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St Patricks in Waterford

Charming Waterford is the oldest city in Ireland, located on the banks of the River Suir in picturesque Southern Ireland. St Patrick's Day is the biggest day in Ireland 's cultural calendar celebrated in big cities and small towns alike with parades, "the wearing of the green," and a wonderful party atmosphere.

TREACYS HOTEL WATERFORD

The three star Treacys Hotel is in a prime city centre location overlooking the River Suir. Facilities include the Crokers Restaurant, the Timbertoes bar, plus a 20 metre swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam & drench showers, exercise studio, plus a range of spa and beauty treatments. All bedrooms feature TV, internet access, hairdryer, telephone, iron & board plus tea/coffee tray. Lift to all floors

PRICE INCLUDES

Three nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast.
Excursions as described.
Return Irish Sea crossings.
Return travel by air conditioned coach.

Day One

We travel across Anglesey to Holyhead for our Irish Sea crossing to Dublin. We then continue on via the Wicklow Mountains to Waterford and the Treacy’s Hotel where we stay for the next three nights.

Day Two

This morning we visit the world-famous House of Waterford Crystal for a guided tour of the manufacturing facility. You will hear and see in detail exactly how the stunning crystal is made, enjoy demonstrations from master craftsmen, and learn all about crystal making from modern day back to its beginnings in 1783. We then continue to Kilkenny, known as 'the marble city' with quaint narrow lanes and historic buildings, a medieval castle plus a host of craft workshops, cafes, pubs and shops.

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Day Three

A day at leisure to relax and explore Waterford. Ireland’s oldest city tells its fascinating story at the Waterford Treasures, an interactive and high-tech museum on Merchants Quay where you can hear the story of the city and see craft workers and historic treasures. Waterford is also world-renowned for its striking handcrafted crystal products. In the afternoon enjoy the celebrations and great atmosphere when the St Patrick’s Day Festival Parade commences.

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Day Four

This morning we check-out and travel back to Dublin for our afternoon return sailing to Holyhead and home to North Wales.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bangor, Beach Rd IRE	Bangor, Nelson Pub Beach Road
Bangor, Deiniol Rd IRE	Bangor, Old Post Office Bus Stop Deiniol Road
Bethel	Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Campbell Road	Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road
Caernarfon, Leisure Cent.	Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Waterloo Port	Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Y Glyn	Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop
Criccieth, Medical Centre	Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop
Gaerwen IRE	Gaerwen, Bus Stop Opposite Stermat
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Holyhead	Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance
Llanberis, Maes Padarn	Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn
Llanberis, Spar	Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop
Llandegai IRE	Llandegai, Bus Stop Opposite Castle Entrance
Llandudno	Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop
Llandudno Jct. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llanfairfechan	Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park)
Llangefni IRE	Llangefni, Tafarn Y Rhos
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Menai Bridge	Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop
Penrhyn Bay	Penrhyn Bay, Post Office
Penygroes	Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel)
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
Rhos on Sea Ire	Rhos on Sea, The Cayley Arms Bus Stop
Rhos on Sea, Hickorys	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Y Felinheli, St. Marys	Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop