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THE SHAMROCKER - IRELAND

SOUTHERN ROCKER - 6 DAY TOUR

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Check In : 8.15am
Returns : Approx. 5.00pm

Price £ 152

For those with at least 6 days in the Emerald Isle, the Southern Rocker is the only way to go. Six amazing days around Ireland's spectacular South and West Coasts that will bombard your senses and change your life forever!

We'll awaken your senses to the sound and scents of Ireland, show you places you never imagined existed (and will never forget!). We'll reach beyond the postcard images and discover Ireland the true way.

 

Sights that'll blow your mind along the way include the eerie rock of Dunamase, the poignant Holy Wells, the ancient Dolmen of Pol na Brone, and of course the chance to kiss the Blarney Stone, experience the breath-taking heights of The Cliffs of Moher and the wild mountains of Kerry - Macgillycuddy Reeks.

Highlights

- Doolin
- Blarney Stone
- Wicklow Mountains
- Kerry
- Lahinch
- Westport
- Galway
- Killarney
- Killkenny
- Glendalough
- Cashel
- Rock of Dunamase
- Burren
- Cliffs of Moher
- Whiskey Distillery
- Hill of Tara


Days of Departure 2005:

April: 4, 11, 18, 25

May: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June: 6, 13, 20, 27
July: 4, 11, 18, 23, 25

Day One : Dublin - Westport
Immerse yourself in myth and legend first off at The Hill of Tara, seat of the High Kings and a Pagan Stronghold of ancient Ireland. Next off to Kilbeggan, home to one of the oldest licensed Whiskey Distilleries in the world. After sampling the good stuff it’s onto Ireland’s pilgrimage town of Knock to clear your conscience! The Atlantic town of Westport is a perfect place to sit back and enjoy the ‘Ceol agus Craic’ (that’s music and good times to us!)

Westport
The Boyne Valley
The Bogs
Whiskey Distillery
Trim Castle

Day Two : Westport - Galway
En route to Kylemore Abbey, enjoy the spectacular scenery of Connemara, from our own Holy Mountain Croagh Patrick to Doolough Valley with a lake as dark as its history. Walk through the brooding mountains of wild and rugged Connemara or picnic on one of its beautiful white sandy beaches before relaxing in the tiny capital of the region, Clifden. Next it’s on to Roundstone for a bit of Bodhran making. Galway city is next! Hang out in its maze of colorful medieval streets and soak up its lively cultural scene!

Galway

Day Three : Galway - Doolin
Start the day with a beautiful scenic drive along Galway Bay & Kinvarra Bay into the heart of the Burren’s lunar limestone landscape. Wonder at the 5000 year old portal tomb Pol na Brone Dolmen before a coastal drive to a beautiful beach for a game of Gaelic footie! Relax over a pint of the black stuff before seeing the awe inspiring Cliffs of Moher. Doolin, home of traditional Irish music, is our overnight stop.

Doolin
Lahinch
Pol na Brone Dolmen
Burren

Day Four : Doolin - Killarney
Cross the mouth of the Shannon river on the Tarbert Ferry down to ‘The Kingdom’ of Ireland; Kerry. Check out Dingle, a fishing village home to Fungi the Dolphin! Journey to the end of the Dingle Peninsula and enjoy beautiful views across to the Blasket Islands. Explore Ireland’s lush Southwest - mountains of Kerry, palm trees, beaches and stone walls! Catch a beautiful sunset on route to Killarney, a bustling town.

Dingle
Killarney
Cliffs of Moher
The Tarbet Ferry
Dingle Peninsula
Day Five : Killarney - Kilkenny
Stroll through the National Park along the lakes from Torc Waterfall to Muckross House. Then sit back and enjoy the ‘rebel county’ as we travel through beautiful Cork countryside on route to Blarney Castle. Brave the heights to kiss the Blarney Stone and receive the gift of the gab! Wonder at the awe inspiring Rock of Cashel, connected with royalty and mysticism since ancient Celtic times. Our last over-night stop is charming medieval Kilkenny, the Marble city, with the beautiful Butler stronghold.

Killkenny
Cork
Kerry
Blarney Stone

Day Six : Kilkenny - Dublin
Taste the fresh air and gaze out as far as the eye can see from the ancient ruins on the Rock of Dunamase. Sip on the dark stuff in horsy Kildare town before travelling through picturesque landscapes to the Garden of Ireland, Co Wicklow. Cleanse your soul at The Monastic city of Glendalough before returning to Dublin.

Dublin
Cashel
Glendalough
Wicklow Mountains
Rock of Dunamase



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