The lure and enchantment of Ireland is difficult to express in mere words.  The mist shrouded mountains, crags, 50ft rolling green hills, gentle trout filled streams, ancient cultural heritage together with a practical everyday Irish simplicity continue to give the romance and magic that is quite simply Ireland.  Carrickfergus our base grew up around its massive castle, the building which began in 1180 to guard the entrance to Belfast Lough.  It is said to be the best preserved Norman Castle in Ireland.  The town also has a beautiful marina, and many shops, restaurants and bars.

YOUR HOTEL  Clarion Hotel 3* located on the Antrim Coast just 15 minutes drive north of Belfast.  All sixty eight bedrooms are tastefully decorated with duvets and throws, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning, hairdryer and satellite TV.  There is a residents bar with comfy seating.  The restaurant is inviting, cosy and offers a relaxing ambience.  There is a lift and also some ground floor rooms are available.  We have booked an inclusive package which includes the following:

 v  Free Bar between 6pm and 9pm – Selected drinks
v  Choice of Menu for Dinner followed by Tea or Coffee
v  Two days packed lunches
v  One day hot buffet lunch
v  Entertainment on two nights
v  Entrance to Giant’s Causeway
v  Blue Badge Guide Tour of Belfast
v  Entrance to Titanic Exhibition

 MONDAY Depart early morning from Kettlewell’s yard to travel to Holyhead for the high speed crossing to Dublin and then onwards to Carrickfergus for our four night stay arriving in good time for dinner.

TUESDAY   Day at leisure in Carrickfergus for you to discover your new surroundings and relax.

WEDNESDAY   After breakfast we take the short drive into Belfast we shall pick up a local guide who will show us around the City.  In the afternoon we visit the brand new Titanic Signature Building housing an exhibition, commemorating the 100^th anniversary of the Titanic’s tragic maiden voyage and based on the theme of the Titanic and Belfast’s maritime heritage.

THURSDAY   A spectacular days drive as we journey north along County Antrim’s coastal road and up to the Giant’s Causeway, one of Ireland’s top attractions, a spectacular sight of thousands of symmetrical columns rising dramatically from the sea, now owned by the National Trust.

FRIDAY  After breakfast we depart for Dublin and the High Speed crossing back to Holyhead and home.  Time permitting we shall make a short visit to the City on route.

 PRICE PER PERSON                                         £355

 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT                                      None 6 available

 PRICE INCLUDES:  Depart from Kettlewell’s Yard car parking available if required. Executive air-conditioned coach travel with toilet, hot and cold drinks facilities.  Full board accommodation.  Accompanied throughout.  All excursions.  All coach seats non-smoking.  All Inclusive Package.