HisMuse
01-08-2008, 02:18 PM
Here is the official trip package in case anyone wants to see. It has not been booked yet but this is the final itinerary as far as I know.
Ancient Ireland Tour : (Dates of Travel: June 22nd - July 3rd 2008)
7 nights of Bed and Breakfast
1 night CabraCastle, Kingscourt http://www.authenticireland.com/accommodation/cabra_castle.htm
1 night Newpark House, Ennis http://www.newparkhouse.com/
1 night Grafton Capital Hotel, Dublin 2 http://www.authenticireland.com/accommodation/graftoncapital.htm
Custom Itinerary: 10-night Ancient Ireland Tour
Day 1: Cavan
The inland county of Cavan's name comes from the Irish word cabhán, meaning “a hollow”, which is appropriate, as it is set between highlands in the east and the ErneValley and a mountainous region on the west. The county is said to have 365 lakes, one for each day of the year, the largest of which are Lough Oughter and Lough Sheelin. Cavan’s rivers, streams and tree-lined lakes also provide great opportunities for fishing, cruising and swimming. The source of the Shannon, the longest river in Ireland, is known as the “Shannon Pot” and is just a few miles north of Dowra, on the southwest side of CuilcaghMountains.
Day 2-3: Sligo
Sligo, which has a close association with the poet W.B. Yeats offers a fine museum and gallery, much of which is devoted to the great man. Close to Sligo you will find 5,000 year-old megalithic tombs left by the ancient Celtic people. Also worth a look are the ruins of the 19th century Sligo Abbey. One interesting possible diversion will take you to the town of Knock where in 1879 Mary, Joseph, and St. John miraculously appeared. The number of witnesses on that evening and the many subsequent healings that have taken place here leave little doubt in many people's mind that something incredible did in fact happen here. A 12,000 seat Basilila was built to accommodate the vast number of visitors each year.
Day 4: Ennis
Located just 15 miles from ShannonAirport, Ennis is the county town of Clare and is always pleasantly busy. It takes its name from the Irish word “inis” (island) as it is virtually surrounded by the River Fergus on which it sits. Its streets are narrow and attractive, some of them pedestrianised and in 2005 Ennis won the accolade of Ireland's tidiest town, of which the residents are justifiably proud. The Friary at the bottom of Abbey Street, was founded by the O’Briens in the 13th century. Many of its original features survive and it’s well worth visiting. But the main attraction in Ennis is the locals' obvious love of traditional music. Every May the town hosts Fleadh Nua, an international celebration of Irish culture, while in November, the Ennis Trad Festival is held. But trad music of the very highest quality is on display in the pubs of Ennis throughout the year. It often seems that those in the town that can't sing or play an instrument are very much in the minority. The person who recently labeled Ennis the Nashville of traditional Irish music wasn't far wrong.
More to come....
Ancient Ireland Tour : (Dates of Travel: June 22nd - July 3rd 2008)
7 nights of Bed and Breakfast
1 night CabraCastle, Kingscourt http://www.authenticireland.com/accommodation/cabra_castle.htm
1 night Newpark House, Ennis http://www.newparkhouse.com/
1 night Grafton Capital Hotel, Dublin 2 http://www.authenticireland.com/accommodation/graftoncapital.htm
Custom Itinerary: 10-night Ancient Ireland Tour
Day 1: Cavan
The inland county of Cavan's name comes from the Irish word cabhán, meaning “a hollow”, which is appropriate, as it is set between highlands in the east and the ErneValley and a mountainous region on the west. The county is said to have 365 lakes, one for each day of the year, the largest of which are Lough Oughter and Lough Sheelin. Cavan’s rivers, streams and tree-lined lakes also provide great opportunities for fishing, cruising and swimming. The source of the Shannon, the longest river in Ireland, is known as the “Shannon Pot” and is just a few miles north of Dowra, on the southwest side of CuilcaghMountains.
Day 2-3: Sligo
Sligo, which has a close association with the poet W.B. Yeats offers a fine museum and gallery, much of which is devoted to the great man. Close to Sligo you will find 5,000 year-old megalithic tombs left by the ancient Celtic people. Also worth a look are the ruins of the 19th century Sligo Abbey. One interesting possible diversion will take you to the town of Knock where in 1879 Mary, Joseph, and St. John miraculously appeared. The number of witnesses on that evening and the many subsequent healings that have taken place here leave little doubt in many people's mind that something incredible did in fact happen here. A 12,000 seat Basilila was built to accommodate the vast number of visitors each year.
Day 4: Ennis
Located just 15 miles from ShannonAirport, Ennis is the county town of Clare and is always pleasantly busy. It takes its name from the Irish word “inis” (island) as it is virtually surrounded by the River Fergus on which it sits. Its streets are narrow and attractive, some of them pedestrianised and in 2005 Ennis won the accolade of Ireland's tidiest town, of which the residents are justifiably proud. The Friary at the bottom of Abbey Street, was founded by the O’Briens in the 13th century. Many of its original features survive and it’s well worth visiting. But the main attraction in Ennis is the locals' obvious love of traditional music. Every May the town hosts Fleadh Nua, an international celebration of Irish culture, while in November, the Ennis Trad Festival is held. But trad music of the very highest quality is on display in the pubs of Ennis throughout the year. It often seems that those in the town that can't sing or play an instrument are very much in the minority. The person who recently labeled Ennis the Nashville of traditional Irish music wasn't far wrong.
More to come....