FOW Tour Dublin, Slane & Drogheda

FOW Tour Dublin, Slane & Drogheda

Thursday 10 October 2024

Thursday 10th – Monday 14th October 2024 – 5 days from *£985pp

For our Autumn 2024 trip, we are heading across the Irish Sea to Ireland’s vibrant and atmospheric capital, Dublin. From elegant Georgian squares to a world-renowned university and library, an historic gaol and superb art galleries to quaint cottages and atmospheric country churches, our new tour offers a wonderful variety of sights. As ever, our travelling companion, guide and host will be Jane Brand, who knows Dublin very well. She will lead the tour with her usual knowledge, competence and enthusiasm.

Itinerary Day 1 Thursday 10th October 2024 Fly from Manchester to Dublin. Coach to meet group at airport and transfer to the city centre to visit the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), nestled in the 48 acre site of the former Royal Hospital Kilmainham. It houses an excellent collection of modern and contemporary art as well as a café, gardens and a shop. Nearby, the Kilmainham Gaol is a journey through Irish history, having housed ordinary criminals as well as those who fought for Irish independence. Continue to the hotel for check in for four night stay. Welcome drink, dinner and over night.

Day 2 Friday 11th October 2024 - Dublin. A day on foot in the capital today as we head first to world famous Trinity College and the 1200 year old Book of Kells and the Old Library. Trinity has been home to some of the most illustrious names in Irish culture and history, including Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, Bram Stoker, Eamon de Valera and many more. From here we will continue to the National Museum of Ireland to explore the Natural History and Archaeology departments, which house fascinating collections telling the natural and manmade history of Ireland. Evening free.

Day 3 Saturday 12th October 2024 - Slane and Drogheda. We head out of the city today to Drogheda, stopping off for coffee at the beautifully restored Conyngham Arms coaching inn in the historic village of Slane. Here we will visit the Ledwidge Cottage Museum, home of the poet Francis Ledwidge, who served as a soldier in the British Army fighting in World War 1 and was killed at the third battle of Ypres on the 31 July 1917. Then on to Drogheda to visit St. Peter’s Church of Ireland, built on a site which has been a centre of worship since the C12. During the Siege of Drogheda in 1649 Cromwell’s Parliamentary forces burned the steeple of the church in which about 100 people had taken refuge. There will be free time for lunch before a visit to the Highlanes Municipal Art Gallery, housed in a former Franciscan church, Millmount Motte Museum and Martello Tower. Return to Dublin with a short visit to St Mary’s Church, Julianstown designed in 1982 by Liam McCormick one of the founders of modern Irish architecture.

Day 4 Sunday 13th October 2024 - Dublin. A day of artistic endeavour on display today as we head on foot first to the wonderful National Gallery of Ireland on Merrion Square, which houses an exceptional collection including works by Vermeer, Rembrandt, JMW Turner, Picasso, Degas, Velazquez and many more. Time for lunch before an afternoon visit to the Chester Beatty Collection in the grounds of Dublin Castle, established in 1853 to house the collection of mining magnate, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty including Asian Textiles, Papyrus Manuscripts, Japanese Prints and Ethiopia Icons. Evening free.

Day 5 Monday 14th October 2024 A final visit to end our time in this wonderful city, to the Hugh Lane Gallery which houses a rich collection of Irish and International art from the 19th century to the present day including Impressionist masterpieces, dazzling stained glass and powerful paintings by Sean Scully. Continue to the airport for the return flight to Manchester.

Further Details:

Cost per person: £985.00

Booking has now closed for this event.

This holiday is operated by Travel Editions Ltd, Group Travel, 3 Young’s Buildings, London EC1V 9DB

To book please phone Travel Editions on 020 7251 0045

Where you stay Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin Modern, four star hotel located in the heart of the city, just off O’Connell Street. Facilities here include the Plaza Bar & Grill, coffee shop and comfortable bedrooms with all modern amenities.

£985pp based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single Room supplement *£264. An initial deposit of £250 per person will be due by 10th May 2024.

Included in the price

• Return scheduled flights from Manchester to Dublin

• Four nights accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the Academy Plaza Hotel

• First night welcome drink and three-course dinner

• Coach transfers and entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary

• Tour manager Jane Brand throughout

• Gratuities for guide and coach driver

Not included

• Double room for sole use supplement £264.00

• Personal expenses e.g. meals (other than those indicated), drinks, laundry, telephone calls, porterage, etc.

Flights: provisional flight times

10 October 2024: Dep. Manchester 08:10 Arr. Dublin 09:10

14 October 2024: Dep. Dublin 15:40 Arr. Manchester 16:50