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Spend Christmas in Ireland - Christmas Travel Specials to Ireland - Christmas Travel Packages

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IRISH CHRISTMAS TRAVEL SPECIALS 2010 will be available in September 2010

featuring Irish car tours and other package deals to Ireland in December and January.

Christmas the way it should be.
Make 2010 your unique Christmas Celebration in Ireland.
Christmas in Ireland is an experience to be cherished. Christmas traditions have been handed down over generations. As you stroll along the streets you feel the excitement of Christmas while shopping for traditional Christmas treats.

Ireland is one of the few places on earth where the meaning of Christmas is still remembered & the birth of the Christ child is celebrated. Whether you subscribe to the theory that to have a candle in your window on Christmas Eve meant that you were welcoming the Holy Family that found no such welcome in Bethlehem or that the candle in the window signified the home where the Catholic mass was celebrated, the custom still exists in Ireland today. Either way, the lights in the windows make a lovely addition to the holiday season.

An irish ChristmasChristmas is in the air everywhere. Church services play a real part in the celebration of Christmas here. Another endearing quality of Ireland is the time that the people take out of their usual calendars to devote to Christmas. There is limited work activity for most people between Christmas and New Year, and most businesses remain closed for this period.
The spirit of Christmas is so strong, however, that many hotels close during the holiday period to allow their staff to spend time with family. On Christmas day in Ireland, most restuarants will be closed. Christmas day is traditionally a family day, with virtually all public places and shops closed.

We include only those properties that will be open, and those that have special Christmas programs that include all meals, several receptions for the adults and entertainment for children. Visitors can look forward to a fun packed programme of activities and events giving the many visitors to beautiful Ireland a chance to experience Christmas as it should be and enjoy the build up to the season in a relaxed, happy and safe environment.

 Irish Proverb: A turkey never voted for an early Christmas.

Messiah, Handel's glorious oratorio,was first performed in Dublin in 1742, and the city celebrates with performances every December. The most ethereal is in the soaring vaults of St. Patrick's Cathedral.  

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What could be nicer that spending Christmas at your own cottage or house in Ireland? Let somebody else have the stress of preparing Christmas lunch or a dinner to die for! Relax by cozy log fires as you enjoy a wee dram, or explore the many shades of green outside your door. Book as a group with family and friends or come as single guests...you're sure to have made lots of friends by the time you leave!

Christmas at Ashford Castle Dec. 23-27, 2009
If you’re looking for a perfect Christmas vacation in one of the best castle hotels in Ireland, you’ll love Ashford Castle!


Christmas Package at Ashford Castle Dec. 23-27 includes
  • Round trip airfare from JFK Dec. 23-27
  • Self drive car with unlimited mileage and tax for 4 days
  • Three nights in a deluxe room at Ashford Castle Dec. 24-27
  • Christmas at Ashford program
Ashford Christmas PackageChristmas Eve - 24th December: ~Check in from 12 noon - Mulled Wine and Mince Pies will be served on your arrival to the Castle. ~3.30pm Afternoon Tea Service in the Drawing Room. ~7.15pm Welcome Cocktail Reception in the Drawing Room hosted by Niall Rochford, General Manager, Chamber Music from the Ireland West Quartet. ~7.45pm Christmas Eve Dinner in the George V Restaurant. ~10.00pm Santa Claus arrives with gifts for all guests. ~10.30pm Carol Singing by St. Mary’s Church Choir. ~10.45pm Dance the night away to the sound of the Avengers Show Band.

Christmas Day - 25th December: ~8.00am - 10.00am Breakfast in the George V Restaurant. ~From 10.00am Morning Activities–Golf Stableford over 9 holes. Cruise on Lough Corrib–Traditional music and hot whiskeys. ~1.00pm Festive Buffet lunch in the George V Restaurant. ~4.00pm Treasure Hunt in the Grounds or Golf ~7.30pm Cocktails with the Ireland West Orchestra in the Drawing Room. ~8.00pm Gala dinner in the George V Restaurant. ~10.00pm Dancing with the New Avengers Band. ~12 Midnight Mulled wine and mince pies before bed.

St. Stephen’s Day - 26th December: ~9.00am - 1.00pm Jazz Brunch in the George V Restaurant with The Larry Hingerton Jazz Band. ~1.00pm Cruise on Lough Corrib with music on board. ~1.30pm Cookery demonstration in the castle kitchen ~2.30pm Sign-up for a range of afternoon activities. ~3.00pm Guided historical walking tour of the grounds and gardens with Mick Maye, local historian. ~7.30pm St. Stephen’s Day dinner in the George V Restaurant. ~8.30pm The Molloy Brothers will entertain around the Dining Room. ~10.00pm Join our resident entertainers in the Dungeon.

