2019 DAYS out © Tourism Ireland / Failte Ireland

2019 DAYS OUT © Tourism Ireland / Failte Ireland

EXPERIENCE THE DAY! Scenery & Attractions Shopping Days Out Cruises Events & Family Days Out by Rail Scenery & Attractions

2 Scenery & Attractions

Doagh Famine Village Tues 09 Jul & Buncrana Mon 12 Aug Thur 29 Aug Situated on the Innishowen Peninsula lies the Doagh Famine Village. Through a Depart: 9.00am large selection of life size attractions and Return: 8.00pm a guided history tour we learn the story Price: of a family and community that has lived A £33.00 on the edge surviving from the Famine of SC £29.00 the 1840s to the present time. Afterwards C £20.00 we journey south to the seaside town of Price includes Buncrana where we spend a couple of admission to Doagh hours. We depart after dinner time for our Famine Village. return journey to Belfast.

Bundoran & Sligo Thur 11 Jul

After a short stop in Enniskillen we enjoy Thur 15 Aug a relaxing drive through forested lakeland scenery along the shores of Lough Depart: 9.00am Erne, our very own lake district! There Return: 9.00pm is a lunchtime stop in lively Bundoran Price: before driving south along the coast A £30.00 to Sligo town. Co. Sligo offers a unique SC £26.00 destination with the dramatic backdrop of C £15.00 Benbulben, glimmering beaches, rolling green hills, and magical woodlands.

The Bluestack Mon 08 Jul Mountains Tues 13 Aug of Donegal Wed 28 Aug

Spend some time exploring the small but Depart: 9.00am bustling Donegal town, situated at the Return: 8.00pm mouth of the River Esk. This is followed Price: by a drive through the sheep speckled A £25.00 mountain scenery of the Bluestack SC £23.00 Mountains. There is a late afternoon stop at Ballybofey where you may choose C £13.00 to enjoy an evening meal at one of the local restaurants before we return on a different route to Belfast.

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Tues 23 Apr Rosapenna & Fri 12 Jul Sheephaven Bay Fri 16 Aug The ‘Atlantic Drive’ is a short but a very Fri 30 Aug spectacular and dramatic scenic drive though narrow looped roads running Depart: 9.00am alongside Sheephaven Bay and through Return: 8.45pm Rosapenna, and round the Rosguill Price: Peninsula, which starts and finishes at A £28.50 Downings. On the way to Donegal we SC £24.50 break the journey in the Maiden City, with C £14.50 stops in Milford and Letterkenny.

Mon 06 May Bray & the Meeting Wed 03 Jul of the Waters

Wed 07 Aug We travel directly to the Co Wicklow seaside resort of Bray this morning. After Wed 21 Aug lunch we travel further south along the Wicklow coast to the picturesque riverside Depart: 9.00am village of Avoca and the beautiful vale of Return: 8.30pm Avoca where the rivers Avonmore and Price: Avonbeg meet. This was the setting for A £30.00 Thomas Moore’s famous poem which SC £26.00 starts: “There is not in the wide world C £15.00 a valley so sweet, as the vale in whose bosom the bright waters meet.”

Sat 06 Jul Powerscourt Estate, Thur 08 Aug Co Wicklow Thur 22 Aug Attracting over 250,000 visitors each year Powerscourt Estate is one of Ireland’s Depart: 9.30am most visited attractions. With its mansion Return: 7.30pm and centuries of history there is a Price: charming walled garden with striking A £36.50 terraces, fine statuary and varied trees all SC £32.00 linked by carefully designed walks and set C £18.50 in the magnificent surroundings of the Wicklow Mountains. There are stops in each direction to break the journey to and from Co Wicklow.

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Irish National Stud Wed 10 Jul & Gardens Wed 14 Aug

The National Stud is home to some Depart: 9.00am of Ireland’s finest thoroughbreds and Return: 8.00pm includes the Irish Horse Museum. The Price: Japanese Gardens, on the same site, are A £39.00 acclaimed to be the finest in Europe, SC £35.00 symbolising the journey of man with key C £25.00 life events from the cradle to the grave. St. Price includes Fiachra’s Garden, created for the start of entrance to the the millennium, includes an underground gardens site and guided tour of garden with plants and rocks surprisingly the Irish National made of Waterford crystal. Stud.

Glenelly Valley & Mon 01 Jul Springhill House Mon 05 Aug Mon 19 Aug After some free time to shop or relax and have lunch in Omagh, we drive through Depart: 9.30am the breathtakingly scenic Glenelly Valley, Return: 6.00pm an area of outstanding natural beauty, Price: in the Sperrin Mountains and finish the A £26.00 afternoon by visiting the charming 17th SC £23.00 century Plantation home of Springhill C £14.00 House where, as well as a guided tour, you Guided tour of will discover a stunning rose garden and Springhill House the renowned Costume Museum. included.

