Ireland - Magical Mayo
We base our tour in Ballina, the largest town in Co. Mayo, on the banks of the River Moy. From here, explore the rugged landscape of the Wild Atlantic Way, the Wild Nephin National Park and the county’s rich historical heritage dating from prehistoric times to the present.
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Night 1: Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy
Night 2-4: Grand National Hotel, Ballina
Night 5: Brandon House Hotel, New Ross
£739.00
Included
Door-to-door pick up service - See brochure
All coach travel
Ferry crossings
5 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast
2 Excursions
Irish National Stud & Gardens
Ballycroy Visitor Centre
National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Castlebar
Foxwood Mill Tour
Guide for full day excursion of County Mayo
Supplements
Hotel single occupancy £144.00
Monday
A leisurely departure this morning as we head to Fishguard for the afternoon sailing to Rosslare and on to our overnight hotel in Enniscorthy.
DTuesday
As we head north towards Mayo visit The Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens
IB, DWednesday & Thursday
A long but worthwhile day. Venture for time at leisure in Georgian town of Westport before relishing some of Mayo’s most spectacular scenery. Head to Mulranny, perched on the Wild Atlantic Way; up to Corraun with dramatic views across to Achill Island. Loop back to Mulranny and the Claggan Mountain Coastal Trail for a visit to Ballycroy Visitors Centre and the unspoilt wilderness of Wild Nephin National Park.
Our guide for the day brings the heritage of Co. Mayo to life. See the Killala Roundtower and the remarkable Céide Fields overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Visit Belmullet, along the impressive coast with sandy beaches before heading back to Ballina via Bangor Erris, on the banks of the Owenmore River. Visit the National Museum of Ireland. Here, immerse yourself in Ireland’s rural past but recent way of life and the Victorian Gothic mansion which overlooks gardens and parkland.
Friday
Start the day at Foxford Woollen Mill, founded in 1892 by an Irish nun, with an introduction to a century of manufacturing and craftsmanship. We then head south back to New Ross for our final overnight stay.
IB, DSaturday
An early start this morning from New Ross to board the ferry in Rosslare back to Fishguard. A breakfast voucher will be provided for use in the restaurant on the ferry. After docking in Fishguard arrive home early to mid-afternoon.
IBIB=Irish Breakfast Incl., D=Dinner Included
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