Taking Parents to Ireland

Hello! I am in the beginning stages of planning a trip for my husband and I and my parents to Ireland during the first full week of April 2027. My parents have never left the country and I am so excited to experience a new place and culture with them, as I have also never been to Ireland.

I was wondering if anyone could give some recommendations on smaller towns to stay in near the West Coast that will allow us to experience the culture and scenery in a more relaxed way, as my Mom can get very overwhelmed in cities so we have to stick to small cities/towns/small towns.

We are going to rent a car and drive ourselves and we’re planning on 8 to 9 days in Ireland. Thank you for any help you can offer! I am going through guidebooks but feel overwhelmed with all of the choice!

Not looking for day by day planning, just looking for a few small towns or cities that might be a good locale to rest our heads that my Mom will be happy with.