Carlingford & the Fri 05 Jul Mournes Fri 09 Aug

We travel round the Cooley Peninsula Tues 20 Aug to the charming village of Carlingford, a hub of heritage and folklore on the shores of Carlingford Lough. We return Depart: 9.30am north through the picturesque Mourne Return: 6.30pm Mountains, an area of outstanding natural Price: beauty. We will pass Spelga Dam and later A £20.00 break our journey through the Kingdom SC £17.00 of Mourne at Silent Valley with its peaceful C £10.00 reservoir. We finish this relaxing day in the Price includes seaside resort of Newcastle where almost entrance to Silent all outdoor interests are catered for. Valley. 5 Shopping Days Out

6 Sat 13 Apr 04 & 25 May 8 & 29 Jun 27 Jul, 24 Aug 07 & 28 Sept Kildare Village 05 & 19 Oct 09, 16, 23 & 30 Shopping Experience Nov

For shoppers who wish to cut to the chase 07 Dec we have a series of V.I.P. shopping trips throughout the year focused exclusively Depart: 9.15am on Kildare Village Outlet, where you Return: 9.00pm will find over 90 luxury fashion and Price: homeware outlet boutiques at up to 60% A £24.00 off. Everyone will receive a VIP Discount SC £21.00 Card on arrival. Additional dates added C £13.00 throughout the year.

Cookstown Market Sat 19 Oct & The Linen Green

Each Saturday Cookstown comes alive Depart: 9.15am with a bustling and vibrant market. Return: 6.00pm You’ll find everything from flowers and Price: vegetables to shoes and carpets from A £17.00 friendly stall holders. Later in the day you SC £14.50 can look for more bargains at The Linen Green designer shopping village with C £9.00 its range of high quality shopping that simply isn’t found on the High Street.

Christmas Shopping Sat 07 Dec Ballymena & Coleraine Sat 14 Dec (w/dinner)

We once again offer you the opportunity Depart: 9.30am to travel on one of our most popular Return: 9.00pm Christmas shopping trips, providing Price: ample time at two great shopping towns A £45.00 with dinner to round off your day. At such SC £42.00 excellent value, including dinner, these C £22.00* coaches will fill up quickly so don’t forget to *under 12 years book early and avoid disappointment.

Ballymena Discount Day (w/dinner) Full details will be available later in the year 7 Cruises, Events & Family

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Rathlin Island Boat Trip Mon 22 Apr Tues 02 Jul

Spend a few hours on peaceful Rathlin Tues 06 Aug Island, six miles off the scenic north Antrim coast. It offers an unspoiled Depart: 9.00am environment and is renowned for its Return: 6.00pm wildlife, particularly its seabird breeding Price: colonies. From the island on a clear day A £34.00 there are magnificent views of Donegal, SC £15.50* the North Antrim coastline, the island of C £17.50 *This special fare is Islay and the Mull of Kintyre, Scotland. only available if a valid Price includes return fare on Rathlin ferry. Food Translink Senior Citizen Smart Card or Northern can be purchased on the Island. Boat is open and Ireland 60+ pass is shown exposed. Weather can change quickly so please dress at time of booking, accordingly and bring raincoat. otherwise full adult fare applies.

Bloom, Phoenix Park Sat 01 Jun Dublin

Depart: 9.30am Bloom is now billed as Ireland’s largest Return: 7.15pm gardening, food and family event, Price: attracting scores of outdoor lovers and A £48.00 gardening enthusiasts who can browse numerous stalls and food tents, as well SC £40.00 as beautiful landscaped full size gardens. C £12.00 Price includes This is an all-round event also featuring general admission arts and crafts, entertainment, and much to Bloom. more.

American Independence Day Thur 04 Jul Celebrations

The Ulster American Folk Park always provides a great family day out but on Depart: 10.00am Independence Day there is an extra level Return: 6.00pm of activities bringing an important time Price: in American history to life. Not only can A £30.00 you watch the soldiers as they take part SC £26.00 in lifelike re-enactments of battles and C £16.00 skirmishes from the American War of FS £85.00 Independence but you can also meet Price includes entrance to the Ulster them in their encampments. There will American Folk Park. also be sideshows of bluegrass and other traditional American music. 9 Cruises, Events & Family

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Mon 26 Aug Ould Lammas Fair, Tues 27 Aug Ballycastle

Depart: 9.30am Running for almost 400 years, this is one Return: 7.30pm of Ireland’s oldest traditional fairs and Price: is held in seaside Ballycastle on the last A £19.00 Monday and Tuesday of August every SC £16.00 year. Savour the atmosphere of the live C £9.50 music and hundreds of stalls selling all FS £50.00 things under the sun including souvenirs and bric-a-brac of every description and traditional dulse and Yellowman.

