Learn all about Dublin's rich literary heritage on this literary pub crawl through Dublin City.

Enjoy a few pints as you embark on an animated and entertaining journey through the sights and sounds that inspired great Irish writers including James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Brendan Behan, Sean O'Casey, Samuel Beckett, Oscar Wilde and W.B. Yeats, not forgetting modern scribes like Seamus Heaney, Eavan Boland, Paula Meehan and Brendan Kennelly.

This walking tour is a wonderful introduction to Dublin's literary past and exciting pub culture. Starting off at the Duke Pub on Duke Street, this literary pub crawl will take you to famous pubs and haunts while actors recite verses from the best Irish literature. You can enjoy an Irish pint while learning about the lives of great Irish writers.

This tour will take you to Public House such as The Duke just off Grafton Street (starting point - where your guide will be waiting for you), then onto O'Neills on Suffolk Street, The Old Stand and ending at Davy Byrnes.

This tour included the entertainment provided by professional actors. This tour does not include alcoholic beverages. Customers buy a drink along the way. Please note that a pint of Guinness costs approximately 5.00.

There are prizes provided for the quiz.

Departure Time: 7:30pm

Tour Info

27th Jan-31st Mar - Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun @ 7.30pm

1st Apr to 31st Oct - Daily @ 7.30pm

Running Time: 2 hrs approx

Please meet the actors UPSTAIRS in the DUKE pub no later than 7.15pm.

Door opens at 7pm

A short walk from Christchurch Cathedral and The Guinness Brewery, The Brazen Head is a must for a true Irish pub experience thanks to its historic value and reputation as one of Dublin's best Irish music venues.

Enjoy an evening of music in this great pub and sample the delights of an Irish Stew and a pint!

The Brazen Head has now established itself as one of Dublin's best live music venues. It hosts the best of Irish traditional music and well-loved ballads every night. Enjoy live music, a classical Irish Stew and a pint while you soak up the atmosphere. Dating back to 1198, The Brazen Head is Ireland's oldest pub. When you consider that licensing laws only came into effect in 1635, this pub has been serving alcohol before official licensing laws were even enacted.

Tour Info

Times: Daily

Hop on- Hop Off Tour - Available daily at 9.30am

The Dublin Tour has been carefully designed to give you the freedom to explore and experience the history and culture of Dublin at your leisure. We visit all the main Dublin attractions along our route and these include Dublin Zoo and Trinity College (home of the Book of Kells).

Our entertaining Dublin tour guides, who are all accredited by Failte Ireland, will show you the city as only a native can. Your 24-hour ticket allows you to hop on and off as often as you wish.

The tour operates daily from 9.30am and can be joined at any of 23 stops, each conveniently located near one of the most popular Dublin attractions. For example, you can join outside Trinity College, leave at the Guinness Storehouse (and sample the product!) and then re-join later.

You could even start your Dublin tour in the afternoon and come back to see more the following morning. To enhance your enjoyment we have arranged discounts for you at a selection of the most popular attractions en route.

Dinner Show at Abbey Tavern - Available daily at 7.30pm

The Abbey Tavern is an authentic 16th century tavern and restaurant. Original stone walls, gas lights and open turf fires. Celebrating 45 years of our "Traditional Irish Evening" in The Barn, featuring the world famous Abbey Tavern singers and musicians, with a lively performance of music, song and the very best of Irish dancing.

During the entertainment we serve a typical 5 course Irish dinner finishing with Irish coffee.

Dublin Literary Pub Crawl - Available daily at 7.30pm

Learn all about Dublin's rich literary heritage on this literary pub crawl through Dublin City. Enjoy a few pints as you embark on an animated and entertaining journey through the sights and sounds that inspired great Irish writers including James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Brendan Behan, Sean O'Casey, Samuel Beckett, Oscar Wilde and W.B. Yeats, not forgetting modern scribes like Seamus Heaney, Eavan Boland, Paula Meehan and Brendan Kennelly.

This walking tour is a wonderful introduction to Dublin's literary past and exciting pub culture. Starting off at the Duke Pub on Duke Street, this literary pub crawl will take you to famous pubs and haunts while actors recite verses from the best Irish literature. You can enjoy an Irish pint while learning about the lives of great Irish writers.

This tour will take you to Public House such as The Duke just off Grafton Street (starting point - where your guide will be waiting for you), then onto O'Neills on Suffolk Street, The Old Stand and ending at Davy Byrnes.

This tour included the entertainment provided by professional actors. This tour does not include alcoholic beverages. Customers buy a drink along the way. Please note that a pint of Guinness costs approximately 5.00.

There are prizes provided for the quiz.

Admission to the Laughter Lounge, Dublin - Available every Thursday, Friday & Saturday night at 8.30pm

The Laughter Lounge Dublin feature's an outstanding line-up of award-winning comedians The shows include the very best comedians working in Ireland and, from as far as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, and the USA.

With a funky, vibrant atmosphere, tasty food and chilled drinks to our resident DJ who is only to happy to play your favourite tunes, The Laughter Lounge has it all!!

So if you're looking for the craic, then look no further!!

'The comedians were hilarious and the DJ playing request was the perfect finish to a great night' Declan P, AIB

"Thank you very very much, for putting together a really fantabulous night :) The staff were really great and helpful, this is the best I have seen so far in Dublin... Friendly, polite, helpful, the winning combination in short" Kiesse. Google

'The set up of the Laughter Lounge is excellent, the staff were really, really friendly and the show was super. Everyone has been raving about it since, for sure people will be returning!' Melissa, Data Manager, Quintiles

General Admission:
* General admission to show (Doors 19:00 hrs - Show 20:30)
* Free cocktail before 19:30
* Use of cloakroom
* 4 Top Comedians till 11pm followed by late night bar and DJ.
* Guarantee drinks promotion on the night!

