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CARLOW | KILKENNY | SOUTH TIPPERARY | WATERFORD | WEXFORD CARLOW

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COUNTRY SPA BREAK

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The Step House Hotel, 4*

Talbot Hotel Carlow, 4*

Mulvarra House & Body Treatments,

Mount Wolseley Hotel, 4*

Main Street, Borris, Co. Carlow

Portlaoise Road, Carlow Town

St. Mullins, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Carlow

Tullow, Co. Carlow

Exceptional food in luxurious Georgian hotel.

4* luxury hotel, only 2km from town centre.

Relaxing country house with treatments.

Hotel, spa, golf & holiday lodges, kids club.

85PPS OFFER: M/wk: 1B&B+1D - €85pps; M/wk: 2B&B+1D & 3rd nt free room only - €129pps

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139pps OFFER:

M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €109pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €129pps

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M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €139pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €159pps

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 14 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to December 31, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

059 977 3209 www.StepHouseHotel.ie

059 915 3000 www.TalbotHotelCarlow.ie

051 424 936 www.Mulvarra.com

059 918 0100 www.MountWolseley.ie

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Croan Cottages, Gardens & Farm, 4*

Cullintra House B&B,

Lyrath Estate Hotel, 5*

Hotel Kilkenny, 4*

Dunamaggan, Co. Kilkenny

The Rower, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny

Dublin Road, Kilkenny City

College Road, Kilkenny City

Cottages at Irish manor house, forest walks.

Elegant farm & dining experience. A gem!

5 mins to city, 170 acres, boating, cycling, spa.

Kid’s club, free car parking, 5 min walk to city.

295 OFFER: 3 nights - €295 (2 bed); €345 (3 bed) 7 nights - €345 (2 bed); €395 (3 bed)

150PPS OFFER:

149PPS OFFER

135PPS OFFER

1B&B+1D plus 1 spa & 1 lunch - €149pps (Sun-Thu); €169pps (Fri); €189pps (Sat)

M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €135pps W/end: 2B&B+2D - €155pps

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

M/wk: 3B&B+3D - €225pps W/end: 2B&B+2D - €150pps Miles of great walks Valid March 12 to December 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to May 31, ’11

056 776 6868 www.CroanCottages.com

051 423 614 www.CullintraHouse.com

056 776 0088 www.Lyrath.com

056 776 2000 www.HotelKilkenny.ie

KILKENNY

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Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, 4*

Kilkenny River Court Hotel, 4*

The Pembroke Hotel, 4*

1 Ormonde Street, Kilkenny City

The Bridge, John’s Street, Kilkenny City

Patricks Street, Kilkenny City

City centre, superb food, open fire, great bar.

City centre, overlooked by Kilkenny Castle.

Charming & stylish, in the heart of the city.

95PPS OFFER Sun-Fri: 1B&B+1D - €95pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €159pps

154PPS OFFER

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M/wk: 2B&B+2D - €154pps W/end: 2B&B+2D - €200pps Incl. free bottle of house wine each night Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

056 777 1888 www.KilkennyHibernianHotel.com

056 772 3388 www.RiverCourtHotel.com

056 778 3500 www.PembrokeKilkenny.com

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Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

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LUXURY SPRING OFFER

LEISURE BREAKS

LUXURY BREAK

SPRING CITY TREATS

Mount Juliet Estate, 4*

Dundrum House Hotel Golf & Leisure Resort, 3* Dundrum, Cashel, Co. Tipperary

Faithlegg House Hotel, 4*

Dooley’s Hotel, 3*

Leisure ctr, kids club, 18 hole golf, 21m pool.

Faithlegg, Co. Waterford

Merchants Quay, Waterford City

Golf course, health & beauty centre, parking.

City quayside location, great hospitality.

Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny 18th century Georgian manor set on 1500 acres.

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M/wk: 2B&B+1D – €109pps W/end: 2B&B+1D – €119pps Up to 2 kids, under 3, free sharing (B&B) Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €99pps M/wk: 3B&B+2D - €149pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €129pps Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

M/wk: 1B&B - €35pps; 2B&B+1D - €89pps W/end: 2B&B+1D & 3rd night free (room only) - €109pps Valid March 12 to June 15, ’11

056 777 3010 www.MountJuliet.ie

062 711 16 www.DundrumHouseHotel.com

051 382 000 www.Faithlegg.com

051 873 531 www.Dooleys-Hotel.ie

1B&B - €74.50pps

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WEXFORD

TWO NIGHT CITY BREAK

GOLDEN YEARS BREAK

COSY SEASIDE COTTAGE

LEISURE BREAK

Treacys Hotel, Spa & Leisure, 3*

Ferrycarrig Hotel, 4*

Grangecourt Holiday Cottages, 4*

Amber Springs Hotel, 4*

1 Merchant’s Quay, Waterford City

Ferrycarrig, Co. Wexford

Grange Beach, Fethard-on-Sea, Co. Wexford

Wexford Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Leisure centre, free parking, family friendly.

Overlooking River Slaney, peaceful location.

Luxury seaside cottages on Hook Peninsula.

Spa, leisure centre, free parking & Wi-Fi.

99PPS OFFER Mar-Apr: 2B&B+1D - €99pps May-Jun: 2B&B+1D - €109pps

199PPS OFFER

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 1, ’11

Valid March 20 to June 24, ’11

051 877 222 www.TreacysHotelWaterford.com

053 915 3623 www.FerrycarrigHotel.com

087 248 0695 www.HolidayinWexford.com

053 948 4000 www.AmberSpringsHotel.ie

WEXFORD

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WEXFORD

M/wk: €115 per night,W/end: €130 per night Min 3 night stay. Sleeps 5

99PPS OFFER M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €99pps M/wk: 3B&B+1D - €129pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €139pps Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Use €40 cheque against these offers m/wk only

M/wk: 3B&B+3D - €199pps

345 OFFER Use €40 cheque against 4th night

WEXFORD

COUNTRY BREAK

LEISURE BREAK

COSY COUNTRY BREAK

UNWIND, WINE & DINE

Kilmore Cottage, 4*

Brandon House Hotel & Solas Croí Spa, 4* New Ross, Co. Wexford

Chloe’s Country Cottages, 4*

Talbot Hotel Wexford, 4*

Leisure centre, pool & spa.

Whitechurch, New Ross, Co. Wexford

On the Quay, Wexford Town

Luxury 4* cottages, all mod cons, pets welcome.

Leisure centre, pool, free guest parking.

Kilmore, Co. Wexford Organic working farm, near village & sea, Wi-Fi.

75PPS OFFER M/wk: 3 nights - €75pps W/end: 3 nights - €90pps

99PPS OFFER M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €99pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €119pps

150 OFFER

99PPS OFFER

3 nights - €150 (1 bed); €175 (2 bed) 7 nights - €275 (1 bed); €300 (2 bed )

Sun-Thu: 2B&B+1D & bottle of wine - €99pps

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Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to May 7, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

053 913 5487 www.KilmoreCottage.com

051 421 703 www.BrandonHouseHotel.ie

051 388 632 /087 697 7941 www.ChloesCountryCottages.com

053 912 2566 www.TalbotHotel.ie

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WATERFORD

CITY CENTRE BREAK

WATERFORD CITY BREAK

Granville Hotel Waterford City, 3*

Tower Hotel & Leisure Centre, 3*

Meagher Quay, Waterford City

The Mall, Waterford City

Family-run, city centre hotel, old-world charm.

City centre, health & beauty, free parking.

89PPS OFFER

M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €89pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €99pps 3rd night B&B €25pps Valid March 12 to May 31, ’11

M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €89pps M/wk: 3B&B+3D - €149pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €109pps Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

051 305 555 www.Granville-Hotel.ie

051 862 300 www.TowerHotelWaterford.com

WEXFORD

LEISURE BREAK

OLD WORLD CHARM

Ashdown Park Hotel, 4*

Woodlands Country House,

Coach Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Killinierin, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Leisure centre with pool, free parking & Wi-Fi.

2 acres of mature gardens, river walk & lake.

99PPS OFFER

90PPS OFFER

M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €99pps M/wk: 3B&B+1D - €129pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €139pps Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

M/wk: 2B&B - €90pps; W/end: 2B&B €100pps; 3B&B - €135pps

053 948 0500 www.AshdownParkHotel.com

0402 371 25 www.WoodlandsCountryHouse.com

4 Poster bed extra

Valid April 1 to September 30, ’11

THE SOUTH EAST IN SPRING CEOL AGUS CRAIC Enjoy traditional Irish music at the Guinness Féile na nDéise in Dungarvan, Waterford (Apr. 28 – May 2), and the Americana and Roots music at Smithwick’s Kilkenny Rhythm and Roots Festival (Apr. 29 – May 2). Dance down memory lane at the Clancy Brothers Music and Arts Festival in Carrick-on-Suir (Jun. 2-5) and laugh until you cry at The Cats Laughs Comedy Festival, Kilkenny City (Jun. 2-6). FOOD! GLORIOUS FOOD! A range of Culinary delights await you at Waterford’s Festival of Food (Apr. 15-17), Dunmore East Festival of Food, Fish & Fun (Jun. 10-12) and County Wexford Strawberry Festival (Jun. 22-26). STEP OUTSIDE Join in the Nire Valley Comeragh Mountains Bogtrot (Mar. 27), and the Glen of Aherlow Walking Festival (Jun. 3-6). Follow in the footsteps of a champion at the John Treacy 5K Family Fun Run (May 15). CULTURAL EVENTS Bring the family to the National Sheep Shearing Festival, Kilkenny (Jun. 4-5) and enjoy the prose at Immrama, The Lismore Festival of Travel Writing (Jun. 9-12) or experience world renowned artists at the Eigse Carlow Arts Festival (Jun. 10-19).

SPOTLIGHT THE TALL SHIPS RACES 2011 Ahoy there matey... From Jun. 30 to Jul. 3, be part of the biggest event in Ireland in 2011 on the quays of Ireland’s oldest city - Waterford! It promises to be a spectacular family friendly festival.

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GALWAY | MAYO | ROSCOMMON ROSCOMMON

GALWAY MAYO

MIDWEEK SPA BREAK

CYCLE BREAK CLEW BAY

EXPLORE ACHILL!

MAGICAL MOUNT FALCON

Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa, 4*

Óstán Oileán Acla, 3*

Keel Holiday Cottages, 4*

Mount Falcon Estate, 4*

Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon

Polranny, Achill, Co. Mayo

Keel, Achill, Co. Mayo

Foxford Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Luxury castle, dining, leisure centre, spa.

Family hotel on Achill Island, accessible by car.

Near restaurants, pubs, golf, blue-flag beach.

Relax on your own private estate.

