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ITINERARY -- SUBJECT TO CHANGE -- HERE'S THE TE NTATIVE 2010 TRIP ITINERARY -- LOTS MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW
Wednesday, September 22 - 6:10pm flight on
US Airways to Philadelphia and on to Dublin Airport. You'll need
to check in at the airport by 4:00pm, to make sure there are no
problems along the way. We'll be waiting for you in the Frank
& Theresa's Anchor Bar nearest the US Airways
gate.
Thursday, September 23 - Arrive Dublin at 8:30am, we'll be met
by the one and only Dave Spillane, our guide and driver for the week,
then pile into the luxury coach for the drive to Belfast. We'll be
staying at the Jury's Inn in the center of Downtown Belfast. Lunch at
the Rose & Crown, then all day and evening to tour historic
Belfast.
Friday, September 24 - Off in the morning for a two-hour drive
to Derry City, Northern Ireland. We'll arrive in time for an escorted
tour of the city and its ancient wall with well-known historian
Martin McCrossan. Hopefully we'll get a chance to meet the Lord
Mayor, but we'll definitely meet Eamon McCourt from Guinness, who
will escort us to Madigan's for a party with the Derry City Football
Club boosters. We'll stay at the City Hotel, I believe, for two
nights.
Saturday, September 25 - Optional day trip through the north
coast of Northern Island, with stops at the Giant's Causeway and
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in County Antrim. Back in Derry City for
the evening, with some great pubs to choose from, including the
famous Peador O'Donnell's and the Gweedwore Bar, just a block from
the hotel.
Sunday, September 26 -- All aboard for a trip to Westport,
County Mayo. Maybe a stop for lunch on the ocean at the Strand
outside of Sligo, if Mick will have us! Then on to beautiul Westport
for a two-night stay. Hotel to be determined. You may want to
visit Croagh Patrick, one of Europe's best know places of Pilgrimage,
which has provided a tough ascent for many pilgrims each year,
climbing barefoot in the memory of St. Patrick, who spent forty days
and forty nights fasting on the summit more than 1,500 years ago. A
small church at the summit of the mountain welcomes penitents, while
magnificent views of Clew Bay, with an island for every day of the
year, provides inspiration for many walkers and visitors throughout
the year.
Monday, September 27- Another day and night in and around
Westport. Great traditional music town, including Matt Malloy's Pub.
(Chieftain's) Optional day trip to be determined. Staying at the Clew
Bay Hotel.
Tuesday, September 28 - Off to Galway City for two great days
and nights of shopping, pubbing and touring.
Wednesday, September 29 - A full day in Galway.
Thursday, September 30 - Early morning ... we have to drive
cross-country back to the Dublin Airport this morning. A two-plus
hour trip on the new highway, through the midlands of Ireland, you
won't miss too much if you catch some sleep. Then we board for an
11am flight, getting back in Buffalo in the late afternoon/early
evening.
Depart: 06:15pm -- Arrive:
07:41pm Buffalo, NY (BUF) to Philadelphia,
PA (PHL) US Airways Flight 1740 Connection Time: 1 hr 24
mins Depart: 09:05pm -- Arrive:
08:50amNext day Philadelphia, PA (PHL) to Dublin,
Ireland (DUB) US Airways Flight
722 Depart: 11:00am -- Arrive:
01:40pm Dublin, Ireland (DUB) to
Philadelphia, PA (PHL) US Airways Flight 723 Connection Time: 1 hr 54
mins Depart: 03:34pm -- Arrive:
04:52pm Philadelphia, PA (PHL) to Buffalo,
NY (BUF) US Airways Flight
3358 First Checked Bag is
FREE! Second one, they'll charge you $55 per bag.
Pack light!
