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Great National Hotel
Great National Hotel, Ballina A contemporary hotel just a few minutes drive from Ballina Town, makes an excellent location to explore Co. Mayo and the Wild Atlantic Way. • 4 star • 87 bedrooms • Lift • Indoor swimming pool • Coach parking
Strokestown • Westport • Wild Nephin National Park • Foxford Woollen Mill • Ballycroy
We base our tour in Ballina, the largest town in Co. Mayo, on the banks of the River Moy. From here, explore the rugged landscape of the Wild Atlantic Way, the Wild Nephin National Park and the county’s rich historical heritage dating from prehistoric times to the present. Magical Mayo
7 days from £649 including:
• Return ferry crossings • 1 night half board on the outbound journey • 4 nights half board in County Mayo with: Tea/coffee on arrival, Porter service Full Irish breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee • Guided tour of Strokestown • Visit to Ballycroy Visitors Centre • Local coach hire, guide and admission to Céide Fields Visitor Centre • Introductory talk at Foxford Woollen Mill • Visit to National Museum of Ireland • 1 night half board on the inbound journey 2027 price per person Apr & Oct £649 May to June & Sept £655 July & Aug £682
Day 1 Afternoon ferry crossing and overnight near Dublin. Day 2 Onward journey to Ballina, with a stop at the National Famine Museum at Strokestown, signifying a tragic but fascinating chapter of Irish history. Day 3 A long but worthwhile day. Venture for time at leisure in the Georgian town of Westport before relishing some of Mayo’s most spectacular scenery. Head to Mulranny, perched on the Wild Atlantic Way; up to Corraun with dramatic views across to Achill Island. Loop back to Mulranny and the Claggan Mountain Coastal Trail for a visit to Ballycroy Visitors Centre and the unspoilt wilderness of Wild Nephin National Park. Day 4 Your guide for the day brings the heritage of Co. Mayo to life. See the Killala Roundtower and enjoy admission to the remarkable Céide Fields
Visitor Centre, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Visit Belmullet, along the impressive coast with sandy beaches before heading back to Ballina via Bangor Erris, on the banks of the Owenmore River. Our tour price includes the services of a local coach and driver today, while your driver has a rest day. Day 5 Start the day at Foxford Woollen Mill, founded in 1892 by an Irish nun, with an introduction to a century of manufacturing and craftsmanship. Take time to browse before visiting the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life. Here, immerse yourself in Ireland’s rural past but recent way of life and the Victorian Gothic mansion which overlooks gardens and parkland. Day 6 Travel to Dublin with an afternoon at leisure before continuing to overnight hotel. Day 7 Morning ferry crossing and homeward journey.
Fort Dunree, Inishowen Peninsula © Failte Ireland
Inishowen Gateway
Inishowen Gateway, Buncrana Overlooking the majestic Lough Swilly and only a short drive from the centre of the popular seaside town of Buncrana, the hotel’s well-appointed bedrooms and inviting public areas make this the perfect base from which to explore this region. • 3 star • 80 bedrooms • Lift • Leisure facilities • Indoor swimming pool • Coach parking
Giant’s Causeway • Inishowen Peninsula • Malin Head • Glenveagh National Park • Lough Swilly
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Inishowen Peninsula and the Glenveagh National Park, in addition to a trip across the border to the Antrim Coast on this tour based in the popular seaside town of Buncrana. Our itinerary is based upon Monday arrivals in Buncrana and sailings from Cairnryan. Crossings from Holyhead and overnight stops can be arranged, if required. Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way and Giant’s Causeway
5 days from £406 including:
Day 1 Ferry crossing via Cairnryan and on to Buncrana, your base for 4 nights. Day 2 Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Inishowen Peninsula today, with its traditional villages and unspoilt beaches. Experience breathtaking views from Malin Head, the most northerly point in Ireland before continuing around the coast for an informative tour of Fort Dunree, an excellent relic of military history with outstanding views across Lough Swilly. Day 3 A long, but worthwhile day into Northern Ireland for a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Giant’s Causeway. Explore the fascinating basalt stone columns left by volcanic eruptions 60 million years ago or, as legend would have it, the
stepping stones of the giant Finn McCool! The state of the art visitor centre o ers an enhanced visitor experience. Handheld multimedia devices provide a avour of the history, stories and experiences of the Causeway.
• Return ferry crossings • 4 nights half board in Co. Donegal with: Porter service, Full Irish breakfast 3 course dinner with choice and tea/
coffee, Regular entertainment • Guided tour of Fort Dunree
Day 4 Inland this morning to the stunning Glenveagh National Park. Learn about its
• Admission to Giant’s Causeway Centre • Visit to Glenveagh National Park including shuttle bus to Castle 2027 price per person Apr & Oct £406 May to June & Sept £419 July & Aug £496
fascinating history before a shuttle bus to the castle and its renowned Gardens which boast a multitude of exotic plants. Admission to the castle is possible, subject to availability on the day, at an additional cost paid locally. This afternoon, spend time at leisure in Buncrana, Letterkenny or Derry. Day 5 Ferry crossing to Scotland and homeward journey.
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