89PPS OFFER:

280 OFFER:

2B&B for 2 adults & 2 kids - €280 in total Includes 1 day cycling on Achill (new route)

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

M/wk: 1B&B+1D & 2nd night free B&B €150pps; M/wk: 2B&B+1D & 3rd night free B&B - €209pps Valid March 12 to May 31, ’11

071 961 8000 www.KilronanCastle.ie

098 451 38 www.AchillIslandHotel.com

094 903 2054 www.MayoHolidays.com

096 744 72 www.MountFalcon.com

MAYO

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MAYO

3 nights - €280 ; 7 nights - €330 to €540 Sleeps 6. 3* rates also available

150PPS OFFER:

M/wk: 1B&B & 1 spa treatment of the month - €89pps

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MAYO

HEAVEN BY THE SEA

EASTER FAMILY BREAK

SPRING ACTIVITY BREAK

LUXURY BREAKS

The Old Deanery Holiday Cottages, 4*

Hotel Westport, 4*

Mulranny Park Hotel, 4*

Westport Plaza Hotel, 4*

Steeple Hill, Killala, Co. Mayo

Newport Road, Westport, Co. Mayo

Mulranny, Westport, Co. Mayo

Castlebar Street, Westport, Co. Mayo

Cosy turf fires, wild Atlantic views. Sleeps 6.

Private grounds, spa, crazy golf, in town.

4* luxury, leisure centre, activities & beach.

Spa & leisure centre, town centre.

289 OFFER: 3 nights m/wk or 2 nights w/end - €289 7 nights - €349 (Mar/Apr) or €399 (May/Jun)

499 OFFER:

149PPS OFFER:

169PPS OFFER:

M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €149pps M/wk: 3B&B+2D - €199pps

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

3B&B+1D & 1 activity for 2 adults & 2 kids sharing - €499 in total. Choose activity from: Killary cruise, bike hire, Westport House pass Valid April 15 to 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

096 322 21 www.KillalaBayHolidays.com

098 251 22 www.HotelWestport.ie

098 360 00 www.MulrannyParkHotel.ie

098 511 66 www.WestportPlazaHotel.ie

MAYO

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GALWAY

M/wk: 3B&B+2D - €169pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €199pps Use €40 cheque against these offers

GALWAY

SPRING SUPERSAVER

FAMILY FREE N’ EASY

FAMILY FUN

3 CHIC 2 GOURMET

Westport Woods Hotel, 3*

Wyatt Hotel, 3*

Raheen Woods Hotel & Kardio Kids, 3*

The Twelve Hotel, 4*

Quay Road, Westport, Co. Mayo

The Octagon, Westport, Co. Mayo

Athenry, Co. Galway

Coast Road, Barna, Co. Galway

Leisure centre, adventure & equestrian centre.

A gem in the heart of Westport.

Kids club, leisure centre & spa, family rooms.

Boutique 4*luxury minutes from Galway City.

149PPS OFFER:

119 OFFER:

299 OFFER:

210PPS OFFER:

3B&B+3D plus 30 minutes horse riding €149pps

M/wk: Room only for 2 adults & 2 kids €119 per night

2B&B+1D for 2 adults & 2 kids - €299 in total Horse riding, boat trips, pet farm etc nearby

M/wk: 3B&B+2D – €210pps Includes gourmet dinners on 2 nights

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

098 258 11 www.WestportWoodsHotel.com

098 250 27 www.WyattHotel.com

091 875 888 www.RaheenWoodsHotel.ie

091 597 000 www.TheTwelveHotel.ie

IMPORTANT: OFFER prices subject to offer availability and may not apply at certain times e.g. during special events and public holidays. Always check and confirm prices and inclusions prior to booking. Conditions apply to discount cheque offer (see pages 2 and 3).

GALWAY MAYO

MAYO

NORTH MAYO CALLS

FAMILY TREATS

Downhill House Hotel & Leisure Club, 3*

McWilliam Park Hotel, 4*

Downhill Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Kilcolman Road, Claremorris, Co. Mayo

Pool, leisure, family friendly, great location.

4*hotel, leisure complex & Bizzie Bees Club.

119PPS OFFER: M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €119pps to €129pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €129pps to €149pps Use €40 cheque against the cost of a 3rd night

299 OFFER: 2B&B+1D for 2 adults & 2 kids sharing - €299 in total ; Incl. Lough Corrib Cruise - €339 Use €40 cheque against these offers

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

096 210 33 www.DownhillHotel.ie

094 937 8000 www.McWilliamPark.ie

MAYO

LUXURY BREAKS

3 NIGHTS FOR 2

Castlecourt Hotel, 3*

Mill Times Hotel Westport, 3*

Castlebar Street, Westport, Co. Mayo

Westport, Co. Mayo

Spa & leisure centre, town centre.

Friendly boutique hotel, centre of Westport.

145PPS OFFER: M/wk: 3B&B+2D - €145pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €199pps

89PPS OFFER:

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

M/wk: 2B&B+1D & 3rd night free B&B €89pps. No single supplements on select dates Valid March 12 to June 23, ’11

098 550 88 www.CastlecourtHotel.ie

098 292 00 www.MillTimesHotel.ie

Use €40 cheque against these offers

GALWAY

THE WEST IN SPRING FANTASTIC FESTIVALS Enjoy great festivals including Clifden’s Traditional Music Festival (Apr. 15-17); the Strokestown International Poetry Festival (Apr. 29 – May 1); Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo (May 5-8); Galway City’s Early Music Festival (May 20-22); Féile na Tuaithe, Castlebar (May 21 & 22); The Galway Sessions (Jun. 13-19) or the Castlebar International 4 Days Walks (Jun. 30 – Jul. 3). Check out our website - we have something for everyone! FOODIES DELIGHT According to the Bridgestone Guide, Mayo is fast becoming synonymous with high quality food producers and restaurants, while Roscommon has both the best country shop and farm shop in Ireland. Be sure to sample some of what’s on offer while you’re here! BEACHES, BEACHES, BEACHES We have hundreds of miles of coastline, sandy beaches and clear waters in abundance. If braving the water isn’t for you why not just enjoy a bracing stroll along a windswept beach?

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SPOTLIGHT CONNEMARA – WILD BEAUTY

SILVER SURFER BREAK

LUXURY BREAKS

Claregalway Hotel, 3*

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel, 4*

Claregalway, Co. Galway

Sky Road, Clifden, Co. Galway

Luxury 3*, leisure centre & pool, free parking.

4* castle hotel, beauty & relaxation centre.

199PPS OFFER: Over 55’s: 3B&B+3D with on-site E-learning Silver Surfer course - €199pps Use €40 cheque against 4th nights stay

189PPS OFFER: M/wk: 3B&B+3D - €199pps + 12.5% service W/end: 2B&B+2D-€189pps + 12.5% service Use €50 cheque against these offers

Valid March 12 to July 1, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

091 738 300 www.ClaregalwayHotel.ie

1850 357 035 / 095 212 01 www.Abbeyglen.ie

Discover its wild beauty, traditional culture, offshore islands, great outdoors and its National Park where red deer and Connemara ponies roam beneath the mighty Twelve Bens!

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GALWAY GALWAY

LEISURE BREAKs

LEISURE BREAKS

SUMPTUOUS SPA BREAK

SPECTACULAR SETTING

Clifden Station House, 3*

Connemara Coast Hotel, 4*

Delphi Mountain Resort, 4*

Delphi Lodge,

Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway

Furbo, Co. Galway

Leenane, Co. Galway

Shopping, pool, theatre, kids club, spa, music.

Four star resort hotel with leisure centre.

Award winning spa, exceptional adventure centre.

Award winning country house & fishing lodge.

139PPS OFFER: M/wk: 3B&B+3D - €169pps ; 4B&B+4D €209pps . W/end: 2B&B+1D - €139pps

209PPS OFFER:

135PPS OFFER:

99PPS OFFER:

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Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

M/wk: 2B&B+2D - €235pps M/wk: 3B&B+3D - €295pps B&B - €99pppn. Dinner €49 Valid March 19 to September 29, ’11

095 216 99 www.ClifdenStationHouse.com

091 592 108 www.SinnottHotels.com

095 422 08 www.DelphiMountainResort.com

095 422 22 www.DelphiLodge.ie

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OVER 50’S PACKAGES

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GLAMOROUS GETAWAY

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Galway Bay Hotel, 4*

Radharc na gCorr Apartments, 3*

The g Hotel, 5*

Hotel Meyrick, 4*

Salthill, Galway

Galway City

Wellpark, Galway City

Eyre Square, Galway City

Waterside location, complimentary activities.

Ideal to explore Galway and surrounds.

Award winning spa, gourmet food, free parking.

Luxury 4* city centre venue with spa.

130PPS OFFER:

300 OFFER:

M/wk: 2B&B+2D - €130pps; 3B&B+3D €195pps; 4B&B+4D - €250pps; 5B&B+5D - €295pps Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

2 nights w/end - €300 (sleeps 6) 7 nights - €450 (sleeps 6)

091 520 520 www.GalwayBayHotel.com

GALWAY

190PPS OFFER:

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184.50PPS OFFER: M/wk: 2B&B+1D & hot stone back massage – €184.50pps

Valid March 18 to June 30, ’11

M/wk: 2B&B+1D – €190pps W/end: 2B&B+1D – €225pps Includes use of Thermal Suite Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

086 815 9134 www.GalwayHolidayLets.com

091 865 200 www.theghotel.ie

091 564 041 www.HotelMeyrick.ie

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DINE, STAY & TOUR

LUXURY 2 NIGHT BREAKS

GET AWAY BREAKS

The Harbour Hotel, 3*

Menlo Park Hotel, 4*

The Westwood Hotel, 4*

Carlton Hotel Galway City, 3*

New Dock Road, Galway City

Terryland, Headford Road, Galway City

Dangan, Newcastle, Galway City

Dublin Road, Galway City

Ideally located in Galway city centre.

Galway city break with tour of the West.

Country surroundings in the city.

Extensive leisure facilities, free parking.

89PPS OFFER:

195PPS OFFER:

119PPS OFFER:

M/wk: 3B&B+2D & tour of Connemara or Burren – €195pps

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to May 31, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

091 894 800 www.Harbour.ie

091 761 122 www.MenloParkHotel.com

091 521 442 www.WestwoodHouseHotel.com

091 381 200 www.CarltonHotelGalway.com

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M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €119pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €149pps

149PPS OFFER:

M/wk: 2B&B+1D – €89pps W/end: 2B&B+1D – €149pps

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GALWAY DONEGAL

M/WK ACTIVITY HOLIDAY

LUXURY SPRING BREAK

SHORT BREAKS OFFER

COSY FAMILY HOTEL

Renvyle House Hotel, 3*

Ramada Hotel & Spa at Lough Allen, 4*

Atlantic Apartotel & Leisure Centre, 3*

Maghery Hotel, 1*

Renvyle, Connemara, Co. Galway

Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim

Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal

Brighton Terrace, Bundoran, Co. Donegal

Seaside, family-run country house hotel.

