Ireland - Youth & Adventure Buyers Guide 2018/2019

Youth Experiences Zip Line Adventure Carlingford Business Contact Details Carlingford Adventure Centre & Skypark, Tholsel Street, Carlingford, Co. Louth GPS  54.039482 -6.184799 Postcode  A91 VW70 T  +353 (0) 42 9373100 E  carmel@carlingfordadventure.com W  www.carlingfordadventure.com Business Contact  Carmel Belton Experience Description Whizz through the trees on a tree top ZIP TOUR, challenge yourself on SKYPARK an aerial adventure park or enjoy the amazing views of the Cooley & Mourne Mountains while canoeing on Carlingford Lough. This is a hands on adventure experience with breathtaking scenery you will never forget. The centre also runs a very successful ACELS approved English Language School with group accommodation for up to 200 on site and we offer 4* Holiday Homes as a family option. Pricing Standard Retail Price: From € 29- € 49 per person (Ages 18+) depending on activities and duration Accommodation packages from € 75per person. Holiday Home rentals from € 500 No max group size; min 6; individual bookings also taken. FIT Rate  No Ad Hoc Group Rates  Yes Tour Series Rates  No Group bookings/rates contact  As above. Opening Details Accommodation is open all year round. Some activities are seasonal. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Some activities do have steep walks and uneven surfaces. Visitors do not have to be physically fit. No specialist clothing required, Carlingford Adventure Centre provide all equipment and wetsuits. Tied shoes only. Activities are not accessible to wheelchairs. Free coach parking. Refreshments/ meals can be pre-booked if required. There are plenty of cafés and eateries in Carlingford village. Public Transport Bus Éireann www.buseireann.ie Accommodation Hub On site hostel style accommodation (200) and eight 4* Holiday Homes in the Village. Other Experiences Nearby Walking Tour Medieval Village Carlingford www.visitcarlingford.com/places/walking-tours-carlingford/ Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Trekking Centre, Dundalk (25 mins drive) www.ravensdale-equestrian-centre.com Archery (0 mins) www.carlingfordadventure.ie Blackrock Castle Observatory – Journeys of Exploration Business Details Blackrock Castle Observatory, Blackrock Castle, Castle Road, Blackrock, Cork GPS/Postcode  T12YW52 T  +353 (0) 21 4326120 E  info@bco.ie W  www.bco.ie Business Contact  Angela Falvey Experience Housed in the historic Blackrock Castle dating back to 1589, a visit to Blackrock Castle Observatory includes live planetarium shows with professional astronomers and guided and self-guided experiences through the exhibits Cosmos at the Castle and Journeys of Exploration. The visitor can wander through the heart of the Castle along an immersive route that tells both the story of our universe and the historic story of Cork’s natural harbour while touring the gunnery, riverside terrace and towers. Duration of tour is 1 hr. Pricing & Capacity € 6.50 per person Tour Operator Rate FIT Rate/Ad Hoc Group Rate/Tour Series Rate  Yes Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact:  As above A group rate is for min. 10 and max. 15. Larger groups will be broken up into sub groups for planetarium shows. Opening Details Daily from 1000-1700hrs Last admission is 1600hrs as castle closes at 1700hrs Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements There is ample coach parking for up to 6 coaches in two public car parks adjacent to Blackrock Castle along a short riverside walk. Special needs and drop off parking is available at the main castle gates. The gunnery and tower are accessible by 100 steps-spiral staircase so are not wheelchair accessible. All other areas are universally accessible. Nearest Accommodation Hub Cork City (20 mins drive) Nearest Airport Cork Airport (20 mins drive) Experiences Nearby The Butter Museum (20 mins drive) www.corkbutter.museum Crawford Gallery (20 mins drive) www.crawfordartgallery.ie Cork City Gaol (25 mins drive) www.corkcitygaol.com 56