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Floating through Time
Business Details
Louth Adventures, 63 Meadow Grove, Dundalk, Co. Louth
GPS 54.043125,-6.186848
T +353 (0) 87 8208985
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Business Contact Shane Reenan
Experience
Hear the stories of High Kings and Heroes with Cuchulainn, fierce stories of
Castles and Conquests while watching Kings John’s Castle as you sail back
towards the harbour – the stories that make up Ireland’s Ancient East are
waiting for you told by your own personal storytellers! The cruiser departs
from Carlingford Harbour under the Famous “King John’s Castle”. On the tour,
you will hear the story of Cuchulainn and Queen Maebh and the story of
the Vikings arriving into Carlingford. Props on board make this an interactive
experience for visitors.
Duration – 1 hr 30 mins
Pricing
€20 per Adult/Senior.
€12 for Children 16 and under.
Students aged 17-23 inclusive with valid student photo ID €14.
Max group size 12.
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Yes
Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact As above
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Opening Details & Refreshments
Saturdays and Sundays, expanding into week days as the season opens fully
Refreshments available in Carlingford village
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available. Sailings are subject to Tides and weather conditions
on the Lough. There is disability access via Carlingford Marina. Minimum age
of 5 years old.
Public Transport
Bus Éireann –
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Carlingford Village (immediate vacinity)
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport – 1 hr
Lough Gur Heritage Centre
Business Details
Lakefront, Lough Gur, County Limerick
GPS N 52 31.316’W008 31.173’
T +353 (0) 61 385186
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Business Contact Kate Harrold
Experience
Lough Gur Heritage Centre indoor exhibition tour & fully guided outdoor tour
of the historic sites. Over 6,000 years of history, Lough Gur is a prehistoric
site. It is the only site in all of Ireland where every age of humankind from the
very beginning to modern day times can be experienced. Further highlights
of the Lough Gur experience include the megalithic wedge tomb, new church,
Carraig Aille Stone fronts, an early Christian settlement and the Lough Gur
viewing point. The visit ends with a lake front excursion of the newly restored
Lough Gur Heritage Centre, with an interactive overview of highlights. Audio
guides available in French, English, German, Spanish and Italian. Printed
materials available in Spanish. Duration – 40 mins-2.5 hrs
Pricing
Exhibition only – €4pp. Exhibition and outdoor tour – €24pp.
Group size: 10-60. Min age: 8 years old.
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Rate Yes
Group Bookings Contact Gemma O’ Mahony
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T +353 (0) 61 385186
Opening Details & Refreshment
April-Oct: Mon-Fri – 1000-1700hrs. Nov-March: Mon-Fri – 1000-1600hrs.
Sat & Sun – 1200-1600hrs. Closed on December 24 and 25 December.
Tea & coffee and light refreshments on site.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking facilities on site.Weather dependent for outdoor segment
Outdoor tour-level of mobility to access the historic sites The Heritage Centre
is wheelchair accessible.Weatherproof clothing. Sensible footwear suitable for
walking.
Transport
Bus Éireann & Citylink –
Nearest Airport
Shannon Airport – 45 mins
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Limerick City (20km)
Experiences Nearby
Old IrishWays Museum (5 mins)
Thomas Fitzgerald Museum (8 mins)
Tour of Medieval Kilmallock (10 mins)
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