Lake side, indoor swimming, spa, free Wi-Fi.

Leisure facilities, town centre, free parking.

Private car park, rooms en suite, TVs all rooms.

278PP OFFER: M/wk: 4B&B+2D – €278pp Nightly activities, no single supplement

279 OFFER: M/wk: 3B&B+1D – €279 per room W/end: 2B&B+1D – €279 per room

70PPS OFFER: W/end: 2 nights – €70pps Kids half price

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Valid March 12 to June 19, ’11

095 461 00 www.Renvyle.com

071 964 0100 www.RamadaHotelLeitrim.com

071 984 1205 www.AtlanticApartotel.ie

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DONEGAL

90PPS OFFER: Mar–Apr: 2B&B+1D – €90pps May–Jun: 2B&B+1D – €95pps

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

071 984 1234

DONEGAL

2 NIGHT CITY BREAK

ROMANTIC ESCAPE

COASTAL VIBRANT TOWN

COSY SPA GETAWAY

The House Hotel, 4*

Harvey’s Point Hotel, 4*

The Abbey Hotel, 3*

Shandon Hotel and Spa, 4*

LowerMerchantsRoad,LatinQuarter,GalwayCity

Lough Eske, Donegal Town

The Diamond, Donegal Town

Marble Hill, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal

Warm welcome, palatial suites, fine food.

Town centre, music, leisure centre, parking.

Rooms with sea view, turf fires, unique spa.

City centre, luxurious boutique hotel.

119PPS OFFER: M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €119pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €150pps Use €40 cheque against 3rd nights stay m/wk

99PPS OFFER: Mar–Apr: 1B&B in Executive suite – €99pps May–Jun w/end: 3B&B+1D – €299pps Use €100 cheque against 3B&B+1D offer

89PPS OFFER: 2B&B – €89pps (m/wk) or €99pps (w/end) 1B&B+1D– €149 for 2 Use €100 cheque against a 7 night stay

249PPS OFFER: W/end: 2B&B+1D & body & scalp massage, facial & spa experience – €249pps

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

091 538 900 www.TheHouseHotel.ie

074 972 2208 www.HarveysPoint.com

074 972 1014 www.AbbeyHotelDonegal.com

074 913 6137 www.ShandonHotel.com

GALWAY

DONEGAL

DONEGAL MORE GREAT

SUPER FAMILY BREAKS

HORSE RIDING BREAK

LUXURY 4* COTTAGE

Maldron Hotel Galway, 3*

Arnolds Hotel, 3*

Rose Cottage, 4*

Oranmore, Co. Galway

Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal

Portnablagh, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal

Family hotel with riding stables.

5 bedroom self catering cottage, sleeps 9.

Full leisure centre, playroom & playground.

119PPS OFFER: 2B&B+1D - 119pps m/wk or €129pps w/end 2 kids free sharing (room only)

135PPS OFFER:

290 OFFER:

M/wk: 3B&B & 2 hrs horse riding – €185pps W/end: 2B&B & 1 hr horse riding – €135pps

W/end: 2 nights – €290; Sleeps 9+ people

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid April 26 to June 30, ’11

Valid April 1 to June 10, ’11

091 792 244 www.MaldronHotelGalway.com

074 913 6208 www.ArnoldsHotel.com

087 220 3313 www.RandBCottages.com

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GOURMET FOOD BREAK

WEEKEND BREAK

LUXURY LOG CABINS

WEEKEND LUXURY BREAK

Castlemurray House Hotel, 2*

Malin Hotel, 2*

Rockhill Holiday Park, 4*

Clanree Hotel & Leisure Centre, 3*

St. Johns Point, Dunkineely, Co. Donegal

Malin Town, Inishowen, Co. Donegal

Kerrykeel, Co. Donegal

Derry Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Sea front hotel, fine dining restaurant.

Discover unspoilt landscapes & sea views.

Bay views, hot tubs optional, playgrounds.

Luxury you can afford in the heart of Donegal.

140PPS OFFER: M/wk & w/end: 2B&B+1D – €140pps M/wk: 3B&B+3D – €270pps Use €100 cheque to get 3rd night free m/wk (B&B)

120 OFFER: W/end: 1B&B+1D – €120 per couple W/end: 2B&B+1D – €99pps Use €40 cheque against 2B&B+1D offer

275 OFFER: 2 nights – €275 (3 bed log cabin, sleeps 6) Get 3rd night free Use €100 cheque against a 7 night stay

79PPS OFFER: M/wk: 2B&B+1D – €79pps W/end: 2B&B+1D – €89pps

Valid March 12 to May 31, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 24, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

074 973 7022 www.Castlemurray.com

074 937 0606 www.MalinHotel.ie

074 915 0012 www.Rockhill.ie

074 912 4369 www.ClanreeHotel.com

DONEGAL

SLIGO

SPRING ACTIVITY BREAK

CASTLE GETAWAY

SEASIDE HOLIDAY HOME

SPRING DINNER BREAK

Sandhouse Hotel, 4*

Markree Castle, 3*

Beach House, 4*

Clarion Hotel Sligo, 4*

Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal

Collooney, Co. Sligo

Bartragh, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo

Clarion Road, Sligo Town

4* award winning hotel overlooking ocean.

Casual castle comfort.

Bijou, 3 bedrooms, on exclusive site by beach.

4* luxury, leisure centre, beautiful location.

199PPS OFFER: 2B&B+1D & 1 surfing lesson – €199pps Use €40 cheque against marine spa treatment

130PPS OFFER: M/wk or w/end: 2B&B+1D – €130pps Use €40 cheque against toasted wine or drinks with dinner

300 OFFER: 3 nights – €300 7 nights – €450 Use €100 cheque against 7 night offer

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to May 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to May 31, ’11

071 985 1777 www.Sandhouse.ie

071 916 7800 www.MarkreeCastle.ie

087 229 9107

SLIGO

SLIGO IS SURPRISING Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel, 3* Strandhill Road, Sligo Town Old world charm, leisure centre, town centre.

69 OFFER: M/wk: 3B&B+3D – €149pps W/end: 2B&B+1D – €99pps Room only – €69 per night Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

071 916 2101 www.SligoSouthernHotel.com IMPORTANT: OFFER prices subject to offer availability and may not apply at certain times e.g. during special events and public holidays. ALWAYS check and confirm prices and inclusions prior to booking. Conditions apply to use of accommodation cheque offers (see pages 2 and 3).

109PPS OFFER: M/wk: 2B&B+1D – €109pps W/end: 2B&B+1D – €149pps

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

071 911 9000 www.ClarionHotelSligo.com

GO BY RAIL! Planning a break? Why not leave the car and take the train? Visit www.IrishRail.ie

GALWAY DONEGAL

DONEGAL

THE NORTH WEST IN SPRING RELAXINGCOUNTRYBREAK

SEASIDE COTTAGE

Bunbeg Holiday Homes, 4*

Downings Coastguard Cottages, 4*

Bunbeg, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Rosapenna, Downings, Co. Donegal

2 bed homes (sleep 6), tennis court, play area.

Beaches, golf, restaurants, and pubs nearby.

180 OFFER: W/end – €180 (Mar); €220 (Apr); €240 (May); €260 (Jun) . 7 nights – €200 (Mar); €250 (Apr); €290 (May); €320 (Jun) Use €40 cheque against these offers

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

074 953 1401

www.BunbegHolidayHomes.com

280 OFFER: Type A: Easter w/end– €335. Bank Hol (May–Jun) – €280. 7 nights (Jun) – €440 Use cheque for €100 against June 7 night break

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

074 912 5666 /083 391 4100 www.VisitDonegal.ie

Great Festivals & Events Here are just a few festivals to look out for: SÓ Sligo Food & Cultural Event (Mar. 16–20); Cup of Tae, Ardara (Apr. 29 – May 2); An Post Tour of Sligo (May 7–8); Beatles/ Dylanfest, Co. Donegal (Jun. 2–5); Rory Gallagher Festival, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal (Jun. 2–5); Temple House Music Festival, Ballymote, Co. Sligo (Jun. 10–12); Rosses Point Sea Shanty Festival (Jun. 17–19); Sea Sessions, Bundoran (Jun. 24–26); Gael Force North, Letterkenny/Bunbeg/ Glenveagh, Co. Donegal, (Jun. 4); Oideas Gael Events, Co. Donegal (Easter to Oct.).

SLIGO

Fireball World Sailing Championship The Fireball World Championship event (Jun. 11–24) will feature 100 two-man Fireball dinghies competing over 10 days of racing. It is the only international dinghy sailing event to be held in Ireland in 2011.

ROSSES POINT GOLF

RELAX IN COMFORT

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Sligo, 4*

Sligo Park Hotel & Leisure Club, 4*

Ballincar, Rosses Point Road, Sligo Town

Pearse Road, Sligo Town

Golf at Rosses Point.

Close to town, lakes, walks, sea, nightlife.

Yeats Passport Trail The Yeats Trail has been developed for those who love grand old houses, magnificent scenery, a fine flavour of Irish culture and great stories. The Trail includes some of the beauty spots of Sligo and Leitrim that are synonymous with the great poet himself including Drumcliffe, Glencar Waterfall and Lough Gill.

149PPS OFFER:

129PPS OFFER:

M/wk or w/end: 2B&B+1D & golf – €149pps Get 3rd night free midweek (B&B)

M/wk: 3B&B+3D – €129pps to €209pps W/end: 2B&B+1D – €129pps to €169pps

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

071 914 0008 www.RadissonBlu.ie/hotel-sligo

071 919 0400 www.SligoPark.com

SPRING

Watch birds of prey in full flight at Eagles Flying, Ballymote, Co. Sligo. Shows at 11 & 3 from April. Pet farm 2! See www.eaglesflying.com

Use €40 cheque against m/wk offer until Apr 12

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SPOTLIGHT DONEGAL – IT’S EXCITING In Donegal you will make lifelong friends and forget allyour stresses! You can play a round golf, surf the Atlantic waves or pull on a pair of walking boots. Or, point yourself in the direction of Sliabh Liag and feel the wilderness speak to you. You still won’t even have seen the half of it!

SOUTH WEST Scenery, pectacular S and Thrilling Activities Mighty Craic!extremes, from brooding isolated

r a land of e of the Cork and Kerry offe capes and craggy shorelines to som u can find yo as s se m ld oo wi bl rubs and mountains, s of subtropical sh od and the warmest of en rd ga ul tif au be t mos eat fo rilling activities, gr anywhere. With th need for a great Spring break. u welcomes, it’s all yo

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GALWAY CORK

LUXURY SPA BREAK

WEST CORK GETAWAY

RELAX & UNWIND BREAK

BOUTIQUE BREAK

Oriel House Hotel Leisure Club & Spa, 4*

The Maritime Hotel, 4*

Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens, 3*

Ballincollig, Co. Cork

Bantry, Co. Cork

The Carrigaline Court Hotel & Leisure Centre, 4* Carrigaline, Co. Cork

Leisure centre, free parking, bar, restaurant.

