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“CAN I HAVE ONE MORE STAR PLEASE!?”August, 2012 Railtours Ireland

First Class!

GREAT TOURS 2013FROM DUBLIN & LONDON

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Cliffs of Moher

RAILTOURSIRELAND

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Blarney Castle andGardens

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Excellence!

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridgenear Giant's Causeway

Heading for Belfast onCraigmore Viaduct

TWO SPECIAL OFFERS FOR 2013Fantastic Value!

Offer 1 “Welcome To Dublin Citypack”

Railtours Ireland is delighted to offer our visitors a new fully-inclusive Dublinaccommodation and activity Package.

Our Welcome to Dublin Citypack includes:• Meet & Greet you off your flight at Dublin Airport• Return transfers* to/from your city centre Hotel• 2 nights 4-star standard city centre Hotel accommodation

(room only and subject to availability)• Dublin Bus city sightseeing tour Hop-on/Hop-off ticket

ONLY€€99 euro per person sharing - extra nights available from€€49 euro per person sharing.

This offer is available if you purchase an extended tour of 3 days or longer at full adult price directly from Railtours Ireland - not available with

any other discounts. Normal price €€189 per person sharing. * Dublin Airport pick-up 06.00 to 23.00 only. Outside these hours €€39 per personextra. Return transfer to Dublin Airport available from 06.00 to 23.00 only - otherwise own arrangements.

Offer 2FREE DUBLIN BUS HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR TICKET

Railtours Ireland is delighted to offer a FREE Dublin Bus Hop On/HopOff tour ticket worth at least €€18 (euro) with every extended tour

including afternoon departures or any two of our day tours (per person) - with a minimum value of €109 - booked online directly in advance with Railtours Ireland.

Your FREE Hop-On Hop-Off Tour ticket will be in your travel pack when you check in for your firstRailtours Ireland tour. You can also receive it in advance - by arrangement.

Dublin Spire

Molly Malone Kilmainham Jail

Welcome to RAILTOURS IRELAND First Class!Dear Vacationer,

I am delighted you are considering Railtours Ireland First Class for your Irish holiday /vaca-tion in 2013. We started in 1998 and have looked after almost 325,000 visitors to Ireland ofwhom almost 80% have been from U.S. and Canada. Our popularity comes from our first classcustomer service and legendary hospitality and our ability to create a memorable experience aswell as allowing visitors the option of touring Ireland without having to drive. We are Irelandexperts!

NEW FOR 2013: New Freephone number from U.S. and Canada - see back cover. Free full Irish Breakfast on all (Monday to Friday) 07.00 train departures from Dublin Heustonwhen you purchase any extended tour directly from Railtours Ireland - that use this service.(There is nothing like the great Irish Breakfast whilst speeding through the countryside).

In response to customer demand we are delighted to announce a later train departure fromGalway in the evenings, thus giving some extra time for exploring and perhaps an evening meal.

Our overnight tours we introduced last year have been a great success and we are delighted tocontinue to offer them in 2013.

2013 is a special year for Railtours Ireland as we celebrate our 15th Anniversay and also forIreland as we mark "The Gathering" which is an all year homecoming celebration of the world wide IrishDiaspora - everyone is welcome!.

Check out our other tours ranging from 1 day to 9 day duration and the great value special offers below.

We are delighted to announce that there is now Free WiFi on all InterCity trains in the Republic of Ireland.

We look forward to welcoming you to Ireland for "The Gathering" this year.

Jim Deegan, Managing Director

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Overnight tours withAfternoon Departures toour most popular desti-

nations...Have a lie in!

Limerick City & The Cliffs of Moher,Bunratty Castle,

The Burren and Galway Bay

Tour DH06AN - Overnight Tour

An overnight tour to Ireland's mid-western capital, Limerick, the Treaty City , on thebanks of the majestic river Shannon. This Tour includes four star standard Hotelaccommodation in the City Centre and a full Irish Breakfast. Your evening inLimerick is free to explore the locations where the film Angela's Ashes was madeand perhaps have a pint in one of the city's many Traditional pubs. The next day wewill take you to visit Medieval Bunratty Castle then on to a charming pub for alunch stop in a remote Atlantic coastal village and then to the Cliffs of Moher.Wetravel through the Burren, around Black Head and on to Galway City along theshores of Galway Bay. (all admissions and transfers/tours included).

ITINERARY DAY 1Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for the 15:25 (3.25pm) departure of intercity train. On arrival in Limerickat 17.48 (5.48pm) we transfer you to your four star standard hotel in Limerick City Centre. You have the evening free in "The Treaty City" - a vibrant lively city with a great selection of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes andpockets. We include some suggestions in your travel pack.

ITINERARY DAY 2Pick up at your Hotel at 09.30am. We head north to Bunratty Castle and Folk Village (admission included), then to a Doolin villagepub for our lunch stop and on to the majestic Cliffs of Moher on the wild Atlantic coast. We enter the unique lunar landscape of the Burren, rounding Black Head before heading along the shores of Galway Bay to Galway,the city of the tribes. We now have some free time available for exploring and perhaps an evening meal. Then we join our Dublin bound

train (light meals available) arriving in Dublin Heuston at 21.30. The drive from the Cliffs of Moher toGalway city is regarded by the AA Automobile Association as one of the top 10 coastal drives in Europe.On this tour you travel through three of Ireland's four provinces.

Departs Daily (Monday - Friday) All tours have stops en route for photography, shopping etc.,

Overnight option available in Galway City - please ask for details when booking.

Cliffs of Moher The Burren

Adult

€€179EURO

Student

€€161EURO

Bunratty Castle

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Cork, Blarney Castle & the Queenstown/Titanic Story

Tour DH02AN - Overnight TourA highly enjoyable trip to Ireland's Southern capital, Cork, visiting the world renowned Blarney Stone and the Queenstown Story atCobh, on Cork Harbour, famous as the Titanic's last port of call (all admissions and transfers / tours included).

Blarney Castle - CorkAn overnight tour to Ireland's Southern Capital, Cork, including four star standard hotel accommodation in Cork city which includes afull Irish Breakfast. Your evening in Cork is free to explore and perhaps find that traditional Irish pub full of live music. The next daywe will take you to the world famous Blarney Stone, and the Queenstown Story at Cobh on Cork Harbour, famous as the Titanic'slast port of call (all admissions and transfers / tours included).

ITINERARY DAY 1Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for the 14.00 (2.00pm) departure of Intercity train to Cork. On arrival inCork 17.50pm we transfer you to your 4 star standard Hotel in Cork City Centre. You have the evening free in Ireland's "real capital"(as the locals would say!).

ITINERARY DAY 2Pick up at your Hotel at 09:30 when we will travel by road to Blarney Castle andits stunning gardens, where we kiss the famous stone and thus acquire the gift ofeternal eloquence. Time for shopping and lunch at Blarney Village before return-ing to Cork and a short city tour including a stop at the English Market (trafficpermitting). We have a scenic journey alongside Cork Harbour to Cobh wherethe "Queenstown Story" Heritage Centre is located in the beautifully restoredVictorian railway station and transatlantic terminal. Embarkation point for generations of Irish emigrants to the new worlds from

famine times to recent years - including passengers forthe Titanic in April 1912. Return to Cork fordeparture on InterCity service to Dublin (lightmeals available). Arrival at Dublin HeustonStation is at 20.20 hrs. (8.20pm).