27th December: ~8.00am - 11.00am Enjoy a leisurely breakfast followed by a fond farewell.

Rate per person in USD
Adult from JFK  $3799
Sharing a twin room No children
Plus air tax of $150.

Christmas in Connemara
  • Round trip airfare from JFK Dec. 23-27
  • Self drive car with unlimited mileage and tax for 4 days
  • Three nights in a deluxe room at Renvyle House Dec. 24-27
  • Christmas at Renvyle program
Christmas in ConnemaraDec. 24 Christmas Eve Arrive at Renvyle House - a lovely manor house in Connemara, with turf fires aglow, and the hint of festivities just around the corner. Hot punch reception, followed by candelit dinner. Local carol singers complete the Connemara Christmas atmosphere. Early to bed for the children, not the parents.

Dec. 25 Christmas Day Join us for a Christmas morning swin in the Atlantic! Gather around the Christmas tree with hot whiskies as Santa arrives in his sleigh with presents for the family. Family dinner at 7PM, followed by a sing-along.

Dec. 26 Stephens Day Sleep in until our pre-luncheon Guinness and Oysters. Wren Boys and Wren Girls pay their annual visit. An evening of relaxation, good food and music will ensue.

Dec. 27 We say goodbye, but not farewell.

Rate per person in USD
Adult from JFK  $1447
 Child under 12 from JFK $1147
Plus air tax of $150. Child rate applies when the child shares the room with two adults.


King John's Castle is nearby
Twelve Days of Christmas Song : Although most people say / sing "four calling birds", the actually birds are "four colley birds" (blackbirds).

A traditional Christmas in Wicklow at Rathsallagh - SELF DRIVE IRELAND LUXURY MANORS SOLD OUT
Christmas at Rathsallagh is a really special time. Winter has set in however our drawing rooms are warmed by log and turf fires and as you walk the grounds at dusk you can get the faint smell turf smoke in the air. Please note that we do not cater for Children 12 years of age or younger.

Dec. 20 Depart USA

Dec. 21 Pick up your self drive car. Choose from our 100+ manors and castles for your first night in Ireland.

Dec. 22 Select another luxury manor.

Dec. 23 Ireland is yours to explore. Arrive at Rathsallagh House for your pre-Christmas night.

Christmas Eve - Wednesday 24th December Afternoon Tea or Hot Chocolate and the newspapers. Champagne and Mulled Wine Reception before dinner, meet our other guests and your hosts for Christmas the O’Flynn family. Enjoy carol singing on the stairs by the Deering family from Dunlavin before dinner and piano playing during and after dinner. After dinner retire to the drawing rooms for board games, cards and maybe a little night cap.

Christmas Day - Thursday 25th December Late Bucks Fizz Brunch on Christmas morning. Afternoon Tea Christmas Day Complimentary Golf and long walks on our extensive grounds if you wish. Gala Christmas Dinner (live Piano ) Black Tie.

St. Stephen's Day - Friday 26th December Late Bucks Fizz Brunch on St Stephens Morning (Boxing Day) Afternoon Tea at your leisure. After that why not go to Leopardstown for the races, or to the village and follow the local hunt, or just sit around and enjoy Rathsallagh with afternoon tea by the fire. Stay 3 nights and get a 4th free of charge

Dec. 27 Home from Dublin.
  • Round trip airfare to Ireland Dec. 20-27 only from USA to Shannon. Other U.S. cities are available.
  • Self-drive Avis automatic car with unlimited mileage, CDW and tax for 6 days. Large cars, minibuses and automatics are available.
  • 2 nights accommodations at your choice of 100 castles and manors throughout Ireland here.
  • Vouchers are provided for each night of your stay. You call ahead to make reservations for any number of nights at any property.
  • The highlight of your Christmas vacation is a 4 night Christmas party at Rathsallagh House
  • Full hearty Irish breakfast is served each day. This may include home-baked breads, farm-fresh eggs, cereal, sausage and bacon.
  • Value-Added Tax (V.A.T.) and service charges.
SELF DRIVE IRELAND LUXURY MANORS & RATHSALLAGH IN USD WITH CDW SOLD OUT  
RATES PER PERSON - DAILY DEPARTURES CHRISTMAS
JFK 3106
BOS 3138
WAS 3138
CHI 3186
SFO 3326
No children please. All prices are plus $90 air taxes. Theprices are for general information only and not a reflection of current seat availability. Airfare is subject to change unless ticketed. Price based on instant purchase. Car Insurance CDW: CDW, Theft Protection, Location surcharge & Tax INCLUDED. When your trip spans two time periods, higher prices apply.