You get a FREE 84 page comprehensive guidebook (worth €4.99) with every purchase of the Dublin Pass!

The guidebook contains details of all the attractions and offers that are accessible with your Dublin Pass, plus maps of the city and some general visitor information. The Dublin Pass Guidebook will help you to find out more about all your favourite attractions before you arrive.

By using the guidebook you can plan your days in Dublin so that you make the most of your time in our thriving city. With clear, concise information and easy to follow directions for each attraction, this guide has all the essential tips for a top Dublin experience!

Free transport from Dublin Airport to Dublin City with your Dublin Pass. Simply validate your Dublin Pass at the Aircoach stop outside Dublin Airport and jump on an Aircoach to be brought in comfort right into the city centre. Aircoach journey is valid for use from the Airport to the City only.

How it works

The Dublin Pass offers you free entry to over 30 of Dublin’s top visitor attractions, transport from the airport to the city with Aircoach and access to over 25 special offers and discounts in shops, restaurants, leisure pursuits, tours and much more! Using smart card technology the Dublin Pass allows the visitor the freedom to explore the city at their leisure. With over 30 attractions included in the price of the Pass there is no need to carry cash or rummage for money – so keep your wallet in your pocket, save money and discover Dublin! Dublin is a delight to explore and very easy to navigate on foot, with many of our visitor attractions within easy walking distance of each other.

Fast-Track Entry

Not only does the Dublin Pass entitle you to free admission, you also benefit from Fast-Track entry, allowing you to skip the long queues at some of the busiest tourist attractions! Simply show your Dublin Pass to the attendant and you can bypass the queue – saving you time, adding convenience and making you feel like a VIP!

86 Page Dublin Colour Guidebook

In addition your Dublin Pass is accompanied by a comprehensive Dublin guidebook including a full page feature on all participants, general information, interesting facts about Dublin and full colour city and regional maps. With clear, concise information and easy to follow directions for each attraction, this guide has all the essential tips for a top Dublin experience!

Getting Started / Activating Your Dublin Pass

The Dublin Pass is activated from the first time of use – whether that is on the Aircoach, or at one of the participating attractions. Once activated the Pass is valid for the successive number of days as indicated on the Dublin Pass itself (1, 2, 3 or 6 Days). One day constitutes one calendar day, not 24 hour periods.
Please note that the Dublin Pass entitles the bearer to admission to each attraction once per day. For example if you have a 2 day Dublin Pass you can visit the same attraction on the 2 successive days, however admission will be denied if you try to gain entry to the same attraction more than once on any given day.

At the Attraction

Once you arrive at the visitor attraction, the benefits of the Dublin Pass are apparent. Go to the prepaid admissions point that is clearly signed and present your Dublin Pass. Each participating attraction has installed an automated Dublin Pass Reader in their property to ensure convenience and ease of access for the Pass holder. The attendant will record your entry and you will be shown straight through. This process eliminates cash transactions and allows the holder to beat the queues and gain fast-track entry to the attraction.

Special Offers

And don’t forget to show your Dublin Pass in order to save even more money and avail of our fabulous special offers in some of Dublin’s finest shops, restaurants, theatres, entertainment venues, tours… and much, much more!

Free Entry with the Dublin Pass

Please note that where the visitor attraction is normally free admission you will receive a special offer or added value exclusive to the Dublin Pass holder on presentation of the Pass.

- Chester Beatty Library
- Chimney Viewing Tower
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
- Dublin Castle
- Dublin Writers Museum
- Dublin Zoo
- Dublin's City Hall - The Story of the Capital
- Guinness Storehouse
- Irish Museum of Modern Art
- James Joyce Centre
- James Joyce Museum
- Kilmainham Gaol
- Malahide Castle
- National Botanic Gardens
- National Gallery of Ireland
- National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
- National Museum of Ireland - Natural History National Wax Museum
- Number Twenty Nine - Georgian House Museum
- Phoenix Park Visitor Centre
- Rathfarnham Castle
- Saint Patrick's Cathedral
- St Audoen's Church
- Tara's Palace
- The Bram Stoker Dracula Experience
- The Casino, Marino
- The Fry Model Railway
- The GAA Museum & Croke Park Stadium Tour
- The Old Jameson Distillery
- The Shaw Birthplace

Closed 25th & 26th December and 1st January

Experience the delights of Galway Bay surrounded by the Burren region and the Cliffs of Moher, facing spectacular Connemara across the water with the Aran Islands lying at the mouth of this world famous inlet. Staying in a three star hotel in the heart of vibrant & Cultural Galway City (the City of the Tribes).

ITINERARY

Day 1
Check in Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) 07.00 for departure of InterCity train to Limerick (breakfast available).

Day 2
10.30a.m. transfer to Connemara Airport for flight to Innismor where we join our tour of the islands, time for lunch at Kilronan before our vist to the magnificent ancient fort Dn Aengus. Return flight and transfer
back to Galway city late afternoon. Overnight as before.