Thur 31 Oct Halloween in the Maiden City

Depart: 1.30pm Each year in the Maiden City there is a Return: 11.00pm world famous Halloween carnival which Price: just keeps getting bigger and better with A £20.00 a programme of events that culminates SC £17.00 in a spectacular fireworks display on C £11.00 the banks of the River Foyle (weather permitting). You will have some free leisure time when you arrive in the city.

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Knitting & Stitching Thur 07 Nov Show at the RDS Sat 09 Nov

Well established as the textile event of Depart: 9.30am the year, the Knitting and Stitching Show Return: 7.30pm is hailed as the best textile exhibition Price: in Europe. If you are passionate about A £41.50 making things for yourself or for your SC £38.00 home with stitching, knitting or quilting C £21.00 techniques, craft or any other form of Price includes general admission to textiles, you’re in the right place! the exhibition.

Dublin Zoo & Phoenix Sat 13 Jul Park Sat 10 Aug Sat 17 Aug Dublin Zoo remains Ireland’s most popular family attraction. The Zoo has Fri 23 Aug various distinct zones including: African Depart: 9.30am Savanna, Gorilla Rainforest, Chimpanzee Return: 6.30pm Island, Fringes of the Arctic, Asian Price: Forests, Reptile House and Kaziranga A £44.00 Forest Trail. Some 400 animals live in a safe environment where education and SC £34.50 conservation combine for an exciting and C £26.00 unforgettable experience! FS £135.00 Admission to Dublin Zoo included. 11 Days Out by Rail

12 Dublin with Hop On / Hop Off DoDublin Bus Tour

Fancy a day out in Dublin with the DoDublin Hop on/ Hop off bus tour of the City? We have packaged together the train and sightseeing for your convenience. Enjoy the superb facilities on board the Enterprise service before experiencing the DoDublin Tour which offers two free child places with every adult. Also enjoy a free walking tour and free entry into The Little Museum of Dublin.

Adult £55.00 Enterprise Class Child £27.00 Enterprise class (2 children : 1 adult ratio)

Price Includes • All prices are per person • Return Enterprise rail ticket • DoDublin Hop on / Hop off 24hr bus tour • Free walking tour and free entry into The Little Museum of Dublin

T&Cs • All bookings are subject to availability • Full payment required on confirmation – refunds are not permitted • 2 children (aged under 14yrs) receive discount with every full paying adult • All bookings must be made at least 2 working days in advance • Available throughout the year. Some dates may not be available (peak event dates)

Useful links www.dodublin.ie

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14 The Maiden City with Afternoon Tea

Travel from your local station to Derry-Londonderry and enjoy afternoon tea in the Maldron Hotel, situated within the City Walls. Spend your time in the city sightseeing or shopping and then look forward to afternoon tea served between 12pm-4pm.

Adult: £29.00 SC: £16.00 Child: £22.00

Price Includes • All prices are per person • Return rail ticket from any NI Railways station • Afternoon Tea at the Maldron Hotel Derry- Londonderry

T&Cs • All bookings are subject availability • Full payment required on confirmation – refunds are not permitted • All bookings must be made at least 2 working days in advance • Some dates may not be available (peak event dates) • Min. 2 persons per booking

Useful links www.maldronhotelderry.com www.visitderry.com

15 Tour Dates

Kildare Village Shopping Experience Sat 13-Apr

Rathlin Island Boat Trip Mon 22-Apr

Rosapenna & Sheephaven Bay Tues 23-Apr Kildare Village Shopping Experience Sat 04-May

Bray & the Meeting of the Waters Mon 06-May Kildare Village Shopping Experience Sat 25-May

Bloom, Phoenix Park Dublin Sat 01-Jun

Kildare Village Shopping Experience Sat 08-Jun

Kildare Village Shopping Experience Sat 29-Jun

Glenelly Valley & Springhill House Mon 01-Jul Rathlin Island Boat Trip Tues 02-Jul

Bray & the Meeting of the Waters Wed 03-Jul American Independence Day Thur 04-Jul Celebrations Carlingford & the Mournes Fri 05-Jul Powerscourt Estate, Co Wicklow Sat 06-Jul Bluestack Mountains of Donegal Mon 08-Jul Doagh Famine Village & Buncrana Tues 09-Jul Irish National Stud & Gardens Wed 10-Jul Bundoran & Sligo Thur 11-Jul Rosapenna & Sheephaven Bay Fri 12-Jul Dublin Zoo & Phoenix Park Sat 13-Jul

