"To come to the country where my family are from is really special but what's even more special is the friends you can make on a tour with people from so many places! I made friends for life on this trip and got to see one of the most amazing places in the world! We definiately had the best group of people! I'll never forget this trip or the friends I've made. Shamrocker Rocks, thanks for the experience of a lifetime."
Jess Australia March '09
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3 Day Northern Rocker PLUS 3 nights in Dublin for the St Patrick’s Day Parade, your Guinness Storehouse Ticket AND a 3 Day Southern Rocker!
The ultimate all-Ireland St Patrick’s extravaganza! See Ireland at it's best in 8 Days – North and South.
We head North first of all and visit the Giant’s Causeway, Derry and Belfast; you’ll see murals and mountains and explore tombs and temples, then return to Dublin for festival fun and frolics and of course - The Parade! Then we head west to visit Killarney and Doolin, kiss the Blarney Stone and hang out at the Cliffs of Moher. One Island, One Week, Once in a lifetime!*
* This tour will also run in reverse direction
Includes:
- 4 nights on-tour hostel accommodation
- 3 nights Dublin accommodation
- Breakfast
- On-tour driver & guide
- Award winning Derry City walking tour
- Dunluce Castle
- Giant's Causeway
- Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge
- Black Cab tour of Belfast
- St. Patrick's Survival Pack - full of info, maps and tips
- Exclusive Shamrocker Adventures t-shirt
- Guinness Storehouse Ticket
- Cliffs of Moher
- Blarney Castle
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Mitchelstown Caves
Check-in: 8.15am Saturday 13th March at Shamrocker Adventures HQ - Kinlay House Dublin
Farewell: Saturday 20th March on return to Dublin at approx 5.30pm
For information on getting to Dublin click here
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Day 1: Dublin - Derry
Immerse yourself in Ireland’s historic past at the impressive Trim Castle - a twelfth century Anglo Norman fortress which some would say was where the Troubles all began .... back then. Next up are the awe-inspiring prehistoric tombs at Lough Crew – which are older than the pyramids of Giza! Then why not relax over a pint or take a stroll in picturesque Enniskillen - a pretty island town on Lough Erne, just over the northern border, infamous for troubles during the 80s. Then it’s onto Derry City for a night of traditional music and song. Overnight Derry
Day 2: Derry - Belfast
A beautiful coastal drive takes us straight to Dunluce Castle, thought to be one of the most romantic and picturesque of Irish castles. Find your own space at the mysterious Giant’s Causeway, with its thousands of hexagonal columns it is a source of many a legend, and on a clear day you can see right across to Scotland! Not for the faint hearted, the next stop is the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge* swaying 80ft above the ocean. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Antrim glens as you journey to Northern Ireland’s capital city – Belfast - Party the night away in vibrant Belfast. *Rope bridge – weather permitting.
Day 3: Belfast - Dublin
A real eye opener - see the murals of the Falls and Shankill Road on the famous Black Cab tour of the City. Stop off at Monasterboice for intricately carved Celtic High crosses before passing by the site of the Battle of the Boyne, crucial to Northern Ireland’s History. Next up is the Fair City of Dublin
Day 4: Dublin
Soak up the atmosphere in Dublin as we prepare for the biggest day in the Irish calendar, St. Patrick's Day! Grab your Guinness Storehouse ticket and discover all there is to know about Guinness. For those who want to learn about Irish history a trip to Kilmainham Gaol is a must. See where the leaders of the Easter 1916 rising were held and hear of a troubled past. Whatever your interests are you will find something in Dublin to keep you entertained!
Day 5: Dublin
Today is the day you've been waiting for, St. Patrick's Day. Grab your spot early as the streets of Dublin fill fast! Get ready to bombard your senses with colour, music and scenes you will remember forever from the Dublin parade!
Day 6: Dublin - Killarney
Leaving Dublin City passing the river Liffey. Travel through the Curragh Ireland’s famous racecourse. Pass through Co. Kildare, home of the Irish national stud (farm!). Wonder at the dramatic spectacle of the Rock of Cashel, a church fortress overlooking the fertile plains of Munster. Be inspired by the tower of Babel formation in the Mitchelstown Caves. Pass through the peoples Republic of Cork. Blarney Castle – explore this magical castle and get the gift of the gab. Our overnight stop is the bustling town of Killarney, surrounded by Killarney National Park and the famous lakes. Overnight Killarney
Day 7: Killarney - Ennis
This morning we head to the charming and colourful fishing town of Dingle – Spot the dolphin ‘Fungi’ from the shore. Take in the spectacular views along the Dingle peninsular, a magical place of unique beauty, beaches, stonewalls and Irish speakers! Spot the Sleeping Giant and the Three Sisters as you walk on the edge of the ancient world! Heading north on our ferry crossing of the mighty River Shannon keep your eyes peeled for dolphins. We spend the night in the capital of Co. Clare Ennis. Overnight Ennis.
Day 8: Ennis - Dublin
Today we explore the ‘Burren’ Plateau, a barren limestone landscape before enjoying the dramatic views at the Cliffs of Moher- the most famous cliffs in Europe. Then we head on to the Culture Capital of Ireland – Galway. Hear tales of the Tribes of Galway before heading back to the Fair city of Dublin!