Day 3
10:00am we head into magnificent Connemara where John Ford filmed "The Quiet Man" in 1951, taking in Kylemore Abbey (photo stop only), Leenane, Roundstone, the Coral Beach and the Sky Road.
See lots of breathtaking wild Atlantic coastline.
We return to Galway for our return InterCity train to Dublin Heuston arriving at 20.55.

Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday).

Tour Info

Times: Daily @ 7.10am
Running Time: 3 days

Check in Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) for 7am departure of InterCity train to Cork, at least half hour prior to departure.

A four day tour to the South West and West of Ireland taking in Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story and then based in Killarney, touring the Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula and Cliffs of Moher before returning to Dublin by train from Galway

ITINERARY

Day 1
Check in Dublin Heuston Station(Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train (breakfast available) to Cork. We visit Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story at Cobh, then train to Killarney for three nights B & B with en-suite facilities.

Day 2
on Ring of Kerry tour, overnight in Killarney

Day 3
10.00 we tour the Dingle Peninsula made famous as the location for the movie "Ryan's Daughter" overnight in Killarney

Day 4
07.30 depart Killarney to Limerick, visit Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, O'Connors Pub at Doolin, Galway Bay return to Dublin Heuston by train from Galway arrival 20.55.

Tour Info

• Times: Mon,Tues,Wed,Fri & Sat at 7am
• Child ages 5-15

A truly unique opportunity to visit our great Southern and Western coastal regions, with fabulous seascapes and mountain scenery and visits to Ireland's premier tourist locations such as Cork, Cobh, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay and Connemara.

ITINERARY

Day 1
Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train ( breakfast available ) to Cork. We visit Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story at Cobh, then train to Killarney for two nights B & B with en-suite facilities.

Day 2
10.00 depart Killarney on Ring of Kerry tour, overnight in Killarney.

Day 3
07.30 transfer from Killarney to Limerick, visit Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, O'Connors Pub at Doolin, Galway Bay, overnight Galway City in 3 star Hotel.

Day 4
10.00 depart Galway for tour of Connemara, including Kylemore Abbey after which we depart Galway by train, arriving Dublin Heuston 20.55.

Tour Info

• Times: Mon, Tue,Wed,Thur & Sat at 7am
• Child ages 5-15

An opportunity to experience "the best of the West" in two days taking in Limerick, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay and overnighting in Galway City. Next day exploring Connemara including Kylemore Abbey.

ITINERARY

Day 1
Check in Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) for 07:00 departure of InterCity train to Limerick (breakfast available). We join our coach here for a short tour of Limerick City and then to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park (admission included). On to the village of Doolin for O'Connors Pub. Next we visit the stunning Cliffs of Moher, Black Head, the Burren and Galway Bay overnighting in the heart of Galway City (3 star hotel accommodation - bed and full Irish breakfast)

Day 2
10:00am we head into magnificent Connemara where John Ford filmed "The Quiet Man" in 1951, taking in Kylemore Abbey (reduced admission rate applies to Abbey itself), Leenane and Killary Harbour or Roundstone, the Coral Beach and the Sky Road. See lots of breathtaking wild Atlantic coastline. We return to Galway for our return InterCity train to Dublin Heuston arriving at 20.55.

Tour Info

• Times: Monday to Saturday at 7am
• Child ages 5-15

Tour Highlights

Wild Scenery

Clifden Town

Kylemore Abbey

Killary Harbour

Leenane Village

Cong Village & Abbey

Salthill & The Claddagh

Led by an experienced and entertaining driver-guide you will be transported into the heart of Irelands last wilderness, the beautiful Connemara region. Taking our time to explain and enjoy the varied landscape that unfolds throughout the day, we make numerous stops, not least at Clifden Town - the capital of Connemara, where we make a welcome coffee stop before calling to Kylemore Abbey - "Irelands most romantic building". Kylemore Abbey, an idyllic getaway for a previous owner is now the monastic home to the Benedictine Order of Nuns in Ireland.

After lunch we travel through some of the most beautiful areas in Ireland as we pass by the natural harbour that is Killary fjord that straddles the Mayo-Galway border and the scenic village of Leenane, famous for its appearance in the Hollywood movie, "The Field".

The Galway Tour Company is the only company that take you from here to the beautiful village of Cong, home to Cong Abbey and the setting for the John Ford movie, "The Quiet Man" in 1952, where we give you time to get acquainted with the local sights before returning to Galway City with memories of a fantastic day in Connemara!

Departs from:

09:45 - Sleepzone Tourist Hostel

09:45 - Salthill Tourist Office

10:00 - Merchants Road

Tour also can pick up from local Galway Hotels & B&Bs.

Tour Info

Daily @ 09:45

Excl. 25 & 26 Dec

Running Time: All Day

Clients MUST call at least 48 hours in advance to reconfirm booking & pick point. Please be at hotel/B&B reception 10 mins. prior to pick up time. If alternative pick up point is required, and/or you have any questions regarding this tour, please call 00 353 (0) 91 566 566.

Tour Highlights

Dunguaire Castle

The Cliffs of Moher

Atlantic Edge

Poulnabrone Dolmen

Kilfenora/High Crosses

This daily tour to the Cliffs of Moher is a great way to see all the sights of the Burren and enjoy a leisurely stop at Irelands most popular tourist attraction - the Cliffs of Moher.

Leaving Galway City daily, your driver-guide will entertain and inform you of the local history and folklore, making plenty of stops along the way. This tour includes photo-stops at Dunguaire Castle in the picturesque village of Kinvara and follows the breathtaking Corkscrew route to the Cliffs of Moher where you can avail of a 2 hour break to visit the 214-metre high, 8kms cliff face, and even visit the state of the art "Atlantic Edge" interpretive centre (entrance not included in tour price).

