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St Patrick’s Country Music Weekend - Blackpool
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England
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Charlie Landsborough
St Patrick’s Music Weekend - Blackpool
15th – 18th March 4 Day Tour
This St. Patrick’s weekend we have a wonderful break to Blackpool for the 7th “Ultimate
Irish Entertainment Weekend”, featuring a host of top Irish artists.
There is a great holiday atmosphere in Blackpool and we will be spoilt for choice for
what to do by day and entertained by the best country stars at night!
Fri 15th: Letterkeny - Belfast - Cairnryan – Blackpool
We travel to Belfast for the mid-morning sailing to Cairnryan before continuing to
Blackpool. This evening after dinner we enjoy the first night of music with Charlie
Landsborough, and Stephen Smyth and his band.
Sat 16th: Free Day in Blackpool
Today we have a leisurely day in Blackpool to enjoy the many attractions on offer. A
chance to explore the ‘Golden Mile’, walk along one of Blackpool’s three Piers, or visit
the iconic Blackpool Tower, where we can travel 518ft to the glass floor at the top or
perhaps take a waltz around the magnificent tower ballroom. Once again this evening
we will be entertained by a great combination of country music stars.
Sun 17th: Free Morning in Blackpool – Optional Trip to Southport
A Sunday morning at leisure in Blackpool. In the afternoon we have the option of a visit to
the scenic seaside town of Southport. This pretty town with the beautiful tree lined Lord
Street is a regular winner of the Britain in Bloom floral awards. For our final night we are
treated to a finale of country music with Dominic Kirwan, Gary Gamble, Brendan Shine,
& Roy Walker.
Mon 18th: Blackpool – Gretna - Cairnryan – Belfast - Letterkenny
This morning we leave our home by the sea, and travel north, stopping in well-known
Gretna Green, en-route to Cairnryan for our ferry home.
Dominic Kirwan
?399 pps
(€40 extra for single room)
(€80 extra for upgrade to 4* Hilton)
Price includes:
• 3 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast in the 2
Star Norbreck Hotel, Blackpool
• Return Ferry Crossing
• 4 Days Coach Tour with
Mangan Tours Driver/Guide
• Nightly Music Entertainment in Hotel
with a Great Line up of Ireland’s Top Artists
Entertainment Line-up
Fri: Charlie Landsborough,
Stephen Smyth & his Band
Sat: Hugo Duncan, Crawford Bell Band,
Ann Breen, Frankie, Lisa Stanley,
Shauna McStravock, Simon Peters,
Box Car Brian, Ritchie Remo
Sun: Dominic Kirwan, Gary Gamble,
Brendan Shine, Roy Walker
(please note artist line up subject to
change)
Accommodation:
The Norbreck Hotel, Queens Promenade,
Blackpool
Overlooking the Irish Sea on Blackpool’s
North Shore, Norbreck Castle Hotel is perfectly
situated for holidays, short breaks and
weekend visits to Blackpool. This large hotel
boasts 480 en-suite bedrooms, all of which
are equipped with colour TV, hairdryer & tea/
coffee facilities.
London & The Chelsea Flower Show Centenary
Barbara Windsor at Chelsea
London & The Chelsea Flower Show
22nd - 26th May 5 Day Tour
If you’ve always dreamed about visiting the Chelsea Flower Show, this is the year to
do it as the show celebrates it centenary. Nowhere makes gardening more fashionable
than the Chelsea Flower Show - a catwalk of colour & creativity, the brightest new
ideas, the latest trends, and the pinnacle of garden design make this show the one the
whole world wants to see! This tour is a very special treat to all our keen gardening
friends, but is also a fantastic opportunity for a short break in the City of London. Our
tour is well-planned, allowing ample free time to sample London’s unique ambiance,
and visit its most popular attractions.
Wed 22nd: Letterkenny – Dun Laoghaire - Holyhead - Chester
From Holyhead we travel along the North Coast of Wales to our hotel on the outskirts
of Chester. Here you can relax or enjoy a swim before dinner.
Thur 23rd: Chester – Stratford upon Avon - London
As we depart Chester, we travel South, enjoying a leisurely stop in the beautiful town
of Stratford upon Avon, before completing our journey to London.
Fri 24th: Full Day at Chelsea Flower Show
Today, prepare to be amazed at the beauty of the gardens on display. Each year in
May, the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea are transformed into the fabulous
show gardens, inspirational small gardens and vibrant horticultural displays that make
up the world’s most famous flower show. Whilst here, you have the opportunity to
purchase a wide range of gardening accessories and many new gardening products
making their debut at the show.
Sat 25th: Free Day in London – Optional Morning City Tour
Today is a free day to spend as you please. Perhaps visit family and friends in London,
‘shop ‘til you drop’ in Oxford Street, or admire the views from the ‘London Eye’. This
morning there is an optional city tour, taking in London’s famous sights including Big
Ben & The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, and London Bridge to name but
a few.
Sun 26th: London – Holyhead – Dun Laoghaire - Letterkenny
After a fantastic time, we leave London and travel North to Holyhead. We board our
ferry, taking us back to the Emerald Isle. We arrive back in Letterkenny with plenty of
new ideas and our green fingers itching to tackle our gardens at home!
Price: ?499pps
Price includes:
(?180 extra for single room)
• 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
in 4 Star Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel
• 3 Nights Bed & Breakfast in Hilton Hotel,
Watford
• 2 Dinners in Hilton Hotel, Watford -
an added extra for 2013
• Guided City Tour of London
• 1 Day Ticket to Chelsea Flower Show
• Return Fast Ferry Crossings
• 5 Days Coach
Tour with Mangan Tours Driver/Guide
Accommodation:
England
Tower of London
Hilton Hotel, Watford
This 4 star hotel, located about half an hour
from central London, boasts 200 modern
bedrooms, and excellent leisure facilities
including swimming pool, sauna, steam room,
and hot tub. After a busy day in the city why
not relax with a holistic treatment in the hotel’s
health club.
Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel (4*)
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