Archive for 'Ireland'
A Royal Gift From BritRail
Published on April 1st, 2011.
Explore Even More of Britain with an Extra Travel Day
On Sale April 1st – April 29th, 2011
As Britain is a-buzz with excitement leading up to William and Kate’s Royal Wedding to be held on April 29th, BritRail is pleased to join in the celebrations by giving away a “Royal Gift”, in the form of a FREE travel day on select BritRail Passes. (more…)
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THE Attraction Pass for Britain
Published on February 10th, 2010.
Great British Heritage Pass
The Great British Heritage Pass offers free entry to more than 580 of Great Britain’s most popular heritage sights, including properties under the care of National Trust, English Heritage, National Trust for Scotland, Historic Scotland, and Cadw. With so many properties to visit with this one pass, lets just highlight a few: Stonehenge, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyrood House, Roman Baths, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Warwick Castle, Leeds Castle, Dover Casle and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Select a validity that best suits your itinerary from 4,7,15 days or 1 month. Visit just a handful of attractions included on the pass and you’re already saving money!
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What’s on in Ireland
Published on February 10th, 2010.
St. Patrick’s Day Festivities!
St. Patrick’s Spring Fest
Limerick plays host to the St. Patrick’s Spring Fest and Limerick International Band Festival with something for the whole family. Highlights include the Limerick International Marching Band Competition and St. Patrick’s Day Parade, held from March 14-17.
Art Exhibition
The Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin is celebrating 100 years since Francis Bacon’s birth. View inspirational items from the artist’s studio until March 7 with the exhibition “Francis Bacon: A Terrible Beauty”, comprised of paintings, drawings, photographs, unfinished works and slashed canvases. Admission is free.
Film Festival
Ireland’s premier feature film festival, Jameson Dublin International, celebrates the best in Irish and International cinema February 18-28, with over 100 films and a range of special events, including post screening Q&A sessions with directors and cast members.
Getting Around Ireland
To enjoy all the Irish festivities, a BritRail Pass + Ireland will give you access to rail travel throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, plus England, Wales and Scotland. Choose a validity to suit your itinerary; 5 or 10 days of unlimited rail travel within one month.
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City Sightseeing Edinburgh
Published on September 8th, 2009.
Climb Aboard an Open-top Bus for the Ultimate Tour
City Sightseeing bus tours are a great way for visitors to become familiar with a city as they are guided from one stop to the next. Live commentary brings life to a list of attractions that are filled with stories, history and culture that you would surely miss if you tried to see them all on foot. The real beauty of the City Sightseeing tour is that you can choose the stops you want to get off at and hop on the next bus that passes, often only 15 minutes apart.
If any of the following cities* are on your itinerary then let City Sightseeing show you around: Bath, Belfast, Blackpool, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Chester, Colchester, Eastbourne, Edinburgh, Felixstowe, Glasgow, Great Yarmouth, Inverness, Ipswich, Liverpool, Llandudno, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Newport, Norwich, Oxford, Stirling, Stratford, Windsor or York.
This month our focus falls on City Sightseeing Edinburgh, capital of Scotland. 12 stops bring visitors through Edinburgh’s Old Town, to the elegant Georgian New Town, to the Royal Mile which joins Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyrood House and much more as seen on the following list of City Sightseeing Edinburgh’s stops and nearby attractions:
*With low season upon us, please note that some tours have seasonal operations. These tours have year round operations: Bath, Belfast, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and York
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The Great British Heritage Pass
Published on September 8th, 2009.
Your Passport to UK Heritage Properties
The Great British Heritage Pass truly is the pass to see it all, where pass holders get free entrance to over 580 attractions throughout the UK. That’s right, 580! Imagine the crowds that these popular attractions face – Hampton Court Palace, Blenheim Palace, Roman Baths & Pump Room, Stonehenge, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, and many more – and now imagine skipping the queues and enjoying a completely cashless entry. (more…)
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Festivals & Events: BritRail takes you to Belfast
Published on September 15th, 2008.
Timing is everything as they say and that’s why stopping in Belfast between October 17th and November 1st would grant you the pleasure of enjoying Ireland’s biggest international festival: The Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s.
This annual festival covers all art forms including theatre, dance, classical music, literature, jazz, comedy, visual arts, folk music and popular music, attracting over 100,000 visitors.
