Diane & Friends Trip to Ireland

Supplier: Dublin Chauffeurs
Pick Up Location: Dublin Airport | Pick Up Time: 17:35 | Approx Duration: 50 mins
Phone: +353 (0)87 233 8396

Justin or one of his drivers will meet you upon arrival. They will have a sign with your name on it. Please don’t be alarmed if you are delayed; they have your flight number.

We recommend Sister 7, BANG Restaurant & Wine Bar, One Pico or Etto.

For pubs, we recommend The Hairy Lemon, The Brazen Head, The Bar with No Name or Doheny & Nesbitts.

Activity: Historical Walking Tour
Guide: Eoin Walshe
Start Location: The lobby of your hotel | Start Time: 09:30
Phone: +353 879488236 | Website: https://historicaltours.ie/

Your tour will end outside Trinity College.

Activity: Book of Kells Experience

Start Location: Trinity College | Start Time: 12:00
Phone: +353 (0)1 896 1000 | Website: https://www.visittrinity.ie/book-now/

Your tickets are attached.

We recommend Bunsen or The Lucky Tortoise.

Activity: Tour of the Guinness Storehouse
Start Location: Guinness Storehouse | Start Time: 16:30
Phone: +353 (0)1 408 4800 | Website: https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en/home

Guinness Storehouse: Location. Your tickets are attached.

EPIC Museum You won’t find leprechauns or pots of gold here, but you will discover that what it means to be Irish expands far beyond the borders of Ireland through the stories of Irish emigrants who became scientists, politicians, poets, artists and even outlaws all over the world.

Dublin Castle Constructed in the early thirteenth century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral As the largest cathedral and one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Ireland, Saint Patrick’s has been at the heart of Dublin and Ireland’s history and culture for over 800 years.

14 Henrietta Street When you enter 14 Henrietta Street you’ll experience over 300 years of city life in the walls of one address. By connecting to the personal stories of those who called 14 Henrietta Street home, the building’s hidden histories are revealed. See the house, hear its stories and discover the layers of Dublin’s history within its walls.

Please check the opening hours for the dates you’ll be visiting.

We recommend Delahunt, Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud or Matt The Threshers. There is also a restaurant at The Guinness Storehouse if you would prefer to dine there after your tour.

Car Rental Company: Enterprise
Booking Reference: 1570313450 Diane Gronewold
Pick Up Location: Dublin City Centre St Stephens Green Shopping Ctr Ground Floor Dublin, Ireland D02AY81 | Pick Up Time: 09:00
Phone: + 353 1 844 5848

Kia Sportage or similar

• AM/FM Stereo Radio
• Air Bags
• Manual
• Gasoline Vehicle
• Air Conditioning

Please note Enterprise charges a €200 holding fee, which will be returned once the car is dropped off.

Dublin to Cork via Kilkenny: Driving Route.

Activity: Guided Tour of Kilkenny Castle

Start Location: Kilkenny Castle | Start Time: 11:00
Phone: +353 (0)56 770 4100 | Website: https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/

We recommend Arán Artisan Bakery & Bistro, Aroi, Sullivan’s Taproom or Petronella in Kilkenny.

The Rock of Cashel Set on a dramatic outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale, The Rock of Cashel, iconic in its historic significance, possesses the most impressive cluster of medieval buildings in Ireland.

We recommend Orchids Restaurant at your hotel, Gallaghers or Greenes Restaurant in Cork City.

Cork to Cobh: Driving Route.

Activity: Cobh Heritage Centre
Start Location: Commodore Hotel, Westbourne Pl Kilgarvan, Cork P24 WR60 | Start Time: 11:00
Booking Reference: #251078082
Phone: 00 353 (21) 481 3591

We recommend The Quays Bar and Restaurant or Titanic Bar and Grill in Cobh.

The English Market Renowned as a food market, it is an important part of food culture in Cork, with an emphasis on fresh, local produce with traditional Cork foods as well as an array of international delights. Grab some lunch here!

Cork City Gaol Step back in time to see what 19th and early 20th-century life was like inside prison walls.

Blackrock Castle & Observatory A 16th-century castle home to a science centre and observatory.

Shandon Bells & Tower Climb 132 steps to see spectacular 360-degree views of the city at 36.65m/120ft. One of the oldest churches in the city, built in 1722.

Please check the opening hours for the day you will be visiting.

We recommend Elbow Lane Brew & Smoke House, The River Club or The Oliver Plunkett in Cork City.

Cork to Galway via Blarney: Driving Route.

Activity: Visit Blarney Castle

Start Location: Blarney Castle | Start Time: 09:30
Booking Reference: 75732
Phone: +353 (0)21 438 5252 | Website: https://blarneycastle.ie/

Although the start time listed is 9.30 am, there are no time restraints.

Adare Village Voted “Ireland’s Prettiest Village, this is a great halfway point to stop, stretch the legs and grab a bite to eat. Enjoy the quirky storefront and thatched roof cottages. We recommend Oak & Apple for lunch.

Bunratty Castle Visit the acclaimed 15th-century castle, originally a Viking trading camp.

Activity: Whiskey Tasting & Irish Dancing
Guide: Sheena
Start Location: MP Walsh, 55 Dominic Street Lower, Galway H91 PY70 | Start Time: 16:00
Phone: +353 (0)86 733 2885

We recommend Ard Bia or Sangria, both in the city centre. For a late night music session head to The Quays.

Our favourite pubs in the city are O’Connells, Tigh Neachtain, and The Dew Drop Inn.

Galway City Museum & The Spanish Arch Learn all about the history of Galway City through the archaeology, art, geology, natural history, and social, political, and industrial materials preserved here. Take a peek at the historical Spanish Arch, located where Galway’s River Corrib meets the sea. This is a tranquil spot that tourists and locals alike enjoy. Visit the remnants of a 16th-century bastion which was used to protect merchant ships from looting.

Eyre Square Eyre Square is the focal point of Galway and it was renamed Kennedy Memorial Park in 1965 after J.F.K himself had visited. Today Galway’s main square is a large, open plaza, home to mini festivals, local and international buskers, musicians and street performers.

Galway Cathedral One of the city’s biggest buildings, Galway Cathedral is home to a huge octagonal dome visible for miles. The building of the cathedral began in 1958 on the site of an old county jail. The modern cathedral houses some interesting statues, a rose window, and a huge crucifixion mosaic. It is built of Galway limestone and locally quarried Connemara marble.

Shop Street Packed with buskers, restaurants, pubs and people – Shop Street is the beating heart of the city. It’s worth a browse in the local shops and at the street art.

Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop A must-visit for book lovers! Explore their labyrinthine maze of over 100,000 books: new, second-hand, bargain, and antiquarian.

We recommend McDonaghs or Kai Restaurant. For something different, try Murphy’s ice cream, we recommend the Irish soda bread flavour!

Galway to Dublin: Driving Route.

Car Rental Company: Enterprise
Drop Off Location: Dublin City Centre St Stephens Green Shopping Ctr Ground Floor Dublin, Ireland D02AY81 | Drop Off Time: 13:30

We recommend Ryleigh’s, WILDE Restaurant, or FIRE Steakhouse and Bar.

Supplier: Dublin Chauffeurs
Pick Up Location: The Mont | Pick Up Time: 05:45 | Approx Duration: 40 mins
Phone: +353 (0)87 233 8396

Please note your hotel is happy to provide breakfast boxes for your early departure. Please order these the day before, before 8pm.