After lunch the tour moves inland to the limestone region of the Burren and makes another stop at the village of Kilfenora. Kilfenora is famous for its High Crosses located in the 12th century monastery and is the location for the Burren Centre, an exhibition that takes the visitor on a journey through time when this area lay beneath a warm tropical sea (entrance not included in tour price).

From Kilfenora, your driver-guide will take you through the heart of the Burren region, an area home to an extraordinary number of archaeological sites, none more important than the Poulnabrone Dolmen dating back to over 5,800 years!

Having made a short stop at the Dolmen we amble our way slowly back to Galway City and arrive home at approximately 5:30pm.

Departs from:

09:45 - Sleepzone Tourist Hostel

09:45 - Salthill Tourist Office

10:00 - Merchants Road

Tour also can pick up from local Galway Hotels & B&Bs.

Tour Info

Daily @ 09:45

Excl. 25 & 26 Dec

Running Time: All Day

Clients MUST call at least 48hrs in advance to reconfirm booking, pick up point & shuttle bus time. Please be at hotel/B&B reception 10 mins. prior to pick up time. If you have any questions please call 00 353 (0) 91 566 566

One Ticket 2 Routes!

Experience Dublin in your own language! Hop on board Dublins first Multi-lingual tour and enjoy the sights of Irelands capital city in one of our 8 languages.

With 26 stops at Dublins top visitor attractions there is no better way to see this city. Our route will take you past Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, St. Patricks Cathedral, The Phoenix Park and the Old Jameson Distillery.

Your Multi-lingual ticket also entitles you to unlimited 24hr travel on any of our Dublin City Tours, which means you have the opportunity to really explore one of Europes most popular short break destinations.

Tour Info

Times: Daily every 20 minutes

(Departing every 6-10 minutes during summer months)

No tours on March 17th; October 27th; Dec 21st - 26th

Running Time: 90 minutes

Please call (353) 01 458 0054 48 hours prior to reconfirm your tour departure.

Audio Commentary in 8 Languages:
Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Russian, English Now including new Irish commentary & Kids Commentary!

Tour departs from Stop 1, Upper O'Connell Street (outside Dublin Tourism).

See Irelands medieval capital and enjoy the freedom of this fun, friendly city with your 24 hour valid ticket!

Situated less than 85 miles from Dublin this picturesque city, built on the banks of the River Nore and overlooked by the impressive Ormonde Castle, offers something for everybody.

Tour Info

Times: Daily @ 10:30am; 11:30am; 12:30pm; 2pm; 3pm; 4pm; 5pm

Running Time: 45 minutes

Customers must call (353) 01 458 0054 , at least 24 hours in advacne to reconfirm your tour.

Tour departs from Kilkenny Castle, The Parade.

Wander through the beautiful estate of Malahide Castle and absorb the fresh sea breeze.

Your visit to Malahide Castle includes a guided tour with time to wander around the craft shops and castle grounds, which span some 250 acres.

The trail back to Dublin includes a 10 minute stop at Howth summit for breathtaking views of the Bay.

"The guide was very friendly, informative and could even sing...a very enjoyable tour!"
Mike Dunninger, UK

Howth Head - The Howth peninsula is situated to the north of Dublin Bay, 15kms from Dublin city centre.

Malahide Castle - Malahide, which means "On the brow of the sea," is a village nine miles north of Dublin. The castle, set on 250 acres of parkland, is close to the village. It was both a fortress and a private home for nearly eight hundred years, and is surrounded by many magnificent oaks, chestnuts and sycamores dating to the days of the Tudors. The house is furnished with beautiful period furniture together with an extensive collection of Irish portrait paintings.

From Malahide Castle, we will take a coastal drive to Howth Village.

Tour returns at approximately:

Morning - 1:45 PM

Afternoon - 5:30 PM.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Guided Tour of Malahide Castle

Fresh Breezes & Breathtaking Views

Tour Info

Times: March - mid November, daily @ 10.15am & 2pm
Running Time: 3.5 hrs

Please call(353) 01-4580054 48 hours prior to your tour to confirm departure.

Tour departs from: Stop 1, 14 Upper OConnell St. (outside Dublin Tourism).

Knappogue Castle Medieval Banquet
Quin Co. Clare

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THIS CASTLE OF 15TH CENTURY ORIGIN WAS BUILT BY THE McNamara CLAN. IT IS SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF QUIN, CO. CLARE - 15 MILES FROM SHANNON AIRPORT.

On arrival guests are welcomed at the Castle door by the ladies and the butler of the castle

The Banquet begins with a goblet or two of Mead in the outer Dalcassian Room where the Earl & Lady are crowned for the evening.

After a short history of the Castle and a musical introduction by the Castle Singers, guests enter the Banquet Hall. There the seating and long oak tables reflect the Mediaeval Banqueting style.

The 5 course meal is a pleasant balance of Irish Fish and Meat dishes as used during the period and is accompanied with music and song.

Then follows a 35 minute entertainment programme in music, song and dance that takes you on a magical musical journey from the medieval times through to the 20th century.

