We head to the West of Ireland for a five day holiday based in Westport and exploring Clare & Achill Islands along with a visit to Kylemore Abbey
Book NowWestport is a fabulous town in the West of Ireland offering a warm welcome, picturesque views and a wonderful Irish charm. It is also excellently placed to discover the Islands of Achill and Clare, see the dramatic scenery of the Wild Atlantic Way and visit one of Irelands best loved attractions Kylemore Abbey.
What's Included
4 Nights, Dinner, bed & breakfast
Return Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin
Entrance to Kylemore Abbey
Boat Trip to Clare Island with Heritage talk, castle entrance and soup & sandwich lunch
Ferry to Achill Island
Enjoy the scenery of Connemara & The Wild Atlantic Way
Day One
To Holyhead for our crossing to Dublin, then onward to Westport arriving in time for dinner
EMDay Two
Enjoy a free day to explore the many delights of Westport
B, EMDay Three
This morning we travel to stunning Kylemore Abbey – home of Benedictine Nuns since 1920, the nuns have restored the Abbey, Gothic Church and beautiful 6 acre Victorian Walled Garden which is divided in two by a mountain stream. Hear all about the history in the new visitor experience and perhaps enjoy some lunch in the stylish café. From here we enjoy the scenery of Connemara as we travel to Clifden to spend the afternoon in this delightful town that’s sits right on the edge of Europe
B, EMDay Four
It’s an Island adventure kind of day today, we start with a 15 minute sail to Clare Island – famous as the ancestral home of legendary Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley and just 5 miles by 3 miles for such a small place its packed with history & culture. Our local guide will give us a heritage talk, we’ll visit the castle and have some free time to wander around the picturesque harbour before enjoying lunch at Sailors Bar. We then catch the early afternoon ferry across to Achill Island and spend free time in Keel which boasts a beautiful 3km sandy beach. We head back to the mainland via the road bridge and stunning scenery.
B, L, EMDay Five
Back to Dublin for our ferry to Holyhead and then onward home.
BB=Breakfast, L=Lunch, EM=Evening Meal
The Wyatt Hotel * * *
Located in the glorious heart of Wexford this charming boutique hotel offers a very warm Irish welcome and excellent bar and lounge areas which are popular with guests and locals alike. Bedrooms are traditionally designed and are equipped with TV, tea/coffee making facilities & hairdryer. Lift.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Accrington,BB5 6PR | Corner of Stanley Street/Abbey Street StanleyHouse Solicitors BB56PR | |
Ainsdale | Toby Carvey,Liverpool Rd, PR8 3BJ Liverpool Road, Ainsdale | |
Aintree | Black Bull Htl, Longmoor Lne, L9 0EA Aintree | |
Allerton | Bus Stops by TSB and Tesco Express Allerton Road, Allerton | |
Altrincham | Stop D layby, outside St Johns Barrington Rd, Altrincham | |
Ashton | Bus Stop Opposite The Job Centre Gerrard Street, Ashton In Makerfield | |
Ashton Under Lyne | Bus Station Stand D, Near Tram Stop Ashton Under Lyne | |
Atherton | Punch Bowl, Market St,M46 0DS Market Street, Atherton | |
Bamber Bridge | Morrisons Supermarket, Station Road Bamber Bridge - PR5 6LA | |
Bebington | Train Station, CH63 Bebington | |
Billinge, Rainford Road | Rainford Road, Billinge. WN5 7PF Bus Stop opposite Galloways | |
Birkdale | RBS Bank,Liverpool Rd, PR8 4AT Liverpool Road, Birkdale | |
Birkenhead | Pump House, Shore Rd,CH41 6DN Shore Road, Birkenhead | |
Blackbrook | Blackbrook Rd Shops,WA11 9QA Blackbrook, St Helens | |
Blackburn | Coach Bays, Penny Street Blackburn Outside Temporary Bus Station | |
Bolton, Moor Lane, BL14TH | Moor Lane, Albion Pub, BL1 4TH Bolton | |
Bootle | The Big Merton Pub, Merton Road Bootle L20 3BG | |
Bromborough | Royal Oak/Cromwell Pub,CH62 7ES,Bromb Village Rd Bromborough Village Road, Bromborough | |
Bryn | Post Office, Wigan Rd,WN4 0BS Wigan Road, Bryn | |
Burscough | War Memorial, Opp Stanley Institute Burscough | |
Bury | Stand N, Interchange Bus Station,BL90AY Bury | |
Cheadle Village,SK8 1BY | Post Office, Wilmslow Road near Massie Street Cheadle | |
Chester | Railway Station, Chester CH1 3NS | |
Childwall | The Rocket Pub End of M62, Liverpool | |
Chorley | Opposite Train Station PR7 1BS Shepherds Way, Chorley | |
Coppull | The Spar, Spendmore Lane PR7 4NZ Coppull | |
Crosby | St. Lukes Church, L23 5SE Liverpool Road, Crosby | |
Culcheth | Travelworld WA3 4EJ Jackson Ave, Culcheth | |
Denton | Opposite Halifax M34 3JU Manchester Road, Denton | |
