backwards off a castle parapet to kiss it — tradition says it grants the gift of eloquence). The castle grounds and gardens are worth visiting regardless.
+- **St Fin Barre's Cathedral** — Cork's French Gothic cathedral, completed 1879. Ornate and striking; free to enter.
+- **Shandon & the Northside** — The old hilltop quarter with the famous Shandon Bells tower (you can ring the bells yourself). Good independent cafés and a more local feel than the city centre.
+- **Butter Museum** — Small but fascinating museum about Cork's historic butter trade, which was once the largest in the world. Worth an hour.
+
+## Itinerary
+
+### Day 1 — Arrive from Kerry, English Market, city walk
+Drive from Killarney (~1.5h via N22). Charge on arrival. Morning/lunch: English Market. Afternoon: walk the city — St Fin Barre's Cathedral, Shandon, the quays along the River Lee. Evening: dinner in the city centre (see food notes below).
+
+### Day 2 — Kinsale day trip
+Drive to Kinsale (30 min). Walk the town, visit Charles Fort, lunch at one of the harbour restaurants. Afternoon: Blarney Castle on the way back to Cork (~20 min from Kinsale via N27). Evening in Cork.
+
+## EV Charging
+
+**Situation: Good. Cork city is well covered.**
+
+- **Cork city centre** — ESB ecars fast chargers at multiple city car parks including Lavitt's Quay and Mahon Point Retail Park
+- **Mahon Point** (southeast of city) — Tesla Supercharger
+- **Kinsale** — ESB charger in the town car park
+- **Blarney** — ESB charger near the castle car park
+
+**Drive to Dublin from Cork (~3h via M8):** Charge in Cork before departing. Portlaoise (M7 services) has rapid chargers as a midpoint if needed.
+
+## Practical Info
+- **Workation:** Good. The city has solid café wifi — Mantra on Parnell Place and Cork Coffee Roasters on Bridge Street are the picks. Reliable 4G/5G throughout the city.
+- **Food highlights:** Farmgate Café (inside the English Market, upstairs — book ahead), Market Lane, Elbow Lane (craft beer + food), Nash 19 (breakfast/lunch).
+- **Currency:** Euro
+- **Driving:** Left side; city centre is compact and walkable once parked
+
+## Onward: Cork → Dublin
+~3h drive via M8 motorway. Charge in Cork before leaving. Portlaoise services (M7/M8 junction) has an Ionity rapid charger if needed. Arrive Dublin in time to settle before Aug 30 game day.
+
+## Links
+- [Visit Cork](https://www.visitcork.ie)
+- [Kinsale Tourism](https://www.kinsale.ie)
+- [Blarney Castle](https://www.blarneycastle.ie)
+- [English Market](https://www.englishmarket.ie)

