Connemara, Wexford, or Dublin?
My gf and I (Dutch, 30s) love birdwatching and nature in general. I’m planning a trip to North Wales and Ireland, staying in Bangor and visiting Eryri and Anglesey, before taking the ferry to Ireland.
I’m basically torn between three options in Ireland:
A. West coast (Connemara around Clifden). This is what Iwas initially drawn to, mainly for seabirds like puffins, razorbills and guillemots, which I’ve never seen before. But I’m starting to wonder how much this actually adds after Anglesey, which seems potentially just as good for these species.
B. Wexford area (including Saltee Islands). I initially ruled this out because I assumed it would feel less “new” as a Dutch birder already familiar with wetlands and coastal birding, but I may be underestimating it.
C. Dublin, since we’re also interested in history (especially anti-colonial history), whiskey and culture.
So, which destination would give us the most uniquely Irish (birding) experience? What would you personally choose, and what makes you say that based on your own experience in these areas? What am I likely underestimating here? Or what option am I missing?