Departs Daily (Monday - Friday)

Killarney & The Ring of Kerry

Tour DH05AN - Overnight TourAn overnight tour to the World famous Killarney situated on its famous lakes andunder the highest mountains in Ireland, the Macgillicuddy Reeks. Your tourincludes four star standard Hotel accommodation in Killarney town centre withits large selection of cosy pubs and restaurants for you to explore and enjoy. Weinclude full Irish breakfast and a tour of the stunning Ring of Kerry.

Moll's Gap - Ring of Kerry

ITINERARY DAY 1Check in Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) for the 15:00 (3pm)departure of intercity train to Killarney. On arrival in Killarney at 18:23pm wetransfer you to your 4 star standard hotel in Killarney very close to the bustlingcentre of this most traditional of Irish towns. Your evening is free to exploreKillarney’s quaint pubs and restaurants.

ITINERARY DAY 2The next morning at 10.00am you will be picked up from your Hotel to join theRing of Kerry tour. We have a wonderful day viewing some of Ireland's mostspectacular scenery, including Dingle Bay. We also see the MacgillicuddyReeks, Ireland's highest mountain Carrantuohill, Moll's Gap, Ladies View andthe world famous Lakes of Killarney. Return to Killarney for train departure to Mallow, where we join our Dublin

bound express (light meals available). Arrival inDublin Heuston is at 21:15.

Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday).

Molls Gap

Ring of Kerry

Blarney Castle

Adult

€€179EURO

Student

€€161EURO

Adult

€€179EURO

Student

€€161EURO

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Belfast City & The Giant's CausewayTour DC10AN - Overnight Tour

An Overnight to the North of Ireland, Belfast City, including a four star standard Hotel in the Heart of Belfast City Centre which includesthe famous ' Ulster Fry' Breakfast. You have the evening free to explore the vibrant city of Belfast. Day two you will visit Ireland’s toptourist attraction, the Giant’s Causeway, which has often been described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. This is a fascinating dayout to the famed Antrim coast with its spectacular seascapes taking in the Giant's Causeway and Dunluce Castle. (all admissions, trans-fers /tours included).

ITINERARY DAY 1Check in Dublin Connolly station (information desk) for the 13:20(1.20pm) departure of enterprise train to Belfast. On arrival in BelfastCentral Station we will transfer to a local train service to Belfast GreatVictoria Street, which is situated directly underneath your 4 star stan-dard Hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the excitingNorthern Capital.

ITINERARY DAY 2After your Ulster Fry, you will be picked up at your Hotel at 09:30am.We will travel by coach on the famous Antrim Coast Road crossingthe lovely Glens of Antrim en route to Ballycastle and the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge. Glimpse the Scottish coast on a clear day. We con-tinue to the stunning Giant's Causeway next, seeing Dunluce Castle(photo stop only). We return to Belfast and our train to Dublin arriv-ing at Dublin Connolly station at 22.15 (snacks available on board)

All tours have stops en route for photography, shopping etc. Please Note: Sterling (£ British) Currency is required in Northern Ireland.

*£3.50 or €5.00 euro payable if you actually cross the Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge (local charge).Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday)

Single room Supplement €39.00

Connemara and Galway BayTour DH04AN - Overnight TourAn overnight tour to the glorious West of Ireland including a comfortable three/four star hotel located in the City Centre of Galway (theCity of the Tribes), you will have the evening free to experience this most exciting city full of really good pubs and restaurants, manywith traditional Irish music - hear the Irish language (Gaelic) being spoken. The next morning after a full Irish breakfast you will betaken on a great tour of one of Ireland’s most scenic regions, Connemara.

ITINERARY DAY 1Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for the 14.30 (2.30pm) departure of Intercity train to Galway (snacks anddrinks available). Our train takes us the whole way across Ireland from east to west. On arrival in Galway you will be checked in toyour comfortable hotel near the railway station and you have the evening free to explore.

ITINERARY DAY 2We begin our tour by coach and strike out into the fabulous scenery in the region known as Connemara. Mountains, lakes and deepinlets are there to behold, we visit the lovely fishing village of Leenaneon Ireland’s only fjord. We visit the world famous Kylemore AbbeyVisitor Centre* and Victorian Garden which will be our lunch stop (notincluded). See The Twelve Bens and Maamturks mountain ranges.Plenty of shopping and photo opportunities en route. We continue onalong the northern shores of Galway Bay and arrive in Galway for ourreturn Intercity train to Dublin Heuston Station arriving at 21.30(snacks available). *Reduced admission rate to Abbey and Garden

Departs Daily (Monday - Saturday)

Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge

Kylemore Abbey

Adult

€€179EURO

Student

€€161EURO

Adult

€€199EURO

Student

€€179EURO

IMPORTANT NOTICEOn any tour to Belfast and The Giant’s Causeway please remember you are leaving the Republic of Ireland and entering the

United Kingdom, please ensure that your Visa requirements are in order and it is essential that you carry your passport

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Tour DC01 - Day TourWaterford Crystal & Kilkenny City

(By rail to the South East of Ireland)

Enjoy a day out to Ireland's "sunny south east" We visitthe ancient city of Kilkenny or as it is known "TheMarble City". We continue on to explore the historicViking City of Waterford where we visit The WaterfordCrystal Visitors Centre.

ITINERARYCheck-in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk)for 07.20 departure of intercity train to Kilkenny. We arriveafter a scenic rail journey and we take a guided tour ofKilkenny City known as "The Marble City", after the touryou will have plenty of time to explore and perhaps visitKilkenny Castle overlooking the River Nore (admission notincluded) and the nearby Kilkenny Design Centre. You willhave time for lunch in one of the many traditional pubs or caféand in the early afternoon we depart by coach for WaterfordCity on the banks of the River Suir. On arrival we have a tourof the Waterford Cyrstal Visitors Centre in the heart of thisancient Viking city and then you have time to explore theViking quarter and the Bishop's Palace late afternon train jour-ney back to Dublin arriving in Dublin Heuston at 19.25(7.25p.m.)

Departs Daily - Monday to Saturday (May to September incl)

This tour can depart other months

with a minimum group of ten adults.

Kilkenny Castle

Adult

€€99EURO

Student

€€79EURO

Tour DH 02 - Day TourOUR SECOND MOST POPULAR DAY TOUR

Cork, Blarney Castle& the Queenstown/ Titanic Story

(By rail to the South of Ireland)

A highly enjoyable trip to Ireland's southern capital,Cork, visiting the world renowned Blarney Stone and theQueenstown Story at Cobh, on Cork Harbour, famous asthe Titanic's last port of call (all admissions and transfers /tours included).

