Failte Ireland Buyers Guide for Group and FIT Organisers

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Continue to for a guided tour of the house. The house is the childhood home of Constance Markievicz
and her sister Eva Gore Booth. Constance was one of the leaders of the 1916 rising and a Yeats was friendly with
both sisters and immortalised Lissadell in his poetry.
Allow 1 hour 30mins for this experience
Dinner & overnight in
DAY 4
Start your day with a visit to Built by the O’Donnell chieftains in the 15th Century, beside the river Eske in
Donegal Town, Donegal Castle was rebuilt in Jacobean style in the 16th Century by Sir Basil Brooke, after Hugh O’Donnell burnt it
to the ground rather than let it fall into enemy hands. Information panels chronicle the history of the castle and guided tours are
available.
Allow 1 hour for this experience
Continue to and take a guided walking tour with a local walking guide. There are terrific views of the Atlantic
Ocean, the Sligo Mountains and Donegal Bay as you walk towards the terrifyingly high top of Sliabh League, where the cliff face of
Bunglas rises over 600m above the raging ocean.
Allow 2 hours for this experience
Continue along theWild AtlanticWay to , where you can learn more about the Fanad Head area in the
Visitor Centre. From the lighthouse carpark you can stroll along the headland in awe of the high waves and theWild AtlanticWay’s
most rugged stretch of coastline.With the backdrop of the lighthouse it’s an ideal photo opportunity for the holiday album.
Allow 1 hour for this experience
Travel to Rathmullan for a visit to Visits to the brewery offer enthusiasts a complete overview of
the brewing process, beginning in the malt loft and continuing through the brew house, the fermentation process, the conditioning
cellar, and finally to packaging. All of this in a uniquely compact space!
Afterwards, in the brewery’s Taproom at nearby Rathmullan House, you’ll be welcome to taste their range to help you appreciate
the influence that different malts, hops and yeast have on the flavour profile and general character of individual beers. Tour
participants receive a token for a beer. You’ll be able to make a well-informed decision before deciding which one to order!
Allow 2 hours for this experience
DAY 5
Return to Dublin
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