This route takes you to the city of Belfast, birthplace  of the Titanic and on to the beautiful Glens of Antrim.
En route to Belfast a vist to Newgrange and the historic town of Trim.
Newgrange is an ancient burial tomb which predates the Pyramids, it was constructed some 5000 years ago. One can only imagine the tools, imagination and minds of these stone age men who could not only read the skies with such accuracy but could build such a huge construction into the depths of which, the sun only reaches for a few moments every year on the same day - winter solstice.

Overnight in Belfast city, with its fine restaurants.victorian pubs and electric nightlife.
A tour trip of the Titanic and a visit to the world’s oldest whiskey factory, the old Bushmills factory licensed by King James 1 in 1608 are well worth it.
Following day ride through the glens of Antrim and on to the coastal causeway route.
Views of Rathlin island and the coast of Scotland added to incredible twisty road hugging the sea, wow, this is one ride you wont forget.
A stop at the Giants causeway is an absolute must and perhaps a visit to the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge.

Onwards towards the rugged and beautiful county of Donegal through the Inishowen peninsula, Malin head being the most northerly point in Ireland.
Stopover in north Donegal for the evening.
Glenveagh national park, Gweedore coast road with islands clearly visible offshore, Glengesh mountain pass, Ardara village, famous for hand knitted garments and traditional music festivals, the majestic Blue Stack Mountains, Slieve League cliffs (highest in Europe), Killybegs, Irelands biggest deep sea fishing port and finally Donegal town for the evening.
Last day takes you back to base through the midlands. The route from Donegal town passes along lower and upper Lough Erne with beautiful lake views.

Paul recommends the following self guided trips - Number of days and nights are approximate:

1: Three day, two nights - Galway, West of Ireland - click here

2: Four days, three nights - Northern Ireland and Donegal - click here

3: 5 days, four nights - South and South-West of Ireland - click here

4: Seven days, six nights - South, South West and West - click here

5: Eight-Nine days, 7-8 nights - Detailed route of South and West of Ireland including Mayo - click here

6: Twelve-fourteen days - The Great Ireland Road Trip - click here