Ireland - Youth & Adventure Buyers Guide 2018/2019

Youth / Adventure Experiences Whale Watch West Cork Business Details WhaleWatchWest Cork, Baltimore Pier, Baltimore, Co. Cork GPS  51.4843° N, 9.3661° W T  +353 (0) 86 1200027 E  nic@whale.ie W  www.whalewatchwestcork.com Business Contact:  Nic Slocum Experience Multi award-winning responsible whale watching tours on board our catamarans, Voyager and Liscannor Star from Baltimore Harbour, Co Cork. Interaction is encouraged by our guide – zoologist and conservationist, Nic Slocum. This boat-based, fully-guided, 4 hr responsible whale and dolphin watching tour leaves from Baltimore Harbour inWest Cork at 0915 and 1415 each day and stops at Cape Clear Island for refreshments half-way through the tour. Species that can be seen off West Cork include minke whales, humpback whales, fin whales, common and bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoise as well as the stunning scenery andWest Cork coastline. Advance booking essential. 4 hr tour, including refreshment stop at Cape Clear Island (Cafe and convenience store where refreshments can be purchased). Pricing & Capacity € 55pp Tour Operator Rate:  Yes FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate:  Yes Tour Series Rate:  Yes Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact:  Nic Slocum E  nic@whale.ie T  +353 (0) 86 1200027 No minimum group size. Boats limited to 12 passengers. Advance booking required. Opening Details & Refreshments Office hours 0600-1000hrs. Tours daily from April to December, subject to suitable sea conditions. Departure 0915hrs Return 1400hrs OR Departure 1415hrs Return 1900hrs Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Parking available.Warm/windproof clothing, suitable footwear required. Binoculars recommended. Must be able to get down steps and across on boats when boarding. Nearest Accommodation Hub Skibbereen (20 mins drive) Baltimore (5 mins drive) www.discoverireland.ie Nearest Airport Cork Airport 1 hr 35 mins drive Shannon International Airport – 3 hrs 10 mins drive Experiences Nearby Atlantic Sea Kayaking (15 mins drive) www.atlanticseakayaking.com Inish Beg Estate & Gardens (15 mins drive) www.inishbeg.com/gardens-woodlands Sherkin Island (10 min drive ferry ride from Baltimore) www.sherkinisland.ie Round up a Sheep with Atlantic Sheepdogs Business Details Atlantic Sheepdogs, Streedagh, Grange, Co Sligo GPS  54.390297 -8.545348 T  +353 (0) 85 7402836 E  atlanticsheepdogs@gmail.com W  www.facebook.com/atlanticsheepdogs Business Contact:  Martin Feeney Experience At Atlantic Sheepdogs, you’ll get to meet and spend time with some of the smartest dogs in the world. Martin Feeney has been working with these trusty companions all of his life and during this 30-60 min demonstration, you’ll see the dogs at work, understand how they herd sheep on the farm and see the incredible teamwork between man and dog. You’ll also learn all about border collies, how they are trained, and how they genuinely do have to work for their dinner. Depending on the time of year, you might meet new arrivals on the farm, so may find yourself feeding a pet lamb or playing with a new- born puppy, all in a beautiful setting with spectacular views of County Sligo’s Atlantic coast under the shadow of the majestic Benbulben mountain. The experience can be adapted to suit the customer. No restriction on group size. English speaking guide – group can bring translator if they wish. Duration: 30 mins to 1 hr Pricing € 8pp <10 pax; € 5pp 10+pax; € 3 child U16. No restriction on group size. Tour Operator Rate:  Yes FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate:  Yes Tour Series Rate:  Yes Group bookings Contact:  Martin Feeney E  atlanticsheepdogs@gmail.com T  + 353 (0) 85 7402836 Opening Details & Refreshment Open all year Mon-Sat. Advance booking required. Ample shelter available if weather requires. Refreshments available Grange village (2 mins drive). Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach parking on site. Seating can be arranged for people with limited mobility. Suitable footwear and outdoor clothing required. Nearest Accommodation Hub Sligo (20 mins drive) www.discoverireland.ie Experiences Nearby Island View Riding Stables (8 mins drive) www.islandviewridingstables.com Northwest Adventure Tours (20 mins drive) www.northwestadventuretours.ie Yeats Grave & Churchyard (12 mins drive). http://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts- Culture-Heritage/grave-of-w-b-yeats-at-drumcliffe-church/49132 67