‘You Time’ treatment rooms, leisure centre.

Luxury 4* hotel, comp leisure centre & parking.

Boutique hotel, ideal for touring West Cork.

109PPS OFFER: 2B&B+1D - €109pps Incl. 25% off facial & body treatments in spa

145PPS OFFER:

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 9, ’11

1B&B+1D - €79pps 2B&B+1D - €109pps Kids Club in school hols Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

021 420 8400 www.OrielHouseHotel.ie

027 547 00 www.TheMaritime.ie

021 485 2100 www.CarrigCourt.com

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CORK

M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €145pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €165pps

79PPS OFFER:

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CORK

Clonakilty, Co. Cork

89PPS OFFER: M/wk: 2B&B - €89pps

023 883 3258 www.FernhillHouseHotel.com

Valid March 12 to May 31, ’11

CORK

RELAXING CITY BREAK

CITY BREAKS

CORK CITY BREAKS

CITY GETAWAY BREAK

The Montenotte Hotel, 4*

The Gresham Metropole Hotel, 3*

Hotel Isaacs Cork, 3*

Maldron Hotel Cork City, 3*

Montenotte, Cork City

MacCurtain Street, Cork City

48 MacCurtain Street, Cork City

John Redmond Street, Cork City

Cork city, free parking, leisure club, Wi-Fi.

City centre location, superb leisure centre.

City centre, apartments & hotel rooms.

City centre, free leisure centre, internet, Wi-Fi.

89PPS OFFER: M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €89pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €109pps

99PPS OFFER:

198 OFFER:

109PPS OFFER:

M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €99pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €109pps

2B&B+1D - €105pps m/wk; €120pps w/end 2 nights (room only) - €198 (2 bed apt, sleeps 4)

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 1, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 12, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

021 453 0050 www.TheMontenotteHotel.com

021 464 3700/1850 777 777 www.Gresham-Hotels.com

021 450 0011 www.IsaacsCork.com

021 452 9200 www.MaldronHotels.com

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SPRING

CORK

Use €40 cheque against these offers

CORK

M/wk: 2B&B+1D & bottle of wine - €109pps W/end: 2B&B+1D & bottle of wine - €119pps

CORK

Go 2 Fota Wildlife Park & meet roaming kangaroo, lemurs & more. Over 70 species incl. giraffes, bison & cheetahs.

KINSALE BREAKS

SPRING IN KINSALE

KINSALE BREAK

Trident Hotel, 4*

The Blue Haven Hotel, 3*

The Old Bank House, 4*

World’s End, Kinsale, Co. Cork

3/4 Pearse Street, Kinsale, Co. Cork

10/11 Pearse Street, Kinsale, Co. Cork

Stunning location overlooking Kinsale Harbour.

Hotel, bar, bistro restaurant, town centre.

Georgian rooms, gourmet food store, cafe.

See www.fotawildlife.ie

115PPS OFFER: M/wk: 2B&B+1D – €115pps W/end: 2B&B+1D – €130pps

100PPS OFFER:

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

M/wk: 2B&B+1D – €100pps W/end: 2B&B+1D – €130pps Staying in a double room Valid March 12 to May 25, ’11

021 477 9300 www.TridentHotel.com

021 477 2209 www.BlueHavenKinsale.com

021 477 2209 www.OldBankHouseKinsale.com

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CORK

STAY LONGER FOR LESS

CORK CITY TREAT

Quality Hotel & Leisure Club, 3*

Clarion Hotel Cork, 4*

Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Lapps Quay, Cork City

Weekend entertainment, kid’s facilities.

City centre, leisure centre, bar & restaurant.

49PPS OFFER:

80PPS OFFER:

1st night €49pps; 2nd €39pps; 3rd €29pps; 4th €19pps B&B rate. W/end supplement may apply Valid March 21 to June 25, ’11

W/end: 1B&B+1D - €80pps Includes use of leisure club

023 883 6400 www.QualityHotelClonakilty.com

021 422 4948 www.ClarionHotelCorkCity.com

CORK

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

CORK

LUXURY FAMILY BREAKS

QUIET SPRING GETAWAY

Maryborough Hotel & Spa, 4*

The Heron’s Cove B&B and Restaurant,

Douglas, Cork

The Harbour, Goleen, Co. Cork

Leisure club & spa, pet farm, gardens.

Relax in sea view rooms with good food & wine.

139PPS OFFER: W/end: 2B&B+1D - €139pps Up to 2 kids, 12 or under, free sharing B&B Use €40 cheque against spa treatment

90PPS OFFER: M/wk & w/end: 2B&B+1D – €90pps 10% off a la carte menu if dining 2nd night

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

021 436 5555 www.Maryborough.com

028 352 25 www.HeronsCove.com

CORK

FAMILY GETAWAY Midleton Park Hotel, 3* Old Cork Road, Midleton, Co. Cork Leisure facilities, 2500 sq ft ‘Kidz Zone’.

199 OFFER: 2B&B for 2 adults & 2 kids sharing - €199 per room 3B&B for 2 adults & 2 kids sharing - €285 per room Use €40 cheque against any of 6 Spa Rituals

Valid March 12 to August 31, ’11

021 480 0566 www.MidletonPark.com

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THE SOUTH WEST IN SPRING Great Family Fun This Easter For Easter Family Fun there is lots to see and do at the Tir Na N’Og Festival in Tralee; or Race Home to Mallow (Apr. 23-25) for a weekend of horse racing and lots more. For great Easter Egg hunts head to Fota Gardens; or visit Dingle for fun with Fungi. Festival Fun Head to Dingle for Feile na Bealtaine (Apr. 28 – May 2), a fiery mix of arts, culture and politics or try the Cork Midsummer Festival (Jun. 11-26) for a combustible mix of contemporary arts and culture. Cork also has the excellent International Choral Festival (Apr. 27 – May 1). For the June bank holiday weekend get on the open road and take a spin to Killarney for the fantastic Ireland Bikefest (Jun. 3-6). Escape to the outdoors Stretch those legs on our looped walks and try the Lighthouse and Poets Way loops on Sheeps Head or the Muckross Lake and Torc Waterfall loops in Killarney National Park. For those who want something more adventurous, then the Dingle Adventure Race on Jun. 11 is the place for you. If you’re looking for a slower pace why not enjoy the beauty of Garnish Island and its wonderful gardens.

SPOTLIGHT The Ring of Kerry If you care about the environment the Ring of Kerry is for you, with 55 green accredited businesses it offers you fantastic green breaks. Log onto www.DiscoverIreland.ie/green

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GALWAY CORK

GALWAY KERRY

WEST CORK EXPERIENCE

FAMILY FUN

ROMANTIC BREAK

SEASIDE HOTEL

West Cork Hotel, 3*

Carleton Village, 4*

Courtyard Cottages, 4*

Derrynane Hotel & Holiday Homes, 3*

Ilen Street, Skibbereen, Co. Cork

Youghal, Co. Cork

Greenlawns, Blennerville, Co. Kerry

Caherdaniel, Ring of Kerry

Located in the heart of beautiful West Cork.

Outdoor pool, playground, tennis, kids club.

Beautiful restored stone cottages in courtyard.

Family run hotel overlooking the Atlantic.

104PPS OFFER: M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €104pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €104pps Use €40 cheque against these offers

495 OFFER: Mar-Jun: 7 nights - €495 Jul-Aug: 7 nights - €645 (was €745) Use €50 cheque against Mar-Jun rate

250 OFFER: W/end: 2/3 nights - €250 per cottage Free wine & chocolates Use €50 cheque against a 7 night stay

199PPS OFFER: M/wk: 3B&B+2D & 4th night free B&B €199pps Use €50 cheque against two seaweed baths

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to August 31, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid May 2 to June 30, ’11

028 212 77 www.WestCorkHotel.com

087 667 0628 www.Carleton.ie

066 712 4494 www.CountyKerryHolidays.com

066 947 5136 www.Derrynane.com

KERRY

KILLARNEY LUXURY SPA

LUXURY 4 LESS

SUPER SPRING BREAKS!

EASTER FAMILY BREAK

The Brehon & Angsana Spa, 4*

Dromhall Hotel, Spa & Leisure Club, 4*

The Lake Hotel, 4*

The Malton, 4*

Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Killarney, Co. Kerry

Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Killarney, Co. Kerry

Luxury spa, opposite Killarney National Park.

4* hotel, great location, leisure club & spa.

Family owned, lakeside location, activities.

Town centre, parking, pool, playground.

129PPS OFFER:

149PPS OFFER:

98PPS OFFER:

2B&B+1D - €149pps

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 1, ’11

Valid April 15 to May 3, ’11

064 667 1543 www.TheBrehon.com

064 663 9300 www.Dromhall.com

064 663 1035 www.LakeHotel.com

064 663 8000 www.TheMalton.com

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245PPS OFFER:

M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €129pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €169pps Incl. free €25 Angsana Spa voucher per person Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

cheque to upgrade to Lakeview room if available (m/wk only)

KERRY

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KERRY

DELUXE TOWN CENTRE

EASTER DELIGHT

SPRING BREAK

SELF CATERING SPECIAL

Scotts Hotel Killarney, 3*

Muckross Lakeside Holiday Village, 4*

Arbutus Lodge Apartments, 3*

Killarney Haven Suites, 3*

Scott’s Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Killarney, Co. Kerry

50 High Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Town centre, free parking, live weekend music.

4* self catering houses, recently refurbished.

Cosy 3* self-catering apartments.

Quiet location in Killarney town, free parking.

99PPS OFFER

450 OFFER

100 OFFER:

3 nights w/end - €450 (3 bed); €500 (4 bed) 7 nights - €600 (3 bed); €650 (4 bed)

Valid March 12 to April 20, ’11

Valid April 16 to 29, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 23, ’11

064 663 1060 www.ScottsHotelKillarney.com

064 663 6667 www.KillarneyHolidayVillage.com

064 663 1554 www.Arbutus-Lodge.com

064 663 3570 www.Killarney-SelfCatering.com

deluxe suite if available

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2 nights - €100 (1 bed); €135 (2 bed) 7 nights - €230 (1 bed); €320 (2 bed)

165 OFFER:

M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €99pps; W/end: 2B&B+1D - €125pps; Use €50 cheque against upgrade to

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Mar-Apr: 3 nights for 2 pers - €165; 7 nts - €270 May-Jun: 3 nights for 2 pers - €190; 7 nts - €370 Use €60 cheque against these offers

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MAGNIFICENT SPRING

SPRING BREAK

RELAX AND UNWIND

SPRING BREAK FOR TWO

Dingle Benners Hotel, 3*

Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort, 3*

Doire Farm Character Cottages, 4*

Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, 5*

Main Street, Dingle, Co. Kerry

Kenmare, Co. Kerry

Lakes of Killarney, Co. Kerry

Classic old-world town centre hotel, parking.

