Ireland - Youth & Adventure Buyers Guide 2018/2019

Youth / Adventure Experiences Conamara Gaelic Cultural Experience Business Contact Details Cnoc Suain, Moycullen Road, An Spidéal, Galway, H91W44N GPS  53.2892569531167 -9.264907834414089 T  +353 (0) 91 555703 +353 (0) 87 9544784 E  info@cnocsuain.com W  www.cnocsuain.com Business Contact:  Dearbhaill Troy Experience Description Enjoy an international award-winning Irish cultural experience at Cnoc Suain – winner of Ireland’s Best Cultural Experience 2017. This little hill-village (hamlet), sustainably restored, in the Connemara Gaelic speaking Gaeltacht is a special place off the beaten track. Cnoc Suain’s innovative cultural experiences are participatory, informative and fun and only a 25 mins drive west from Galway city. Meet locals and enjoy personal insights into the Gaelic language, thatched cottage traditions, bogland culture and nature, traditional music, dance and local foods. Duration of experience: 1-2hrs. Half-day excursion Galway city to cultural experience in Cnoc Suain and on to An Spideal fishing village available for FITs on certain days. Pricing € 30pp; Half-Day excursion € 55pp Advance booking required. Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates:  Yes Minimum group rate applies. FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates:  Yes Tour Series Rates:  Yes Group Booking Contact:  Dearbhaill Troy E  info@cnocsuain.com T  +353 (0) 91 555703 Opening Details & Refreshments Mar-Oct. By arrangement 0830-1800hrs, Mon-Sat. Tea/coffee available. Both villages of An Spideal (7 min drive) and Moycullen (10 min drive) have shops, pubs & restaurants. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Parking for two large coaches or equivalent. Sensible shoes recommended; no special clothing required. Minimum group rate. Minimum age 16+. Nearest Airport Shannon Airport 1 hr 45 mins drive Nearest Accommodation Hub An Spideal (7 mins drive) www.discoverireland.ie Galway City (30 mins drive) www.discoverireland.ie Other Experiences Nearby Spiddal Craft Village (10 mins drive) www.spiddalcrafts.com Connemara Marble Visitor Centre (15 mins drive) www.connemaramarble.ie Celtic Crystal (15 mins drive) www.celticcrystalireland.com Great Lighthouses of the Wild Atlantic Way Business Details Great Lighthouses of Ireland, Commissioners of Irish Lights, Harbour Road, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin T  +353 (0) 1 2715400 E  info@greatlighthouses.com W  www.greatlighthouses.com Business Contact:  DaveWard Experience Featuring 12 lighthouses in breathtaking coastal locations. Great Lighthouses of Ireland, offers visitors the opportunity to visit, tour or stay in some of our spectacular lighthouses along theWild AtlanticWay. Each lighthouse offers a distinctive experience, true to its own history, heritage, people and community. Their storykeeper hosts and guides are passionate about these unique places and will take you on a journey back in time as you enjoy a guided tour, learning what living in a lighthouse was like, tales of ship wrecks, while enjoying stunning views from the top of the Towers. The best of coastal accommodation is available at 8 of the lighthouses; with a variety of breaks suitable for smaller groups to larger gatherings. All Lighthouse tours are guided – language requirements may be catered for (subject to availability and booking). Check website for location and tour details. Pricing & Capacity Varies by location. Guided tour retail price € 5- € 20. Group size varies due to access to towers – max 20 Advance booking required via www.greatlighthouses.com Tour Operator Rate:  Yes FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate:  Yes Tour Series Rate:  Yes Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact:  DaveWard E  dave.ward@irishlights.ie T  +353 (0) 87 9826803 Opening Details & Refreshments Check website for specific details for each lighthouse. Note: Some lighthouses are located on islands so weather can affect access. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Parking varies by location. Not suitable for people with disabilities. Tower tours can be demanding. Access to sites and topography may require moderate fitness.Walking boots and outdoor gear recommended for outdoor activities. Nearest Accommodation Hub All lighthouses are in remote locations, but are located within 40 mins drive of accommodation clusters. Our partners – Irish Landmark Trust offer a range of unique castles, country houses and lodges in addition to our Lighthouses all year round Https://www.irishlandmarktrust.com Nearest Airport Depending on location of lighthouse, nearest airport may be in Shannon, Dublin, Cork, Kerry or Knock. 66