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| DAY TOURS FROM DUBLIN Dublin Ireland sightseeing. Descriptions and pricing below  Dublin City Tour Wicklow Mts, Valleys & Lakes Tour Dublin Bay & Castle Tour Newgrange Tour Grand Wicklow EVENING TOURS Dublin Literary Pub Tour Storytelling andtraditional music  |
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Dublin: TOURS FROM DUBLIN Waterford Crystal, Kilkenny City & East Coast - This tour is no longer offered DH02 Cork, Blarney Castle and the Queenstown Story DH03 Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story, Killarney and The Ring of Kerry DH03D Cork, Blarney Castle, The Ring of Kerry, and the Dingle Peninsula DH036 Cork, Blarney Castle, The Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher DH03D6 Cork, Blarney, Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay - The Great Southern & Western Coast DH37 The Grand Atlantic Tour  DH04 Connemara and Galway Bay DH05 The Ring of Kerry DH06 The Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Bay DH07 The West Coast Explorer (including Galway Bay) DH711 The Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Aran Islands DC08 The Wicklow Mountaineer, Ballykissangel (Avoca) and Glendalough DC10 The Giant's Causeway Glens of Antrim and Wild Atlantic Coast DH11 The Aran Islands in Galway Bay  TOURS FROM LIMERICK./SHANNON *
LC06 The Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, Burren & Galway Bay LC07 The West Coast Explorer EVENING TOURS IRISH NIGHT (CEILI) SHANNON MEDIEVAL BANQUET Please note that these tours require a minimum purchase of $200. We can prebook your Dublin hotel the night before the tour. See below. Dublin Sightseeing Options:All tours have stops en route for photography, shopping etc.,  DUBLIN HOP ON HOP OFF CITY TOUR Continuous bus tour around Dublin, perfect for first timers to acquaint visitors with the top attractions. Get off anywhere you like, and rejoin anywhere during the day. Valid for 24 hours. Daily all year.Departs from: Stop 1, 14 Upper O’Connell Street (Outside Dublin Tourism) First Tour: 09.30am Daily Tour Duration: 90 minutes Return Time : 16.30 (17.30 during summer season please check times of final departures with your driver).  FULL DAY TOUR - NEWGRANGE
TOUR & BOYNE VALLEY DRIVE VISITNG THE BURIAL CHAMBER AT BRU NA
BOINNE Experience one of our most important and historic locations, the
Boyne Valley. As part of your experience your guide will lead you into the
actual tombs of Newgrange (3000B.C.). This burial site is not only the oldest
and largest Neolithic burial chamber in Europe but predates the Egyptian
pyramids! This tour will follow a trail back to Dublin via the Boyne Valley,
site of the famous Battle of the Boyne. Tour Departs From: Desk 1, Dublin
Tourism Centre, Suffolk Street Departure Time: 10.00 Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat only *
Passengers for this tour must check-in at Desk 1, 20 mins prior to departure.
Tour Duration: 7 Hours Return Time: 17.00 Operates: Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat (April 10th
- October 30th. Excluding October 29th).
 HALF DAY TOUR - THE DUBLIN BAY & CASTLE
TOUR-VISITING MALAHIDE CASTLE Wander through the
beautiful estate of Malahide Castle and absorb the fresh sea breeze and
breathtaking views of Dublin Bay. Your visit to Malahide Castle includes a
guided tour with time to wander around the craft shops and castle grounds,
which span some 250 acres. The trail back to Dublin includes a 10 minute stop
at Howth summit for breathtaking views of the Bay. Tour Departs From: Outside
Dublin Tourism, 14 Upper O’Connell Street Departure Time: 10.15 &
14.00 Daily* Tour Duration: 3.30 Hours Return Time: 13.30 & 17.45 approx.
*No Tours: March 17th; October 29th; December 19th - 26th incl. * DAILY: March
3rd - November 11th incl. * WEEKENDS ONLY: November 17th to March 1st Tour .
