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This is officially the worlds mostfun tour, fairies,folklore, laughter,craic, songs and stories.

We take you aroundthe wild and wonderfulwest of Ireland withrolling hills, ruggedcliffs, amazing forts,historic castles and wedo it all in a day. Fromthe lunar landscapeof the burren to therugged Atlantic shoreand sheer splendour ofthe cliffs you should beawe inspired all daylong.

We give you a fullday tour leaving from Dublin to the west... NO SHUTTLES!

THE CLIFFSThe most amazing Cliffs in the world, the Cliffs of Moher(214m/700ft) with walks, views, magic photos, puffin birdsand an eco friendly visitor centre.

THE BURRENA limestone and fossilLunar like rock formationlandscape stretching320km amazing flora andfauna.

CORCOMROEABBEyFounded in 1194 by the Kingof Limerick for theCistercian monks alsoknown as the Burren Abbey.

DUNGUIRE CASTLEBuilt in 1520; Scene of thegreat Celtic Banquettes

and surrounded by Galway hookers (Boats)

POULNABRONE DOLMENPoulnabrone-known in Gaelic as the hole of sorrows. Thistabletop tomb dates back to 420BC.

DOOLINThe beautiful fishing village of Doolin and surf town ofFanore. We travel around Black head a most beautifulcoastal drive.

BUNRATTy CASTLEBunratty Castle 1425 the most authentic medieval fortressin Ireland

What's Included

> DEPARTS Daily 364 DaysMar/Oct Nov/Feb

Paddy’s Palace. Lr Gardner St. 7.40am 7.00amDublin Tourism. O Connell St 7.50am 7.05amDublin Tourism. Suffolk St 8.00am 7.10amRETURNS 8pm 7pm

LOTS OF BREAKFAST TIME

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you cannot truly visit Ireland without a visit tothe legendary GiantsCauseway! Volcanicactivity helped FinnMcCool forge thiswonder of the worldsome 60 millionyears ago. The 6km ofsheer cliffs rising toover 90m and forminga series of bays arespectacular.

We visit the 37,000 basaltcolumns whose tops form“stepping stones” leadingfrom the cliff foot anddisappearing under the sea. They reappear in the islandof Straffe, hence the legend that this was a road built bythe giant Finn McCool to enable him to cross over toScotland. Truly an amazing wonder of our world.

We visit the beautiful Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.Traditionally fishermen erected the bridge to the Carrick-a-Rede island over 23m deep 20m wide chasm tocheck their salmon nets. Today we visit for its sheerbeauty and splendour (£4-5 to cross).

We stop for beautiful views of Rathlin Island (inhabited)and take time to enjoy thesights of Dunluce Castle, afamous medieval fort.

We now visit Derry, Europe'sfinest example of a walledcity. It is the only city thatnever saw its walls breached.We shall inspire you with itshistory and visit the politicalmurals in the bogside. Sceneof the 1972 Blood SundayMassacre.

Due to an early start wepick-up at all major citycentre hotels, B&B’s &Hostels. 6.15am-6.40am

> DEPARTS Daily 364 DaysPaddy’s Palace. Lr Gardner St..............................6.40amDublin Tourism. O Connell St..................................6.40amDublin Tourism. Suffolk St.......................................6.45amWith small groups we use Bus Eireann transfers to Belfast


Glendalough.The valley of two lakes isfamed for its spectacularhistory, archaeology andwildlife with its worldfamous 6th centurymonastic site with roundtower, high cross andmonastic ruins. This valleyis truly remarkable

Plenty of time to hike, walk and enjoy thevalley of two lakes..!! (1.5 Hours)

Panoramic drives through Wicklow, the garden of Irelandwith lakes, babbling brooks, forests and PS I Love youfamed Glenmacnass Waterfall.

Brownshill DolmenBrownshill Dolmen is amegalithic portal tombweighing an estimated 100metric tonnes, reputed tobe the heaviest in Europe. Itwas built between 4000 and3000bc by the earliest inhabitants. Amost interesting place.

Kilkenny CityWe arrive in our medievalcapital Kilkenny (2.5 hoursstay) without doubt one ofthe finest cities in Ireland.you shall have plenty oftime to take a guided tour

of the castle and grounds (optional), visit St. CaniceCathedral and Black Abbey!!. Maybe have a Kilkenny inKilkenny!

> DEPARTS Daily 364 DaysPaddy’s Palace. Lr Gardner St.................................8.00amDublin Tourism. O Connell St.....................................8.10amDublin Tourism. Suffolk St.........................................8.15amReturns 5.30pm approx.


