Ireland Youth & Adventure Buyers Guide Buyers Guide 2018/2019

Youth / Adventure Experiences Catch a Wave on the Wild Atlantic Way Business Contact Details Bundoran Surf School, Main St, Bundoran, Co Donegal T  +353 (0) 71 9841968 E  info@bundoransurfco.com W  www.bundoransurfco.com GPS  54.481411 -8.272169 Business Contact:  Aidan Browne or Peter Craig Experience Description If you ever dreamed of surfing in the Atlantic then go for a surf lesson with Bundoran Surf Company. Get ready for a trip to one of the unspoiled and rugged beaches of Donegal with their endless rolling waves. The friendly and experienced instructors will bring you to the nearby beaches in Donegal or Sligo, with all equipment and transport to and from the beach provided. All instructors are highly qualified and beginner surf lessons take place in waist deep water so it is a completely safe and fun experience. Surf lessons are available all year round for all ages (age 8+). Max Group 55 pax. Surfing experience: 3 hrs in total. Pricing Standard Retail Price: € 35 per person. € 30pp for groups of 7 and above. Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates: FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates:  Yes (max. group size 55) Tour Series Rates:  No Group Booking Contact:  Aidan Browne or Peter Craig E info@bundoransurfco.com T  +353 (0) 71 9841968 Opening Details & Refreshments Available all days, all year, subject to weather: very strong winds may cause cancellations. Hot drinks after surf included. Shop next door. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Free car and coach parking available. Minimum age 8 years. Basic swimming skills helpful but not essential. Towel and swimsuit required. Not suitable for mobility impaired clients. Experienced guide available. Nearest Accommodation Hub Bundoran, immediate vicinity. www.discoverireland.ie Nearest Airport Knock Airport – 1 hr 20 mins drive Experiences Nearby Atlantic Sheepdogs (22 mins drive) www.facebook.com/atlanticsheepdogs Lissadell House (30 mins drive) www.lissadellhouse.com Island View Riding Stables (15 mins drive) www.islandviewridingstables.com The Glen Keen Farm Experience Business Details Glen Keen Sheep Farm &Visitor Centre, Glen Keen, Louisburgh, Co Mayo GPS  N 53.6887939W -9.7869131 T  +353 (0) 87 6167396 E  glenkeenfarm@gmail.com W  www.glenkeenfarm.com Business Contact:  Catherine O’Grady-Powers Experience Winner of the CIE Tours International ‘Best Tour Feature for 2015’ Gold Award, the purpose-built visitor centre at Glen Keen Farm includes a craft shop of locally produced arts and crafts, a restaurant and an exhibition area. Located on the farm, it focuses on giving visitors an authentic Irish farm experience that includes all aspects of sheep, sheep dogs and culinary – from farm to plate. Social interaction through traditional music, song and dance is performed by some of their wonderful neighbours! Demonstrations for groups include traditional wool spinning demonstrations, making a St. Brigid’s Cross, learning an Irish song or dance, and traditional turf cutting. All demonstrations are given by a guide and include the rich history of the farm which dates back to the 1600s. Duration: 1 hr 30 mins to 2 hrs 30 mins Min group size 20 pax. Advance booking required. Pricing & Capacity € 12pp adults Tour Operator Rate:  Yes FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate:  Yes Tour Series Rate:  Yes Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact:  Catherine O’Grady-Powers E  glenkeenfarm@gmail.com T  +353 (0) 87 6167396 Opening Details & Refreshments Open Mar-Oct, 7 days for group bookings of 30+ Open for individuals/FIT May-Aug Thurs & Fri 1100-1700hrs Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach parking available. For outdoor activities, rainwear and low footwear advised. Outdoor activities may be cancelled in the case of extreme bad weather but an alternative indoor activity will be provided. Refreshments available on-site in The Farm Restaurant. Nearest Accommodation Hub Westport (30 mins drive) www.discoverireland.ie Nearest Airport Knock Airport – 1 hr 30 mins drive Experiences Nearby Westport House (30 mins drive) www.westporthouse.ie Kylemore Abbey and VictorianWalled Gardens (40 mins drive) www.kylemoreabbey.com Connemara National Park (45 mins drive) www.connemaranationalpark.ie 77