 FULL DAY TOUR - WICKLOW
Beautiful countryside, local villages and people, and a wealth of
history and folklore! Departing daily this tour will take the scenic route out
of Dublin through the Wicklow Gap and the Blessington Lakes, including a photo
stop en route. The tour continues to the pretty village of Avoca, with time to
enjoy the Avoca Handweavers and it’s craft shop, reputed to be the oldest
weaving mill in Ireland. Then on to the highlight of the tour, Glendalough
“glen of the two lakes” a truly spellbinding place, home to the
impressive 10th century Round Tower. *Lunch not included Tour Departs From:
Outside Dublin Tourism, 14 Upper O’Connell Street Departure Time: 10.00
Sundays Only Tour Duration: 7 Hours Return Time: 17.45 approx. (Apr – Oct)
Evening Tours DUBLIN LITERARY PUB TOUR: Join a colorful group of actors as they depict the lives of writers and poets of long ago, visiting pubs and reciting their works. Dublin is the world's most famous drinking city, and that of course is all down to the unique atmosphere and endless variety of it's countless pubs. Explore the capital city of Dublin on a literary pub tour which gets you acquainted with some of the city's more than 1,000 pubs. You are then free to spend your time exploring the Dublin of writers, poets and madmen on your own. Daily, all year. Walking tour. Transportation not included.  Storytelling, dinner and traditional music in a
candelit Dublin pubThe scene is set in one of Dublin's oldest pub, within walking distance of Temple Bar, along the quays. As early as the 1600's, it was a popular haunt. The fun in the pus at night is legendary. The Seanchi, the Irish word for storyteller, entertained common folk and royalty alike with oral tales of fairies, Celtic warriors and legendary deed-doing, which seem to be long forgotten, yet their stories still survive even today. Tales are told and songs sung and everyone is made to feel welcome. With turf fire glowing a perfect setting in which to take you back through the romantic mists of time. We will share, music, and song, storytelling, and moving ballads. History comes alive tonight!
Tours by Train and Bus from Dublin: Check in Our Staff wear Bright Yellow Jackets at Dublin Station Check-Ins DUBLIN CHECK IN TIME IS 20 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE * All travel by rail and coach from appropriate Dublin station; * Reserved seats on trains; * Local tours as appropriate; * Information Pack including itinerary; * Qualified Driver/Guide on coaches. Host on trains Half Day Tour The Wicklow Mountaineer, Ballykissangel (Avoca) and Glendalough Tour DC08 By Train-A lovely HALF-DAY TOUR into the Wicklow Mountains to visit Ireland's most famous village, Avoca, otherwise known as "Ballykissangel" situated in the beautiful Vale of Avoca and also the magnificent Glendalough (valley of the two lakes) with new 12.00 noon departure. We head due south along the coast enjoying the magnificent seascapes for much of the way as far as Wicklow town, where we swing inland to the mountains and experience the "Garden of Ireland" at its best. On arrival at Arklow we join our coach for a journey through the Vale of Avoca, taking in the lovely village of Avoca, or Ballykissangel, where we can visit the Avoca hand weavers (see the weavers at work). Plenty of time for a pint in Fitzgeralds Bar. We continue on to visit the ancient monastic settlement at stunning Glendalough. We return by train to Dublin Connolly station at approx. 6.30pm. Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday) .jpg) Tour DH05 - Day Tour
The Ring of Kerry An all day tour offering a unique opportunity to
experience the world renowned Ring of Kerry, with its overwhelming mountains
and seascapes. ITINERARY Check in Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service
Desk) 07.00 for InterCity train to Mallow County Cork (breakfast available).