ConnemaraConnemara is regarded asthe most beautiful part ofthe world, from movies toAbbey’s to Fjord’s andrugged scenery it has it all.A trip not to be missedwith memories to last alifetime, we shall inspireyou with this amazing partof the world.

Included...A deserted famine village,heavily populated prior tothe potato famine liesruined, a memory to themillions who emigrated andstarved.

Included...Connemara rugged landscape descripted by many Irishwriters as the real emerald of Ireland, the natural terrainand unspoiled environment unfolds.

Included...Gaeltacht! One of the lastremaining areas where Gaelicis the spoken tongue. See itbefore it dies.

Included...The replica cottage can beviewed similar to the one inthe Quiet Man movie starring John Wayne andMaureen O’Hara.

Included...Killary harbour with Ireland'sonly fjord and Lenane, thetranquil village where the film “The Field” was set.

Included...The highlight of the trip, Kylemore Abbey, originally built in1867. It is regarded as Ireland's most romantic building.The Abbey is steeped in history a hide away duringIreland's troubled times as well as an exclusive girls school.

Included...We conclude with the Green Inagh Valley and leafy banks ofLough Corrib. A tour that you will truly enjoy.


Paddy’s Palace. Lr Gardner St. 7.40am 7.00amDublin Tourism. O Connell St 7.50am 7.05amDublin Tourism. Suffolk St 8.00am 7.10amRETURNS 8.30pm


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Famed in song and story, theIrish are famous for theBlarney ! Kiss the BlarneyStone and receive the ‘gift ofthe gab’ for 7 years.

Situated in thebattlements of thefamed Blarney Castleyou shall have tobend over backwardsto kiss the stone!

We also visit thewitches caves inthe castle grounds, beforehaving plenty of time to indulge in the taxfree shopping haven of the Blarney WollenMills and craft shop.

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We visit Cobh the departure point for 2.5 million of the six million emigrants (starving)who left for America between 1848 - 1850

The final port of call for theTitanic. 123 passengersboarded, in all only 44 survived.

The port of embarkationfor men, women and children deported topenal colonies, mainlyAustralia.

Visit the magnificentSt. Coleman Cathedraland famous CobhMuseum (Seasonal).A truly facinating andfun day out!!

> DEPARTS Daily 363 Days

Paddy’s Palace..........................................................................7.45am

Shuttle to Cork. Meet Paddywagon coach and guide12.30pm in Cork. Travel to Cobh (1.5 Hours)Travel to Blarney (2 Hours) 6pm Return to DublinArrive in Dublin. 10pm


A Day of a LifetimeTake our trip with amazing guides and exceptionally comfortable vechicles to the island of dreams! We visitthe wonderful Inis Mor.!!

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK!..DO WHAT OTHERS NEVER SHALL....Included...Transfer to Rosseveal with a stop in Galway where wecatch our very comfortable Super Foil Ferry (30 mins crossing)

Included...A guided tour of the island with our very entertainingand knowledgeable local bus tour guide with stories, fairy forts, leprechauns and a real island history.

Included...We spend time in the main village Kilronan where we havelunch and possibly meet somelocals (Speaking Gaelic)

Included...Visit Dun Angus Fort hanging onthe edge of the cliff, 300ft abovethe ocean, a real fortressagainst attacking armies a most

interesting site...plus loads more..!!

The Tour...Simply and utterly essential!! Prepare to be fascinated.The chance to explore wonderfully rejuvenated Belfast inone day and see a snap shot of the way of life ofIreland’s most troubled city. We’ll introduce you to localguides, characters and customs of both the Ulster Irishand Ulster British communities.

Included...Very knowledgeable Irish chieftain tour guide whosparkles with songs, stories and craic to make this amost memorable trip.

Included...Visit to St. Peter’s Cathedral Drogheda. The remains ofSt. Oliver Plunkett, hung drawn and quartered on July 1st1681. He became the last Roman Catholic martyr to die inEngland. Canonised 1975

Included...We visit the Monastic site at Monasterboice which contains two of the finest 9th Century high crosses inIreland and a round tower in excellent condition.

Optional £8.00A world famous Black Taxi Tour of the Falls and ShankillRoads along with murals of troubled times and also thepeace wall. A must for history buffs and thepolitically curious alike, otherwise visit the includedBelfast Castle.