Eccles | Bus Stop Opposite Library M30 0EP Church Street, Eccles | |
Ellesmere Port | Library, Civic Way CH65 0BG Ellesmere Port | |
Failsworth | Pole Travel M35 0AA Oldham Road, Failsworth | |
Farnworth | United Reform Church BL4 9HU Albert Road, Farnworth | |
Fingerpost. WA91AG | Coral Betting Shop WA9 1Ag Higher Parr Street, Fingerpost | |
Fir Grove | Fir Grove Hotel WA4 2LD Grappenhall, Warrington | |
Formby | Cross Green, Liverpool Road L37 4BH Formby | |
Frodsham | The Bears Paw, WA6 7AF Main Street, Frodsham | |
Golborne | The Police Station WA3 3BU High Street, Golborne | |
Great Sankey | Chapel House Pub WA5 1RU Great Sankey | |
Haydock | David Ogden Holidays WA11 0HU Clipsley Lane, Haydock | |
Heswall | Thomas Cook CH60 0AL Telegraph Road, Heswall | |
Hindley | The War Memorial at St. Peters Church WN2 3BG Hindley | |
Hoylake | Ship Inn, Market Street Hoylake, CH47 3BB | |
Hunts Cross | Hunts Cross Hotel L25 0NN Hunts Cross | |
Huyton, L36 6GA | Bus Stop @ Huyton Train Station / Walk In Centre Derby Road, Huyton L36 6GA(Poplar Bank) | |
Hyde | Taxi Rank Before Bus Station Clarendon Street, Hyde | |
Irlam/Higher Irlam | Co-op Travel-opp.Nags Head M44 6EB Liverpool Road, Higher Irlam | |
Johns Ave | Opposite The Library WA11 0LY Johns Ave / Church Road, Haydock | |
Kirkby | Layby at Kirkby Civic Offices Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby | |
Leigh | Headway, Charity Shop. WN7 4NP Bradshawgate, Leigh | |
Leyland | Bus Stop At The Old Police Station PR25 3NN Golden Hill, Leyland | |
Litherland | Bus Stop Outside Library L21 Bridge Road, Litherland | |
Little Hulton | Bus Lay-by, Manchester Road Just Before Lights at Clegg Lane, Little Hulton | |
Liverpool | Empire Theatre L1 1JE Lime Street, Liverpool | |
Lowton | St Lukes Church WA3 2ED Church Lane, Lowton | |
Lymm | Poplar 2000 Services Coach Park, Lymm | |
Maghull | Central Square L31 0AE Maghull | |
Manchester | Outside Main Bus Entrance Chorlton Street Bus Station, Manchester | |
Neston | Ladies Walk Bus Stop Opposite Aldi, Neston | |
Newton | Pied Bull WA12 9SH High Street, Newton Le Willows | |
Norris Green | ASDA, Broadway Norris Green | |
Old Swan | Black Horse Hotel, Prescot Road L13 5XD Old Swan, Liverpool | |
Oldham | Stand C Cheapside Bus Station Oldham | |
Ormskirk | Bus Station Stand 5 Ormskirk | |
Orrell | The Mount / Priory Wood WN5 8HQ Orrell Road, Orrell | |
Pemberton | White Swan, White Street WN5 8AU Pemberton | |
Platt Bridge | Iceland, Warrington Rd, Platt Bridge, WN2 | |
Prescot | Bus Station Prescot | |
Preston, Ringway | Holiday Inn, Ringway, PR1 3AU Preston | |
Prestwich | Metro Railway Station Forecourt Prestwich | |
Rainford | Bus Stop Outside Newsagents WA11 8HE Church Road, Rainford | |
Rainhill Chats | Chatsworth Road Shops L35 8LE Chatsworth Road, Rainhill | |
Rainhill Vic | Victoria Pub L35 0LR Warrington Road, Rainhill | |
Runcorn | Old Town Bus Station Runcorn | |
Sale | Bus Stop Outside Marks & Spencer M33 7AD Washway Road, Sale | |
Salford | Bus Lay-by, Hankinson Way Salford | |
Shevington | Post Office WN6 8HA Shevington | |
Skelmersdale | War Memorial, Sandy Lane WN8 8LA Skelmersdale | |
Southport | Tourist Information Centre PR8 1DL Eastbank Street, Southport | |
St.Helens | Entrance to Hardshaw Centre, WA10 1EB/1DS Bickerstaffe Street, St Helens | |
Standish | ALDI Supermarket WN6 0HS Preston Road, Standish (Was Co-op / Somerfield) | |
Stockport | The Pineapple Inn SK4 1AQ Heaton Lane, Stockport | |
Swinton | Opposite Town Hall M27 4EQ Chorley Road, Swinton | |
Thatto Heath | Springfield Hotel, Thatto Heath Rd WA10 3QU Thatto Heath, St Helens | |
Tyldesley | Town Hall M29 8EH Elliott Street, Tyldesley | |
Urmston | Tesco Lostock Road M41 0SU Davy Hulme Circle, Urmston | |
Walkden | Bus Stop top of memorial Rd M28 3AQ Memorial Road, Walkden | |
Wallasey | The Boot Inn/Turnberry's CH44 2AA Wallasey Road, Wallasey | |
Walton | Outside Barnes Travel L4 3QH County Road, Walton | |
Warrington | Classic Home Improvements, Warrington WA4 1AB Knutsford Road (Old Golden Lion Pub) | |
Wavertree | Picton Clock L15 6DL Wavertree | |
West Houghton | LIDL STORE, Opp Cricketers Way West Houghton | |
West Kirby | Train Station, Grange Rd CH48 4EA West Kirby | |
Widnes, Queens Court | Victoria Road, New Development Old Queens Hall, Widnes. WA87RA | |
Wigan | Mesnes Park Terr. Bus Stop Near Drumcroon Gallery Wigan WN1 1RU | |
Winwick | Bus Stop Opp WA2 8RN Winwick Quay Pub Winwick | |
Wythenshawe | Outside Gala Bingo, Rowlands Way Wythenshawe |
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