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The Spirit of Ireland

Fully Escorted by Karen Kirby!

Experience the warm welcome of Ireland, combining breathtaking scenery, and charming villages. Cruise tranquil waters of Lough Derg, savour traditional Irish hospitality, visit historic landmarks and enjoy comfortable stays, making this the perfect holiday to relax, discovering the very best of the Emerald Isle.

THE LAKESIDE HOTEL, BALLINA ****

This 4-star hotel is nestled on the banks of the River Shannon, offers stunning lake views of Ballina, Co. Tipperary, and Killaloe, Co. Clare. Enjoy the hotel's facilities such as its swimming pool, Jacuzzi & Gym. All rooms include a Flat Screen TV, Iron/Ironing Boards, Hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.

Price Includes

• Outward ferry Fishguard/Rosslare

• Outward overnight at Newton Park Hotel***

• 4 nights at The Lakeside Hotel, Ballina

• Return overnight at Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon***

• Dinner, bed & breakfast throughout

• Use of hotel leisure facilities

• Lunch and Irish entertainment in Malzards, Stonyford

• Live musical entertainment on 1 night in Ballina

• Irish Coffee/bread making class

• Irish night with traditional Irish themed dinner & traditional entertainment in Ballina

• Cruise on River Shannon

• Lunch at Larkins Bar & Restaurant

• Guided visit Factory Tour & Tasting at Wilde Irish Chocolates

• Guided tour of Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum with Irish Coffee demonstration

• Return Ferry Dublin/Holyhead

• Coach excursions as described

• Fully escorted by Karen Kirby

We offer one FREE place in every 20, or one at half price for every 10. We can also arrange one pick up (if required) of your choosing for the whole group (minimum of 20 passengers). For groups larger than 20, please email coaches@kirbyscoaches.co.uk

Day 1

Travel to Fishguard for our ferry to Rosslare before continuing to the Newtown Park Hotel, Barntown, for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2

Journey north through Ireland’s beautiful countryside to Ballina, calling at the famous Malzard’s Pub in Stonyford. Enjoy a traditional Irish lunch and a warm Irish welcome, with lively music, storytelling and a fun introduction to the ancient sport of hurling before continuing to our hotel.

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Day 3

A relaxing day in Killaloe. A scenic cruise on the River Shannon and beautiful Lough Derg, with fascinating commentary and magnificent lakeside views. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

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Day 4

Today’s scenic tour circles beautiful Lough Derg, with stops in Nenagh, Garrykennedy and the picturesque villages of Portroe and Terryglass. Enjoy a traditional Irish lunch at Larkins before visiting Wilde Irish Chocolates.

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Day 5

Visit the fascinating Foynes Flying Boat Museum, including a guided tour and famous Irish coffee experience, before time in the charming village of Adare.

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Day 6

Depart Ballina for Dublin, stopping in Portlaoise for refreshments before our afternoon ferry to Holyhead and overnight stay in Caernarfon.

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Day 7

After breakfast, we begin our journey home.

B=Breakfast Included, L=Lunch Included, D=Dinner Included

Ireland Coach Holiday – Lough Derg, River Shannon & Traditional Irish Experiences

Discover the warmth, scenery and unmistakable character of Ireland on this wonderful 7-day Ireland coach holiday. From the tranquil waters of the River Shannon and Lough Derg to traditional Irish hospitality, fascinating heritage and charming towns and villages, this carefully planned tour offers a real taste of Ireland.

Travel to Ireland by Coach & Ferry

Sit back and enjoy the journey as we travel to Fishguard for our ferry crossing to Rosslare. Our first night is spent at the Newtown Park Hotel in Barntown before we continue through Ireland’s beautiful countryside towards Ballina, our base for exploring this scenic part of the country.

Traditional Irish Hospitality at Malzard’s Pub

Experience a wonderfully warm Irish welcome at the famous Malzard’s Pub in Stonyford. Enjoy a traditional Irish lunch accompanied by lively music and storytelling, before having some fun with an introduction to hurling, one of Ireland’s oldest and best-loved sports. It’s a memorable opportunity to experience authentic Irish culture and hospitality.

