Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

Mythological and Archaeological Tours of Ireland’s Sacred Centre Business Details Hill of Uisneach, Lunestown, Loughnavallley, Co.Westmeath, N91 D7XW T  +353 (0) 87 718 9550 | +353 87 980 3751 E  info@uisneach.ie W  www.uisneach.ie GPS  N 53.48381W 007.55606 Business Contact  Justin Moffatt Experience Uisneach provides a memorable guided experience through 5000 years of Ireland’s history, archaeology, myth and folklore. Special features of the tour include the Royal Palace, St Patrick’s Bed and the famous Catstone the portal to Mide the 5th provence of Ireland and one of two national monuments on site. Uisneach is one of the five Royal Sites of Ireland and it is on the governments ‘tentative list’ for UNESCO.World Heritage status. Duration  90mins-120mins Pricing € 10pp The guides can cater for tours of up to 50 people. Tour Operator Rate  Yes FIT Rate  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate  No Tour Series Rates  Yes Group bookings Contact  Justin Moffatt E  tours@uisneach.ie T  +353 87 989 3751 Opening Details & Refreshment FIT Seasonal dates must be booked 24hrs in advance – May & Oct: Sat & Sun 1300hrs Jun-Sep:Wed-Sun 1300hrs Private group tours 7days/all year Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach and car parking facilities on site. Waterproof & sensible footwear & clothing is essential as is suitable protective rain ware. The tour is hilly terrain thus a moderate level of physical fitness is necessary. Nearest Airport Dublin – 1 hour 30mins Nearest Accommodation Hub Mullingar (15mins) – www.discoverireland.ie Experiences Nearby Athlone Castle (25mins) – www.athlonecastle.ie Kilbeggan Distillery (14mins) – www.kilbeggandistillery.com Belvedere House Park & Gardens (15mins) – www.belvedere-house.ie Fatbiking Ireland’s Ancient East Business Details 12 Keatingstown,Wicklow, CountyWicklow (NOTE relocating soon to Belmont Demesne, Co.Wicklow GPS 53 161446, -6.10113) T  +353 (0) 86 883 9406 E  ian@fatbikeadventures.ie W  https://fatbikeadventures.ie Business Contact  Ian Boltt Experience Fatbike Adventures offer unique off-road mountain biking experiences throughout CountyWicklow. Our trail choices include beaches, forest or mountain trails. Each tour is scalable and tailored to the capability of the group.We are located near Bray in Belmont Desmesne, adjacent to Kilruddery House and Gardens.We are also highly mobile and can easily meet a tour at another location. Fatbikes are incredibly easy and safe to ride, we also offer electric fatbikes for participants with less energy/fitness. All tours are guided with English or Polish speaking guides. English and German print material. Allow 3-6hrs depending on experience. Pricing Standard Retail Price Adult Adult Group 10+ Children under 12 Student/Senior. Tour Operator Rate  Yes FIT Rate  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes Tour Series Rates  Yes Group bookings/rates Contact  Ian Boltt E  ian@fatbikeadventures.ie T  +353 (0) 86 883 9406 Group size, min 2 people to max 20 people.Will increase to max 40 people by end of 2018. Opening Details & Refreshment Open all seasons, 7 days a week, 0800-1800hrs.Weather permitting but snow is an absolute must for Fatbike adventures! Refreshment stops on route. Each fatbike has a water bottle. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach and car parking available. Ability to be able to ride a bicycle is useful. Min age 7 years old; max 75 years old (with medical clearance). Breathable clothing and a rain/wind proof jacket; walking shoes or boots must be worn. Nearest Accommodation Hub Wickow – www.discoverireland.ie Other Experiences Nearby Wicklow’s Historic Gaol (15mins drive) – http://www.wicklowshistoricgaol.com/ Glendalough (20mins drive) – www.glendalough.ie Special Ops Paintball, Bushcraft, Camping & Axe Throwing (20mins drive) – https://www.specialops.ie/ 68