Here we transfer to Killarney and thence our tour of the Ring of Kerry. We have
a wonderful day viewing some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery,
including Dingle Bay. We also see the Macgillicuddy Reeks, Ireland's highest
mountain Carrantuohill, Moll's Gap, Ladies View and the world famous Lakes of
Killarney. We return to Killarney for train departure to Mallow, where we join
our Dublin bound express (light meals available). Arrival in Heuston is at
21:15. Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday)  Day Tour
Tour DH06 - Day Tour The Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Bay A
day trip to Ireland's rugged and unique mid-western coast, through Limerick on
the mighty River Shannon and on then to the imposing Bunratty Castle with its
lovely folk park. The stunning Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Galway Bay. A
flavour of Galway City concludes the tour before our return to Dublin. Check in
Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) 07.00 for InterCity train to
Limerick (breakfast available). We join our coach at Limerick, have a short
tour of the treaty city and setting for "Angela's Ashes". We head
north to Bunratty Castle and Folk Village (admission included), then to a
Doolin Pub for our lunch stop and on to the majestic Cliffs of Moher on the
wild Atlantic coast. We enter the unique lunar landscape of the Burren,
rounding Black Head before heading along the shores of Galway Bay to Galway the
city of the tribes where we join our Dublin bound train (light meals available)
arriving in Heuston at 21.15. The drive from the Cliffs of Moher to Galway city
is regarded by the AA Automobile Association as one of the top 10 coastal
drives in Europe. Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday)  Tour DH04 Day Tour
Connemara and Galway Bay An enchanting day tour to the glorious West of Ireland where John Ford filmed "The Quiet Man". We arrive through Galway (the City of the Tribes), see Clifden (the Capital of Connemara) Kylemore Abbey and explore Connemara which means "inlets of the sea". ITINERARY Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) 07.10 for InterCity train to Galway (light breakfast available). On arrival in Galway we transfer to our waiting coach and strike out into the magnificent scenery of this region known as Connemara. Our lunch stop is at O'Dowd's seafood bar overlooking Roundstone Harbour on the Atlantic coast. After which we visit the Coral Beach en route to Clifden (capital of Connemara) and the breathtaking Sky Road drive. Time for shopping at stunning Kylemore Abbey* Visitor Centre. We continue on through the mountains and valleys returning to Galway for our return InterCity train (light meals available) to Dublin Heuston arriving at 21.15. (* reduced admission rate to Abbey itself) On certain days this tour will call at the village of Leenane on Killary Harbour instead of Roundstone, The Coral Beach, The Sky Road and lunch stop will be at Kylemore Abbey or Clifden. Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday). Tour DH11 - Day Tour The Aran Islands in Galway Bay A unique opportunity to visit Inishmore the largest of the legendary Aran Islands facing the wild Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of Galway Bay. (flights, admissions, transfers /tours included) Aran Islands KEY: Train Coach Plane ITINERARY Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.10 departure of Intercity train to Galway.( Breakfast available Mon-Fri ). We transfer by road to Connemara Airport for *flight to Inishmore where we join our tour of the Island with time for lunch at Kilronan before our visit to the magnificent ancient fort Dún Aengus with its sheer cliffs and dramatic seascapes. Return flight and transfer back to Galway City with time for exploring and shopping before our return train to Dublin Heuston arriving at 20.50.(Light meals and full bar available) * should weather conditions be such as to curtail flights you will be taken on an alternative tour to Connemara and refunded the difference. Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday)  Day Tour The
Giant's Causeway Glens of Antrim and Wild Atlantic Coast
Tour DC10 A fascinating day out to the famed Antrim coast with its spectacular seascapes taking in the Giant's Causeway, and Dunluce Castle. Rail travel Dublin - Belfast - Dublin by "Enterprise Express" (all admissions, transfers /tours included) ITINERARY Check in Dublin Connolly station 07:15 (Gate for Platform 4) for Enterprise Service (light breakfast available). At Belfast we join our tour and head to the famous Antrim Coast Road crossing the lovely Glens of Antrim en route to Ballycastle and the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge (April - September only). Glimpse the Scottish coast on a clear day. We continue to the stunning Giant's Causeway next, seeing Dunluce Castle (photo stop only). . We return to Belfast and our train to Dublin arriving at Connolly station at 20:15 (8.15pm). Please note Sterling (British) Currency is required in Northern Ireland Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday) In January/February and November/December, we depart on Saturdays only.  Tour DC01
