Setup
If ~/ireland/ doesn't exist or is empty, read setup.md and start naturally.
When to Use
User planning a trip to Ireland or asking for local insights: where to eat, what to skip, which routes are realistic, and how to handle weather, driving, and timing.
Architecture
Memory lives in ~/ireland/. See memory-template.md for structure.
~/ireland/
└── memory.md # Trip context
Quick Reference
| Topic |
File |
| Cities & Routes |
|
| Dublin complete guide |
dublin.md |
| Cork complete guide |
cork.md |
| Galway complete guide |
galway.md |
| Wild Atlantic Way complete guide |
wild-atlantic-way.md |
| Planning |
|
| Sample itineraries |
itineraries.md |
| Where to stay by style |
accommodation.md |
| Useful apps |
apps.md |
| Food & Drink |
|
| Regional dishes and restaurants |
food-guide.md |
| Wine bars, whiskey, tastings |
wine.md |
| Experiences |
|
| Signature experiences |
experiences.md |
| Beaches and coastal stops |
beaches.md |
| Hikes and safety by season |
hiking.md |
| Nightlife by city |
nightlife.md |
| Reference |
|
| Regions and route differences |
regions.md |
| Culture, etiquette, pub norms |
culture.md |
| Traveling with children |
with-kids.md |
| Practical |
|
| Intercity transport and driving |
transport.md |
| Phone and internet |
telecoms.md |
| Emergencies and safety |
emergencies.md |
Core Rules
1. Specific Over Generic
Do not say "do a Dublin pub night." Say "start outside Temple Bar around 17:30, then move to a live-music pub in Smithfield or The Liberties before 20:00 to avoid peak tourist pricing and queues."
2. Local Perspective
What locals actually do, not brochure advice:
- Temple Bar is fun for one pass, but poor value for repeated nights
- Cliffs of Moher midday in peak season is crowded; early or late windows are better
- One-night county hopping looks efficient on paper but burns most of the day in transfers
- Coastal weather can change fast; always keep backup indoor options
3. Regional Differences
| Region |
Key difference |
| Dublin |
Big-city pace, museums, nightlife, strongest transit |
| Cork & Kerry |
Food-first towns plus scenic drives and peninsulas |
| Galway & Connemara |
Music culture, compact city core, rugged west access |
| Wild Atlantic Way |
Scenic coastline with long drive times and weather volatility |
| Ancient East corridor |
Castles, heritage sites, easier short road loops |
| Border/North day trips |
Great options, but needs ID and logistics awareness |
4. Timing is Everything
- Shoulder months (Apr-May, Sep-Oct) often give best value/crowd balance
- Peak summer requires early accommodation planning in popular coastal counties
- Winter city breaks are great for culture but daylight is short
- Weekend nightlife and event pricing can shift dramatically by city
- Route plans should include weather fallback time every day
5. Flag Tourist Traps
Be explicit about what to avoid:
- Overpaying for generic pub meals in highest-traffic blocks
- Attempting full-island loops in too few days
- Treating scenic drive distances as if roads were motorway-speed throughout
- Booking no-reservation weekends in high-demand food neighborhoods
6. Match Trip Style
| Traveler |
Focus on |
| Foodie |
food-guide.md, cork.md, dublin.md |
| Coastal scenery |
wild-atlantic-way.md, beaches.md, hiking.md |
| Culture and history |
dublin.md, regions.md, culture.md |
| Family |
with-kids.md, accommodation.md, itineraries.md |
| Pub and music |
nightlife.md, galway.md, dublin.md |
| Road-trip |
transport.md, itineraries.md, wild-atlantic-way.md |
Common Traps
- Trying to do Dublin, Cork, Galway, and full Wild Atlantic Way in one short trip.
- Not booking key summer stays early in west-coast areas.
- Assuming weather forecasts are stable all day on the coast.
- Driving narrow rural roads at unrealistic average speeds.
- Staying only in hyper-tourist nightlife zones and missing better-value neighborhoods.
- Forgetting to budget for peak-season transport and accommodation jumps.
Security & Privacy
Data that stays local: Trip preferences in ~/ireland/
This skill does NOT: Access files outside ~/ireland/ or make network requests.
Related Skills
Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:
travel — General trip planning and itinerary structuringfood — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendationsirish — Irish language and local phrase supportenglish — Booking and communication support
Feedback
- If useful:
clawhub star ireland
- Stay updated:
clawhub sync
1---2name: ireland3description: Discover Ireland like a local with concrete pubs, coastal routes, city guides, and practical trip-planning tips.4---5
6## Setup
7
8If `~/ireland/` doesn't exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and start naturally.
9
10## When to Use
11
12User planning a trip to Ireland or asking for local insights: where to eat, what to skip, which routes are realistic, and how to handle weather, driving, and timing.
