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Floating through Time with Louth
Adventures
Business Contact Details
Louth Adventures, 63 Meadow Grove, Dundalk, Co Louth
Tel +353 (0) 87 8208985
Email
Web
Business Contact Shane Reenan
Experience Description
Our unique sea tour experience of Carlingford Lough which gives you an
insight into the myths and legends of the Cooley Peninsula and Viking times.
Experience stories on our ‘Floating through Time’ safari on board our new
addition to Louth Adventures. Cruiser departs from Carlingford Harbour under
King John’s Castle. On this trip you will hear the story of Cuchulainn and
Queen Maebh; also the story of the Vikings arriving into Carlingford. All told
by the Skipper and local tour guide on board. There will be audio of the Vikings
sailing and props on board. Tour: 1hr 30 mins.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price 2016 €22 per adult/senior. €12 for children 16 and
under.
€14 students aged 17-23 with valid student photo ID.
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes – max. group 12 persons
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact
As above
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
Saturdays & Sundays, expanding into weekdays as the season opens fully.
Only operating 3 hours either side of high tide in Carlingford. All trips are
subject to tides and weather conditions on the Lough.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Parking for one coach at the Harbour. Minimum age 5 years. Passengers with
mobility limitations will be picked up at Carlingford Marina. All passengers will
be given a life jacket while on board. Refreshments available in Carlingford
Town.
Public Transport
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport 1hr
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Carlingford Village – 2 minutes walk
Other Experiences Nearby
Golf; Horse Riding; Mountain Biking – within walking distance
Ancient Loughcrew Experience
Business Contact Details
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre, Summerbank, Oldcastle, Co Meath
GPS 53.74544972123938 -7.121260911226273
Tel +353 (0) 867361948 or +353 (0) 873974295
Email
Web
Business Contact Niall Short or Fechin Heery
Experience Description
Upon arrival visitors will get a feel for the architecture and surroundings of an
old Irish homestead. They will be greeted by our friendly young staff and tour
guides. The visitor will enter Maggie Heaney’s cottage where the old turf fire
will be blazing and they will be told about the authentic items in the cottage.
Next they will see a short video from a previous inhabitant and what they will
see on their short walk to the highest point in Meath including views of up
to 18 counties. They will hear about the Children of Lir and where they spent
300 years. They will get to touch and feel Loughcrew Ancient Passage tombs
including Cairn T with its beautifully decorated ancient carvings. Tea/coffee,
homemade scones provided. Tour including refreshments: 2 hrs.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price 2016 €12.00 per person
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes – No minimum, maximum large 57 seater
coach
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact
As above
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
All year 1100-1700hrs. Tombs are only accessible from 1000-1600hrs.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Two coach parking bays available plus two bays 2 minutes walk away.
Loughcrew Passage Tomb not accessible by wheelchair. Outdoor footwear and
clothing. Refreshments on site.
Public Transport
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport – 1hr 5mins
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Hostel/camping/campervan facilities on site
B&B and hotels all 5-15 minutes drive away
Other Experiences Nearby
Cavan County Museum – 25 minute drive
The Kells Experience – 20 minute drive
St Fechin’s Monastery – 18 minute drive
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