Failte Ireland Buyers Guide for Group and FIT Organisers

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Lunch in Carlingford
Carlingford’s Peninsula is next and aim straight for the Carlingford Heritage Centre, found in the beautifully restored medieval
church of the Holy Trinity. Starting from 850AD, you can uncover the incredible story of Carlingford from its Viking beginnings
to the present day, before soaking up the views from the hillsides. Or you could take to the water for some high-speed thrills
with .
Allow 1½ hours for this experience
If you have more time: When it comes to grisly relics, none is more legendary than Saint Oliver Plunkett’s preserved head
in St Peter’s Church Drogheda – a must visit in this County Louth town.
Allow 30 minutes for this experience
Dinner & Overnight
DAY 7
Sprinkled with lakes and beautiful scenery, County Monaghan is one of Ireland’s lesser explored counties but is full of hidden gems.
For starters, it’s also the site of one of Ireland’s most delicate and intricate crafts – lace making. Here in in the
1820s Mrs Grey Porter of Donaghmoyne introduced it as a way for local women to make money. Since then, industry flourished
and over the years the lace was favoured by royalty, from Queen Victoria to Princess Diana. The lovely, hand-stitched lace is still a
prized possession today.
Allow 45 minutes for this experience
Onwards to tranquil Lough Oughter and , where anglers, hikers, walkers and cyclists can breathe in the
absolute beauty of this County Cavan spot. There are more incredible landscapes, too, when you move onto the Cavan Burren, part
of the .Within this fascinating prehistoric limestone landscape fossils from a coral
sea 350 million years ago have been found, while human habitation can be traced back to Neolithic times.With five walking trails
through this exceptional landscape, you can explore at your own pace, or step into the past with a guided tour from one of the
very knowledgeable Geopark guides.
Allow 2 hours for this experience
If you have more time: Drop into a centre dedicated to Inniskeen’s most famous son, poet and take in a tour of
Kavanagh Country.
Allow 45 minutes for this experience
Depart for Dublin
Note: A list of Storytellers –Ways to engage with the Stories are available on request.
This itinerary is just one of the many ways you can explore Ireland’s Ancient East and should be used as a guide only.
A number of story driven itineraries are available, please contact
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