Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

At Kilcullen’s Seaweed Baths , imagine relaxing in an enormous bath filled with luxurious oils, floating in warm amber-tinted seawater and feeling simply weightless. This is the experience of a true seaweed bath, considered by many to be the ultimate bathing experience. Here, the unpolluted waters of the Atlantic are pumped in from the shore, which is just a stone’s throw away. Then the seawater combines with natural silky oils extracted from seaweed using a simple process. Together, they create an unforgettable experience that is sure to leave you feeling rejuvenated. Allow 2 hours for this experience If time permits on the way to Donegal Town, stop off at Lissadell House & Gardens . Immortalised by poet WB Yeats, childhood home of Irish revolutionary Countess Markievicz, Lissadell House is the crucible of Ireland’s historic, literary and garden heritage. The historic and literary associations of Lissadell and the wild dramatic natural beauty of its setting surrounded by mountains, sea and woodlands makes Lissadell House a must visit heritage attraction in the NorthWest. Dinner and Overnight in Sligo Town DAY 4 WILD ATLANTICWAY –SURF COAST/NORTHERN HEADLANDS Catch aWave with Strandhill Surf School in Strandhill village …. Tune into your inner surfer dude or dudette at the stunning Strandhill Beach in County Sligo, an extremely popular surfing spot and an area of great natural beauty with panoramic views of Knocknarea and Benbulben mountains. Learn the basics of surfing on the shore before heading out into the waves to experience the thrill of catching your first ride. If you want to spend more time on a board before getting up on it, you can try your hand at bodyboarding, a popular, dynamic, accessible and fun activity that will have you confident to ride a wave in no time. Allow 2 hours for this experience Lunch in Strandhill Special Yeats Experience ; start off by exploring the scenic village of Rosses Point, just 15 mins drive from Sligo town and whereWilliam, Jack, Lilly and Lolly spent their childhood. They were very fond of this seaside village.We pass by the old house where their uncle used to live and stop by relics and interesting features along the coastal path. Soak up stunning scenery and breathe in fresh Atlantic air. Jack Yeats painted many beautiful scenes from here, which we will see later at The Model in Sligo Town, one of Ireland’s leading contemporary art centres and home of The Niland Collection. Back in Sligo town take a guided walk with your Yeats expert and learn about various buildings and their connections with the Yeats family and Grandparents who ran the shipping industry in Sligo in the 19th Century. Allow 2 hours for this experience Dinner and Overnight in Donegal Town DAY 5 WILD ATLANTICWAY – NORTHERN HEADLANDS Make your way to Kinnegar Brewing , in the Cathedral town of Letterkenny. Kinnegar Brewing maintains an age-old tradition paired with a contemporary sense of adventure to produce clean, crisp, full-flavoured farmhouse beers. Beer enthusiasts can visit the brewery, where a complete overview of the brewing process will be shown, beginning in the malt loft and continuing through the brew house, the fermentation process, the conditioning cellar, and finally to packaging. Allow 1 hour for this experience Take a guided tour of Glenveagh Castle and walk The Garden Trail, a 1 km looped walk with Glenveagh National Park…a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains, pristine lakes, tumbling waterfalls and enchanted native oak woodland in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in the north west of County Donegal. At the centre of the Park on the edge of Lough Veagh is Glenveagh Castle, a late 19th century castellated mansion, built as a hunting lodge. At the same time Scots pine woodlands were planted and red deer re-introduced. Surrounding the Castle are the renowned Gardens, boasting a multitude of exotic plants. Tune into the audio visual show which explains the history of the park and Castle and take some time out to relax with a homebaked treat or two at Glenveagh Castle Tearooms! Allow 2 hours for this experience Lunch at Glenveagh Continue your journey along stunning coastline panoramas until you reach Fanad Head – here you can explore one of the world’s most beautiful lighthouses – Fanad Lighthouse . Take a guided Lighthouse tour and learn about the light and aids to navigation past and present. Step back in time and hear stories about light-keepers in days gone by and climb to the top of the tower for spectacular views of land and sea. The tour offers a fantastic insight into the rich and vibrant history of Fanad Lighthouse and the beautiful Fanad Peninsula. Allow 1 hour for this experience Dinner & Overnight in Downings 50