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The Focus on Ireland Tour is a good tour for those wanting to see exactly what Ireland has to offer. The Tour heads west from Dublin travelling to Galway, then down through the West Coast to Limerick and the thatched cottages of Adare. From there to Killarney for a three night stay where you will be taken round the impressive scenery of the Ring of Kerry. From there to Blarney, Cork and Kildare, before returning to Dublin. The tour does give the traveller a really good look at the main tourist attractions, and of course the beautiful Irish scenery. There is even time to sample a pint along the way.
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| Tour Operator: | Insight Vacations |
| Duration: | 8 nights |
| Pickup: | Dublin at 0:00AM |
| Drop-off: | Dublin |
| Meals Included: | Breakfasts - 7
Lunches - 0
Dinners - 2 |
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| Itinerary | Accommodation | Attractions |  |
Dublin
1 night |  Dublin is a bustling and vibrant city of 505,739 people (2006 census), located near the mid point on the eastern coastline of Ireland. The city is the heartbeat of Ireland, being the administrative, social and cultural centre of the country, and reflects all of Ireland’s best qualities!! It is the... |
Galway
1 night |  Galway, with its cobbled streets and historic buildings, is a vibrant and sophisticated city, considered by some to be Ireland’s capital of the arts, and hosts many colourful festivals. Capital of Galway County, the city with a population of 71,983 (2006 census), is a magnet for tourists, wishing t... |
| Bunratty |  Bunratty village is in County Clare, Republic of Ireland, approximately half way between Limerick City (17 kilometres) and Shannon Airport (12 kilometres). It is a picturesque village famed for being home to its spectacular 15th century Bunratty Castle, and its Folk Park, a 19th century reconstruct... |
| Limerick |  Straddling the River Shannon, Limerick stands watch at the point where the fresh water meets the seawater in the Shannon Estuary. The city dates back to the Viking settlement of 812A.D., in the area of Kings Island, which to this day is still the administrative heart of the city. Limerick, with a ... |
| Adare |  Lying besides the Maigue River, just 12 kilometres south of Limerick, you will find Adare, thought by some to be the prettiest village in Ireland!! The village is snuggled in a wooded setting, and dates back to Norman times, the river quietly flows under a beautiful stone bridge, and the streets ar... |
Killarney
3 nights |  Killarney lies deep in a valley in the MacGillicuddy Reeks, besides the Lakes of Killarney, in County Kerry, south-western Ireland. This magnificent, stunning and mystic landscape, has been drawing visitors to town for three hundred years, making Killarney one of Ireland’s oldest holiday destinatio... |
| Killorglin |  Killorglin is a small country town (Pop. 1360 CSO 2002) on the banks of the wide and graceful, Laune River in County Kerry, south-western Ireland. The town is a popular tourist destination as it is on the Ring of Kerry, a circuitous tourist route which travels over some of Kerry’s most spectacular ... |
| Cahirciveen |  Cahersiveen is a small market town on the Iveragh Peninsular, which is on the south-west coast of County Kerry, half way around the scenic Ring of Kerry. The town is the main shopping and service centre for the peninsula, and has a small harbour on the River Fertha, and is built between the river a... |
| Sneem |  Referred to as the Knot in the Ring, Sneem, which is Irish for ‘knot’, is a small village on the wonderful scenic route, known as the Ring of Kerry. Located on the Ardsheelaun River, Sneem, is a small village of 672 people, who really care for their town. The beautiful, colourful village is immacu... |
| Killarney | Killarney lies deep in a valley in the MacGillicuddy Reeks, besides the Lakes of Killarney, in County Kerry, south-western Ireland. This magnificent, stunning and mystic landscape, has been drawing visitors to town for three hundred years, making Killarney one of Ireland’s oldest holiday destinatio... |
| Cork |  Cork city centre is built on an island in the centre of the River Lee, which means, when you travel around you find yourself constantly crossing bridges!! The River Lee flows into Lough Mahon and then into Cork harbour, which is one of the world’s largest natural harbours. The city is a major Iris... |
Blarney
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Blarney is a little village of 5,226 (2006 census) people, famous for being home to Blarney Castle, where the ‘Stone of Eloquence’ is located in the tower wall. The village is set amidst beautiful rolling countryside and lies approximately 9 kilometres north-west of Cork city, in southern Ireland.... |
| Kildare | Kildare is a small town of 5694 people (2002 census) and is located in County Kildare, which lies in the central eastern part of Ireland. Strangely, Kildare is not the county town, but it is the oldest and most historic in the county, and that is why the county is named after the town!!