ITINERARYCheck in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk)for 07:00 departure of Intercity train to Cork (breakfast avail-able). On arrival in Cork we transfer by road to BlarneyCastle where we kiss the famous stone and thus acquire thegift of eternal eloquence. Time for shopping and lunch atBlarney Village before returning to Cork and a short city tour.We have a scenic journey alongside Cork Harbour to Cobhwhere the "Queenstown Story" Heritage Centre is locatedin the beautifully restored Victorian railway station andtransatlantic terminal. This was embarkation point for genera-tions of Irish emigrants to the new worlds, from famine timesto recent years - including passengers for the Titanic in April,

1912. Return to Cork for departure on Intercityservice to Dublin (light meals and full baravailable). Arrival at Dublin Heuston Stationis at 20.25 hrs. (8.25pm).


€€109EURO

Blarney Castle& Gardens

SHORTER ECONOMYOPTION

Dublin - Cork - Blarney ONLY(without Cobh)

and earlier return - 5.20pm.

€€99EURO

Tour DH 02B

Child

€€45EURO

En route to Cork

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Reginald's TowerWaterford

Tour DH 04 - Day Tour

Connemara and Galway Bay(By rail to the West of Ireland)

An enchanting day tour to the glorious West of Irelandwhere John Ford filmed "The Quiet Man". We arrivethrough Galway (the City of the Tribes), see KylemoreAbbey and the Maam Valley (Joyce country) and exploreConnemara which means "inlets of the sea", and hasglorious lake and mountain scenery.

ITINERARYCheck in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for07:30 departure of Intercity train to Galway (snacks available).On arrival in Galway we begin our tour by coach and strike out into the fabulous scenery of Connemara. On our journeythrough Connemara we pass the house where Bruce Ismay(director of the White Star Line) retired to in disgrace after sur-viving the Titanic sinking until his death in 1932. During thistour we see many Connemara ponies in their natural habitat.Mountains, lakes and deep inlets are there to behold, we visit thelovely fishing village of Leenane on Ireland’s only fjord. Wevisit the world famous Kylemore Abbey *Visitor Centre andVictorian Garden which will be our lunch stop (not included).See the Twelve Bens and Maamturks mountain ranges.Plenty of shopping and photo opportunities en route. We con-tinue on along the northern shores of Galway Bay and arrivein Galway for our return Intercity train to Dublin Heuston sta-tion arriving at 21.30hrs (9.30pm). (snacks available).Please note: For operational reasons itinerary is subject to change onthe day. (* reduced admission rate to Abbey and Garden)

Departs Daily - (Monday - Saturday)

Adult

€€89EURO

ALL TOURS HAVE STOPS EN ROUTEFOR PHOTOGRAPHY, SHOPPING ETC.,

Kylemore Abbey

Student

€€79EURO

Child

€€45EURO


The Ring of Kerry (by rail to the Southwest of Ireland)

An all day tour offering a unique opportunity to experi-ence the world renowned Ring of Kerry, with its over-whelming mountains and seascapes.

ITINERARY

Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for

07.00 departure of Intercity train (breakfast available) to

Mallow County Cork. Here we transfer by train to Killarneyand thence by road for our tour of the Ring of Kerry

We have a wonderful day viewing some of Ireland’s most

spectacular scenery, including Dingle Bay the Skellig Rocks,

Kenmare Bay, Sneem Village and the Macgillicuddy Reeks,Ireland's highest mountain Carrantuohill, Moll's Gap,Ladies View and the world famous Lakes of Killarney. We

return to Killarney for train departure to Mallow, where we

join our Dublin bound express (snacks and full bar available).

Arrival at Dublin Heuston Station

is at 21:25 (9.25pm).

Departs Daily(Monday - Saturday)

STUDENT DISCOUNTAVAILABLE !

TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CARD HOLDERSWHEN BOOKING DIRECTLY WITH RAILTOURS IRELAND

On the Ring of Kerry

Adult

€€109EURO

Student

€€98EURO

Leenane Village


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Tour DC 10 - Day TourThe Giant's Causeway

Glens of Antrim and Wild Atlantic Coast

(By rail to the North of Ireland)

A fascinating day out to the famed Antrim coast with itsspectacular seascapes taking in the Giant's Causewayand Dunluce Castle. Rail travel Dublin - Belfast -Dublin by "Enterprise Express" (all admissions, includ-ed except Carrick-a-rede rope bridge)

ITINERARYCheck in Dublin Connolly Station (information desk) for07:35 departure of Enterprise Service (light breakfast avail-able). At Belfast we join our tour and head to the famousAntrim Coast Road crossing the lovely Glens of Antrim enroute to Ballycastle and the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge.Glimpse the Scottish coast on a clear day. Bushmills visitorcenter is our lunch stop, (not included). We continue to thestunning Giant's Causeway next, seeing Dunluce Castle(photo stop only). We return to Belfast and our train to Dublinarriving at Connolly station at 22:15 (10.15pm) (snacks avail-able). Time and traffic permitting we will have a short tour ofBelfast and see where the Titanic was built and launched inMay 1911.

Departs Daily Mon to Sat* small sterling charge payable if you actually cross the bridge (local charge)

PLEASE NOTE: Sterling (British) Currency isrequired in Northern Ireland

Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge

€€109EURO

Student

€€98EURO

Nowopen all

yearround

Tour DH 06 - OUR BEST SELLING DAY TOUR!

The Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, The Burren,

and Galway Bay(By rail to the West of Ireland)

A day trip to Ireland's rugged and unique mid-westerncoast, through Limerick on the mighty River Shannon andon then to the imposing Bunratty Castle with its lovely folkpark. The stunning Cliffs of Moher, the Burren andGalway Bay. A flavour of Galway City (traffic permitting)concludes the tour before our return to Dublin

ITINERARYCheck in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for07.00 departure of Intercity train (breakfast available) toLimerick, arrival 09.15. Here we join our coach and have ashort tour of the "Treaty City" and setting for "Angela'sAshes". We cross the mighty river Shannon and head north toBunratty Castle and Folk Village, arrival 10.45 (admissionincluded) - approx 2 hour stop including a guided tour of therestored castle and an opportunity to explore the authenticrecreation of an Irish Village at the end of the 19th century,smell the beautiful aroma of the traditional turf (peat) fires inthe fireplaces of the thatched cottages. We continue west tothe fishing village of Doolin on the wild Atlantic coast for ourlunch stop (not included) at Gus O’Connor’s famous pub (trythe chowder!). After an hour here we have a twenty minuterun to the majestic Cliffs of Moher - the highest seacliffs inEurope where we spend another hour (sometimes a littlelonger). We leave here and continue north along the coast andenter the unique lunar landscape of the Burren (photostop),famous for its fauna and flora, we continue around BlackHead before heading alongthe shores of Galway Bay(our route is regarded asone of Europe's top tencoastal drives) to Galwaythe city of the tribes wherewe join our Dublin boundtrain (light meals and fullbar available) Arrival atDublin Heuston Station at21.30 (21.30pm).