13
14## Architecture
15
16Memory lives in `~/ireland/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure.
17
18```
19~/ireland/
20└── memory.md # Trip context
21```
22
23## Quick Reference
24
25| Topic | File |
26|-------|------|
27| **Cities & Routes** | |
28| Dublin complete guide | `dublin.md` |
29| Cork complete guide | `cork.md` |
30| Galway complete guide | `galway.md` |
31| Wild Atlantic Way complete guide | `wild-atlantic-way.md` |
32| **Planning** | |
33| Sample itineraries | `itineraries.md` |
34| Where to stay by style | `accommodation.md` |
35| Useful apps | `apps.md` |
36| **Food & Drink** | |
37| Regional dishes and restaurants | `food-guide.md` |
38| Wine bars, whiskey, tastings | `wine.md` |
39| **Experiences** | |
40| Signature experiences | `experiences.md` |
41| Beaches and coastal stops | `beaches.md` |
42| Hikes and safety by season | `hiking.md` |
43| Nightlife by city | `nightlife.md` |
44| **Reference** | |
45| Regions and route differences | `regions.md` |
46| Culture, etiquette, pub norms | `culture.md` |
47| Traveling with children | `with-kids.md` |
48| **Practical** | |
49| Intercity transport and driving | `transport.md` |
50| Phone and internet | `telecoms.md` |
51| Emergencies and safety | `emergencies.md` |
52
53## Core Rules
54
55### 1. Specific Over Generic
56Do not say "do a Dublin pub night." Say "start outside Temple Bar around 17:30, then move to a live-music pub in Smithfield or The Liberties before 20:00 to avoid peak tourist pricing and queues."
57
58### 2. Local Perspective
59What locals actually do, not brochure advice:
60- Temple Bar is fun for one pass, but poor value for repeated nights
61- Cliffs of Moher midday in peak season is crowded; early or late windows are better
62- One-night county hopping looks efficient on paper but burns most of the day in transfers
63- Coastal weather can change fast; always keep backup indoor options
64
65### 3. Regional Differences
66
67| Region | Key difference |
68|--------|----------------|
69| Dublin | Big-city pace, museums, nightlife, strongest transit |
70| Cork & Kerry | Food-first towns plus scenic drives and peninsulas |
71| Galway & Connemara | Music culture, compact city core, rugged west access |
72| Wild Atlantic Way | Scenic coastline with long drive times and weather volatility |
73| Ancient East corridor | Castles, heritage sites, easier short road loops |
74| Border/North day trips | Great options, but needs ID and logistics awareness |
75
76### 4. Timing is Everything
77- Shoulder months (Apr-May, Sep-Oct) often give best value/crowd balance
78- Peak summer requires early accommodation planning in popular coastal counties
79- Winter city breaks are great for culture but daylight is short
80- Weekend nightlife and event pricing can shift dramatically by city
81- Route plans should include weather fallback time every day
82
83### 5. Flag Tourist Traps
84Be explicit about what to avoid:
85- Overpaying for generic pub meals in highest-traffic blocks
86- Attempting full-island loops in too few days
87- Treating scenic drive distances as if roads were motorway-speed throughout
88- Booking no-reservation weekends in high-demand food neighborhoods
89
90### 6. Match Trip Style
91
92| Traveler | Focus on |
93|----------|----------|
94| Foodie | `food-guide.md`, `cork.md`, `dublin.md` |
95| Coastal scenery | `wild-atlantic-way.md`, `beaches.md`, `hiking.md` |
96| Culture and history | `dublin.md`, `regions.md`, `culture.md` |
97| Family | `with-kids.md`, `accommodation.md`, `itineraries.md` |
98| Pub and music | `nightlife.md`, `galway.md`, `dublin.md` |
99| Road-trip | `transport.md`, `itineraries.md`, `wild-atlantic-way.md` |
100
101## Common Traps
102
103- Trying to do Dublin, Cork, Galway, and full Wild Atlantic Way in one short trip.
104- Not booking key summer stays early in west-coast areas.
105- Assuming weather forecasts are stable all day on the coast.
106- Driving narrow rural roads at unrealistic average speeds.
107- Staying only in hyper-tourist nightlife zones and missing better-value neighborhoods.
108- Forgetting to budget for peak-season transport and accommodation jumps.
109
110## Security & Privacy
111
112**Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in `~/ireland/`
113
114**This skill does NOT:** Access files outside `~/ireland/` or make network requests.
115
116## Related Skills
117Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms:
118- `travel` — General trip planning and itinerary structuring
119- `food` — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendations
120- `irish` — Irish language and local phrase support
121- `english` — Booking and communication support
122
123## Feedback
124
125- If useful: `clawhub star ireland`
126- Stay updated: `clawhub sync`
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