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Abbey Tours,
City Gate,
22 Bridge Street Lower,
Dublin 8.
Tel: +353 1 648 6100
Fax: +353 1 648 6109
Email: info@abbey.ie
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Welcome to the April Edition of 'Ireland News'
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This month's Newsletter brings together all the latest developments in Irish Tourism - from new hotels opening in Dublin and Belfast to Guinness' 250 Year celebrations. We also have some money-saving ideas to add to your programmes.
For further information or to receive marketing assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.
Miriam Roche, Sales & Marketing Manager
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ABBEY TOURS NEWS |
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Special Offers on our Online Booking System
The Abbey Tours online trade-to-trade booking system is offering a wide range of Special Offers throughout April & May. There are over 250 hotels throughout Ireland to choose from, ranging from basic well-priced budget accommodation to 3, 4 and 5 star hotels. We are also offering a wide selection of Fly-Drive Package Tours, Escorted Coach Tours, Rail Tours, Transfers & a host of Sightseeing options. For further information log onto http://www.abbeytoursireland.com/ or email individualtravel@abbey.ie.
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Introducing Abbey Tours Scotland
Abbey Tours Scotland was launched in December 2008. Enjoying the full support and backing of Abbey Tours, our objective is to provide tour operators worldwide with a top quality service in Scotland. Our philosophy is to build a winning partnership with our clients, and with our dedicated multi-lingual staff we are able to do business in the language of your choice including German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch and of course English. Julie Moris, has been appointed Managing Director of ATS in Scotland. Through her many years of experience in the business, Julie is very much an expert on Scotland. For further information visit our Scotland website on http://www.abbeyscotland.co.uk/ or email us on info@abbeyscotland.co.uk.
Pictured left, Julie Morris with Teresa Gambino, Business Development Manager ATS
at the Best of Britain & Ireland Show in London last month.
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New Boutique Hotel in Dublin
Located in the heart of Donnybrook, Dublin’s prime business and embassy district, the new 4* Hampton hotel (24 rooms) has the perfect mix of period glamour with chic contemporary style. Formally the Sachs hotel, it has been transformed into a unique boutique hotel with a stylish, modern interior. Ideal location for small incentives, business meetings or launches and also suited to leisure travellers.
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Ramada Encore Hotel opens in Belfast
The latest addition to the Belfast hotel scene is a new 3* hotel, the Ramada Encore, which opened April 6th. The hotel has 169 contemporary bedrooms plus three modern meeting rooms. Located in Saint Anne’s Square, this contemporary and stylish hotel also features its own destination restaurant, the SQ Bar & Grill. Having such a central location, the Ramada Encore is a very suitable property for touring groups and individual travellers.
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Major new development at the Ashling Hotel, Dublin
Following extensive development works over the past year, the Ashling hotel is on course to unveil their ‘new look’ by the first week in May. The new developments include an 8-storey building which will encompass 130 stylish new bedrooms, an elegant and spacious new reception, a new 180 seater carvery and restaurant, a stylish new bar and lounge and brand new conference rooms.
The Best Western Ashling hotel is a superior 3 star modern property located 15 minutes from the city centre, overlooking the river Liffey and the Guinness Brewery. There is excellent public transport to the centre of town with the LUAS stopping outside the hotel.
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PRODUCT NEWS
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Visitor Attractions Free of Charge
There are a surprisingly large number of places in Ireland that you can visit completely free of charge - some of them among the most popular visitor attractions we have.
For a listing of these free visits such as Glendalough Monastic Settlement, National Botanic Gardens, Kilkenny Design Centre and the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum, that will add value to your programmes please contact us.
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Irish Dance Party
The Irish Dance Party is an interactive Irish music and dance event that takes places upstairs in the Oliver St. John Gogarty pub in Temple Bar. It involves live Irish musicians who perform the best known Irish songs and ballads as well as instrumental music on traditional Irish instruments. Award winning Irish dancers teach simple group dances to guests as well as performing an array of traditional dances. The show typically lasts two hours and includes explanations on the history of Irish music and dance. It is a great afternoon activity, available to groups 7 days a week. The show is also available for private hire and can travel to other venues.
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Something completely different - Dublin in your own Fire Engine
Launched in February, Smokedodgers Fire Limo is Dublin's first and only fully converted fire engine for hire! If you are looking for something completely different for a special event, then Smokedodgers Fire Limo will rescue you. The fire engine is a retired operational fire engine, professionally converted, complete with star gazer ceiling, LCD screen and a surround sound music system to get your party started. It can carry up to 8 passengers and 2 fully uniformed firemen will bring your clients on an unforgettable experience around Dublin. For more information, email incentivesandevents@abbey.ie.
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Guinness Celebrating 250 Years
This year the Guinness Company celebrates 250 years since the signing of the lease on the world famous St. James’s Gate brewery by Arthur Guinness. To celebrate this momentous anniversary Guinness Storehouse will unveil a number of new additions to the international visitor attraction including a dedicated 250 Exhibition and a new specialised “History of Stout Tour”.
The new 250 Exhibition is a floor dedicated to celebrating this special year and “Raising a Glass” to Arthur - the man who started it all. Visitors can see and take home a copy of the original lease and view a specially commissioned short-film showing the story of the Guinness brand.
The “History of Stout Tour" takes participants on a unique, VIP, history focused tour of the Storehouse, partaking in a private tasting session to sample the characteristic flavours of Guinness variants and learn how to pour the perfect pint of Guinness. The “History of Stout” tour is available to groups of 15 people or more.
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Star attractions coming to Ireland in 2009
Ireland has some wonderful concert venues and 2009 offers a packed concert agenda! Located on the site of the former Point Depot in Dublin’s docklands, The O2 is a stunning, new, state-of-the-art entertainment venue, with the kind of world-class acoustics that great music deserves. This new venue will have performances from Pink, Eric Clapton, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Beyonce and Bob Dylan in the months ahead.
In addition to these events, Croke Park, Dublin will see Ireland’s most famous rock group U2, perform there on July 24th.
Slane Castle is also home to many a high profile event from outdoor concerts for 80,000, to intimate events inside the Castle. The 1,500 acre estate, known worldwide for its annual Summer concerts will this year host Oasis on June 20th.
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