ST PATRICK’S CELEBRATIONS – WEXFORD & DUBLIN

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As the one national holiday that is celebrated in more countries around the world than any other, St. Patrick’s Day is the day when everyone wants to be Irish. Over the years, it has developed to a fantastic festival with a week of events taking place across Ireland. On this tour we base ourselves in the attractive town of Wexford. The Wexford St. Patrick’s Day parade dates from 1904, making it the oldest parade in the country. Always popular, Wexford’s annual presentation is renowned for its colour and musical style supplemented with modern dancing and choreography from local youth groups.

The 6 Nations rugby match between France and Wales is also being played during the weekend, experience the atmosphere of match day in an Irish Bar in Dublin.

Single Supplement £50

Tours in this Itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Holyhead for the 9.00am morning ferry crossing to Dublin and then continue our journey to our hotel in Wexford for a 2-night stay.

Day 2 (St. Patrick’s Day): The day is free in Wexford to enjoy the events taking place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The highlight of the day is the street parade, expect thousands to join the parade, when Wexford is transformed by the colour, pageantry and magic which is associated with the St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

Day 3: After breakfast we journey to Dublin, enjoy some time at leisure to do as you wish. This afternoon you may want to visit a local bar and watch the 6 Nations rugby match between France and Wales which is being played at the Stade de France in Paris. We depart at 7.00pm and travel to Dublin Port for the 8.30pm return ferry crossing to Holyhead.

Hotel

The Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford****

Located in the heart of Wexford town, Clayton Whites Hotel is a bright and modern hotel with the Tranquillity Spa & Leisure Centre. It has luxury rooms and free WiFi throughout the hotel.

Guests can enjoy free use of the leisure club, which includes a 20 yards swimming pool, a children's pool, a hot tub, and a gym. For an additional cost, various treatments are available at the Tranquillity Spa.

There is a restaurant, café bar and the Library Bar, which serves special hot-rock-cooked steaks. Each room has a plasma-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Includes

2 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (2 choices each course)
Return Ferry Crossing from Holyhead to Dublin