Banquet Menu

Aperitif Mead
~
Smoked Irish Salmon
with Cucumber and Dill Salad
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Tomato & Basil Soup
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Supreme of Chicken in a Verinque Sauce
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables & Baby Roast Potatoes
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Rastin
(Lemon Cheesecake)
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Tea / Coffee
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Vegetarian Option Available

Knappogue Castle Medieval Banquet

Quin Co. Clare

Location: Knappogue Castle in Quin Village, Co. Clare is located 15 miles from Shannon Airport. To arrive by car take the main Ennis / Galway road (N18) to Newmarket - on - Fergus Village. Turn right and drive 6 miles further, following the signposts to Knappogue Castle. Distance: 15 miles - allow 30 minutes. Anyone travelling from the South or South West e.g. Killarney - Tralee - Cork - Waterford etc. should come to Limerick first and then follow as above. From Galway take the main Limerick Road (N18 ) to Ennis town. Follow signposts through Ennis to Quin Village. Knappogue Castle is 3 miles further on.

Historical note: Knappogue Castle, built in 1467 by Sean Mac Con McNamara, is a magnificent example of a mediaeval tower house, located in the rolling hills of Clare just 3 miles from Quin Village.

Entertainment: Includes a 35 minute entertainment programme in music, song, and dance by 11 castle Entertainers. It is the feast of the Kings of Ireland where each of the four provinces of Ireland are represented by a King.

Booking Information

Please exchange this voucher for your ticket 30 mins prior to event start time, at Knappogue Castle in Quin Village, Co. Clare, located 15 miles from Shannon Airport.

Car & Coach Facilities: Car Park situated behind the Castle has extensive parking facilities.

Performance Times

Banquet sitting times: One sitting nightly at 6.30pm - May to October subject to demand.

Running Time: The entire show lasts two and half-hours.

Dunguaire Castle Banquet

THIS CASTLE BUILT 500 YEARS AGO IS AN INSPIRATIONAL PLACE COMMANDING THE SHORES OF MAJESTIC GALWAY BAY - SITUATED 300 YARDS OUTSIDE KINVARA VILLAGE.
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Guests on arrival are welcomed on the Castle steps

The Banquet begins with a goblet of mead in the inner quarter where you will meet the Butler and Ladies of the Castle.

After a short history of the Castle and a musical introduction by the Castle Singers, guests climb the stairs to enter the Banquet Hall. There the bench seating, dim candle - light and long oak tables reflect the Banqueting style of the mediaeval era.

The 4 course meal is a pleasant balance of Irish Fish and Meat dishes as used during the period and is accompanied with music, song and verse.

The 40 minute entertainment programme afterwards takes the form of a selection of songs, poems and excerpts from the Irish Literary writers and poets that were associated with the Galway Region e.g. Yeats, Synge, Shaw, Gogarty and Fahy.

Banquet Menu

Aperitif - Mead
*****
Irish Oak Smoked Salmon
with Traditional Soda Bread
*****
Traditional Leek and Potato Soup
*****
Supreme of Chicken with a
Mushroom Cream Sauce
*****
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables & Potatoes
*****
Apple Pie with Cream
*****
Coffee / Tea
*****
Vegetarian Option

Dunguaire Castle Banquet


Kinvara Co Galway

Location: Dunguaire Castle is situated 300 yards outside Kinvara Village Co. Galway, on the coast road towards Galway. To arrive there from Shannon / Limerick take the main Galway road (N18 ) through Ennis and through Gort. Take a left at the Village of Ardrahan and continue to Kinvara. From Galway take the Gort / Limerick road (N18 ) from the city through Oranmore and Clarinbridge to Kilcolgan. Turn right and continue to Kinvara.

Historical Note: Dunguaire is a small atmospheric 17th century castle on the rocky promontory just outside the village of Kinvara on the shores of Galway Bay.

Entertainment: Includes a 35 minute entertainment programme with a selection of songs, poems, stories and excerpts from the Irish literary writers and poets who had associations with the Galway region. These include such names as W. B. Yeats, Synge, Joyce and Francis Fahy.

Performance Times

Banquet sitting times: 5.30pm & 8.45pm. Mid April - Mid October

Running Time: The entire show lasts two and a half hours.

Visiting Powerscourt Gardens, Glendalough & Laragh

Visit the Garden of Ireland and enjoy some of the most beautiful countryside Ireland has to offer. Let experienced local guides take you on a journey of folklore, history and fun.

Enjoy a leisurely Sunday drive into the heart of Wicklow’s hilly countryside on this all inclusive* day trip. Enjoy the magnificence of the historic house and gardens at Powerscourt Estate. Your tour continues, into the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, to Glendalough.

After your guided tour of this famous site of natural beauty and spiritualism, you will have time to enjoy lunch* in the traditional village of Laragh set in the magnificent mountainous surrounds.

*lunch & coffee not included.

Tour Info

Tour departs from: Stop 1, 14 Upper O’Connell St. (outside Dublin Tourism)at 10.15hrs

Friday & Sunday @ 10.00am 10.00hrs

Duration: 7hrs 30mins approx.

Departing daily this tour will take the scenic route out of Dublin through the Wicklow Gap and the Blessington Lakes, including a photo stop en route.

The tour continues to the pretty village of Avoca (scene of the BBC series - Ballykissangel), with time to enjoy the Avoca Handweavers and it’s craft shop, reputed to be the oldest weaving mill in Ireland.

Then on to the highlight of the tour, Glendalough “glen of the two lakes” a truly spellbinding place, home to the impressive 10th century Round Tower.

*lunch not included

Tour Info

Times: Daily @ 9.45am so arrive for 9.30am.