Lying just... |
Dublin
1 night | Dublin is a bustling and vibrant city of 505,739 people (2006 census), located near the mid point on the eastern coastline of Ireland. The city is the heartbeat of Ireland, being the administrative, social and cultural centre of the country, and reflects all of Ireland’s best qualities!! It is the... |
Burlington Hotel
1 night |  The Burlington is one of the most popular and well known Dublin hotels. A genuine institution it is Dublin's largest and, indeed, liveliest hotel, centrally located in the heart of Georgian Dublin and just a five-minute stroll to the city centre. An ideal location for business or leisure, the combi... |
Clayton Hotel
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Killarney Towers Hotel and Leisure Centre
3 nights | |
Blarney Golf Resort
1 night |  The Blarney Golf Resort is situated just 8 miles from Cork city. Built in the beautiful and tranquil Shournach Valley close to the historic town of Blarney, renowned worldwide for the Blarney Stone and the gift of eloquence it bestows on all who kiss it.
This resort offers good accommodation for... |
Burlington Hotel
1 night | The Burlington is one of the most popular and well known Dublin hotels. A genuine institution it is Dublin's largest and, indeed, liveliest hotel, centrally located in the heart of Georgian Dublin and just a five-minute stroll to the city centre. An ideal location for business or leisure, the combi... |
| King John's Castle |  King John’s Castle stands on the left bank of the River Shannon on King’s Island, in the ancient city of Limerick. The castle was constructed between 1200 and 1210 to defend the river boundary and bridge between the Gaelic kingdoms to the west and the Norman kingdoms to the east and south. King Jo... |
| St. Mary's Cathedral | Limerick Cathedral, which is correctly known as the Cathedral and Parochial Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is one of the oldest and best preserved churches in Ireland. The Cathedral dominates the skyline of this ancient city and overlooks the Shannon River, as it has done for over 800 years. I... |
| Blarney Castle |  The partially ruined Blarney Castle is a medieval stronghold which was built in 1446 and rises above the open countryside that surrounds the village of Blarney. It is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions and known worldwide for the legend of kissing the Stone of Eloquence, which is als... |
| Ring of Kerry |  The Ring of Kerry is part of the mystical and unspoilt region of Ireland and its spectacular beauty is not to be missed. It is a natural centre for outdoor pursuits including, golf, watersports, cycling, walking, riding and some of the very best trout and salmon fishing. It also has some of the fi... |
| St Nicholas' Church |  St Nicholas Collegiate Church is one of the oldest parish churces in Ireland. It has been a place of worship since the 14th Century. In common with many mediaeval ports, Galway dedicated its church to the patron saint of sailors. According to recent research, Columbus visited St. Nicholas' in 147... |
| Bunratty Folk Park |  Bunratty Folk Park recreates rural and urban life in 19th century Ireland. There are a variety of buildings, from the poorest one roomed dwelling to Bunratty House, a fine example of Georgian residence for the gentry. Traditional jobs and crafts are also represented, milling, the forge, pottery, p... |
| The Spanish Arch |  The Spanish Arch of Galway overlooks the River Corrib and dates from the 16th century. The Spanish Arch was originally one of four arches which formed part of the old town walls that extended from Martin’s Tower. The arches were built to defend the quays and may have been used for storage. The Sp... |
| Eyre Square |  Known locally as 'the Square", this central plot was officially presented to the city in 1710 by Mayor Edward Eyre, from whom it took its name. Originally surrounded with a wooden fence, it was enclosed with iron railings in the late 1700s. These were removed in the 1960s, and subsequently re-erec... |
| Irish National Stud and the Japanese Gardens |  Established in 1946, the Irish National Stud combines an active role in the development and promotion of Irish bloodstock with its role as one of the country's major tourist attractions. Irish National Stud is home to some of Ireland's finest thoroughbreds.
The Japanese Gardens were created betw... |
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