PRICE FOR CAR AND ACCOMMODATIONS AT RATHSALLAGH ONLY FOR 3 NIGHTS WILL BE $1695 PER PERSON SHARING A TWIN ROOM.
Leopardstown Christmas Festival - Leopardstown Racecourse sees off the year with an extra special four day extravaganza of Horse Racing starting on Friday the 26th of December and finishing on Monday the 29th of December. The Christmas Festival, one of the highlights of the racing calendar, combines a mix of National Hunt and Flat fixtures. Built in 1888 and modelled on Sandown Racecourse in England, Leopardstown racecourse is situated in the suburban belt, six miles south of the city centre. Set in beautiful surroundings at the foothills of the Dublin mountains, it is a pleasure to visit and is recognised as one of Europe's premier racecourses. On race days, thousands of turf-lovers flock to the course to enjoy one of the nation's favourite pastimes.

Ireland BB Christmas vacation package 6 nights - Christmas in Ireland Early booking is ESSENTIAL for this vacation.
  • Round tripk airfare to Ireland. Dec. 20-27.
  • Self-drive Avisautomatic car with unlimited mileage and tax for 6 days, with CDW. Large cars, minibuses and automatics are available.
  • 6 nights accommodations at your choice of 500 farms, town and country homes. We give you two books of homes with pictures, names, addresses, phone numbers and directions. Choose some of each for maximum flexibility. Rooms are sharing bath at BB's. Please be aware that not all B&B's are open over Christmas and New Years.
  • Vouchers are provided for each night of your stay. You call ahead to make reservations. Stay for any number of nights at any property.
  • Full hearty Irish breakfast is served each day. This may include home-baked breads, farm-fresh eggs, cereal, sausage and bacon.
  • Value-Added Tax (V.A.T.) and service charges.
The lights, the shopping and that certain something in the air combine to provide a memorable experience. Ireland Christmas Travel. Rate based on departure date from USA. Other dates are available at varying costs.


RATES including car, accommodations, and all festivities:
Rate per person in USD, Sharing a twin room
Adult from JFK  $1610
Child reduction -100
Plus up to $150.00 tax and service charges. Dates subject to availability.. Automatic car, add $179 total (not per person). Prices based on booking at least 95 days in advance and making an instant purchase. For later bookings, prices will be higher. For example, book up to 45 days in advance, add $125 per person to the above prices. When your trip spans two price periods, higher rates prevail.



2010 An Irish Christmas in Your Own Cottage in Ireland   Invite the Family! from $1623 including airfare
One Week in Ireland for Christmas
  • Round trip airfare to Ireland Dec. 20-27 only to Shannon. Other U.S. cities are available.
  • Self-drive Avis automatic car with unlimited mileage, cdw and tax for 7 days to expore the countryside . Large cars, minibuses and automatics are available.
  • Your own house in Ireland, magnificently situated on the beautiful Kenmare River and Lehid Harbour at Tuosist on the Beara Peninsula, 12 miles south of Kenmare town. Two bedrooms, bath, living room, kitchen to decorate as your own for Christmas. Kenmare River Holiday Cottages, Tuosist, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Built on the side of a low hill, backed by the lofty McGillicuddy Reeks and the Caha Mountains, the cottages have panoramic views of Kenmare River/Lehid Harbour and the mountains. Sub-tropical plants, flora and fauna flourish in the open as the warm waters of the Gulf Stream lap along it's shore. Other choices: Fishermans Grove (2B), Co. Waterford and Lakeside Holiday Homes, Co. Clare
  • Value-Added Tax (V.A.T.) and service charges.


About your cottage: We feature 3 bedroom cottages, sleeping 6 people and overlooking Kenmare River. The cottages all comprise 1 double bedroom and 2 twin bedrooms. A spacious open-plan living room cum dining room features an open fireplace. There is a sliding door from the living room to a patio area. Kitchen, bathroom with shower. Rate based on departure date from USA. Book more than 95 days in advance and make an instant purchase. .