On this tour you travelthrough three of Ireland's

four provinces.Departs Daily

(Monday - Saturday)

Cliffs of Moher

Adult

€€109EURO

Student

€€98EURO

Glens of Antrim

IMPORTANT NOTICEOn any tour to Belfast and The Giant’s Causewayplease remember you are leaving the Republic of

Ireland and entering the United Kingdom of GreatBritain and Northern Ireland, please ensure that yourVisa requirements are in order and it is essential that

you carry your passport

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Tour DH 3711910N - Nine Day TourThe Titanic Rail Trail & Wild Atlantic Way

(By rail to the North,South and West of Ireland)

We are delighted to offer a nine day (nine nights)tour of Ireland which includes the highlights ofIreland and has the theme of the ill fated Titanicstory. We visit Cork and Blarney Castle, andCobh near Cork City, the ships last port of call.We include Belfast where she was built, weexplore Clifden in Connemara, where JackPhillips, the Titanic’s wireless operator workedfor Marconi before the fatal voyage. This touralso takes in Ireland’s most famous attractionssuch as The Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, The Ring of Kerry, Bunratty Castle, The Giant’s Causeway and Galway Bayon the wild Atlantic Coast. This escorted tour, like all our extended tours, includes all rail and coach travel, quality hotelaccommodation, admissions where stated and transfers.

ITINERARY - DAY 1Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for 07.00 departure of Intercity train toCork (free full Irish Breakfast included Monday to Friday if tour booked directly online at www.rail-toursireland.com). We transfer to Blarney Castle, (admission included) kiss the Blarney Stone andthus acquire the gift of eternal eloquence. After time for lunch and shopping we have a short city tourof Cork and we have a scenic journey alongside Cork Harbour to Cobh where the Titanic made itslast port of call and where generations of Irish emigrants left for the new worlds. We visit the CobhHeritage Centre home of the Queenstown Story and The Titanic Story (admission included). Wetravel by train from Cobh to Killarney where we are transferred to our comfortable Bed andBreakfast accommodation with ensuite facilities free upgrade to four star standard hotel if you bookdirectly online at www.Railtours Ireland.com. in the center of Killarney. Evening Free to explore thetraditional pubs and restaurants and maybe a walk to the famous lakes.

ITINERARY - DAY 2 10.00am we embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal drive around theIveragh Peninsula, on one side of which is Dingle Bay. Lots of stunning mountain and coastalscenery. We pass through Sneem Village and see The Skellig Rocks, The MacgillicuddyReeks including Irelands highest mountain, Carrantuohill. Our route includes Molls Gapand Ladies View over the world famous Lakes of Killarney. Evening free and overnight inKillarney in quality hotel accommodation.

ITINERARY - DAY 307.30 transfer by road from Killarney to Limerick passing through the lovely village ofAdare. In Limerick we have a short tour of the treaty city and setting for the movie“Angela’s Ashes”. We head north to Bunratty Castle and Folk Village, we include admis-sion and a guided tour of this wonderful medieval castle and the accurate recreation of IrishCountry life in the adjacent Folk Park. Our next stop is at a traditional Irish pub, O’Connor’sof Doolin, with its reasonable priced seafood and pub grub - try the chowder (lunch notincluded). It is a short drive from here to the majestic Cliffs of Moher, (admission incl) fromhere we enter the unique lunar landscape of the Burren rounding Black Head before heading along theshores of Galway Bay (our route is regarded as one of Europes top ten coastal drives). Overnight inGalway City in three/four star hotel. Evening Free.

ITINERARY - DAY 410.30am transfer to Connemara Airport for flight and tour of Inismór, the largest of the Aran Islands,where we join our tour of the Island with time for lunch at Kilronan before our visit to the magnificentancient fort Dún Aengus with its sheer cliffs and dramatic seascapes. Return flight and transfer back toGalway City with time for exploring and shopping. Evening Free.

Blarney Castle& Gardens

Bunratty Castle and Durty Nellys

Waterfront at Cobh

Remains of originalpier in Cobh whereTitanic passengers

embarked

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Cliffs of Moher

ITINERARY - DAY 510.00am depart Galway for tour of Connemara including Kylemore Abbey and its wonderfulVictorian gardens (reduced admission rates applies to Abbey and Gardens). On our journey throughConnemara we pass the house where Bruce Ismay director of the White Star Line retired to in dis-grace after surviving the Titanic sinking until his death in 1932. During this tour we see manyConnemara ponies in their natural habitat. Transfer to Clifden, the capital of Connemara and TheAbbeyglen Castle Hotel, Station House Hotel or Foyles Hotel in the center of the town. Evening Freeto explore this beautiful little town on the Atlantic Coast with wonderful pubs and seafood restaurants.Dinner and overnight in Clifden.

ITINERARY - DAY 610.00am depart Clifden for morning tour of the Sky Road, Coral Beach -spectacular coastal scenery. We visit Derrygimlagh Bog, the site of theMarconi transmitting station where Jack Phillips worked as a wireless oper-ator. He left in 1911 and joined the Titanic, and went down with the ship ashe sent the final distress messages. This also is the site where Alcock andBrown landed in 1919 after the first ever non-stop transatlantic flight. Wereturn to Kylemore for our lunch stop (not included). We continue our tourthrough Connemara enjoying spectacular mountain and lake scenery on ourway back to Galway where we join our train to Dublin arriving at 20.45(8.45pm). Overnight Dublin city centre hotel.

ITINERARY - DAY 7This is your leisure day in Dublin during which you can use your Hop On- Hop Off Dublincity sight seeing tour ticket (included in your pack). This Hop On-Hop Off tour will takeyou to Dublin’s most famous attractions including The Guinness Brewery, Trinity College(see the book of Kells), Kilmainham Jail, and Christchurch and St. Patrick’s Cathedrals,plus lots lots more. Overnight Dublin city centre hotel.

ITINERARY - DAY 8Check in Dublin Connolly station (Customer Service Desk) for 07.35 departure of Enterprise train to Belfast.On arrival, we join our coach and head north along the famous Antrim coast road, crossing the lovely Glens ofAntrim en route to Ballycastle and Carrick-a-rede rope bridge (optional - if you wish to cross the bridge thereis a local charge of £4.50 - not everyone wants to cross the bridge!). Glimpse the Scottish coast on a clear day.We continue to the stunning Giant’s Causeway next (admission included), then a photo stop atDunluce Castle. We return to Belfast and your four star hotel in the city centre for overnight.

ITINERARY - DAY 9After enjoying a Full Irish Breakfast (the famous Ulster Fry) at your leisure, you will join theBelfast Hop-On-Hop-Off tour which not only explores the city centre but also the TitanicQuarter (see the original dock where the doomed liner was built). We also visit the newTitanic Visitor Centre (admission included) and you can see the last surviving White Star LineShip “The Nomadic”. You will also see the murals of the Falls and Shankill Roads with plen-ty of free time for shopping and exploring. You will join the Railtours Ireland group returningto Dublin at 20.10 (8.10pm) from Belfast Central Station arriving Dublin Connolly at 22.15(10.15pm) and overnight in Dublin City Centre Hotel.