> DEPARTS (Daily 364 Days)Paddy’s Palace. Lr Gardner St....................................................6.20amDublin Tourism. O Connell St......................................................6.25amDublin Tourism. Suffolk St...........................................................6.30amReturns 8.30pm. Minimum of 5 people

> DEPARTS (Wed, Sat Sun, All year)Paddy’s Palace. Lr Gardner St.........................................................8.00amDublin Tourism. O Connell St.............................................................8.10amDublin Tourism. Suffolk St..................................................................8.15amReturns 5.30pm



DEPARTS MON, WED, FRI, SAT, SUNPaddy’s Palace, Lr. Gardiner St. Dublin . . . . . . . . . .8.00amDublin Tourist Office, O’Connell St . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.10amDublin Tourist Office, Suffolk St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.15amThese times may vary due to unforeseen events.

DAy 1Depart Dublin. Visit St. Peters Cathedral in Drogheda to viewthe preserved head of St. Oliver Plunkett (executed 1681).you'll enjoy the beautiful 1000 year old Celtic Crosses andRound Tower at Monasterboice. On arrival in Belfast we visitthe magnificent 12 century Belfast Castle with free time forlunch and shopping, lots of time to discover the delights ofthis amazing city. We take a world famous Black Taxi tour ofthe Falls and Shankill Roads with murals and history fromtroubled times and even a peace wall, before an enjoyableovernight stay in downtown Belfast's University Quarter.

DAy 2Depart Belfast at 9.30AM after a hearty breakfast. Drivethrough the rolling farmland of County Antrim to our magicalNorth Coast. Consider crossing the famous Carrick-a-rederope bridge and then hear the legends of Celtic Warriors atthe magnificent Giants Causeway - a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site and one of the natural wonders of the world, atrue geological masterpiece. We have a lovely photo stop atDunluce Castle as we travel through Bushmills and theawesome Glens of Antrim. Then to historic Derry (known asLondonderry to Ulster's Unionist community). Stroll the citywalls (1613AD) and learn of the Bloody Sunday tragedy(1972). An action packed touring day which returns to Dublinfor 8PM approx.

DEPARTS MAy-OCT: TUES, THURS, SAT, SUNNOV-APR: TUES, SAT

Mar-Oct Nov-FebPaddy’s Palace, Lr.Gardiner St. Dublin 7.40am 7.00amDublin Tourist Office, O’Connell St 7.50am 7.05amDublin Tourist Office, Suffolk St 8.00am 7.10am

DAy 1Depart Dublin and our amazing adventure starts at DunguireCastle (1520) famed for it banquetts. We visit Poulnabrone‘Irelands most famous dolmen’ 2500BC also known as the“Hole of Sorrows”. We visit Corcomroe Abbey (1194) and thelunar landscape of the Burren, 320km of amazing flora andfauna. The Cliffs of Moher (700ft) the world’s most amazingcliffs, are the highlight of our day and a lovely photo stop atBunratty Castle. We visit beautiful Adare as we drive southto Killarney, Ireland’s premier tourist town with its sceniclakes and National Park. Hundreds of music and laughterfilled pubs. Overnight in Killarney.

DAy 2After a hearty breakfast we cross the most scenic Cork andKerry mountains to the world famous Blarney Castle, whereyou can go up the battlements and consider kissing the legendary Blarney Stone and gain the 'gift of the gab' for 7years. Free time to explore the tax-free shopping mecca ofthe Blarney Woolen Mills and craft shops. Then its a longway to Tipperary before we get toThe Rock ofDunamase, anoutstanding celticfortificationsteeped in storiesof Strongbow andhis love Aoife. Return 6pm.

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Price: Budget (Hostel) e139 / Deluxe (Hotel /B&B) e209Single supplement: (Delux Only) e29


DEPARTS (362 DAyS ExCEPT CHRISTMAS EVE,

CHRISTMAS DAy, BOxING DAy)Mar-Oct Nov-Feb

Paddy’s Palace, Lr. Gardiner St. Dublin 7.40am 7.00amDublin Tourist Office, O’Connell St 7.50am 7.05amDublin Tourist Office, Suffolk St 8.00am 7.10am

DAy 1Drive to Galway before embarking on our amazing trip aroundConnemara. We take in majestic Kylemore Abbey ‘truly romantic’. Then we visit a deserted famine village (in ruins)Ireland’s only fjord at Killary is breath-taking and we hearsome of the locals speaking Gaelic in one of our fewGaeltachts. We visit the Quiet Man Film (1952) John Wayneand Maureen O Hara famed cottage before returning to stayin fantastic Galway.

DAy 2After a relaxing morning and a hearty breakfast we'll beginour day driving round marvellous Galway bay, famed in songand story. Stroll along the eerie lunar landscape of theBurren - a geological and botanical wonderland - and tryspot one of the 27 different types of orchids that grow here.Visit Poulnabrone Dolmen and Corcomroe Abbey. Gaze in aweat the majestic Cliffs of Moher, (2hrs) Ireland's finestnatural attraction. Return to Dublin via historic BunrattyCastle and the 'Braveheart battlefields'.


