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Monday 12th September 2016
Morning arrivals to Cork Airport
Visit Cobh. The town of Cobh in east Cork is synonymous with two tragic sea disasters over
a century ago, that of The Titanic and The Lusitania. A walking tour and exhibition tells the
story of these tragedies. http://www.heritageisland.com/attractions/cobh-heritage-centre/
Visit Midleton. The town of Midleton is well known for the superb quality of local food
produce, farmers’ food market and food stalls. On the outskirts of Midleton is the Old
Jameson Whiskey Distillery, which we will pay a visit to
www.jamesonwhiskey.com/ie/tours/jamesonexperience

Evening dinner in alocal restaurant presenting the best of Irish produce.
Overnight in The Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal, County Cork. Tel: +353 24 92011.
www.walterraleighhotel.com Sir Walter Raleigh was a close confidant of Queen Elizabeth 1
in 16th century who settled in this town and introduced tobacco and the potato to Ireland.

Tuesday 13th September 2016
Take in a tour of the town of Youghal Town with the Town Crier. The town is a walled
seaport town with plenty of tales of Vikings, Normans and Elizabethian period invasions.
Visit Lismore Castle Gardens. Spread over nearly 3 hectares, the historic gardens at
Lismore Castle in County Waterford are divided into two very distinct and different halves.
The Upper Garden is a complete example of the 17th-century walled garden first constructed
here by Richard Boyle, the First Earl of Cork, in about 1605. www.lismorecastlegardens.com

Waterford is truly Ireland’s ‘historical’ city as it is the oldest city in the country. It’s ‘Viking
Triangle’ encompasses the 10th Century Reginald’s Tower, with the 13th Century Medieval
Museum next door followed by the 18th Century Bishop’s Palace sitting very close by.
Across the road is the famous House of Waterford Crystal where you get an up close and
personal tour of the expert designers and cutters. www.discoverwaterfordcity.ie
Check in at Waterford Castle Hotel and Resort, located on an island just outside
Waterford City. It originally dates back to the 6th Century and refurbished over time, it
offers an authentic and memorable Irish castle experience. We will wine and dine the
evening away.

Overnight in Waterford Castle Hotel and Resort, The Island, Waterford City. Tel: +353 51
878 203. www.waterfordcastleresort.com

Wednesday 14th September 2016
Departing Waterford City for Curraghmore House, near Portlaw, an historic home to the 9th
Marquis of Waterford whose ancestors came to Ireland from Normandy in 1170. It is a
stunning house surrounded by 2,400 acres of well manicured gardens and a unique ‘shell
house’. www.curraghmorehouse.ie

Visit The Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary. Atop a limestone outcrop, the Rock of Cashel
commands a spectacular view across the verdant fields of Tipperary. Originally the Seat of
the High Kings of Munster, the site was gifted to the church and grew into a powerful
religious centre. www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/rockofcashel/
Departures for Cork/Dublin for flights/overnights.






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