Departs Monday / Wednesday / Friday/ Sat - March - OctoberPrices per person sharing

Single Supplement €€269

Carrick-a-Rede Rope bridge

Now openall year round

Aran Islands

Kilmainham Jail

Aran Islands Coastline

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

Giants Causeway

Connemara Pony

Coral BeachBallyconneely

IMPORTANT NOTICEOn any tour to Belfast and The Giant’s Causewayplease remember you are leaving the Republic of

Ireland and entering the United Kingdom of GreatBritain and Northern Ireland, please ensure that

your Visa requirements are in order and it is essen-tial that you carry your passport

ADULT

€€1299EURO

€€1499EURO

July/Aug

9 Day

Bruce Ismay

Jack Phillips

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ADULT


The Aran Islands in Galway Bay(By rail to the West of Ireland)

A unique opportunity to visit Inismór the largest of thelegendary Aran Islands facing the wild Atlantic Ocean atthe mouth of Galway Bay. (flights, admissions, transfers/tours included).

ITINERARYCheck in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for07:30 departure of Intercity train (snacks available) to Galway.We transfer by road (bóthar Cois Farraige - the road beside thesea) to Connemara Airport for *flight to Inismór where wejoin our tour of the Island with time for lunch at Kilronanbefore our visit to the magnificent ancient fort Dún Aenguswith its sheer cliffs and dramatic seascapes. Return flight andtransfer back to Galway City with time for exploring andshopping before our return train departing Galway to DublinHeuston arriving at 21.30 (9.30pm). (snacks available)

IMPORTANT NOTE:* should weather conditions be such as to curtail flights you will be taken onan alternative tour to Connemara (DH 04) and refunded the difference. No fur-ther refund available should you decide not go to Connemara for any reason.

Departs Daily(Monday - Saturday)€€129

EURO

Aran Islands

Overnight option available inGalway City - please ask for

details when booking

Student

€€116EURO

Tour DH 03 - Two Day TourCork, Blarney Castle,

The Queenstown/Titanic Story,Killarney and The Ring of Kerry

(By rail to the South/Southwest of Ireland)

A two day tour to the South and South West of Ireland tak-ing in Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story atCobh, overnighting in Killarney and touring the worldrenowned Ring of Kerry - (all admissions,transfers,tours included)

ITINERARY - DAY 1Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for07:00 departure of Intercity train (breakfast available) toCork. We transfer to Blarney Castle and kiss the BlarneyStone. After time for lunch and shopping we have a short citytour of Cork and then visit Cobh Heritage Centre, home of the"Queenstown Story". We travel from Cobh to Killarneywhere we are transferred to our comfortable Bed and Breakfast* accommodation (with en-suite facilities) Free upgrade tofour star standard hotel if you book directly online atwww.railtoursireland.com. Evening free.

ITINERARY - DAY 2 10.00am we embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour whichis a largely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, on oneside of which is Dingle Bay. Lots of stunning mountain andcoastal scenery including the famous Lakes of Killarney.Return train to Dublin departs Killarney 17.46 and arrivesDublin Heuston 21.25 (9.25pm). (snacks and full bar avail-able)


Prices are per person sharingSingle Room Supplement

applies

* Upgrade to 4 Star Standard Hotel €29 pps see above

€€249EUROp.p.s.

Student

€€224EURO

Checking in at Heuston Station

Dún Aenguson

Inismór

IveraghPeninsula

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Tour DH 07 - Two Day Tour

The West Coast Explorer(including Galway Bay)

(By rail to the West of Ireland)

An opportunity to experience "the best of the West" intwo days, taking in Limerick, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffsof Moher, Galway Bay and overnighting in Galway City.Next day exploring Connemara including KillaryHarbour and Kylemore Abbey.

ITINERARY - DAY 1 Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for07:00 departure of Intercity train (free full Irish Breakfastincluded Monday to Friday if tour booked directly online atwww.railtoursireland.com) to Limerick. We join our coachhere for a short tour of Limerick City and then to BunrattyCastle and Folk Park (admission included). On to the villageof Doolin for lunch stop at O'Connors Pub. Next we visit thestunning Cliffs of Moher, Black Head, the Burren andGalway Bay overnighting in the heart of Galway City. (3 star hotel accommodation - bed and full Irish breakfast)

DAY 2 (SEE DH04)10:00am we head into magnificent Connemara where JohnFord filmed "The Quiet Man" in 1951, taking in KylemoreAbbey & Gardens (reduced admission rate applies to Abbey& Gardens itself), Leenane and Killary Harbour, Ireland'sonly fjord. See lots of breathtaking lake and mountain sceneryand the Connemara ponies’ natural habitat. We return toGalway for our return Intercity train to Dublin Heuston arriv-ing at 21.30 (9.30pm). (snacks available)

Prices are per person sharing - single

room supplement of €29 applies

Departs Daily(Monday - Saturday)

€€259EUROp.p.s.

Student

€€233EURO

Tour DC 10N - Two Day Tour

Belfast & The Giant’s Causeway(By rail to the North of Ireland)

Due to overwhelming demand for overnighting andexploring Belfast we have created a new two day tour,taking in the Giant’s Causeway on Day 1 with 4 starBelfast hotel accomodation and on Day 2 a relaxing dayof exploring Belfast and its attractions including TheShipyard where the Titanic was launched in May 1911.

ITINERARY - DAY 1Check in Dublin Connolly Station (information desk) for07:35 departure of Enterprise Service (light breakfast avail-able). At Belfast we join our tour and head to the famousAntrim Coast Road, crossing the lovely Glens of Antrim enroute to Ballycastle and the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge.Glimpse the Scottish coast on a clear day. Our lunch stop isat Bushmills Visitors Centre (not included). We continue to thestunning Giant's Causeway next, seeing Dunluce Castle(photo stop only). We return to Belfastand our four star city centre hotel forovernight.

DAY 2After enjoying a Full Irish Breakfast (the famous Ulster Fry) atyour leisure, you will join the Belfast Hop-On-Hop-Off tourwhich not only explores the city centre but also the TitanicQuarter (see the original dock where the doomed liner wasbuilt), we include admission to the new iconic Titanic VisitorsCentre. See the political murals of the Falls and ShankillRoads, there is plenty of free time for shopping and you canreturn to Dublin on any scheduled train service or join theRailtours Ireland group returning to Dublin at 20.10 (8.10pm)

arriving Dublin Connolly at 22.15 (10.15pm).Prices are per person sharing - single room supple-

ment of €39 applies.

EXTRA NIGHTS AVAILABLE INBELFAST - Please ask

Departs Daily (Mon - Sat)PLEASE NOTE: Sterling (British)

Currency is required in Northern Ireland

Giant’s Causeway

€€239EUROp.p.s.

