Ireland Youth & Adventure Buyers Guide Buyers Guide 2018/2019

Youth Experiences Explore a Monastic Settlement at Inishmurray Island Business Details Inishmurray Island Tours, Mullaghmore, Co Sligo GPS  54.466780 -8.447952 T  +353 (0) 87 2540190 E  keithclarkesligo@eircom.net W  www.inishmurrayislandtrips.com Business Contact:  Keith Clarke Experience A 4 hr boat trip to Inishmurray Island, 7km off the Sligo coast, where visitors can explore beehive huts where 6th century monks lived, and spot breeding and wintering birds. The island’s main historical feature, the Cashel, is an early Christian monastic settlement ascribed to St Molaise and is estimated to date back to the 6th century. The discovery of a cist burial and carved stones suggests prehistoric occupation. Inishmurray was inhabited until 1948 when the last remaining islanders left for a new life on the mainland. The remains of their homes are all that’s left of what was once a small thriving community living off the sea and a small area of arable land. Keith Clarke is owner/operator of Inishmurray Island Tours and captain of the MV Fiona Tee. Keith has over twenty years experience on the water and navigates the waters expertly. Self-guiding or with experienced guide Joe McGowan, author of ‘Inishmurray: Island Voices’ (additional charge € 150). Min 9 pax, Max 12 pax. Advance booking required. Duration 4-5 hrs. Pricing & Capacity € 45pp Tour Operator Rate:  Yes FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate:  Yes Tour Series Rate:  Yes Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact:  Keith Clarke E  keithclarkesligo@eircom.net T  +353 (0) 87 2540190 Opening Details & Refreshments Departure 0900-1100hrs, subject to tide. Mid-April to end Sept. Subject to weather. No refreshments on site, may be purchased at hotel nearby. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Parking at pier and surrounds. Not wheelchair accessible. Moderate fitness level required. Flat shoes, waterproof clothes required, depending on weather. Nearest Accommodation Hub Sligo Town (25 mins drive) www.discoverireland.ie Nearest Airport Knock Airport – 1 hr 20 mins drive Experiences Nearby Island View Riding Stables (10 mins drive) www.islandviewridingstables.com Atlantic Sheepdogs (15 mins drive) www.facebook.com/atlanticsheepdogs Northwest Adventure Tours (30 mins drive) www.northwestadventuretours.ie Step Back in Time Business Contact Details Glencolmcille Folk Village, Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal. T  +353 (0) 74 9730017 E  folkvillage@eircom.net W  www.glenfolkvillage.com GPS  54.707168, -8.738368 Business Contact:  Margaret Cunningham Experience Description This thatched-roof replica of a rural village in Ireland’s most north westerly county offers a glimpse into daily life as it was during past centuries. In this isolated settlement, you’ll explore several thatched cottages, getting a feel for what life was like in Ireland during different eras. Visit the fisherman’s cottage, crammed full of fishing-related artefacts and stories. Hear the story of Father James McDyer – who came to this isolated valley in 1951 and helped to establish running water, electricity and industry. Sample the delights at the Village’s tea room and craft shop, which has lots of traditional local crafts including weaving, knitting and spinning on show. The folk village is on Glen Beach, with views of the spectacular Cliffs of Glen Head. Guided and self-guided tours available. Tour: 1 hr 30 mins. Min 11 pax, max 50. Advance booking required. Pricing Standard Retail Price: Adults € 6; Senior € 5.50; Students € 5.50; Children over 7 years € 3; Free under 7 years; Family € 15 (2 adults + 2 children). 3 or more children € 1 per extra child. Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates:  Yes FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates:  Yes Tour Series Rates:  Yes Group Booking Contact:  Margaret Cunningham E  folkvillage@eircom.net T  +353 (0) 74 9730017 Opening Details & Refreshments Easter Saturday to end Sept; Mon-Sat 1000-1800hrs, Sun 1000-1800hrs July-Aug; Sun 1100-1800hrs October; Mon-Sun 1100-1630hrs Refreshments on site. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Car and Coach parking available for all sizes of vehicles. Nearest Airport Donegal – 1 hr 30 mins drive Derry Airport – 2 hr 10 mins drive Nearest Accommodation Hub Killybegs (30 mins drive) Ardara (40 mins drive) Donegal Town (1 hr drive) www.discoverireland.ie Experiences Nearby Studio Donegal, Kilcar (20 mins drive) www.studiodonegal.ie John MolloyWoolen Mills, Ardara (40 mins drive) www.johnmolloy.com Sliabh Liag (Slieve League) Pilgrim Path (30 mins drive) www.irishtrails.ie 79