Departs from: Stop 1, 14 Upper O'Connell Street (Outside Dublin Tourism)

Running Time: 7hrs 15mins approx

***Call (01) 605 7705 or (01) 4580054 to confirm your space 24hrs in advance***

This magnificent UNESCO World heritage site is dated 3,200BC and is one of the oldest and largest Neolithic burial chambers in Europe, predating the Egyptian pyramids! As part of your experience, you will be taken on a guided tour of the actual tombs of Newgrange.

Your tour will then pass Boyne Valley, the site of the famous Battle of the Boyne before visiting Monasterboice, home to some of the most impressive examples of high crosses in Ireland.

"We were looked after like Kings."
Lochabar Centre for Tourism Excellence

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

- See Neolithic Passage Tombs of Newgrange
- Mellifont Abbey

Tour Info

- Starts @ 9:40am
- Operates every: Monday, tuesday, Friday & Saturday

Running Time: 7hrs approx

Please call (353) 01-4580054, 48 hours prior to your tour to confirm departure.

Tours depart from Stop 1, 14 Upper O'Connell Street (outside Dublin Tourism).

Note: Check in 20 minutes prior to tour.

A day trip to Ireland's rugged and unique mid-western coast, through Limerick on the mighty River Shannon and on then to the imposing Bunratty Castle with its lovely folk park. The stunning Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Galway Bay. A flavour of Galway City concludes the tour before our return to Dublin.

ITINERARY

Check in Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) for 07.00 depature of InterCity train to Cork (breakfast available). We join our coach at Limerick, have a short tour of the treaty city and setting for "Angela's Ashes". We head north to Bunratty Castle and Folk Village (admission included), then to a Doolin Pub for our lunch stop and on to the majestic Cliffs of Moher on the wild Atlantic coast. We enter the unique lunar landscape of the Burren, rounding Black Head before heading along the shores of Galway Bay to Galway the city of the tribes where we join our Dublin bound train (light meals available) arriving in Heuston at 20.55. The drive from the Cliffs of Moher to Galway city is regarded by the AA Automobile Association as one of the top 10 coastal drives in Europe.

On this tour you travel through three of Irelands four provinces.

Tour Info

Times: Tour Operates Mon-Sat.
Tour departs at 07:00

Child Ages: 5-15

Check in Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) for 07.00 depature of InterCity train to Cork,at least 1/2 prior to departure.

An enchanting day tour to the glorious West of Ireland where John Ford filmed "The Quiet Man". We arrive through Galway (the City of the Tribes), see Kylemore Abbey and explore Connemara which means "inlets of the sea".

ITINERARY

Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.10 departure of Intercity train to Galway.( Breakfast available Mon-Fri ) On arrival in Galway we transfer to our waiting coach and strike out into the magnificent scenery of this region known as Connemara. We experience the lovely village of Leenane at the head of Killary Harbour Ireland's only fjord. Our lunch stop is at the world famous Kylemore Abbey*Visitor Centre. See the Twelve Bens mountain range. Plenty of shopping and photo opportunities en route. We continue on along the shores of Galway Bay and arrive in Galway for our return Intercity train to Dublin Heuston station arriving at 20.50 ( 8.50pm). Light meals and full bar available.

Tour Info

Times: Tour Operates Mon-Sat.
Tour departs at 07:00

Child Ages: 5-15

Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for 7.10 departure of Intercity train to Galway,at least 1/2 prior to departure.

A three day tour to the South and South West of Ireland taking in Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story and then from Killarney, touring the Ring of Kerry the Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay, returning to Dublin by train from Galway.

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Day 1
Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train ( breakfast available ) to Cork. We transfer by road to Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone. After time for lunch and shopping, and a flavour of Cork City we visit Cobh Heritage Centre home of the "Queenstown Story" We depart Cork by train to Killarney where we are transfered to our comfortable Bed & Breakfast accommodation with en-suite facilities. We are based here for two nights.

Day 2
10:00 we embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula - lots of stunning mountain and coastal scenery, including the famous Lakes of Killarney.

Day 3
07:30 transfer from Killarney to Limerick to join DH06 visit Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, traditional pub at Doolin, Galway Bay, return to Dublin Heuston by InterCity train arriving at 20.50.

Tour Info

Times: Mon-Sat at 7am

Child Ages: 5-15

Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train ( breakfast available ) to Cork,at least 1/2 prior to departure.

A two day tour to the South and South West of Ireland taking in Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story at Cobh, overnighting in Killarney and touring the world renowned Ring of Kerry - (all admissions, transfers, tours included)

ITINERARY

Day 1
Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train ( breakfast available ) to Cork. We transfer to Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone. After time for lunch and shopping we have a short city tour of Cork and then visit Cobh Heritage Centre home of the "Queenstown Story". We travel back to Cork station for train to Killarney where we are transferred to our comfortable Bed and Breakfast accommodation (with en-suite facilities). Evening free.

Day 2
10.00am we embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, on one side of which is Dingle Bay. Lots of stunning mountain and coastal scenery including the famous Lakes of Killarney.

Return train to Dublin departs Killarney 17.50 and arrives Dublin Heuston 21.15.

Tour Info

Times: Daily at 7am (Monday - Saturday)

Child Age: 5-15

Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train ( breakfast available ) to Cork, , at least 1/2 prior to departure.

The Dublin Tour has been carefully designed to give you the freedom to explore and experience the history and culture of Dublin at your leisure. We visit all the main Dublin attractions along our route and these include Dublin Zoo and Trinity College (home of the Book of Kells).