This is a great opportunity to see the best of Irish and UK cultures! http://www.belfastfestival.com
Getting to Belfast by train is made easy with BritRail´s most complete and flexible pass, the BritRail Pass + Ireland, which allows unlimited travel in not only England, Scotland and Wales, but also the lush green landscapes of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Before setting out, be sure to book your BritRail Irish Sea Crossing. With this new product, travelers gain access to Stena ferries, and for this occasion you can select the Stranraer to Belfast route.
To obtain more information or purchase the BritRail Irish Sea Crossing, visit www.BritRail.com or call 1-866-BritRail (North America)
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Ask Shaun
Published on August 27th, 2008.
Welcome back ladies and gents to the August edition of Ask Shaun. In case you haven’t guessed, this month I’ll be exploring some of the best ‘To Do’s’ in Dublin. So, if you’re planning on visiting there anytime soon, be sure to take the time to check out some of the following sites!
If in Dublin, be sure to see one of Ireland’s most famous attractions, and one of my favourites: the Guinness Storehouse. Built in 1904, this impressive building was originally created to house the Guinness fermentation process before becoming a famous tourist attraction in 2000. On the first floor of the Storehouse, visitors will learn how Guinness is made from a master brewer, before heading over to the Tasting Laboratory for a few refreshing samples. Then onto the second floor which houses a collection of the various Guinness advertising campaigns as well as brand memorabilia. The Storehouse’s other floors provide a variety of interactive exhibits and displays, however no one should miss the Gravity Bar on the 7th floor. Here, you will be spoiled with a complimentary pint of Guinness while you take in the panoramic views of Dublin.
Guinness Storehouse
St James’s Gate
Dublin 8
Tel: + 353 1 408 4800
Website: www.guinness-storehouse.com
Another great site to visit is the impressive Dublin Castle. Free with the Dublin Pass, this bastion, built between 1208 and 1220, represents some of the oldest surviving architecture in the city. When touring the castle, be sure to explore the record tower as well as the excavated site, where an early Viking fortress once stood.
Dublin Castle
Palace Street, (off Dame Street,)
Dublin 2
Phone: +353 (0)1 677-7129
Website: http://www.dublincastle.ie
My final recommendation is for all the art lovers out there. Head over to Merrion Square West, and take a gander around the National Gallery of Ireland. This fantastic museum has over 2,000 works to enjoy. Though there is an emphasis on Irish portraits and landscapes, all major European schools are represented!
National Gallery of Ireland Merrion Square West, Dublin 2, Phone: +353 (0)1 661-5133 Website: http://www.nationalgallery.ie
With that, we’ve come to the end of another newsletter. As always, we’ll be back again next time with even more tips and tricks for those of you looking to discover the magic of the UK. We hope to see you all again in September!
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Take a Tour of Ireland’s Best
Published on August 18th, 2008.
For the travelers looking for a no hassle way to see the country, Railtours Ireland offers a wide range of tours exploring the natural beauty and historic landmarks found within Ireland. All tours depart from Dublin for a full day or half day of travel. Tours include reserved seats on InterCity rail services, most with full dining facilities and official tour guides where necessary.
To experience the beauty of Ireland, simply book one of the many Rail Tour Ireland voyages by visiting www.BritRail.com or call 1-866-BritRail (North America).
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All Access Pass to Dublin
Published on August 14th, 2008.
This comprehensive card is a passport to Dublin that gives free entry to over 30 fantastic attractions! Not only does the Dublin Pass offer great value and convenience, it also allows you to be a VIP and skip the queues at major attractions. If you’re heading to Dublin, this pass is a must-have!
To Purchase the Dublin Pass or obtain a list of attractions available, visit www.BritRail.com or call 1-866-BritRail (North America).
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Getting to Ireland by Ferry
Published on August 5th, 2008.
If you’re making your way from Britain to Ireland, be sure to treat yourself by using BritRail’s Irish Sea Crossing. With this new product, travelers gain access to Stena ferries, which not only offer quick and comfortable transport across the Irish Sea, it also provides and excellent range of entertainment, shopping, restaurants and bars! With frequent journeys each day as well as an unrivalled choice of routes, taking the ferry to Ireland has never been so easy!
Routes Available
· Stranraer – Belfast
· Holyhead – Dun Laoghaire
· Fishguard – Rosslare
To obtain more information or purchase the BritRail Irish Sea Crossing, visit www.BritRail.com or call 1-866-BritRail (North America)
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