Day Tour Waterford Crystal, Kilkenny City & East
Coast This tour is no longer offeredTour DH02 Cork, Blarney Castle and the Queenstown Story in Cobh A highly enjoyable trip to Ireland's Southern capital, Cork, visiting the world renowned Blarney Stone and the Queenstown Story at Cobh, on Cork Harbour, famous as the Titanic's last port of call (all admissions and transfers / tours included). ITINERARY Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train to Cork( breakfast available ). On arrival in Cork we transfer by road to Blarney Castle where we kiss the famous stone and thus acquire the gift of eternal eloquence. Time for shopping and lunch at Blarney Village before returning to Cork and a short city tour. We have a scenic journey alongside Cork Harbour to Cobh (pronounced Cove) where the "Queenstown Story" Heritage Centre is located in the beautifully restored Victorian railway station and transatlantic terminal. Embarkation point for generations of Irish emigrants to the new worlds from famine times to recent years. Return to Cork for departure on InterCity service to Dublin (light meals available). Arrival at Dublin Heuston Station is at 20.15 hrs. (8.15pm). Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday) DH03 Two Day Tour Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story, Killarney and The Ring of Kerry A two day tour to the South and South West of Ireland taking in Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story at Cobh, overnighting in Killarney and touring the world renowned Ring of Kerry - (all admissions, transfers, tours included) ITINERARY Day 1 Check in Dublin Heuston at 07:00 (Customer Service Desk) for InterCity train (breakfast available) to Cork. We transfer to Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone. After time for lunch and shopping we have a short city tour of Cork and then visit Cobh Heritage Centre home of the "Queenstown Story". We travel back to Cork station for train to Killarney where we are transferred to our comfortable Bed and Breakfast accommodation (with en-suite facilities). Evening free. Day 2 10.00am we embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, on one side of which is Dingle Bay. Lots of stunning mountain and coastal scenery including the famous Lakes of Killarney. Return train to Dublin departs Killarney 18.50 and arrives Dublin Heuston 22.15. Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday) *Prices are per person sharing ; Single Room Supplement applies .jpg) Tour DH07 - Two Day Tour The West Coast Explorer (including
Galway Bay) An opportunity to experience "the Best of the
West" in two days taking in Limerick, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of
Moher, Galway Bay and overnighting in Galway City. Next day exploring Connemara
including Clifden and Kylemore Abbey. ITINERARY - Day 1 Check in Dublin
Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) 07:00 fordeparture of InterCity train
to Limerick (breakfast available). We join our coach here for a short tour of
Limerick City and then to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park (admission included).
On to the village of Doolin for O'Connors Pub. Next we visit the stunning
Cliffs of Moher, Black Head, the Burren and Galway Bay overnighting in the
heart of Galway City (3 star hotel accommodation - bed and full Irish
breakfast) Day 2 (see DH04) 10:00am we head into magnificent Connemara
where John Ford filmed "The Quiet Man" in 1951, taking in
Clifden, Kylemore Abbey (reduced admission rate applies to Abbey itself),
Leenane and Killary Harbour or Roundstone, the Coral Beach and the Sky Road.
See lots of breathtaking wild Atlantic coastline. We return to Galway for our
return InterCity train to Dublin Heuston arriving at 20.55. Departs Daily
(Monday - Saturday) Prices are per person sharing - single room supplement
applies DH711 - 3 Day Tour The Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Aran Islands Experience the delights of Galway Bay surrounded by the Burren region and the Cliffs of Moher, facing spectacular Connemara across the water with the Aran Islands lying at the mouth of this world famous inlet. Staying in a three star hotel in the heart of vibrant & Cultural Galway City (the City of the Tribes). Aran Islands KEY: Train Coach Plane ITINERARY DAY 1 Check in Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) 07.00 for departure of InterCity train to Limerick (breakfast available). See Tour DH 07 for details. ITINERARY DAY 2 10.30a.m. transfer to Connemara Airport for flight to Innismor where we join our tour of the islands, time for lunch at Kilronan before our vist to the magnificent ancient fort Dún Aengus. Return flight and transfer back to Galway city late afternoon. Overnight as before. ITINERARY - DAY 3 10:00am we head into magnificent Connemara where John Ford filmed "The Quiet Man" in 