Our entertaining Dublin tour guides, who are all accredited by Failte Ireland, will show you the city as only a native can. Your 24-hour ticket allows you to hop on and off as often as you wish.

The tour operates daily from 9.30am and can be joined at any of 20 stops, each conveniently located near one of the most popular Dublin attractions. For example, you can join outside Trinity College, leave at the Guinness Storehouse (and sample the product!) and then re-join later.

You could even start your Dublin tour in the afternoon and come back to see more the following morning. To enhance your enjoyment we have arranged discounts for you at a selection of the most popular attractions en route.

Tour Info

Daily from 9.30am

Summer: every 10 minutes

Winter: every 15 minutes

Hop On/Hop Off throughout the day

Running Time: 1hr 30mins

Let us put you at your unease on the world's only Ghostbus, and introduce you to the dark romance of a city of gaslight ghosts and chilling legends.

The bus itself is a unique attraction, it is a mobile theatre decorated in the gothic style and features a live storyteller who takes you on a spellbinding trip through Dublin. Once onboard, we take advantage of this atmospheric setting to spirit you away to a world of felons, fiends and phantoms and put you in the mood for being both charmed and spooked at the same time.

En route you learn the real origins of Dracula and his Dublin born inventor, Bram Stoker. We stop at the College of Physicians to recreate the strange activities of Dr. Clossy, whose spirit is still seen walking the corridors carrying a bucket of human entrails. We visit the site where Walking Gallows, the notorious judge, jury and hangman dispatched his victims in a most gruesome fashion.

This tour may not suit those of a nervous disposition!

General Info

Outdoor visits take place in all weather - please dress appropriately.

Not suitable for persons 14 years or under.

All tours start and end at Dublin Bus,59 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1.

Tour Info

* Monday - Thursday @ 8:00pm
* Friday @ 8:00pm & 8.30pm
* Saturday and Sunday @ 7:00pm & 9:30pm

Running Time: 2 hrs 15mins (approx)

Tour provided in English only.

The Abbey Tavern is an authentic 16th century tavern and restaurant. Original stone walls, gas lights and open turf fires.

Celebrating 45 years of our "Traditional Irish Evening" in The Barn, featuring the world famous Abbey Tavern singers and musicians with a lively performance of music, song and the very best of Irish dancing.

During the entertainment we serve a typical 5 course Irish dinner finishing with Irish coffee.

SAMPLE MENU

Soup Appetiser
Cream of Leek & Potato

****

Tossed Salad of Smoked Chicken
With Crispy lettuce, Red onions, croutons & a creamy dressing

****

Silverside of Corned beef
With parsley boiled potatoes, cabbage & Parsley sauce

Poached Darne of Salmon
With parsley boiled potatoes, carrots & Champagne sauce

Breast of Chicken Beann Eadair
With parsley boiled potatoes, carrots & Mushroom sauce

Baked Apple Pie
With Fresh Cream


****

Irish coffee

Times: Everyday at 7.30pm

Not Open on:

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 22nd, 23rd and 24th Feb
7th, 8th and 9th Mar

Running Time: 2hrs 45mins

Please arrive at venue 15-30mins prior to 19.30hrs performance - Please exchange voucher at the venue.

ITINERARY

Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 AM departure of Intercity train to Cork (breakfast available onboard but not included in price).

On arrival in Cork we transfer by road to Blarney Castle where we kiss the famous stone and thus acquire the "gift of eternal eloquence".

Time for shopping and lunch at Blarney Village before returning to Cork and a short city tour. We have a scenic journey alongside Cork Harbour to Cobh where the "Queenstown Story" Heritage Centre is located in the beautifully restored Victorian railway station and transatlantic terminal. Embarkation point for generations of Irish emigrants to the new worlds from famine times to recent years.

Return to Cork for departure on InterCity service to Dublin (light meals available). Arrival at Dublin Heuston Station is at 20.15 hrs. (8.15 PM)

Tour Info

Times: Tour Operates Mon-Sat.

Tour departs at 07:00

Child Ages: 5-15

Running Time: 13hrs Duration

A three day tour to the South and South West of Ireland taking in Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story and then based in Killarney, touring the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula.

ITINERARY

Day 1
Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train ( breakfast available ) to Cork. We transfer by road to Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone. After time for lunch and shopping, and a flavour of Cork City we visit Cobh Heritage Centre home of the "Queenstown Story" We depart Cork by train to Killarney where we are transfered to our comfortable Bed & Breakfast accommodation with en-suite facilities. We are based here for two nights.

Day 2
10:00 we embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula - lots of stunning mountain and coastal scenery, including the famous Lakes of Killarney.

Day 3
10:00 we tour the Dingle Peninsula made famous as the location for the movie "Ryan's Daughter". We return by train from Killarney at 17.50 arriving in Dublin Heuston 21.15

Tour Info

Times: Tour Operates Mon-Sat.
Tour departs at 07:00

Child Ages: 5-15

Check in Dublin Heuston Station( Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train ( breakfast available ) to Cork,at least 1/2 prior to departure.

The Giant's Causeway, Glens of Antrim & Wild Atlantic Coast - A fascinating day out to the famed Antrim coast with its spectacular seascapes taking in the Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle and the old Bushmills Distillery. Rail travel Dublin - Belfast - Dublin by "Enterprise Express" (all admissions, transfers /tours included)

ITINERARY

Check in Dublin Connolly station 07:00 (Gate for Platform 4) for Enterprise Service (light breakfast available).