Leisure ctr, kids club, walking distance to town.

Jacuzzi bath, soft lighting, log fire.

Luxury 5* hotel, lake views & spa.

160PPS OFFER: M/wk: 3B&B+1D; pony trek & pk lunch - €160pps W/end: 2B&B+1D; bay cruise & pk lunch - €160pps Use €40 cheque against m/wk offer only

119PPS OFFER: M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €119pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €129pps Use €40 cheque against these offers

195 OFFER:

225PPS OFFER:

2/3 nights - €195 (sleeps 2); €295 (sleeps 4) Plus 4th night free

M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €225pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €225pps Use €40 cheque against m/wk offer

Valid March 12 to June 2, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to April 15, ’11

Valid March 12 to May 31, ’11

066 915 1638 www.DingleBenners.com

064 664 1300 www.KenmareBayHotel.com

087 637 9160 www.KenmareHolidayCottages.com

064 663 1766 www.AghadoeHeights.com

KERRY

€50 SPA TREAT

KERRY FAMILY FUN

GOLDEN BREAKS

KILLARNEY BREAKS

Randles Court Hotel & Spa, 4*

Travel Inn, 4*

Castlerosse Hotel & Golf Resort, 3*

The Gleneagle Hotel & Apartments, 3*

Killarney, Co. Kerry

Fossa, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Lower Lake, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Luxurious, central, leisure club, near INEC.

Ideal for families & groups, explore Kerry.

Includes full activity & entertainment programme.

Ireland’s leading entertainment hotel.

120PPS OFFER: 2B&B - €120pps 2B&B+1D - €159pps

75PPS OFFER:

185PPS OFFER:

149PPS OFFER:

2B&B & ticket to Crag Caves & Crazy Caves €75 per adult, €45 per child

Arrive Sun or Wed: 3B&B+3D & full activity & entertainment programme - €185pps

2B&B+1D - €149pps ; 7 nights in self-catering apartment - €549 (sleeps 4/5)

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid May 2 to 29, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

064 663 5333 www.RandlesCourt.com

064 662 3600 www.Travelinn.ie

1850 770 000 www.Castlerosse.ie

064 667 1550 www.GleneagleHotel.com

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KERRY

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KERRY

COSY COTTAGE BREAK

OVERNIGHT LUXURY

RELAXING BREAK

SPRING LEISURE BREAK

Killarney Lakeland Cottages, 3 & 4*

Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa, 4*

Carlton Hotel Tralee, 4*

West Coast Holidays, 4*

Muckross, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Killarney Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Dan Spring Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Kenmare, Killarney, Ballydavid or Caherdaniel

Superb cottages by Killarney Lakes (sleeps 2-6).

Beautiful spa house hotel with private gardens.

Luxury hotel, free access to Aquadome.

Close to town centre & amenities, sleeps 6/8.

225 OFFER: M/wk: 3/4 nights - €225 in 3*; €250 in 4* W/end: 2/3 nights - €250 in 3*; €280 in 4*

75PPS OFFER:

99PPS OFFER:

249 OFFER:

M/wk: 1B&B+1D - €75pps W/end: 1B&B+1D - €110pps

M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €99pps; W/end: 2B&B+1D - €119pps; Kids stay free

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to May 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to May 31, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 24, ’11

064 663 3290 www.KillarneyCottages.com

066 712 3322 www.BallygarryHouse.com

066 719 9100 www.Carlton.ie/tralee

061 335 799 www.WestCoastHolidays.ie

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2/3 nights - €249 per home 7 nights - €349 per home Use €50 cheque against 7 night offer

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LUXURY FAMILY VALUE

TIME OUT THIS SPRING

FAMILY CASTLE ESCAPE

Tipperary Mountain Trekking Centre,

County Arms Hotel & Leisure Club, 4*

Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel, 3*

Fanningstown Castle, 4*

Rusheen, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Moorpark, Birr, Co. Offaly

Adare, Co. Limerick

Luxury farmhouse in unspoiled surroundings.

Luxury 4*, spa, pool, bunk beds, games consoles.

Family run, spa, pool, kids club, free parking.

125PPS OFFER 1B&B+1D + horse handling & riding lessons + lunch + 2 hr trek - €125pps Use €40 cheque against this offer m/wk only

189PPS OFFER 3B&B+3D - €189 per adult. 2 kids, under 12, free sharing. Free Easter & midterm kids club Use €50 cheque against food, wine, spa, DVDs, 3rd child

99PPS OFFER M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €99pps Kids rates available Use €40 cheque against 3rd nights stay

Luxurious family break in traditional castle.

1000 OFFER 3 nts - €1000 (m/wk); €1100 (w/end) 7 nts - €2000 Sleeps 10. Civil wedding venue Use €100 cheque against these offers

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

087 410 6868 www.Timotrec.com

057 912 0791 www.CountyArmsHotel.com

061 605 100 www.Woodlands-Hotel.ie

061 395 989 www.FanningstownCastle.com

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SPRING BREAK SPECIAL Absolute Hotel & Spa, 4* Sir Harry’s Mall, Limerick City Chic city centre spa hotel.

125PPS OFFER M/wk:3B&B+1D OR W/end:2B&B+1D-€125pps

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AFFORDABLE LUXURY

LUXURY SPA TREAT

The Lodge at Doonbeg, 5*

Old Ground Hotel, 4*

Falls Hotel & Spa, 3*

Doonbeg, Co. Clare

Ennis, Co. Clare

Ennistymon, Co. Clare

4 bedroom cottage, all en-suite, country view.

Deluxe room. In the heart of Ennis, Co. Clare.

Leisure club, walks & local traditional pubs.

740 OFFER

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to September 30, ’11

061 463 600 www.AbsoluteHotel.com

065 905 5603 www.DoonbegLodge.com

065 682 8127/065 689 2334 www.FlynnHotels.com

adventure

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Mar-Apr: 3 nights - €740 May-Sept: 3 nights - €1455

119PPS OFFER M/wk: 2B&B+1D & 3rd night free (room only) - €119pps. W/end: 2B&B+1D - €129pps; All wk: 5B&B+2D - €268pps Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Includes wine, 15% spa discount, kids stay & eat free &

CLARE

INDULGENCE BREAK

SPRING LEISURE BREAK

Bellbridge House Hotel, 3*

West Coast Holidays, 4*

Spanish Point, Co. Clare

Kilkee, Lahinch, Doolin or Ballyvaughan

Luxury 3*, relaxing beach location.

Close to town centre & amenities, sleeps 5/7.

99PPS OFFER

249 OFFER

2B&B+1D - €99pps m/wk or €109pps w/end

2/3 nights - €249 per house 7 nights - €349 per house

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to June 24, ’11

065 708 4038 www.BellbridgeHotelClare.com

061 335 799 www.WestCoastHolidays.ie

Incl. bottle of pink bubbly & chocs Use €40 cheque against this offer

CLARE

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150PPS OFFER 2B&B+1D + facial or massage - €150pps (m/wk) or €170pps (w/end)

065 707 1004 www.FallsHotel.ie

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

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LIMERICK

HIKE & BIKE ESCAPE

FAMILY FUN BREAK

Ballyhoura Mountain Biking & Walks,

Castle Oaks Hotel & Family Suites, 3*

Ballyhoura & Galty Mountains, Co. Limerick

Castleconnell, Co. Limerick

Fantastic trails, local food & warm welcomes.

99PPS OFFER 2B&B+1D - €99pps; 7 nights self-catering €300. Hike & bike the mountains for free! Use €40 cheque against 1 bike rental

Gardens, pool, gym, kids club, tennis courts.

99PPS OFFER M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €99pps M/wk: 3B&B+1D - €139pps Free upgrade to Family Suite if available

Valid March 12 to June 30, 11

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

063 913 00 www.BallyhouraCountry.com

061 377 666 www.CastleOaks.ie

CLARE

LAKESIDE BREAK AWAY

CASTLES & CLIFFS

The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre, 3*

Oakwood Arms Hotel, 3*

Killaloe, Co. Clare

Shannon, Bunratty Barony, Co. Clare

Lakeside location, full leisure facilities.

Luxury hotel close to Clare’s splendid coast.

99PPS OFFER 2B&B+1D & Shannon cruise & afternoon tea €99pps m/wk or €119pps w/end Use €50 cheque against 3rd night stay

149PPS OFFER

W/end: 2B&B+1D - €149pps Incl. admission to Bunratty Folk Park or Cliffs of Moher Use €40 cheque against this offer

Valid March 12 to May 31, ’11

Valid March 12 to September 1, ’11

061 376 122 www.LakesideHotel.ie

061 361 500 www.OakwoodArms.com

GO BY RAIL!

SPRING

Planning a break? Why not leave the car and take the train? Visit www.IrishRail.ie

View Puffins @ Cliffs of Moher. Best viewing early morning frm April to July. Kids under 16 go Free.

THE SHANNON REGION IN SPRING GREAT DAYS OUT AT A DISCOUNT Save lots on great days out! Pick up a Shannon Region Discount Card and get 25% off over 40 top attractions and activities. Visit any of the Region’s Tourist Offices or www.DiscoverIreland.ie/shannon CRAICING FESTIVALS Enjoy craicing festivals: The Mountain Bike Challenge Lough Derg (Apr. 9-10), Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary & Arts Festival (Apr. 14-16), The Slieve Bloom Walking Festival (Apr. 29 – May 2); Riverfest (Apr. 29 – May 2), Aonach Ar Siul Walking Festival (May 6-8) or the Burren Slow Food Festival (May 20-22). SHANNON SWING GOLF SPECIAL Play some of the Region’s finest golf courses on our Shannon SWING Special. Challenge 3 courses for only €95. Visit www. SwingGolfIreland.com or Tel. 066 712 5733 for more info. MID-TERM BREAK FAMILY FUN A great place to visit for family fun, from tots to teens. Enjoy pet farms, castles, caves, mountain biking, surfing and more. Lots of great offers available. FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD Discover the culinary delights of the Region with great food accommodation, restaurants, cafes, cookery schools, food producers and farmers markets, brought to you by Good Food Ireland’s Shannon Region members www.DiscoverIreland.ie/Shannon

SPOTLIGHT LIMERICK CITY, EUROPEAN CITY OF SPORT 2011 The ‘European City of Sport 2011’ title has pushed Limerick’s sports-mad citizens to fever pitch! Limerick will be alive with an exciting full-year calendar of events including the Great Limerick Run (May 1), Limerick ETU Duathlon European Championships (Apr. 17), Munster Rugby and much more.

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RESORT GETAWAY

MINI BREAK FOR LESS

SPRING BREAK

Killashee House Hotel & Villa Spa, 4*

The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort, 5*

The Killeshin Hotel, 4*

The d Hotel, 4*

Naas, Co. Kildare

Killenard, Co. Laois

Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Scotch Hall, Marsh Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth

Villa spa with 18 treatment rooms.