Student

€€215EURO

Titanic Quarter Visitors CentreGalway City

2 Day2 Day

Atlantic Coast at Doolin Village

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Tour DH 06BN - Overnight TourBunratty Castle Medieval Banquet

& The Cliffs of Moher(By rail to the West of Ireland)

Experience one of Ireland’s most famous cultural and his-torical nights - The World Famous Medieval Banquet inthe Great Hall of Bunratty Castle overnighting in qualityhotel accommodation in Bunratty Village and enjoying atour to the Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay - the next day.Time to explore Galway (Day 1)

ITINERARY - DAY 1Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for11.30 departure of Intercity train to Galway. Arrive Galway14.07. Enjoy almost four hours exploring Galway City. DepartGalway 18.00 (6.00pm) by road to Bunratty Village andcheck in to our comfortable hotel. At 20.45 (8.45pm) IrishMead reception in Bunratty Castle before medieval banquet(including wines) and legendary Irish entertainment.Afterwards perhaps enjoy a nightcap in Durty Nelly’s famoustraditional pub beside the castle. Overnight in 4 star hotel. ITINERARY-DAY 210:00am meet Railtours Ireland host for tour of BunrattyCastle and Folk Park, then set off by coach for the coastal vil-lage of Doolin and our lunch stop at Gus O’Connor’s famousbar. We then visit the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. Continuingthrough the lunar landscape of The Burren we drive aroundBlack Head and along the shores of Galway Bay (our route isregarded as one of Europe’s top ten coastal drives) ending upin Galway City where we join our Dublin bound train (snacksavailable) arriving at DublinHeuston station at 21.30(9.30pm).

DepartsMon to Fri(Feb to Dec)

single room sup-plement appliesStudent price €233p.p.s.

€€269EUROp.p.s.

Bunratty Castle and Durty Nellys

Medieval Banquet

Tour DH 36 - Three Day Tour

Cork, Blarney Castle, The Ring ofKerry and the Cliffs of Moher

(By rail to the South, Southwest & West of Ireland)

A three day tour to the South and South West of Ireland tak-ing in Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story andthen from Killarney, touring the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs ofMoher and Galway Bay, returning to Dublin by train fromGalway.

ITINERARY - DAY 1Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for07:00 departure of Intercity train (free full Irish Breakfastincluded Monday to Friday if tour booked directly online atwww.railtoursireland.com) to Cork. We transfer by road toBlarney Castle and kiss the famous stone. After time forlunch and shopping, and a flavour of Cork City we visit CobhHeritage Centre, home of the "Queenstown/Titanic Story".We travel by train from Cobh to Killarney where we are trans-fered to our comfortable Bed & Breakfast * accommodationwith en-suite facilities. Free upgrade to four star standardhotel if you book directly online at www.railtoursireland.com(subject to availability). We are based here for two nights. ITINERARY-DAY 210:00 we embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is alargely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula - lots ofstunning mountain and coastal scenery, including the famousLakes of Killarney.ITINERARY - DAY 307:30 transfer from Killarney to Limerick to join DH06 visitBunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, traditional pub at Doolin,Galway Bay, return to Dublin Heuston by Intercity train

arriving at 21.30 (9.30pm). Departs

(Mon,Tues,Wed,Thurs, Sat)Prices are per person sharing

Single Room Supplement €29 per nightapplies

*Upgrade to 4 Star Standard Hotel €58 pps see above for special offer

Annie Moore Memorial - Cobh

€€429EUROp.p.s.

Student

€€386EURO

Rare Flora on the Burren

Entertainers at Bunratty Castle

O/N 3 Day

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Tour DH 711 - Three Day TourThe Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands

Connemara and Galway Bay(By rail to the West of Ireland)

Experience the delights of Galway Bay surrounded by theBurren region and the Cliffs of Moher, facing spectacularConnemara across the water with the Aran Islands lying at themouth of this world famous inlet. Staying in a three star hotelin the heart of vibrant & Cultural Galway City (the City of the Tribes).

ITINERARY - DAY 1Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for07.00 departure of Intercity train to Limerick (free full IrishBreakfast included Monday to Friday if tour booked directlyonline at www.railtoursireland.com). See Tour DH 07 fordetails.

ITINERARY - DAY 210.30am transfer to Connemara Airport for flight to Inismórwhere we join our tour of the island, time for lunch atKilronan before our visit to the magnificent ancient fort DúnAengus. Return flight and transfer back to Galway city lateafternoon. Overnight as before.

ITINERARY - DAY 310:00am we head into magnificent Connemara where JohnFord filmed "The Quiet Man" in 1951, taking in KylemoreAbbey & Gardens (reduced admission rate applies to Abbey& Gardens), Leenane and Killary Harbour. See lots ofbreathtaking lake and mountain scenery. We return to

Galway for our return train toDublin Heuston arriving at21.30 (9.30pm) (snacks andfull bar available)

Prices are per person sharing - singleroom supplement applies


€€439EUROp.p.s.

Outside Bunratty Castle

Student

€€395EURO

Tour DH 3D - Three Day Tour

Cork, Blarney Castle, The Ring ofKerry and the Dingle Peninsula

(By rail to the South, Southwest of Ireland)

A three day tour to the South and South West of Ireland tak-ing in Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown/Titanic Storyand then based in Killarney, touring the Ring of Kerry andthe Dingle Peninsula

ITINERARY - DAY 1Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for07:00 departure of Intercity train (free full Irish Breakfastincluded Monday to Friday if tour booked directly online atwww.railtoursireland.com) to Cork. We transfer by road toBlarney Castle and kiss the famous stone. After time forlunch and shopping, and a flavour of Cork City we visit CobhHeritage Centre, home of the "Queenstown Story". We trav-el by train from Cobh to Killarney where we are transferredto our comfortable * Bed & Breakfast accommodation withen-suite facilities. Free upgrade to four star standard hotel ifyou book directly online at www.railtoursireland.com (subject

to availability). We are based here for two nights.

ITINERARY-DAY 210:00 we embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is alargely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula - lots ofstunning mountain and coastal scenery, including the famousLakes of Killarney.

ITINERARY - DAY 310:00 we tour the Dingle Peninsula made famous as the loca-tion for the movie "Ryan's Daughter". We return by train fromKillarney at 17.46 (5.46pm) arriving in Dublin

Heuston at 21.25 (9.25pm).

Departs Daily - Monday -Saturday

March to October only

Prices are per person sharingSingle Room Supplement applies

* Upgrade to 4 Star Standard Hotel €58 pps see above for special offer

€€399EUROp.p.s.

Traditional Thatched Cottage

Student

€€359EURO

3 Day

Killary Harbour Slea Head, Dingle

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3 Day

Tour DH 3D6 - Four Day TourThe Great Southern & Western Coast

(By rail to the South, Southwest & West of Ireland)

A four day tour to the South West and West of Ireland takingin Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown/Titanic Story inCobh, and then based in Killarney, touring the Ring ofKerry, Dingle Peninsula and Cliffs of Moher before return-ing to Dublin by train from Galway.

