Brochure - Mangan Tours

Clare & The Aran Islands
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Ireland
Our tour is based in Lisdoonvarna, in the heart of the Burren, an ideal base to explore
West Clare. The tour combines the lunar-like landscapes of the Burren, with the wild
seascapes of the Aran Islands. Our hotel in the centre of Lisdoonvarna ensures lively
craic in the evenings, and time at leisure in Galway City means there’s a chance for a bit
of shopping too! This tour really is “The Best of the West”.
Thurs 4th: Letterkenny – Westport – Connemara - Lisdoonvarna
We travel into the heart of the West of Ireland today, stopping in the picture perfect
town of Westport before continuing through Connemara on our way to Lisdoonvarna,
our home for the next 4 nights.
Fri 5th: Day Tour to Limerick & Adare
This morning we will travel through South Clare and into nearby Limerick to the
picturesque village of Adare, with it’s thatched cottages and beautiful gardens. We visit
the popular seaside town of Lahinch and the famous Cliffs of Moher en-route back to
our hotel for dinner and music in Lisdoonvarna.
Sat 6th: The Aran Islands Day Tour
This morning our coach will transfer us to Doolin to catch the ferry to Inis Mor, the
largest of the three Aran Islands. On the island we have time to visit the magnificent
Dun Aonghasa, with it’s sheer cliffs and beautiful seascapes. The visit to this island set
in the wild Atlantic Ocean will be the highlight of the tour for many. We return to our
hotel for dinner and music.
Sun 7th: Afternoon Tour to Kilfenora – Black Head
We enjoy a Sunday morning at leisure and in the afternoon why not join us on our trip
to historic Kilfenora followed by a scenic drive along “Black Head” with fine views of
the Aran Islands and the Atlantic Ocean.
Mon 8th: Lisdoonvarna - Galway - Letterkenny
Today we leave Lisdoonvarna and enjoy spectacular views of Galway Bay, before we
arrive in Galway City. Here we do a short city tour taking in the Spanish Arches, Galway
Cathedral, Eyre Square, and The Claddagh, before some free time to enjoy this rich
cultural city, and of course, a bit of shopping. In the afternoon we leave Galway for our
journey home after a wonderful long weekend in Clare.
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Inis Mor, Aran Islands
Clare & The Aran Islands
4th – 8th July 5 Day Tour
Price: ?399pps
Price includes:
(€80 extra for single room)
• 4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
in 3 Star Hydro Hotel, Lisdoonvarna
• Return ferry to/from Inis Mor
• 5 Days Coach Tour
with Mangan Tours Driver/Guide
Accommodation:
Cliffs of Moher
White’s Hydro Hotel,
Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare
This 3 star hotel, which is owned by the White
Hotel Group, has a prime location at the end of
the main street, in the centre of Lisdoonvarna.
The hotel has 110 en-suite bedrooms and
a large bar with entertainment most nights
during the summer season.
The Sam Maguire Tour
Donegal All-Ireland Champions 2012
The Sam Maguire Tour
28th August – 2nd September 6 Day Tour
A fantastic tour of Ireland’s best sights including visits to Down, Kerry, Cork and
Mayo, the counties that Donegal beat to win the All-Ireland Final in 2012! We also
enjoy a day touring West Cork, visiting the hometown of Sam Maguire - Dunmanway,
and learning a little about the man behind the famous cup. Aside from the GAA
connections, this is a great tour of the Four Provinces of Ireland, showcasing some of
the best tourist towns and sights Ireland has to offer.
Wed 28th: Letterkenny – Westport - Galway
We travel to Sligo for our morning break before arriving in the popular tourist town of
Westport around lunchtime. In the afternoon we travel via Leenane, the setting for the
well known film “The Field”, and through Oughterard en-route to our hotel in Galway,
the city of the tribes.
Thurs 29th: Galway – Adare - Killarney - Cork
We travel south to the picturesque town of Adare this morning before continuing to
Killarney for the afternoon. We finish the day with the short journey to Cork and the
Montonette Hotel, overlooking the city.
Fri 30th: Day Tour of West Cork
A day where we enjoy the beauty of West Cork, including a visit to Dunmanway - the
hometown of Sam Maguire. He is buried in the cemetery in Dunmanway and in 2002 a
statue of Sam Maguire was erected in the town square in his honour.
Sat 31st: Cork - Cobh - Kilkenny - Dublin
This morning we make the short journey to the beautiful town of Cobh, the last port
of call for the ill-fated Titanic. We continue to Kilkenny, the marble city, where you can
visit it’s splendid castle or enjoy a walk along the old streets in the pedestrian centre.
We finish the day in our hotel on the outskirts of the capital.
Sun 1st: Dublin - Down - Belfast
We start the day with a short city tour of Dublin and some free time in the capital. In
the afternoon we travel north to Belfast, taking in the beautiful scenery of Co. Down
en-route.
Mon 2nd: Belfast - Letterkeny
This morning we begin with a city tour taking in the many historic parts of Belfast
before giving you some free time to shop or enjoy a stroll around City Hall and
Donegal Square. Later we travel through the famous “Glens of Antrim” and make our
way home to the “Hills of Donegal”.
Sam Maguire
statue in
Dunmanway
Price: ?525pps
Price includes:
(?110 extra for single room)
• 5 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
in 3 & 4 Star Hotels
• 6 Days Coach Tour
with Mangan Tours Driver/Guide
• Guided City Tour of Dublin & Belfast
Accommodation:
Montenotte Hotel, Cork City
The Montenotte Hotel is one of Cork’s newest 4
star hotels and has a central location overlooking
the city. The hotel has 108 bedrooms finished
to a high standard and with spectacular views.
Only a few minutes walk to Cork City Centre and
with full leisure facilities the Montenotte is sure
to make your stay in Cork one to remember.
Radisson Hotel, Belfast (4*)
Green Isle Hotel, Dublin (3*)
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Flannery’s Hotel, Galway (3*)
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