5* resort with spa & golf.

Leisure centre, free secure parking, town.

Town centre, free parking, shopping, riverside.

149PPS OFFER:

135PPS OFFER:

109PPS OFFER:

85PPS OFFER:

M/wk: 2B&B+1D – €149pps W/end: 2B&B+1D – €159pps

1B&B+1D & Spa Thermal Suite – €135pps

2B&B+1D & bottle of house wine – €109pps 10% discount for senior citizens

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

Valid March 12 to May 30, ’11

045 879 277 www.KillasheeHouse.com

057 864 5500 www.TheHeritage.com

057 863 1200 www.TheKilleshin.com

041 987 7700 www.ThedHotel.com

MEATH

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MEATH

M/wk: 2B&B+1D & bottle of wine - €85pps W/end: 2B&B+1D & bottle of wine - €95pps

WICKLOW

SPRING BREAKS

LUXURY COTTAGE BREAK

EASTER FAMILY BREAK

LEISURE BREAK

Newgrange Hotel, 3*

Decoy Country Cottages, 4*

Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort, 4*

Woodenbridge Hotel & Lodge, 3*

Bridge Street, Navan, Co. Meath

Navan, Co. Meath

Dublin Road, Trim, Co. Meath

Vale of Avoca, Arklow, Co. Wicklow

Old world charm with a modern twist.

Stunning cottages near Newgrange & Tara.

Situated on 186 acres of rolling parkland.

Free parking, free Wi-Fi access.

59 OFFER:

115PPS OFFER:

M/wk: 1B&B - €59 per double room M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €89pps W/end 2B&B+1D - €99pps Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

M/wk: 4 nights+2D - €115pps; W/end: 3 nights+2D - €125pps; Based on min 4 sharing

1890 434 241/046 9074100 www.CusackHotels.com

WICKLOW

169PPS OFFER:

110PPS OFFER: M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €110pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €120pps

Valid March 12 to April 30, ’11

M/wk: 2B&B+1D & 3rd nt free B&B – €169pps W/end: 2B&B+1D – €189pps Kid’s Club Mon-Fri Valid April 16 to May 2, ’11

046 902 6960 www.DecoyCountryCottages.ie

1890 434 241 www.Knightsbrook.com

0402 351 46 www.WoodenbridgeHotel.com

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WICKLOW

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Valid March 15 to June 30, ’11

SPRING

TWEET SEASIDE HOTEL

LUXURY SHORT BREAK

LUXURY BREAK FOR TWO

The Royal Hotel & Leisure Club, 3*

The Glenview Hotel & Leisure Club, 4*

Druids Glen Resort, 5*

Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Glen of the Downs, Delgany, Co. Wicklow

Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow

Town centre, leisure centre, family friendly.

30 acres, extensive leisure club, ample parking.

Resort hotel close to Dublin with golf and spa.

59PPS OFFER:

109PPS OFFER:

140PPS OFFER:

M/wk: 1B&B+1D - €59pps W/end: 1B&B+1D - €69pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €99pps Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €109pps W/end: 2B&B+1D - €155pps

M/wk: 2B&B+1D - €140pps

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

01 286 2935 www.RoyalHotel.ie

01 287 3399 www.GlenviewHotel.com

01 287 0847 www.DruidsGlenResort.com

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Visit Tayto Park near Ashbourne. 55 acres of family fun with an Indian village, adventure playgrounds & exotic animals. See TaytoPark.ie

GALWAY LOUTH

MEATH

DUBLIN’S DOORSTEP IN SPRING LUXURY SPRING BREAK

COAST & CITY COMBO

Ballymascanlon House Hotel, 4*

The Cottages, 5*

Carlingford Road (R173), Dundalk, Co. Louth

Seabank, Bettystown, Co. Meath

4*hotel, leisure centre, 18 hole golf course.

Experience it all in your dream cottage.

170PPS OFFER:

180PPS OFFER:

W/end: 2B&B+1D – €170pps

3 nights - €180pps

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

042 935 8200 www.Ballymascanlon.com

041 982 8104 www.Cottages-Ireland.com

HISTORIC BOYNE VALLEY Discover Ireland’s rich heritage in the Boyne Valley from the world-renowned prehistoric tombs at Brú na Bóinne (Newgrange) to the famous Battle of the Boyne site. Download the Boyne Valley Heritage guide at www.DiscoverIreland.ie/boynevalley GREAT VALUE GOLF Experience some of Ireland’s finest championship courses and hidden gems at unbeatable prices with our great value Golf Passes. Check out www.DiscoverIreland.ie/ dublinsdoorstep. And, here is a golf diary date for later in the year: The Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle, Sept. 23-25. FESTIVALS & FUN Revel in the experience of Drogheda Arts Festival (Apr. 29 - May 2). Enjoy music, theatre, dance, comedy, literature and street spectacle. Or, for something different and a little mad, try Carlingford’s Leprechaun Hunt (Mar. 27)… it’s great fun! TOP ATTRACTIONS Take a magical tour of the underwater world, without getting wet, at the National Sealife Centre, Bray or discover great bargains for top brands at Kildare’s Retail Outlet centre!

THERE ARE ALWAYS GREAT DEALS ONLINE If you are looking for more great deals, you’ll find hundreds of midweek and weekend leisure breaks, family getaways, and spa and activity break offers online. Visit www.DiscoverIreland.ie/specialoffers

TAYTO PARK! Looking for somewhere new and exciting to visit? Take a trip to Tayto Park, Ashbourne, Co.Meath, one of Irelands newest and unique attractions. Great fun and adventures can be experienced by all the family. ADRENALIN RUSH Enjoy the thrill of a total biking experience along the mountain bike trail in Ballinstoe Wood or ramble over the majestic Wicklow Way or the stunning Cooley Mountains.

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TASTE OF LUXURY

MIDWEEK SPECIAL

LEISURE BREAK

Clarion Hotel Dublin City, 4*

The Gresham Hotel, 4*

Castle Hotel, 3*

IFSC, Dublin 1

Upper O' Connell Street, Dublin 1

Best Western Premier Academy Plaza Hotel, 3*

Swimming pool, minutes walk to theatre & city.

City centre, free Wi-Fi, car park, 2 bars, gym.

10–14 Findlater Place, Dublin 1

City centre, live music, restaurant, parking.

120 OFFER:

138PPS OFFER:

City centre, modern, free Wi-Fi, gym, salon.

99PPS OFFER:

1B&B for 2 adults & 2 kids – €120 in total Tickets to Sound of Music at Grand Canal Theatre from €20pp Valid April 1 to 30, ’11

M/wk: 2B&B & 1 afternoon tea – €138pps W/end: 2B&B & 1 afternoon tea – €156pps

Valid March 12 to May 31, ’11

M/wk: 2B&B+1D – €99pps W/end: 2B&B+1D – €119pps Valid March 21 to June 30, ’11

01 433 8888 www.ClarionDublinCity.com

01 874 6881 www.Gresham-Hotels.com

01 817 4141 www.AcademyPlazaHotel.ie

DUBLIN

Gardiner Row, Dublin 1

109PPS OFFER: M/wk: 2B&B+1D & glass of wine – €109pps W/end: 2B&B+1D & glass of wine – €129pps Kids go free (room only) Use €40 cheque against these offers

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

01 874 6949 www.Castle-Hotel.ie

DUBLIN

CITY SPRING BREAKS

LUXURY BREAK

LUXURY CITY BREAK

ULTIMATE CITY BREAK

The Fitzwilliam Hotel, 5*

The Westbury Hotel, 5*

Brooks Hotel Dublin, 4*

Hilton Dublin City, 4*

St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

Grafton Street, Dublin 2

Drury Street, Dublin 2

Charlemont Place, Dublin 2

City centre design hotel, complimentary Wi-Fi.

A member of ‘The Leading Hotels of the World’.

Luxury boutique hotel, 2 mins from Grafton St.

Hassle free city trip, by LUAS, free parking.

145PPS OFFER:

229 OFFER:

1B&B & 1 hr treatment – €145pps 2B&B+1D & parking – €205pps

Room only – €229 per night. Includes free internet access, service charge & taxes

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

01 478 7000 www.FitzwilliamHotelDublin.com

DUBLIN

01 679 1122 www.DoyleCollection.com/westbury

DUBLIN

175PPS OFFER:

109 OFFER:

2B&B+1D – €175pps Includes late checkout & Chef’s signature chocolate plate & coffee Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

W/end: 1B&B per room for 2 & free parking – €109. Quote PR11SB when booking

01 670 4000 www.BrooksHotel.ie

01 402 9988 www.Hilton.co.uk/dublin

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DUBLIN

DUBLIN SPRING BREAK

TWO NIGHT BREAK

STAY GAA!

BED & BREAKFAST

Drury Court Hotel, 3*

Temple Bar Hotel, 3*

The Croke Park Hotel, 4*

Four Seasons Hotel Dublin, 5*

28 Lower Stephens Street, Dublin 2

Fleet Street, Dublin 2

Jones Road, Dublin 3

Simmonscourt Road, Dublin 4

2 min to Grafton Street & Gaiety Theatre.

Situated in the heart of the city centre.

Minutes to Dublin city centre. Free parking.

Exceptional spa and dining experience.

80 OFFER:

95PPS OFFER:

M/wk: 2B&B – €75pps. W/end: 2B&B – €85pps Room only – €80 per night

M/wk: 2B&B – €95pps W/end: 2B&B – €112pps

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

01 478 1988 www.DruryCourtHotel.com

01 677 3333 www.TempleBarHotel.com

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125 OFFER: 1B&B for 2 adults & 2 kids – €125 in total Includes family pass to GAA museum & stadium Valid March 12 to December 31, ’11

01 871 4444 www.DoyleCollection.com/crokepark

239 OFFER: 1B&B per room for 2 – €239 (Mar 12–May 18); €250 (May 19–Jun 30). Free parking

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

01 665 4000 www.FourSeasons.com/dublin

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North Star Hotel & Premier Suite, 3* Amiens Street, Dublin 1

Conrad Dublin, 5*

City centre location, restaurant, bar & gym.

City centre, leisure centre, secure parking.

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Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2

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01 836 3136 www.NorthStarHotel.ie

01 602 8900 www.ConradDublin.com/specials

FESTIVAL FEVER Tutankahmun–His Tomb & His Treasures (Feb.17 – Jul. 24), DLR Poetry Now Festival (Mar. 24–27), The Sound of Music (Apr. 5–30), Carling Nations Cup (May 23–28), International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival (May 2–15), Dublin Writers Festival (May 23–29), Bloom in the Park (Jun. 2–6), Bloomsday Festival (Jun. 16–19), Street Performance World Championship (Jun. 16–19). SPRING INTO DUBLIN! Challenge yourself to one of these: the Great Ireland Run (Apr. 10), the Women’s Mini Marathon (Jun. 6). Or take to the tracks and trails of the Dublin Mountains Way!