ITINERARY - DAY 1Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for07.00 departure of Intercity train to Cork (free full IrishBreakfast included Monday to Friday if tour booked directlyonline at www.railtoursireland.com). We visit BlarneyCastle, Cobh, travel to Killarney for three nights * Bed &Breakfast accommodation with en-suite facilities. Freeupgrade to four star standard hotel if you book directly onlineat www.railtoursireland.com.(subject to availability)

ITINERARY - DAY 2 10.00 depart Killarney on Ring of Kerry tour, overnight inKillarney. See previous tour for more details.

ITINERARY - DAY 310.00 we tour the Dingle Peninsula made famous as the loca-tion for the movie "Ryan's Daughter" overnight in Killarney.See previous tour for more details.

ITINERARY - DAY 407.30 depart Killarney to Limerick, to visit Bunratty Castle,Cliffs of Moher, O'Connor’s Pub at Doolin, Galway Bay(see DH36 for details) return to Dublin Heuston by train from

Galway arrival 21.30 (9.30pm).Departs - Mon/Tues/Wed

Friday and Saturday -March to October only


* Upgrade to 4 Star Standard Hotel €87 pps seeabove for special offer

Slea Head, Dingle Peninsula

€€529EUROp.p.s.

Student

€€476EURO

Tour DH 37 - Four Day Tour

The Grand Atlantic Tour(By rail to the South, Southwest & West of Ireland)

A truly unique opportunity to visit our great Southernand Western coastal regions, with fabulous seascapesand mountain scenery and visits to Ireland's premiertourist locations such as Cork, Cobh, Blarney Castle,Ring of Kerry, Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, GalwayBay and Connemara.

ITINERARY - DAY 1Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for07.00 departure of Intercity train to Cork (free full IrishBreakfast included Monday to Friday if tour booked directlyonline at www.railtoursireland.com). We visit BlarneyCastle, Cobh, then travel to Killarney for two nights * Bed &Breakfast accommodation with en-suite facilities. Freeupgrade to four star standard hotel if you book directly onlineat www.railtoursireland.com. (subject to availability)

ITINERARY - DAY 2 10.00am depart Killarney on Ring of Kerry tour, overnight inKillarney. ITINERARY - DAY 307.30 transfer from Killarney to Limerick, to join DHO7 visitBunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, O'Connor’s Pub atDoolin, Galway Bay, overnight Galway City in 3 star Hotel.ITINERARY - DAY 410.00am depart Galway for tour of Connemara, includingKylemore Abbey (reduced admission rates applies to Abbeyand Gardens) after which we depart Galway by train, arriving

Dublin Heuston 21.30 (9.30pm). (snacks available)(See tours DH03 & DH07 for fur-

ther details)

Departs Mon/Tues/Wed

Thursday and SaturdayPrices are per person sharingSingle Room Supplement applies

* 4 Star Standard Hotel upgrade in Killarney €58 pps see above for special offer

Bunratty Castle

€€539EUROp.p.s.

Student

€€485EURO

Killarney’s Pubs& Café’s

Doolin, Co. Clare.

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Tour DH 3711 - Five Day Tour

The Royal Atlantic Tour(By rail to the South, Southwest & West of Ireland)

In response to popular demand we present a five day tourtaking in Cork, Cobh, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry,Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay,Connemara and The Aran Islands.

ITINERARY DAY 1Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for07.00 departure of Intercity train to Cork (free full IrishBreakfast included Monday to Friday if tour booked directlyonline at www.railtoursireland.com). We see Blarney Castle,Cobh then travel by train to Killarney for two nights * Bed &Breakfast accommodation with en-suite facilities. Freeupgrade to four star standard hotel if you book directly onlineat www.railtoursireland.com. (subject to availability)

ITINERARY DAY 210.00am depart Killarney on Ring of Kerry tour, overnight inKillarney.

ITINERARY DAY 307.30 transfer Killarney to Limerick to join DH 711 . VisitBunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, overnight inGalway City in three/four star hotel (2 nights).See DH36 for details

ITINERARY DAY 410.30am transfer to Connemara Airport for flight and tour ofInismór, largest of the Aran Islands. See DH11 for more details.

ITINERARY DAY 510.00am depart Galway for tour of Connemara includingKylemore Abbey (reduced admission rates applies to Abbeyand Gardens) after which we depart Galway by train arrivingDublin Heuston at 21.30 (9.30pm). (snacks available)

Departs - Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs & Sat

Prices are per person sharingSingle Room Supplement

applies

* 4 Star Standard Hotel upgrade

in Killarney €58 ppsSee above for special offer

€€669EUROp.p.s.

Student

€€599EURO

Aran Islands Coastline

Tour DH 371110 - Six Day Tour

The All Ireland Tour(By rail to the South, Southwest,West & North of Ireland)Finally a tour covering all our highlights - offering twonights in Killarney, two nights in Galway and two nightsin Dublin.

ITINERARY DAY 1Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for07.00 departure of Intercity train (free full Irish Breakfastincluded Monday to Friday if tour booked directly online atwww.railtoursireland.com) to Cork. We see Blarney Castle,Cobh then travel by train to Killarney for two nights * Bed &Breakfast accommodation with en-suite facilities.Free upgrade to four star standard hotel if you book directlyonline at www.railtoursireland.com. (subject to availability)

ITINERARY DAY 210.00am depart Killarney on Ring of Kerry tour, overnight inKillarney.ITINERARY DAY 307.30 transfer Killarney to Limerick to join DH 711 . VisitBunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, overnight in Galway Cityin three star hotel (2 nights) breakfast incl.ITINERARY DAY 410.30am transfer to Connemara Airport for flight and tour toInismór largest of the Aran Islands.ITINERARY DAY 510.00am depart Galway for tour of Connemara. After whichwe depart Galway by train arriving Dublin Heuston at 20.45(8.45pm) transfer to 4 star standard hotel for two nights (roomonly).ITINERARY DAY 6Check in Dublin Connolly Station for 07.35 departure (breakfast

available) Giants Causeway tour (seetour DC10). Arrives back inDublin 22.15 (10.15pm) forsecond night in 4 star standard

hotel. DepartsMon/Wed/Thurs and Sat


* 4 Star Standard Hotel upgrade in Killarney €58 ppsSee above for special offer

€€889EUROp.p.s.

Student

€€799EURO


Dun Aengus Inismór Aran Islands

Dunluce Castle

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Tour DC08 – The New Improved short day tour

The Wicklow MountaineerThe Wicklow Mountains, East Coast,

Avoca (Ballykissangel) and GlendaloughA lovely fully guided tour into the Wicklow Mountains to visit Ireland's most famousvillage, Avoca, otherwise known as "Ballykissangel", situated in the beautiful Vale ofAvoca and also the magnificent ancient monastic city of Glendalough (valley of thetwo lakes).

Departs Dublin Connolly Station 09.40 by train, arrives Arklow at 11.10, then luxurycoach to Avoca: 11.30 – 12.45, Glendalough: 13.30- 14.45, returns to Dublin by trainat approx 16.45.