At Belfast we join our tour and head to the famous Antrim Coast Road crossing the lovely Glens of Antrim en route to Ballycastle and the Carrick-a-rede* rope bridge (April - September only). Glimpse the Scottish coast on a clear day.

We continue to the stunning Giant's Causeway next, seeing Dunluce Castle (photo stop only). And concluding with a visit to the famous Old Bushmills Distillery sampling a "drop of the hard stuff".

We return to Belfast and our train to Dublin arriving at Connolly station at 22.15 (10.15pm).

Please note Sterling (British) Currency is required in Northern Ireland.

Tour Info

Jan/Feb/Nov/Dec Saturday only

Remaining months (Mar/Apr/May/Jun/July/Aug/Sep/Oct) Monday to Saturday

Check in at 07:35am

Child Ages: 5-15

Running Time: All Day

Clients make their own way to the departure point. Check in Dubin Connolly Station (gate for platform 4) for 11.35 departure of Enterprise Service at least half hour prior to departure.

A unique opportunity to visit Inishmore the largest of the legendary Aran Islands facing the wild Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of Galway Bay. (flights, admissions, transfers /tours included)

ITINERARY

Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for 7.10 departure of Intercity train to Galway. (Breakfast available Mon-Fri). We transfer by road to Connemara Airport for *flight to Inishmore where we join our tour of the Island with time for lunch at Kilronan before our visit to the magnificent ancient fort Dn Aengus with its sheer cliffs and dramatic seascapes. Return flight and transfer back to Galway City with time for exploring and shopping before our return train to Dublin Heuston arriving at 20.55.(Light meals and full bar available)

* should weather conditions be such as to curtail flights you will be taken on an alternative tour to Connemara and refunded the difference. No further refund available should you decide not to go to Connemara for any reason.

Tour Info

Times: Tour Operates Mon-Sat.
Tour departs at 07:10

Child Ages: 5-15

Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for 7.10 departure of Intercity train to Galway, at least 1/2 prior to departure.

A lovely HALF-DAY TOUR into the Wicklow Mountains to visit Ireland's most famous village, Avoca, otherwise known as "Ballykissangel" situated in the beautiful Vale of Avoca and also the magnificent Glendalough (valley of the two lakes) with new 11.30am departure.

ITINERARY

Check in Dublin Connolly station (gate for platform 4) for 11.35 departure of train to Arklow. We head due south along the coast enjoying the magnificent seascapes for much of the way as far as Wicklow town, where we swing inland to the mountains and experience the "Garden of Ireland" (as county Wicklow is known) at its best.

On arrival at Arklow we join our coach for a journey through the Vale of Avoca, taking in the lovely village of Avoca, or Ballykissangel, where we can visit the Avoca hand weavers (see the weavers at work). Plenty of time for a pint in Fitzgeralds Bar. We continue on to visit the ancient monastic settlement at stunning Glendalough. We return by train to Dublin Connolly station at approx.18.30 (6.30pm).

Tour Info

Times: Monday to Saturday at 11.30am

Child Ages: 5-15

Check in Dublin Connolly station (gate for platform 4) for 11.35 departure of train to Arklow,at least 1/2 prior to departure.

This tour of Dublin's northern coastline passes the National Botanic Gardens and the Casino at Marino, before visiting stately Malahide Castle, dating from the 12th century, and set amid 250 acres of parkland and gardens.

Continuing through the Heritage town of Malahide, the tour will take you past magnificent coastal scenery to the picturesque fishing village of Howth.

Crossing the nearby summit of Howth Head you will have a panoramic view of the huge expanse of Dublin Bay. Set against a backdrop of the Dublin and Wicklow mountains, the view is renowned as one of the world's great seascapes.

The tour returns to Dublin via Dollymount Strand home of the Royal Dublin Golf Club and the North Bull Island bird sanctuary.

Tour highlights

Entertaining Live Commentary - Failte Ireland Approved Guides.

Visit stately Malahide Castle.

Admission to Malahide Castle is included.

Unrestricted view from the Double Deck Bus

Please note that Malahide Castle is not wheelchair accessible.

Tour Info

Times: Daily @ 10:00am & 2:00pm
Running Time: 3hours (Approx)

Customers should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure time.

Dublin’s beautiful south coast is seen at its best from a double-deck touring bus. Along the great sweep of Dublin Bay, past Dun Laoghaire’s elegant promenade and yacht-filled harbour, to James Joyce’s Tower at Sandycove the sea views are unsurpassed.

Touring inland, the tour climbs into the beautiful Wicklow Mountains and continues through the enchanting old-world village of Enniskerry to Powerscourt Estate.

The estate, in its spectacular mountain setting, is among the finest in Europe and has featured in many films from Laurence Olivier’s ‘Henry V’ to Mel Gibson’s ‘Braveheart’.

You’ll have lots of time to explore the grounds to see the Italian, Japanese and walled gardens or browse the renowned Avoca Handweavers shop and cafe.

Before returning to Dublin the tour passes through the dramatic geographical fault known as The Scalp and the ever-changing scenery of the Wicklow and Dublin mountains.

Tour highlights:

• Entertaining Live Commentary - Failte Ireland Approved Guides.
• Visit to the Powerscourt Gardens
• Admission to Powerscourt Gardens is included.
• Unrestricted view from the Double Deck Bus

Tour Info

Times: Daily 11.00 am

Running Time 4 hours 30 minutes 

Customers should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure time.