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UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Dublin invites you to share its writers world. Explore the legacies of Yeats, Beckett, Shaw, Swift, Joyce and Wilde through festivals, workshops, museums, theatre. Make sure to visit the Dublin Writers Museum.

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AFTER DARK… Catch some theatrical classics at the Abbey Theatre, experience a night at the dogs, enjoy a sumptuous meal in a top restaurant, soak up the atmosphere in one of the many pubs and more!

Maldron Hotel Cardiff Lane, 4*

Camden Court Hotel, 3*

Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2

Camden Street, Dublin 2

City centre, leisure club & close to all venues.

City centre, leisure centre, free parking.

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1850 885 885 www.MaldronHotels.com/hotel-cardiff-lane

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01 475 9666 www.CamdenCourtHotel.com

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DUBLIN OFFERS ON B & B CITY BREAK Sandymount Hotel, 3* Herbert Road, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4 Next to Aviva Stadium, free parking & Wi-Fi.

39.50PPS OFFER: 1B&B – €39.50pps Free upgrade if available

Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

01 614 2000 www.SandymountHotel.ie

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AN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF IDEAS On April 29 – May 1 Dublin will host some of the world’s finest minds working out new ideas on how we can embrace the future at the International Festival of Ideas Dublin. Expect talks, debates, conversations and workshops on subjects as diverse as architecture, politics, design, technology, history, art, fashion, energy, literature and music. Check out www.Mindfield.ie

SPOTLIGHT DÚN LAOGHAIRE

DEEPLY REFRESHING Enjoy the fantastic coastline just 20 minutes from the city centre, take a leisurely stroll along the pier or join the locals for a morning swim at the forty foot!

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Tara Towers Hotel, 3*

Regency Hotel Dublin, 3*

Best Western Sheldon Park Hotel, 3*

Castleknock Hotel & Country Club, 4*

Merrion Road, Dublin 4

Drumcondra, Dublin 9

Kylemore Road, Dublin 12

Porterstown Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15

Panoramic views of Dublin Bay or mountains.

Dublin North, leisure centre, shuttle to city.

Free parking, leisure centre & Wi-Fi.

Leisure centre, spa & golf club, 2 restaurants.

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01 269 4666 www.TaraTowers.com

01 837 1531 www.RegencyHotelDublin.com

01 460 1055 www.SheldonPark.ie

01 640 6300 www.CastleknockHotel.com

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Stillorgan Park Hotel, 4*

Clarion Hotel Liffey Valley, 4*

Finnstown Country House Hotel, 3*

Royal Marine Hotel, 4*

Stillorgan Road, Dublin 18

Liffey Valley, Dublin 22

Newcastle Road, Lucan, Dublin 22

Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Luxury 4* hotel with award winning day spa.

Treat the family to a memorable break.

10 miles from Dublin city centre, leisure centre.

Victorian coastal hotel overlooking Dublin Bay.

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01 200 1800 www.StillorganPark.com

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01 601 0700 www.Finnstown.com

01 230 0030 www.RoyalMarine.ie

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Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, 4*

Citywest Hotel & Golf Resort, 4*

Killiney, Co. Dublin

Saggart, Co. Dublin

18th century castle overlooking Dublin Bay.

25 min from city, leisure centre, golf course.

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01 230 5556 www.FitzpatrickCastle.com

01 401 0500 www.CitywestHotel.com

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GO BY RAIL!

FREE Dublin Pass for kids with each Adult Pass purchased @ Dublin Tourism Offices! Visit Dublin Zoo, Dublinia, Kilmainham Gaol & lots more!

Planning a break? Why not leave the car and take the train? Visit www.IrishRail.ie

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24 BOOK A THOROUGHBRED TRAIL WEEKEND BREAK Book a Thoroughbred Trail weekend Break May 20 – 21 Abu Dhabi Irish Guineas Festival, June 24 – 25 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival, July 15 – 16 Darley Irish Oaks weekend and September 9 – 10 The Irish Field St Leger weekend 2011. Go behind the scenes with a trip to a trainer’s yard such as Dermot Weld and enjoy a days racing at the Curragh Racecourse. Experience the thrill of the gallops and enjoy top class racing at the Curragh.

Choose and book your racing weekend break, with the hotel of your choice or on www.thelittlebookofluxury.com Rates below cover the full package. Book early as places are limited.

THOROUGHBRED TRAIL WEEKEND DATES 2011 MAY 20 - 21, 2011 Abu Dhabi Irish Guineas Festival Trainer: Dermot Weld

JUNE 24 - 25, 2011 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival Trainers: Paul Deegan and Tracey Collins

JULY 15 - 16, 2011 Darley Irish Oaks weekend Trainer: Michael Halford

SEPTEMBER 9 - 10, 2011 The Irish Field St Leger weekend Trainers: Dessie Hughes and John Oxx

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235.00 per person sharing Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge T: 045 431 666 W: www.KeadeenHotel.ie

The K-Club, Straffan T: 01 601 7200 W: www.kclub.ie

FRANCES CROWLEY and her family have been involved in horse racing all their lives. She is a former Classic-winning Trainer and Champion Amateur Jockey. Frances lives on the Curragh with her husband, Pat Smullen, the Champion Flat Jockey.

275.00 per person sharing Barberstown Castle, Straffan T: 01 628 8157 W: www.BarberstownCastle.ie The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort, Killenard T: 057 864 5500 W: www.TheHeritage.com Rathsallagh Country House, Dunlavin T: 045 403 112 W: www.RathsallaghHouseHotel.com The Village at Lyons, Celbridge, Co. Kildare T: 01 630 3500 W: www.villageatlyons.com Note: A single supplement applies to all above rates.

trails@thelittlebookofluxury.com Offer at each hotel subject to offer availability. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.thelittlebookofluxury.com or www.DiscoverIreland.ie/dublinsdoorstep

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Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan

Glaslough, Co. Monaghan

Tullamore, Co. Offaly

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360 acres, spa, golf & leisure centre, pool.

Victorian castle on 1,000 acre estate.

Activity breaks, award winning facilities.

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071 962 3716 www.EmeraldStar.ie/discover

049 952 6444 www.SlieveRussell.ie

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Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Northgate Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Gleeson Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Glasson, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

4* luxury, complimentary midweek activities.

Shannon view, town centre, Synergy leisure club.

Town centre, leisure centre & spa, free parking.

Wooden cottage stay, guided walks, row boats.

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M/wk: 3 nights & 1 day row boat & 1 guided woodland walk – €70pps (w/end €80pps) Rates based on 4 sharing Valid March 12 to June 30, ’11

090 644 2000 www.HodsonBayHotel.com

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Captaining your own cruiser on the Shannon/ Erne is brilliant. It’s a different, magical, chill out holiday. See

Planning a break? Why not leave the car and take the train? Visit www.IrishRail.ie

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Temple Country Retreat and Spa, 4*

Bloomﬁeld House Hotel & Spa, 3*

Horseleap, Moate, Co. Westmeath

Belvedere, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Adult only destination spa.

Spa, leisure club, lake side, family friendly.

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057 933 5118 www.TempleSpa.ie

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044 934 0894 www.BloomﬁeldHouseHotel.ie

THE LAKELANDS IN SPRING CHOOSE TO CRUISE Captain your own cruiser and the vast expanse of the Shannon and Erne Waterways are yours to explore. Stop off at gardens, pubs, restaurants and magnificent visitor attractions throughout the region. FAMILY FUN Perfect for families of all ages, you’ll find everything here from bog snorkelling to hot air ballooning. Kids can feed some of the animals in a pet farm such as in Glendeer, Athlone; or have fun in an exciting activity centre. For a great family festival check out Tullamore’s Phoenix Arts Festival (May 7 & 8) for spectacle, music and fun. GO ACTIVE! From kayaking and powerboating, to windsurfing and pedal boating there is something here for water enthusiasts of all ages. Or why not relax and cruise the River Shannon on one of the many passenger boats including a replica Viking boat where the children dress up to become Vikings! Or, take time out to Car Rally in County Monaghan! GET ON YER BIKE! Enjoy some fresh air and tranquility along country roads with stunning views of rich pastureland and beautiful lakes…The variety of scenery is endless from rural villages and towns to castles, historic houses and parks. Follow one of the three cycling trails surrounding Mullingar or part of the Kingfisher Trail which criss-crosses Fermanagh, Leitrim, Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan. GO FISHING! The Lough Ree International Pike Festival (Apr. 13–15) guarantees a first prize of €3,000 and as much as an additional €20k for section prizes… just one of a host of angling events across the Lakelands and Inland Waterways.

SPOTLIGHT LITERARY LAKELANDS A days touring or a week away can take you into the pages of Ireland’s famous writers and their Lakeland heritage — from Enniskillen where Wilde and Beckett were schooled to Limerick where Kate O’Brien and Frank McCourt retained their memories of classroom and childhood, to McGahern’s Leitrim, Kavanagh’s “stony grey soil” of Monaghan, Goldsmith’s midlands and John Broderick’s Athlone.

GOOD FOOD IRELAND - A HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHT Ireland’s diverse regional cuisine is one of the highlights of any holiday or short break. We are blessed with gourmet richness to rival any area in the world. For those who want a serious culinary experience, look out for the iconic Good Food Ireland recommended establishments. Good Food Ireland spells out the home of good local food in Ireland – a benchmark brand for good food places that are proud to fly the flag for local Irish foods. Good Food Ireland includes individual producers, small cafes and coffee shops, well stocked delis, fine dining restaurants, cosy Irish pubs, country house living and much more. When you holiday with Good Food Ireland, be ready for a quality food experience! Here you will find an array of tastes and styles to please any preference and palate. The world of food is literally your oyster, or plate of fine artisan produced smoked fish. You can visit and even stay with a producer of Irish black pudding, indulge in the creations of an expert chocolatier, treat yourself to some hand roasted coffees, enjoy tea made with leafy garden herbs freshly picked while you wait, or sit outside on a nice Spring day, licking on an artisan ice cream made with the farm’s own milk. Everything is possible on an island overflowing with culinary genius! When you holiday with Good Food Ireland, you will come away with a real culinary experience and a sense of the steadfast dedication to promoting the produce of this food-loving island.