1951, taking in Clifden, Kylemore Abbey (reduced admission rate applies to Abbey itself), Leenane and Killary Harbour or Roundstone, the Coral Beach and the Sky Road. See lots of breathtaking wild Atlantic coastline. We return to Galway for our return InterCity train to Dublin Heuston arriving at 20.55. (light meals and full bar available) Prices are per person sharing - single room supplement applies Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday) DH03D Three Day Tour Cork, Blarney Castle, The Ring of Kerry, and the Dingle Peninsula A three day tour to the South and South West of Ireland taking in Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story and then based in Killarney, touring the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula. Traditional Thatched Cottage ITINERARY Day 1 Check in Dublin Heuston at 07:00 (Customer Service Desk) for InterCity train (breakfast available) to Cork. We transfer by road to Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone. After time for lunch and shopping, and a flavour of Cork City we visit Cobh Heritage Centre home of the "Queenstown Story" We depart Cork by train to Killarney where we are transfered to our comfortable Bed & Breakfast accommodation with en-suite facilities. We are based here for two nights. Day 2 10:00 we embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula - lots of stunning mountain and coastal scenery, including the famous Lakes of Killarney. Day 3 10:00 we tour the Dingle Peninsula made famous as the location for the movie "Ryan's Daughter". We return by train from Killarney at 18.50 arriving in Dublin Heuston 22.15. Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday) . Prices are per person sharing. Single Room Supplement applies  DH036 3 Day Cork, Blarney Castle, The Ring of
Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher ITINERARY Day 1 Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train ( breakfast available ) to Cork. We transfer by road to Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone. After time for lunch and shopping, and a flavour of Cork City we visit Cobh Heritage Centre home of the "Queenstown Story" We depart Cork by train to Killarney where we are transfered to our comfortable Bed & Breakfast accommodation with en-suite facilities. We are based here for two nights.Day 2 10:00 we embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula - lots of stunning mountain and coastal scenery, including the famous Lakes of Killarney. Day 3 07:30 transfer from Killarney to Limerick to join DH06 visit Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, traditional pub at Doolin, Galway Bay, return to Dublin Heuston by InterCity train arriving at 20.50. Departs Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat * Prices are per person sharing Single Room Supplement applies per person
DH03D6 Four Day The Great Southern & Western Coast Cork, Blarney, Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay ITINERARY Day 1 Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train ( breakfast available ) to Cork. We visit Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story at Cobh, then train to Killarney for three nights B & B with en-suite facilities. Day 2 10.00 depart Killarney on Ring of Kerry tour, overnight in Killarney. Day 3 10.00 we tour the Dingle Peninsula made famous as the location for the movie "Ryan's Daughter" overnight in Killarney. Day 4 07.30 depart Killarney to Limerick, to join DH06 visit Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, O'Connors Pub at Doolin, Galway Bay return to Dublin Heuston by train from Galway arrival 20.55. Depart Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Price is per person sharing Single Room Supplement applies* Tour DH37 - Four Day Tour The Grand Atlantic Tour A truly unique opportunity to visit our great Southern and Western coastal regions, with fabulous seascapes and mountain scenery and visits to Ireland's premier tourist locations such as Cork, Cobh, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay and Connemara. Bunratty Castle ITINERARY Day 1 Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train ( breakfast available ) to Cork. We visit Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story at Cobh, then train to Killarney for two nights B & B with en-suite facilities. Day 2 10.00 depart Killarney on Ring of Kerry tour, overnight in Killarney. Day 3 07.30 transfer from Killarney to Limerick, to join DHO7 visit Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, O'Connors Pub at Doolin, Galway Bay, overnight Galway City in 3 star Hotel. Day 4 10.00 depart Galway for tour of Connemara, including Kylemore Abbey after which we depart Galway by train, arriving Dublin Heuston 20.55. (See tours DH03 & DH07 for further details) Depart Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday. . Single Room Supplement applies
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Shannon
Options Tour LC06 - Day Tour The
Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, Burren & Galway
