A must on any tour of Ireland is Bunratty Castle. The medieval fortress was built in 1425 and restored in the 1950s. The castle hosts a banquet offering a return to ancient times in a reenactment of court life. For a more down to earth dining experience, why not try Mac's Pub in the Folk Park surrounding the castle. Then head to the coast for a spectacular sight: the Cliffs of Moher, rising 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Complete the tour of the Shannon area with a trip to Galway. Experience all these places by luxury coach with a professional Irish driver. For more information on touring Shannon and surrounding areas, contact:
Lynott Tours
205 Mineola Blvd, Suite 1B
Mineola, NY 11501
800-221-2474
lynotttours.com/i-quest.htm
Made famous by the WW I march, "It's a Long Way to Tipperary," the county is famous for being the home of former president Ronald Reagan's ancestors. Don't miss the Rock of Cashel, a large limestone mount that rises above the Golden Vale. On the rock is the historic King Cormac's Royal Chapel, including the Round Tower and a 13th century Gothic Cathedral. Cahir Castle, built in the 13th century, is located on a nearby island and a memorable place to visit. Ormond Castle is an Elizabethan manor house built in the 1560s and a popular attraction in the Tipperary area. For more information on tours of Tipperary contact:
County Tipperary Ireland
+34-952-560-395
tipp.ie
The fair city of Dublin is a rich tapestry with a combination of historic Georgian buildings and trendy new hotels and pubs. Take a bus tour of the northern coastline, passing Griffith Avenue and the Casino at Marino and visit Malahide castle, dating from the 12th century. Then take a boat tour of Dublin Bay surrounded by the Dublin and Wicklow mountains. For more information contact:
dublintourist.com/tours
Malahide Castle
Malahide,
County Dublin
+353-1-846-2184
visitdublin.com/malahidecastle
Sea Safari Tours
+353-87-913-9859
seasafari.ie