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NATIONAL PARKS Visit one of Ireland’s six National Parks and enjoy great natural beauty and a diverse range of flora and fauna. Points of interest include beautiful gardens, marked walking trails, woodlands and enclaves of deer and rare birds. Most offer interpretative displays, nature talks and walks. The Parks can be found in Connemara, Donegal, Wicklow, Killarney, Mayo and the Burren. Check out www.npws.ie

Discover the Islands! There’s no feeling quite like standing on an Irish island with the sea breeze on your cheeks and the salt on your tongue. There are bird islands, adventure islands and islands for divers, artists and pilgrims. You can learn Irish on a Gaeltacht island or try your hand at painting or basket-making; or just relax and do nothing at all. Visit www.DiscoverIreland.ie/islands

MEET THE ANIMALS Animals always fascinate. Visit Fota Wildlife Park near Cork and come face to face with free roaming animals from all parts of the world (www.FotaWildlife.ie). Or, have a day out at Dublin Zoo, with tigers, hippos, lions, rare monkeys and gorillas to name but a few (www.DublinZoo.ie). Visit Eagles Flying in Sligo (www. EaglesFlying.com) or the Birds of Prey Centre in The Burren, Co. Clare (www.BirdofPreyCentre.com). For a full listing of festivals and events, visit www.DiscoverIreland.ie/Festivals

Tóg Sos Tóg Sos – tóg sa Ghaeltacht é! For a wonderful holiday experience, take a break in the Gaeltacht. The landscape is just spectacular from its rugged coastline to its inland mountains and lakes; and you can learn Irish, or improve it, while you are there! Visit the birthplaces of notable Irish writers or just engage in one of the many cultural events taking place. Check out www.GaelSaoire.ie

EXPLORE HISTORY Gain a fascinating insight into Ireland’s rich heritage by visiting one of our fine museums or galleries. They are generally free and there are often events there for you and the family to enjoy. At the Museum of Country Life in Co. Mayo, for example, you can learn new skills from talented crafts people from embroidery to basket making, while at the Museum of Archeology in Dublin City you can examine Iron Age finds including the mysterious 2,000 year old bog bodies. Visit www.Museum.ie

GO GAA Going to a Gaelic football or hurling match is a great day out, so why not follow your team and make a short break of it? There are some great family accommodation offers during Spring where kids can stay free... and some matches are free for children! For fixtures, visit www.gaa.ie

For Great Restaurants Check out WhereToEat.ie When you are planning your Spring holiday break, check out the best places to eat on WhereToEat.ie. It is the official website of the Restaurants Association of Ireland and features hundreds of great restaurants from all over Ireland, as well as places to stay, cookery schools and much more.

WALK THE LOOPS There are over 200 National looped walks throughout the country and they are all located in the most scenic areas, with most taking just 2 to 2.5 hours to complete. Looped walks are themed, so choose what you like best â&#x20AC;&#x201C; coastal, off-shore islands, forest or mountain. Visit www.DiscoverIreland.ie/walking

BIKE IT Cycling is invigorating and there are some great family-friendly routes to explore during Spring. These include Portumna Forest Park in Co.Galway which has a number of forest cycling routes of different lengths and difficulties; and the Great Western Greenway between Newport and Mulranny in Co. Mayo. For more routes and details, visit www.CoillteOutdoors.ie

You can read or post restaurant reviews, discover special dining offers, book accommodation, follow gourmet trails... and win some great prizes. You can also buy Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first multi-restaurant Gift Card to any Euro value. The One4All WhereToEat.ie Gift Card is accepted in over 100 restaurants nationwide and is the perfect gift for all occasions. You can even give it as a gift to someone heading off on a well deserved break! The Gift Cards can be presented as full or part payment in any of the participating Restaurants Association of Ireland restaurants; the card is simply swiped like a credit/debit card. See www.WhereToEat.ie

FESTIVALS & EVENTS Springtime Festival Delights as the days get Spring is here and, k time to enjoy a brea longer, it’s a great perfect festival… away and find your

THE TALL SHIPS RACE WATERFORD The Tall Ships make their return to Ireland! Over 70 ships and 250,000 maritime, music and festival fans will converge on Waterford for a festival jam-packed with Irish music, food and street theatre. Highlights include spectacular fireworks, massive crew parade and the Parade of Sail as the ships set off for the official starting line.

SPRING INTO CULTURE Cúirt International Festival of Literature, Writers Week Listowel and Dublin Writers Festival bring the best of the written word to life. Experience poetry in gracious surrounds at the Strokestown International Poetry Festival. The finest travel writing is celebrated in Lismore at IMMRAMA. Head to Donegal for Guth Gafa showcasing fantastic documentary film, or visit Dingle where arts and politics make a fiery mix at Féile na Bealtaine.

Spring into Super Music Jazz takes over the seaside town of Bray at the Bray Jazz Festival while the Smithwick’s Kilkenny Rhythm & Roots Festival takes over the South East. The Flat Lake Literary and Arts Festival is a special blend of culture and music and the Sea Sessions Surf & Music Festival brings surf and music to the Atlantic shore. Check out the exhibition to honour the great Phil Lynott (who died 25 years ago this year) at the St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, Dublin, throughout March.

Spring into Special Sounds The Cork International Choral Festival immerses the city in choral music. Hear historic sounds at the Galway Early Music Festival or head to lovely Bantry for the West Cork Chamber Music Festival.

Spring into the Outdoors Immerse yourself in Springtime at one of the many walking festivals like the Donegal Highlands Walking Festival, the Achill Walks Festival (Féile Siúlóidí Acla) or the Ballyhoura International Walking Festival. Visit www.DiscoverIreland.ie/walking for lots more information on walking festivals.

For a full listing of festivals and events, visit www.DiscoverIreland.ie/Festivals

Spring into Family Fun See the wonderful and wacky at the Street Performance World Championships in Dublin, Cork and Portlaoise. Head Shannonside for Limerick Riverfest or to Cork Midsummer Festival for great family fun. The Banks of the Boyne host the Drogheda Arts Festival while Féile na Tuaithe in Mayo has activities for all.

Spring into Food Treat your tastebuds at the Só Sligo Food & Culture Festival. Indulge in the best of regional flavours at the Waterford Festival of Food. Experience local delights at the Burren Slow Food Festival or head to the capital where Taste of Dublin brings fabulous food to the stunning Iveagh Gardens.

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Achill Walks Festival (Féile Siúlóidí Acla) Ballyhoura International Walking Festival Bray Jazz Festival Burren Slow Food Festival Cork International Choral Festival Cork Midsummer Festival Cúirt International Festival of Literature Donegal Highlands Walking Festival Drogheda Arts Festival Dublin Writers Festival Féile na Bealtaine Féile na Tuaithe Flat Lake Literary & Arts Festival Guth Gafa International Documentary Film Festival Galway Early Music Festival IMMRAMA Lismore Festival of Travel Writing Limerick Riverfest Sea Sessions Surf & Music Festival Smithwick’s Kilkenny Rhythm & Roots Festival Só Sligo Food & Culture Festival Strokestown International Poetry Festival

April 30 – May 2 www.AchillTourism.com April 29 – May 2 www.BallyhouraCountry.com April 29 – May 1 www.BrayJazz.com May 20-22 www.SlowFoodClare.com April 27 – May 1 www.CorkChoral.ie June 11-26 www.CorkMidsummer.com April 12-17 www.GalwayArtsCentre.ie/cuirt April 23-30 www.Oideas-Gael.com April 29 – May 2 www.DroghedaArtsFestival.ie May 23-29 www.DublinWritersFestival.com April 28 – May 2 www.FeileNaBealtaine.ie May 21-22 www.Museum.ie June 3-5 www.TheFlatLakeFestival.com June 10-12 www.GuthGafa.com May 20-22 www.GalwayEarlyMusic.com June 9-12 www.LismoreImmrama.com April 29 – May 2 www.DiscoverIreland.ie June 24-26 www.SeaSessions.com April 29 – May 2 www.KilkennyRoots.com March 16-20 www.SoSligo.com April 29 – May 1 www.StrokestownPoetry.org June 11-12 (Cork) June 16-19 (Dublin) www.spwc.ie Dates tbc (Portlaoise) June 30 – July 3 www.WaterfordTallshipsRace.ie June 9-12 www.TasteFestivals.ie April 15-17 www.WaterfordFestivalOfFood.com June 24 – July 2 www.WestCorkMusic.ie June 1-5 www.WritersWeek.ie

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DUBLIN DUBLIN is best for a madly memorable weekend! Sail a 54ft ocean yacht in Dublin Bay with Go Sailing, challenge yourself to some outdoor adventures with xtreme.ie, or explore the vast spaces of the park with Phoenix Park Bike Hire. For a more chilled out experience check out The Cookbook Club at Ely CHQ or take a private tour of the National Gallery of Ireland with Art Impressions. You’ll find all this and hundreds of other ideas on www.VisitDublin.com. What are you waiting for?!

CORK

CORK offers lots of reasons to visit. If you’re a ‘Foodie’ (and who isn’t!), the Cork City Food and Drinks Trail is the thing to plan your break around. To work off all that indulgence, if the Cork City Marathon on Jun. 6 sounds out of your league, enter a relay team of five and complete one-fifth of the course each! Or just join the colourful invasion of people interested in music, theatre, dance and fun at Cork Midsummer – Festival of Senses (Jun. 11-26).

LIMERICK LIMERICK, Europe’s City of Sports 2011, will be buzzing! Munster take on rivals Leinster in the Magner’s League (weekend of Apr. 1-3) when an attempt will be made on the Guinness Book of Records largest HAKA! The prestigious European Duathlon Championship will be held Apr. 1517. Riverfest is a brilliant weekend of music and fun (Apr. 29 – May 2) and features The Great Limerick Run (May 1). Enjoy the Twilight Racing Festival at Limerick Racecourse (Jun. 1117) or the JLS and Olly Murs Concert at Thomond Park (Jun. 26).

GALWAY GALWAY is ‘Festival City’ and much more. It’s the place to be from Apr. 12-17 for one of Ireland’s best literary events, the Cúirt International Festival of Literature. If it’s traditional music you’re after, visit Jun. 13-19 for The Galway Sessions or take in Trad on the Prom in Salthill, with weekly shows from mid-May to end-Sept. featuring some amazingly talented musicians, singers and dancers. All this and so much more - food, shopping, craic and Connemara on your doorstep waiting to be explored.

WATERFORD

WATERFORD, Ireland’s oldest city, celebrates craftsmanship this Spring. Put pen to paper at Waterford Writers Weekend Festival (Mar. 18-20) and experience the wonder of Georgian architecture at Waterford Festival of Architecture (May 5-8). Check out The Tall Ships Race (Jun. 30 - Jul. 3) or marvel at the skills of the craftsmen at the House of Waterford Crystal. Waterford, experience a 1000 years of history in a 1000 steps!!

KILKENNY KILKENNY is the place to be this Spring with laughter, singing and great events on the Bank Holiday weekend festivals in May and June. Celebrate 2011, the ‘Year of Craft’, with a visit to the National Craft Gallery and follow ‘The Made in Kilkenny Craft Trail’ to discover hidden gems. Why not treat yourself to afternoon tea at Kilkenny Castle and explore the city on a walking or cycling tour. Enjoy all these and more in the creative heart of Ireland.