Irish American Club's
Trip to Ireland
2009
This October the Irish American Club will return to Ireland. We had an excellent and very enjoyable trip to Ireland in 2007 and are looking forward this time to visiting the North of Ireland. This is a great opportunity to travel with like-minded, fun loving people and to explore the history, culture and traditions of Ireland.
Highlights of the trip include:
Fly into Dublin, upon arrival, continue north through Monasterboice and Newry to Downpatrick.
Visit the St. Patrick Center and the grave site of St. Patrick.
Check out the pictures here
Then, a day tour of Belfast, including the Albert Memorial, Belfast Opera House, and Donegal Square.
Tour one of Ireland's premier scenic routes, along the Antrim Coastline, see the famous Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge, the unique Giants Causeway and then move on to Derry.
Enjoy a walking tour of the walls of Derry, and the city's principle sights here
Explore the Inishowen Peninsula and Ireland's most northerly point, the breathtaking Malin Head. pics here
Enjoy Glenveigh National Park and the 19th century Glenveigh Castle. pics
Visit Gweedore, the largest Irish speaking parish in Ireland.See photos here. Enjoy lunch at a local Pub and traditional Irish music session.
Tour Donegal Castle and Slieve League Cliffs. These cliffs are higher than the Cliffs of Moher, and are amongst the highest in Europe. A hidden gem! info pics
Then, on to one of the worlds leading shrines at Knock, followed by a visit to Ireland's only Royal Abbey in Ballintubber. images of the west
Take a private tour of the Aran Islands and Dun Aonghas Fort. Inishmore
Plus much, much more.
Plenty of time in the evening to experience the local night life.
The price will include flight, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner, taxes, entrance fees, and gratuities (except driver).
This will be a fun-filled 10 day trip.
For a detailed itinerary, pricing or questions about the trip contact Evan McElligott of Longer Vacations at (207)221-5413 or email Evan at Evan@longervacations.com
Portland Hurling Club
Next Game is:
Sunday July 26th at Canton Mass.
Checkout their website here
Join us on a regular basis for information on: Ceili Dance Classes
Irish Language Lessons
Bodhran and Tin Whistle Lessons
For information, please contact Kathy Reilly at 893-7812 (daytime) or
712-5191 (anytime)
or email kath.reilly@hotmail.com
or club@irishofmaine.org
Sunday Ceilis
Join us for our next Ceili in April
Date to be announced,
upstairs at Ri-Ra Irish Pub & Restaurant
on Commercial Street in Portland.
Free and open to the public. No experience or partner expected.
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