River Shannon & Lough Derg Cruise

Spend a relaxing day in Killaloe, a picturesque town on the banks of the River Shannon. Enjoy an included scenic cruise along the River Shannon and beautiful Lough Derg, taking in magnificent lakeside scenery while fascinating commentary brings the area and its history to life. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore Killaloe at your own pace.

Explore the Villages of Lough Derg

Discover more of the spectacular landscapes surrounding Lough Derg on a scenic tour around the lake. Visit Nenagh and Garrykennedy, along with the picturesque villages of Portroe and Terryglass, each offering a glimpse of Ireland’s rural charm.

Enjoy a traditional Irish lunch at Larkins before visiting Wilde Irish Chocolates, adding a delicious finishing touch to a wonderful day of sightseeing.

Foynes Flying Boat Museum & Irish Coffee Experience

Step back into a fascinating chapter of aviation history at the Foynes Flying Boat Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and discover the story of the flying boats that once connected Ireland with the wider world. No visit would be complete without experiencing Foynes’ most famous creation – the Irish coffee. We then continue to Adare, one of Ireland’s most charming villages, where you can enjoy time amongst its colourful streets and traditional thatched cottages.

Combining traditional Irish experiences, scenic cruising, beautiful countryside, local food and fascinating heritage, this Ireland coach holiday offers much more than sightseeing. With ferry crossings, accommodation and a carefully planned itinerary taken care of, simply sit back and enjoy the wonderful scenery and famous hospitality of the Emerald Isle.

Price Includes

•Outward ferry Fishguard/Rosslare

•Outward overnight at Newton Park Hotel***

•4 nights at The Lakeside Hotel, Ballina****

•Return overnight at Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon***

•Dinner, bed & breakfast throughout

•Lunch and Irish entertainment in Malzards, Stonyford

•Live musical entertainment on 1 night in Ballina

•Irish Coffee/bread making class

•Use of hotel leisure facilities

•Irish night with traditional Irish themed dinner & traditional entertainment in Ballina

•Cruise on River Shannon

•Lunch at Larkins Bar & Restaurant

•Guided visit Factory Tour & Tasting at Wilde Irish Chocolates

•Guided tour of Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum with Irish Coffee demonstration

•Return Ferry Dublin/Holyhead

•Coach excursions as described

•Fully escorted by Karen Kirby

Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.

Name	Address	Times
Barking	Station Parade, IG11 8TU	Failed View
Barkingside	Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA	Failed View
Basildon	Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon	Failed View
Brentwood	Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman	Failed View
Chalkwell Park	Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road	Failed View
Chelmsford Victoria Road	Victoria Road CM1 1JR	Failed View
Collier Row	White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ	Failed View
Corringham Town Centre	Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY	Failed View
Cranham	Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park	Failed View
Dagenham	Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS	Failed View
Hadleigh Church	Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby	Failed View
Harold Wood	Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR	Failed View
Hockley Spa	Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library	Failed View
Hornchurch	Station Lane Bus Stop - Out Sutton Arms RM12 6NJ and Opposite Ask Restaurant	Failed View
Hutton	Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub	Failed View
Ilford	Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA	Failed View
Palace Theatre	Palace Theatre Bus Stop	Failed View
Pitsea	Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea	Failed View
Princess Rd, Rayleigh	Princess Road, Rayleigh (was Depot)	Failed View
Queensway	Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema)	Failed View
Rayleigh Stn	Rayleigh Railway Station	Failed View
Rochford Market Square	West Street, Rochford Market Square	Failed View
Romford	St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall	Failed View
Sadlers Farm	Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road	Failed View
Shenfield Stn	Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank	Failed View
Southchurch Library	Southchurch Lib, Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Blvd	Failed View
Sun Corner	Sun Corner London Road - Billericay	Failed View
Thames Drive	Thames Drive Bus Stop	Failed View
The Elms	Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea	Failed View
The Oak Grays	The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays	Failed View
Thorpe Bay Stn	Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station)	Failed View
Thurrock Services,	Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG	Failed View
Upminster	Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ	Failed View
Vic House Cnr, Kiln Rd	Vic House Corner, Bus Stop in Kiln Road	Failed View
Websters Way	Websters Way, Rayleigh (High Street on return)	Failed View
Wickford	Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford	Failed View
Woodford Green	Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU	Failed View