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+# Wicklow
+
+> **Type:** East coast stop — between Cork and Dublin
+> **Dates:** ~Aug 29 (1 night)
+> **Recommended stay:** 1 night
+> **Best for:** Glendalough, mountain scenery, green contrast after the Atlantic west coast
+
+## Why Visit
+The Wicklow Mountains are directly on the route from Cork to Dublin and make for a far more interesting overnight than driving straight to the capital. Glendalough is one of Ireland's most atmospheric monastic sites — a 6th-century settlement in a glacial valley with two lakes — and the surrounding mountains are excellent walking country. Good Irish colleague recommendation.
+
+## Must-See
+
+- **Glendalough** — A 6th-century monastic settlement founded by St Kevin in a steep glacial valley with two lakes. The round tower, cathedral ruins, and lakeside walks are all free to access. One of Ireland's most visited heritage sites but feels less crowded than the west coast highlights in summer. Allow 2–3h for a proper walk around both lakes.
+- **Wicklow Mountains National Park** — Ireland's largest national park. The Wicklow Way long-distance trail passes through; shorter loops from Glendalough are well-marked and scenic. The upper lake walk (2h return) is the pick.
+- **Sally Gap** — A high mountain pass road (R115) through open bog and moorland. Dramatic and desolate — a striking contrast to the lush valleys. Worth driving if you're approaching from the west.
+- **Powerscourt Estate** — 18th-century mansion with one of Europe's finest formal gardens, 5km from Enniskerry. On the Dublin side of the mountains — good stop on the morning drive into the city.
+
+## Itinerary
+
+### Day 1 — Arrive from Cork, Glendalough afternoon
+Drive from Cork (~3h via M8/N81 or via Waterford for a scenic detour). Arrive Laragh or Glendalough village by early afternoon. Walk Glendalough: monastic ruins, lower lake, upper lake trail. Dinner in Laragh or the nearby village of Rathnew.
+
+### Morning of Aug 30 — Drive to Dublin (~1h)
+Glendalough → Dublin via N11 is ~1h 15min. Plenty of time to reach Dublin, check in, and get to Aviva Stadium for a midday/afternoon kickoff.
+
+**Optional:** Powerscourt Estate on the way into Dublin if you have 1–2h to spare — it's directly on the N11 route.
+
+## EV Charging
+
+- **Blessington** (N81, on route from Cork) — ESB charger; good stop on the approach
+- **Laragh / Glendalough** — No rapid charger in the immediate area; charge in Blessington or Rathnew before arriving
+- **Rathnew / Wicklow town** (15 min from Glendalough) — ESB chargers
+- **Powerscourt / Enniskerry** — ESB charger in the village; convenient on the Dublin morning drive
+
+## Practical Info
+- **From Cork:** ~3h via M8 to Carlow, then N81 north through Blessington to Laragh. Or via Waterford/Wexford on the coastal N25/N11 for a longer but more scenic approach (~4h).
+- **Accommodation:** Laragh has a handful of guesthouses; Rathnew and Wicklow town have more options.
+- **Workation:** Fine for an evening of work; not a workation destination.
+- **Currency:** Euro
+
+## Links
+- [Glendalough](https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/glendalough/)
+- [Wicklow Mountains NP](https://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie)
+- [Powerscourt Estate](https://powerscourt.com)

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 ## Practical Info
+- **Workation:** Excellent — best on the whole trip. 3fe (Grand Canal St), Clement & Pekoe, and multiple coworking spaces. Plan any critical meetings or deadlines for the Dublin days.
 - **Currency:** Euro (EUR)
 - **Driving:** Left side
 - **Luas tram:** Useful for getting around the city centre without parking stress
 
+## Day Trip Option: Newgrange, County Meath
+45 min north of Dublin. A passage tomb older than the pyramids (3,200 BC) and older than Stonehenge — the chamber is aligned so sunlight floods it at the exact moment of winter solstice. Not a must-visit, but if you have a free morning on Aug 29 it's an easy detour and genuinely impressive in scale.
+- Access is via guided tour only from the Brú na Bóinne visitor centre; book ahead at [heritageireland.ie](https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/bru-na-boinne-visitor-centre/)
+- Allow half a day including the drive from Dublin
+
 ## Onward: Return to Walldorf
 See `08-return-via-france.md` for the Dublin → ferry to France → Walldorf leg (target: home by Sep 2).
 

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 ## Practical Info
 - **Book Dublin → France ferry as soon as possible** — late August sailings fill up
 - **Eurotunnel is not an option** on this return route (you'd need to go via UK, which adds a crossing)
-- **French motorway tolls:** Budget ~€60–80 Cherbourg to Walldorf. Télépéage (Liber-t tag) speeds things up but card payment works at all tollbooths.
+- **French motorway tolls:** Budget ~€60–80 Cherbourg to Walldorf. Card payment (Visa/Mastercard) works at all tollbooths — no special tag needed.
 - **German fuel:** If your EV has range to spare, no action needed; otherwise final top-up in France is fine (French electricity is cheap — nuclear grid)
 
 ## Links