Paddy’s Palace. Lr Gardner St. 7.40am 7.00amDublin Tourism. O Connell St 7.50am 7.05amDublin Tourism. Suffolk St 8.00am 7.10am

DAy 1Drive to Galway before embarking on our amazing trip aroundConnemara. We take in majestic Kylemore Abbey ‘trulyromantic’. Then we visit a deserted famine village (in ruins)Ireland’s only fjord at Killary is breath-taking and we hearsome of the locals speaking Gaelic in one of our fewGaeltachts. We visit the Quiet Man Film (1952) John Wayneand Maureen O Hara’s famed cottage before returning tostay in fantastic Galway.

DAy 2An early morning transfer to our ferry in Rosseveal. (35 minute crossing) We are greeted byour own local quide who inspires uswith stories, fairy forts, leprechauns,and a real island history. We visitthe main town of Kilronan and the amazing Dun Aongus fort hanging onthe edge of a cliff (300ft) above theocean, a real fortress!!!....Return byferry to the mainland and transferto Dublin.

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DEPARTSMAy-OCT: MON, WEDS, THURS, FRI, SATNOV-APRIL: MON, FRI

Paddy’s Palace, Lr. Gardiner St. Dublin . . . . . . . . . .8.00amDublin Tourist Office, Suffolk St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.10am

DAy 1Drive to Galway before embarking on our amazing trip aroundConnemara. We take in majestic Kylemore Abbey ‘trulyromantic’. Then we visit a deserted famine village (in ruins)Ireland’s only fjord at Killary is breath-taking and we hearsome of the locals speaking Gaelic in one of our fewGaeltachts. We visit the Quiet Man Film (1952) John Wayneand Maureen O Hara’s famed cottage before returning tostay in fantastic Galway.

DAy 2Depart Galway and our amazing adventure starts atDunguire Castle (1520) famed for it banquetts. We visitPoulnabrone ‘Irelands most famous dolmen’ 2500BC alsoknown as the “Hole of Sorrows”. We visit Corcomroe Abbey(1194) and the lunar landscape of the Burren, 320km ofamazing flora and fauna. The Cliffs of Moher (700ft) theworld’s most amazing cliffs, are the highlight of our day anda lovely photo stop at Bunratty Castle. We visit beautifulAdare as we drive south to Killarney, Ireland’s premier touristtown with its scenic lakes and National Park. Hundreds ofmusic and laughter filled pubs. Overnight in Killarney.

DAy 3After a hearty breakfast we cross the most scenic Cork andKerry mountains to the world famous Blarney Castle, whereyou can go up the battlements and consider kissing the legendary Blarney Stone and gain the 'gift of the gab' for 7years. Free time to explore the tax-free shopping mecca ofthe Blarney Woolen Mills and craft shops. Then its a longway to Tipperary before we get to The Rock of Dunamase,an outstanding celtic fortification and steeped in stories ofStrongbow and his love Aoife. Return 6pm.

DEPARTS Mon, Fri, All yearPaddy’s Palace, Lr. Gardiner St. Dublin . . . . . . . . . .8.00amDublin Tourist Office, Suffolk St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.10am

DAy 18am. Departs Dublin for Drogheda and visit the remains ofSt. Oliver Plunket. We tour the monastic settlement ofMonasterboice with its round towers and celtic crosses (500 AD). We have a photo stop at Slane Castle and seewhere St Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland on the hill ofSlane. We drive through mid Ulster and visit the amazingGrianan an Aileacht Stone Fort. We complete our day with awalking tour of the Walls of Derry and visit the memorialsand murals from the troubled times. (Bloody Sunday)

DAy 2We depart Derry for the rugged Giants Causeway coastline.We have a lovely photo stop at Dunluce Castle (Strongfort1200’s) as we pass Bushmills. We hear legends of celtic warriors at the magnificant Giants Causeway - a UNESCOWorld Heritage site and true giological materpiece. We visitthe beautiful Carrick A Rede rope bridge over 23m widechasm (cross it?? optional £4)Arrive in Belfast.

DAy 3We kick off with a world famous Black Taxi Tour of the Fallsand Shankill roads with murals and history from thetroubled times and even a peace wall. (optional) We take timeto explore the Botanic Gardens and 12th CenturyBelfast Castle with itspanoramic viewsof the city andTitanic docks!..

Return to Dublinat 5.30pm afteran inspiring trip.

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