2010: Rates per person in USD
SELF DRIVE IRELAND COTTAGE WEEK IN USD WITH CDW  DEC. 23-30  DEC. 26-JAN. 02
  CHRISTMAS NEW YEARS
JFK 1623 1638
TRAVELING ON YOUR OWN ADD 924 924
CHILD REDUCTION -100 -100
Please ask for rates for singles and children. Plus up to $150.00 tax and service charges. Dates subject to availability. Automatic car, add $179 total (not per person). Prices based on booking at least 95 days in advance and making an instant purchase. For later bookings, prices will be higher. For example, book up to 45 days in advance, add $125 per person to the above prices.

Christmas in a castle
After Christmas Specials:
Ireland BB & Festive Dromoland CastleAfter Christmas vacation package 6 nights - Early booking is ESSENTIAL for this vacation.
  • Round trip midweek airfare to Ireland. Other cities are available.
  • Self-drive Avis standard car with unlimited mileage and tax for 6 days. Large cars, minibuses and automatics are available.
  • 4 nights accommodations at your choice of 500 farms, town and country homes. We give you two books of homes with pictures, names, addresses, phone numbers and directions. Choose some of each for maximum flexibility. Rooms are sharing bath at BB's. Please be aware that not all B&B's are open over Christmas and New Years.
  • Vouchers are provided for each night of your stay. You call ahead to make reservations. Stay for any number of nights at any property.
  • Full hearty Irish breakfast is served each day. This may include home-baked breads, farm-fresh eggs, cereal, sausage and bacon.
  • Value-Added Tax (V.A.T.) and service charges.
PLUS

At Dromoland Castle

After Christmas Treat-Two Nights B&B and Dinner on Each Evening Enjoy Two Nights Bed & Breakfast in a Queen Anne Bedroom with dinner served on both evenings in the Earl of Thomond Restaurant. (not available over Christmas)

Rate per person in a twin room USD - ASK

 Santa Claus is to visit Bunratty Folk Park December 4th - 22nd inclusive. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, a troupe of Elves and a host of other Christmas characters will be among the special visitors to Bunratty Folk Park, Co. Clare, in the lead up to Christmas. This event will operate from December 4th to December 22nd (inclusive) and visitors to Bunratty can experience a magical, festive atmosphere in a unique and traditional village street setting at Bunratty Folk Park.

Christmas in Dublin

Christmas in Dublin

In Dublin, Christmas day is only the beginning of celebrating with friends that doesn’t end until the Feast of Epiphany on the 6th of January. Christmas Shopping: Gifts so perfect that they could only come from Ireland. Dublin is a wonderful city to visit at Christmas. The Christmas lights are turned on in November and from that point on, the big Christmas shopping season will have commenced in earnest. Unique gifts are only part of the journey as you enhance your experience with tours of Europe's most picturesque cities. From shopping on Grafton Street and Henry Street, to listening to the carol singers and buskers on Grafton Street, and to the wonderful Christmas windows in Roches Stores and Clerys, Dublin City Center has loads to offer.


In general, the city has a buzz up to Christmas Eve, and much of the social activity centres around the pubs (as usual!) There are some outdoor activities on Christmas day, eg. outdoor walks, Christmas day swims for the hardy souls. Some hotels stay open over Christmas, with a "package" stay and organized activities. St. Stephen's Day (Boxing day) has pubs open again, but only a limited number of shops open. There will be plenty of sporting activities, however, much of it being of a "fun" nature. Restaurants will be open, except for Christmas Day. Airports, buses and trains do not operate on Christmas day, and will have a limited service on 26th. Shops will generally open about 27th December with sales - hectic for shopaholics.
An Irish Toast: May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door, and happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas 

Some Irish Christmas traditions:
Christmas in Ireland

Did you know that the popular Christmas carol, Twelve Days of Christmas, is a remnant from the time when Catholicism was illegal and the gifts listed in the song are hidden references to Catholic dogma? It was used as a memory exercise for those who were secret adherents to Catholicism.

The lighting of candles in Ireland also has a religious significance. Some people would light candles (or one large candle) to signify symbolic hospitality for Mary and Joseph. The candle was a way of saying there was room for Jesus' parents in these homes even if there was none in Bethlehem. Some people even set extra places at their tables as a preparation for unexpected visitors.

Christmas Dinner Christmas dinners in Ireland usually consist of the standard fare; turkey, a ham, stuffing, cranberry sauce, etc. Among the more traditional Irish elements are spiced beef (spiced over several days, cooked, and then pressed) which can be served either hot or cold. The traditional dessert is usually composed of mince pies, Christmas pudding, and brandy or rum sauce.

Nollaig shona duit (Happy Christmas)

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