Ireland Youth & Adventure Buyers Guide Buyers Guide 2018/2019

Adventure Experiences Cruise Ireland’s Mystical Waterway Business Details Irish Boat Rental Association, Beginish, Killarney Lane, Bray, Co.Wicklow GPS  A98Y2T3 T  +353 (0) 1 2868198 & +353 (0) 87 6472746 E  steve@dmm.ie W  www.boatholidaysireland.com Business Contact  Steve Conlon Experience Captain your own cruiser from a 4 berth to a 12 berth and discover Ireland’s ancient and epic artery. Visit the towns, castles and early Christian sites of stories and legends. Travel along the river or through the inland seas of Lough Derg and the Lake of Kings. The history of modern Ireland is played out along this important thoroughfare. Minimum hire 3 nights. Extra nights possible or by the week. Pricing & Capacity 4 berth boats from € 400 to € 670 per 3 nights depending on the season. Tour Operator Rate FIT Rate  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes depending on the size and continuity of bookings Tour Series Rate  Yes – Subject to group size and volumes Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact:  (As above) Opening Details Bases open from 0830hrs. Navigation is open during daylight hours. Season begins 17 March and runs until the end of October. Minimum group size is 4. Advance booking essential. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Car and coach parking available at all bases. Self-guided: Boat handling training given to the boat leader who must be over 21 years of age. One person must be over 21 years of age per boat.Wet gear and suitable rubber based foot wear advisable. Nearest Accommodation Hub (depending on departure point) Limerick, Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon Nearest Airport (depending on boat collection point) Shannon (30 mins drive from Limerick) Knock (1 hr 20 mins from Athlone; 50 mins from Carrick on Shannon) Experiences Nearby Martello Fort www.discovertheshannon.com/listings/martello-tower-banagher Athlone Castle www.athlonecastle.ie Lough Key Forest Park www.loughkey.ie Fatbiking Ireland’s Ancient East Business Details Fatbike Adventures,, 12 Keatingstown,Wicklow, CountyWicklow (NOTE: relocating soon to Belmont Demesne, CoWicklow GPS 53 161446, -6.10113 ) T  +353 (0) 86 8839406 E  ian@fatbikeadventures.ie W  https://fatbikeadventures.ie Business Contact  Ian Boltt Experience Fatbike Adventures offer unique off-road mountain biking experiences throughout CountyWicklow. Our trail choices include beaches, forest or mountain trails. Each tour is scalable and tailored to the capability of the group.We are located near Bray in Belmont Desmesne, adjacent to Kilruddery House and Gardens.We are also highly mobile and can easily meet a tour at another location. Fatbikes are incredibly easy and safe to ride, we also offer electric fatbikes for participants with less energy/fitness. All tours are guided with English or Polish speaking guides. English and German print material. Allow 3-6 hours depending on experience. Pricing & Capacity Half-day (3hrs) € 50pp; Full Day: € 75pp; Overnight: € 125pp Tour Operator Rate  Yes FIT Rate  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes Tour Series Rate  Yes Group bookings/rates Contact:  Ian Boltt E  ian@fatbikeadventures.ie T  +353 (0) 86 8839406 Group size, min 2 people to max 20 people.Will increase to max 40 people by end of 2018. Opening Details Open all seasons, 7 days a week, 0800-1800hrs.Weather permitting but snow is an absolute must for Fatbike adventures! Refreshment stops on route. Each fatbike has a water bottle. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach and car parking available. Ability to be able to ride a bicycle is useful. Min age 7 years old; max 75 years old (with medical clearance). Breathable clothing and a rain/wind proof jacket; walking shoes or boots must be worn. Nearest Accommodation Hub Wickow www.discoverireland.ie Experiences Nearby Wicklow’s Historic Gaol (15 minutes drive) http://www.wicklowshistoricgaol.com/ Glendalough (20 minutes drive) www.glendalough.ie Special Ops Paintball, Bushcraft, Camping & Axe Throwing (20 mins drive) https://www.specialops.ie/ 56