Bayy A day trip to Ireland's rugged and unique mid western coast
with pick up available at Limerick Station at 9.15am OR Bunratty Castle at
9.45am. BUNRATTY CASTLE Train Coach ITINERARY - this journey is all by touring
coach (bus) 09.30a.m. check in Limerick (Colbert) Railway Station with
Railtours Ireland Host with bright yellow jacket in station concourse. We have
a short tour of Limerick City, and head north to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
(admission included). For Customers joining tour at Bunratty, check in is at
admission's desk Bunratty Castle at 10.00a.m with Railtours Ireland Host with
bright yellow jacket. (Admission to Castle & Folk Park included). After a
tour of Bunratty Castle and time to explore the Folk Park we continue on to the
Atlantic Coast and O'Connor's Traditional Irish Pub in Doolin for our lunch
stop (lunch not included). Next we visit the majestic Cliffs of Moher. The next
part of the tour is said to be the part of one of the top ten coastal drives
in Europe. We enter the unique lunar landscape of the Burren, rounding
Blackhead before heading along the shores of Galway Bay to Galway the city of
the tribes. We depart Galway 18.30 hrs for a direct run back to Bunratty
arriving at 19.45 hrs approx. and Limerick Station arriving at 20.15 hrs. Daily
(Monday - Saturday / Not Sunday)Tour LC07 - Two Day Tour The
West Coast Explorer An opportunity to
experience "the best of the west" in two days taking in Bunratty
Castle, The Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay and overnighting in Galway City. Next
day exploring Connemara, including Clifden and Kylemore Abbey. This journey is
all by touring coach (bus) Atlantic Coast Connemara Day 1 Check in / Pick Up
arrangements as per Tour LC06. After a tour of Bunratty Castle and time to
explore the Folk Park we continue on to the Atlantic Coast and O'Connor's
Traditional Irish Pub in Doolin for our lunch stop (lunch not included). Next
we visit the majestic Cliffs of Moher. We enter the unique lunar landscape of
the Burren, rounding Blackhead before heading along the shores of Galway Bay to
Galway the city of the tribes. We overnight in the heart of Galway City (three
star hotel accommodation, bed and full Irish Breakfast). Day 2 10.00a.m. we
head into magnificent Connemara where John Ford filmed "The Quiet
Man" in 1951, taking in Clifden, Kylemore Abbey (reduced admission
rates applies to Abbey itself) Leenane and Killary Harbour or Roundstone, The
Coral Beach and Sky Road, we return to Galway for our transfer back to Bunratty
arrival 19.45, Limerick 20.15. (Monday - Friday / Not Saturday or Sunday)
Single Room Supplement appliesEvening tours SHANNON MEDIEVAL BANQUET in a castle near Shannon A night like no other! Built in 1460, Bunratty Castle stands impressively on the edge of Ratty River protected by a moat. Visitors are welcomed by servers and entertainers in 15th century dress. Guests reach the Castle after a short atmospheric walk through Bunratty Folk Park to the castle gate where a kilted piper plays a tune of welcome. You'll be transformed back in time as you sip the traditional mead in the great banquet hall, resplendent with tapestries and furniture of the 16th Century, and don bibs to eat authentic recipes with your fingers! Bench seating, candle-light and long oak tables reflect the Banqueting style of the medieval era..You'll delight in the beautiful music. The entertainment programme afterwards takes the form of a selection of Irish medieval and traditional songs and instrumental music by 11 Entertainers. There are three banquet locations: Bunratty (nearest Shannon and the most popular) which has Two sittings nightly at 5.30pm and 8.45pm.. Knappogue (near Shannon) and Dunguaire in Co. Galway. Bunratty is open all year. Others are closed from Nov.- Mar. TRADITIONAL IRISH NIGHT (CEILI) at Bunratty Folk Park This reconstructed medieval barn in Bunratty houses an Irish barn dance evening. Sit at long pine tables drinking jugs of red wine. Traditional Irish Stew, boiled potatoes, and Irish Soda bread are served. Top the meal off with apple pie and cream along with some Irish tea. You'll stamp your feet and clap your hands to the beat of country-style entertainment with tin whistles, flutes, fiddles, spoons, and accordions. One sitting daily at 7.00p.m. (April to October subject to demand) Dublin Hotel Bookings We are delighted to be able to facilitate our customers with a selection of three star hotels located on or very near Dublin's new 'Luas' tramlink that now runs between Connolly and Heuston stations. Trams take approximately 15 minutes to travel between these stations. Services start at 05.30 Monday to Friday and 06.30 on Saturdays.Jurys Custom House - walk to Connolly Ashling Hotel Great Southern Hotel Dublin Airport now Radisson SAS (for late night arrivals) - Take a taxi to the train More choices and rates: Questions? Call Lynott Tours 9AM-6PM Monday-Friday at 1 (800) 221-2474 USA & Canada |
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