ITINERARYCheck in Dublin Connolly station (INFORMATION DESK) for 09.40 departure oftrain to Arklow. A fantastic tour during which you will enjoy a spectacular train jour-ney south by Killiney Bay, around Bray Head and along the beautiful East Coast to Wicklow where we swing west into the Mountains.Visit the famous village of Avoca (Ballykissangel in the hit TV series). See hand weaving at the Woollen Mills – great shopping &time for lunch – or maybe a pint at Fitzgeralds famous pub. Visit the ancient Monastic city of Glendalough (valley of the two lakes)all in beautiful mountain scenery! We return to Dublin by train arriving 16.45 (4.45pm) approx.Ideal for cruise passengers.We return to Dublin Connolly station which is adjacent to Dublin’s Docklands at approx. 16.45 (4.45pm).Departs Daily(Mon - Sat)

Scenic rail journey as seen on BBC TVGreat Rail Journeys - Spring 2013 withMichael Portillo.

NEW FOR 2013 -Mystery TourTOUR DC12 - SHORTER DAY TOUR

???Mystery Railtour???Let us take you away from Dublin for a day and showyou some of Ireland's loveliest countryside, we may visitan inland town or coastal village, a magnificent castle per-haps, or maybe mountain scenery or gentle rolling hills -you won't be disappointed. Check in Dublin ConnollyStation 09.40 (CustomerService Desk)Departs Sunday only(March - October)Family fare available

Student

€€29EURO

Glendalough

Adult

€€39EURO

Upper Lake Glendalough

ShorterDays

ShortDay

Village of Avoca (Ballykissangel)

Killiney Bay

Adult

€€39EURO

Student

€€29EURO

Half Day

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Castle at one of our Mystery Destinations

RAILTOURS IRELANDFirst Class!from London

Tour LE09 3 Day TourVisiting London? Then why not do The Emerald Isle?

Travel to Ireland the classic route by rail through the heart of England, alongthe lovely North Wales Coast then on the world’s largest cruise ferry to Dublin

City Centre - all in one day! Enjoy two nights 4 star standard hotel accommodation

& a day to explore Dublin’s fair city.

The Eco Friendly way - Without having to fly or drive!Car Free - Care Free

ITINERARY - DAY 1Check in London Euston Station (Network Rail Mobility Assistance Reception) for09:10 departure of Virgin Train direct to Holyhead. Holyhead rail station is also thecruise ferry terminal so you simply walk onto the ship - The Irish Ferries Cruise/Ferryto Dublin. Arrive Dublin 17.25 (5.25pm) where you will be welcomed by yourRailtours Ireland host and transferred to your City Centre Hotel, enjoy your eveningfree in “Dublin’s Fair City” perhaps visit the exciting and vibrant “Temple Bar” area- full of traditional pubs and restaurants - suggestions in your travel pack.

ITINERARY - DAY 2A day free to explore Dublin using your free Hop On-Hop Off tour ticket. Sights tobe visited include Guinness Store House, Kilmainham Jail, Trinity College for Bookof Kells, Phoenix Park and St. Patrick’s Cathedral or take a Railtours Ireland one dayto nine day tour (price not included). See details of tours on previous pages.

ITINERARY - DAY 307.00 Transfer from your hotel to Dublin Ferryport for 08.05 cruise/ferry toHolyhead and thence train to London arriving 16.38.

Extra nights available in Dublin from €€49pps

PRICE €€389 per person sharing and includes:-• Meet and Greet at London Euston Station • Reserved seats on your outward train journey • Round trip London-Dublin by train and ship• Round trip transfers from Dublin Ferryport to Hotel• Two nights four star standard Dublin city centre hotel (room only)

• Dublin Bus Sightseeing tour Hop-On-Hop-Off ticket - valid 48 hours• All taxes and service charges• Child reduction €€75 when sharing with adults

(Irish Rail)

TAKE THE 0910 EXPRESSTO DUBLIN IRELAND

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€€389EURO

Sterling

£299approx.

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The River Liffey flowingthrough Dublin

Temple Bar, Dublin

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RESERVATIONS(ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL)

BOOK TODAY - TRAVEL TOMORROW(No Departures on Sundays from Dublin except Tour DC12 Mystery Tour)

BOOK AND PAY ONLINE

www: railtoursireland.com

Tel: Dublin +353-1-856 0045 Fax: +353-1-856 0035 E-mail: [email protected]

or in person at Railtours House, 16 Amiens St, Dublin 1. directly opposite Connolly Station - all year round

8AM - 6.30PM (SAT - 8AM - 1.00PM - SUN - 9.30AM - 6.30PM)

VISA, MASTERCARD & LASER CARDS ACCEPTED

PLEASE NOTE - ALL PRICES IN EUROALL PRICES QUOTED ARE PER PERSON AND INCLUDE:

• All travel by rail & coach from appropriate Dublin Station.• Reserved seats/reserved carriage and Railtours Ireland host on trains, except returns from

Killarney to Mallow and on Sundays (we do not depart from Dublin on Sundays, howev-er if you are on an extended tour you can return on a Sunday).

• All admissions as stated.• All accommodation and breakfast where stated on extended tours.• Information Pack including itinerary.• Qualified Driver/Guide on coaches.• Children under 16 Half price or as stated - (except on DH11 and extended tours where

discount is €25 per day). Prices do not include meals unless otherwise stated. • All taxes and service charges.DUBLIN CHECK IN TIME IS 20 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE

Railtours Ireland is dedicated to providing a professional and personalised service. It is our intention to operate all tours as advertised. However, due to operational reasons it may, on occasion,be necessary to alter certain itineraries.

Railtours Ireland cannot be held liable in the event of an attraction being closed. Student discounts can only be given if requested at time of booking.- no discounts can be given retrospective-ly

Railtours Ireland reserves the right to cancel tours if industrial or other action affects any of the components which make up our tour or if there is insufficient demand. Railtours Ireland can notbe held responsible for any damage, loss, accident, delay, irregularity, injury to person or property whatsoever or howsoever caused arising out of or in connection with excursion, tour or trans-fer. Passengers travel at their own risk and our liability for any claim whatsoever is limited only to the price of the tour. 24 hours notice must be given in order to get a full refund on any tour.48 hours notice if the tour includes accommodation. We reserve the right to refuse admission to any tour and to terminate a tour if circumstances demand.

Iarnród Éireann /CIE shall in no way be responsible for the activities, acts or defaults of Railtours Ireland and cannot be held responsible or liable for any damage (whether direct, indirect, inci-dental, consequential), loss, accident, delay, irregularity, death, injury to person or property howsoever or whatsoever caused arising out of or in connection with the provision of the servicesoffered by Railtours Ireland or in any manner whatsoever save to the extent of any liability incurred by Iarnród Éireann/CIE pursuant to the provision by it of rail services subject to the termsand conditions of the CIE Bye-laws and the Iarnród Éireann Conditions of Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage.

Iarnród Éireann/CIE is not responsible or liable for the accuracy of any information, data or opinion or statements made on this promotional material/website. Iarnród Éireann/ CIE disclaims allliability which might arise out of, or in connection with the use or reliance on the content or performance of, or information on or services provided on or through this promotional material/ web-site.

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