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Walking Tours of Victorian Ashe Street
& Denny Street, Tralee
Business Contact Details
Craft Makers, 37 Ashe Street, Tralee, Co Kerry
GPS Latitude: 52.2702336 / Longitude: -9.7038748
Postcode VP2 HV02
Tel +353 (0) 66 7120632 / +353 (0) 86 8524222
Email
Web
Business Contact Deirdre Enright
Experience Description
Walking tour of Victorian Ashe Street & Denny Street, Tralee. Craft Makers,
built in 1895, houses a craft centre, gallery and studios for professional craft
makers. All handcrafts made in Co Kerry.
Meeting point: Craft Makers Centre, 37 Ashe Street. Tour covers key milestones
in Irish history from 1895 to 1930. The tour returns for morning tea at
Chopin’s Café. A gift of two hand cut wooden place mats included in the tour
price. Tour duration 1hr 30mins.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price 2016 Adult €15; children go free
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes Min. 2 paying adults; maximum 20 per group.
Advanced booking required.
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
March-June 2016: Tuesday to Saturday, 1000-1800hrs
July & August 2016: Monday to Sunday, 1000-2100hrs
Not subject to weather conditions but advance booking required.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach/car parking at Town Park Tralee, Denny St. Loading bay opposite centre
for drop off only. Suitable for 8 years plus. Disability access only on shop level;
no lift available so no access to upper floors. Recommended clothing walking
shoes and rain jacket. Umbrellas supplied if weather is wet.
Public Transport
Nearest Airport
Kerry Airport 20mins
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Four hotels within 2 minutes walk
Other Experiences Nearby
Kerry County Museum – 3 min. walk
Siamsa Tire Folk Theatre – 5 min. walk
Tralee BayWetlands & Aquadome – 10 min. walk
Conamara Gaelic Cultural Experience
Business Contact Details
Cnoc Suain, An Spidéal, Galway
GPS 53.2892569531167 -9.264907834414089
Tel +353 (0) 91 555703
Email
Web
Business Contact Charlie Troy
Experience Description
An all-weather, 1hr 45min, 3-part group place-based experience, presented in
English, suited to all ages: young adults to 90+ years.
The Thatched Cottage: Illuminating fireside stories on aspects of the Gaelic
language, music, food, customs and traditions; tasting of Dillisc bread and
Carrigeen moss pudding.
The Field Room: Fascinating insights into the wonders of the Connemara
bogland; Sphagnum moss and its properties; Bog Body facts.
The Meeting House: Music, song and dance with guest participation.
Pricing
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates General group rate for 2016 of
€23 per person with a minimum group rate of €460 for 20 or less visitors.
Advance booking required.
FIT Rate No
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact
As above
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
March to October. By arrangement 0830-1800hrs, Monday to Saturday.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Parking for two large coaches or equivalent. Sensible shoes recommended;
no special clothing required. Minimum group rate. Minimum age 16+. No
refreshments on site. Both villages of An Spideal (7 min. drive) and Moycullen
(10 min. drive) have shops, pubs & restaurants.
Public Transport
Nearest Airport
Shannon Airport 1hr 47
Nearest Accommodation Hub
An Spideal (7 minutes drive); Furbo (15 minute drive); Bearna (20 minute
drive)
Other Experiences Nearby
Ceardlann Craft Centre – within walking distance
Moycullen Marble – 20mins
Celtic Crystal – 20mins
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