Kildare Village Shopping Experience Sat 27-Jul

Glenelly Valley & Springhill House Mon 05-Aug Rathlin Island Boat Trip Tues 06-Aug

Bray & the Meeting of the Waters Wed 07-Aug Powerscourt Estate, Co Wicklow Thur 08-Aug Carlingford & the Mournes Fri 09-Aug Dublin Zoo & Phoenix Park Sat 10-Aug

Doagh Famine Village & Buncrana Mon 12-Aug

16 Bluestack Mountains of Donegal Tues 13-Aug Irish National Stud & Gardens Wed 14-Aug Bundoran & Sligo Thur 15-Aug Rosapenna & Sheephaven Bay Fri 16-Aug Dublin Zoo & Phoenix Park Sat 17-Aug

Glenelly Valley & Springhill House Mon 19-Aug Carlingford & the Mournes Tues 20-Aug Bray & the Meeting of the Waters Wed 21-Aug Powerscourt Estate, Co Wicklow Thur 22-Aug Dublin Zoo & Phoenix Park Fri 23-Aug

Kildare Village Shopping Experience Sat 24-Aug

Ould Lammas Fair, Ballycastle Mon 26-Aug

Ould Lammas Fair, Ballycastle Tue 27-Aug

Bluestack Mountains of Donegal Wed 28-Aug Doagh Famine Village & Buncrana Thur 29-Aug Rosapenna & Sheephaven Bay Fri 30-Aug Kildare Village Shopping Experience Sat 07-Sep

Kildare Village Shopping Experience Sat 28-Sep

Kildare Village Shopping Experience Sat 05-Oct

Kildare Village Shopping Experience Sat 19-Oct

Cookstown Market & The Linen Sat 19-Oct Green Halloween in the Maiden City Thur 31-Oct

Knitting & Stitching Show at the RDS Thur 07-Nov

Kildare Village Shopping Experience Sat 09-Nov

Knitting & Stitching Show at the RDS Sat 09-Nov

Kildare Village Shopping Experience Sat 16-Nov

Kildare Village Shopping Experience Sat 23-Nov

Kildare Village Shopping Experience Sat 30-Nov

Kildare Village Shopping Experience Sat 07-Dec

Christmas Shopping Ballymena & Sat 07-Dec Coleraine Christmas Shopping Ballymena & Sat 14-Dec Coleraine

17 i Information

18 Information i Location All Day Tours operate from the Europa Buscentre (behind the Europa Hotel), Glengall Street, Belfast (normally from stands 2 and 3).

Advanced Booking Recommended You can book by telephone, online at www.ulsterbustours.com or by calling in person at the Translink Travel Centre. Telephone bookings must be accompanied by a debit/credit card payment. Full payment is required at time of booking

Tel: 028 9033 7004 As all Day Tours operate subject to sufficient bookings you must check at least 24hrs in advance of departure for the status of the tour.

Cancellations A refund (less 20% administration charge) will be made, only if bookings are cancelled in advance of the departure time. You will lose your money if you do not turn up for your booked tour.

Unforeseen Circumstances If a Day Tour cannot be operated, or if an advertised itinerary cannot be followed for any reason outside our control, an alternative route or destination will be provided where possible. If the circumstances are known before departure, you will be told this and you will be given the choice of a full refund instead. Return times of all tours are approximate.

Meals Some Day Tours have meals included and are clearly stated on each Day Tour page. Where meals are not included in the price, there will be stop(s) at suitable locations where refreshments can be purchased.

Parking Please ask at time of booking about discounted parking in the Europa Bus & Rail Centre (special voucher required). For up to date opening times please visit www.goparkni.co.uk

Normal Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm Saturday 9.00am – 12.30pm Sunday Closed

Holiday Opening Hours - 9.00am – 12.30pm Monday 22 April Friday 12 July Tuesday 23 April Monday 15 July Monday 6 May

On days when there are early Day Tour departures, the Translink Travel Centre will open at least 15 minutes before the stated departure time for Day Tour bookings only.

Key A: Adult | SC: Senior Citizen | C: Children FS: Family Special: 2 adults and 2 children (only available where indicated)

For NIR Days Out Terms & Conditions visit www.translink.co.uk/travelcentre 19 Translink Travel Centre Gift Card

Coach & Sail / Rail & Sail / Educational Tours / Coach Hire / Ulsterbus Tours / NIR Travel Europe Buscentre, Belfast, BT12 5AH Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Book online: www.translink.co.uk/travelcentre

Gift cards can be purchased for any amount online or from the Translink Travel Centre, Europa Buscentre, Belfast.

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