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Riverside Park Hotel
Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy Picturesquely located along the banks of the River Slaney and on the edge of the bustling market town of Enniscorthy. • 4 star • 100 bedrooms • Lift • Leisure facilities • Indoor swimming pool • Coach parking
From our base in County Wexford, discover Ireland’s Ancient East, a region of legends and stories from ancient times to modern day. Wander down the cobbled streets of medieval towns; see the world’s oldest working lighthouse; explore castles and gorgeous gardens, in addition to visiting cosmopolitan Kilkenny. Tours are based on Sunday departures. Hidden Gems of the East Hook Peninsula • Waterford • Dungarvan • Copper Coast • Huntington Castle • Kilkenny
5 days from £409 including:
• Return ferry crossings • 4 nights half board in County Wexford with: Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival Porter service, Full Irish breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee Regular entertainment • Coach parking at Hook Lighthouse • Guided tour of Dunbrody Famine Ship
Day 1 Afternoon ferry crossing from south Wales. Day 2 Begin the day in New Ross and a guided tour of the 1840s Dunbrody Famine Ship and its insight and interpretation of the Irish emigrant experience. From here, to the Hook Peninsula to see the world’s oldest operational lighthouse with stunning views from the Hook headland. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to see dolphins or the village of Crooke on the other side of the bay? Johnstown Castle is our next destination, where we include a tour of the Gothic-Revival Castle. Before departing, explore the Irish Agricultural Museum, lake walks and ornamental gardens. Day 3 Today begins in Waterford, Ireland’s oldest
city, and a tour at the House of Waterford Crystal, where glowing balls of molten crystal are blown in front of your eyes. Venture on to the coastal town of Dungarvan, before heading along ‘The Copper Coast’ and time in the seaside resort of Tramore. Day 4 A short drive to Huntingdon Castle and Gardens. Built in 1625 and still in the same ownership, a guided tour with a family member will tell tales of this beautiful castle and gardens. On then along the Mount Leinster Heritage Trail, through Fenagh and Bagenalstown, to Kilkenny for time at leisure. Return to the hotel. Day 5 Morning ferry crossing and homeward journey.
• Guided tour of Johnstown Castle • Waterford Crystal Factory Tour • Guided tour of Huntington Castle 2027 price per person Apr & Oct
£409 £419 £424
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Blarney Castle
Clonakilty Park Hotel
Clonakilty Park Hotel, Clonakilty A great base for exploring the stunning beauty of West Cork on the Wild Atlantic Way. • 3 star • 95 bedrooms • Lift • Leisure facilities • Indoor swimming pool • Onsite Cinema • Coach parking
Wild Atlantic Way • Mizen Head • Bantry House • Garnish Island • Cork • Blarney Stone
7 days from £594 including:
We explore this lovely corner of Ireland from the outskirts of Clonakilty, a town of tall spires, historic brewery and mill buildings plus quayside warehouses invoking its busy trading and industrial past. Visit the colourful towns, beautiful beaches and harbours of the south coast and the vibrant city of Cork. West Cork’s Wild Atlantic Way
• Return ferry crossings • 1 night half board on the outbound journey • 4 nights half board in Clonakilty with: Tea/coffee on arrival, Porter service Full Irish breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee Glass of wine with dinner on 1 evening • Admission to Bantry House and Gardens • Boat trip and admission to Garnish Island • Admission to Blarney Castle • 1 night half board on the inbound journey 2027 price per person Apr & Oct £594 May £638 June £659 Sept £626
Day 1 Afternoon ferry crossing via south Wales and overnight stop in the Waterford area. Day 2 Travel to County Cork with a visit to Cobh, the nal port of call for the Titanic before she met her fate in 1912. On then to your base, Clonakilty. Day 3 Journey via Mizen Head to Bantry for time at leisure, but not before a visit to Bantry House and its impressive treasures. On then to the harbour town of Glengari for a boat trip to Garnish Island where visitors will see the e ects of its unique micro climate and possibly its colony of seals. Day 4 Today is at leisure to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and this lovely town. A leisurely walk will nd you in the town centre with access to Clonakilty Distillery, West Cork Model Railway Village and
Michael Collins House Museum. For the more adventurous, visit the Clonakilty Blackpudding Visitor Centre, who make the most popular black pudding in Ireland with their secret recipe. Day 5 Visit the vibrant city of Cork for shopping and sightseeing amongst the colourful buildings on the banks of the river. Visit the famous English Market selling Cork’s artisan produce, and see the spectacular Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral. This afternoon visit Blarney Castle and for those wishing to, kiss the famous Blarney Stone. Day 6 Head east towards your overnight hotel, enjoying the stunning Wild Atlantic Way enroute. Day 7 Morning ferry crossing and homeward journey.
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