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2019
D AY S O U T
© Tourism Ireland / Failte Ireland
EXPERIENCE THE DAY !
Scenery & Attractions
Shopping Days Out
Cruises Events & Family
Days Out by Rail
Scenery
& Attractions
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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
we journey south to the seaside town of C £20.00
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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Scenery
& Attractions
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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Scenery
& Attractions
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.
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Shopping
Days Out
6
Sat
13 Apr
04 & 25 May
8 & 29 Jun
27 Jul, 24 Aug
07 & 28 Sept
05 & 19 Oct
Kildare Village
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
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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
Thur 04 Jul
Independence Day
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
Price includes
Independence but you can also meet entrance to the Ulster
them in their encampments. There will American Folk Park.
also be sideshows of bluegrass and other
traditional American music.
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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.
11Days Out
by Rail
12Dublin 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
13Days Out
by Rail
© Tourism Ireland / Failte Ireland
14The 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
15Tour 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
16Bluestack 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
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18Information
Location
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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
19Translink Travel Centre Gift Card Coach & Sail / Rail & Sail / Educational Tours / Coach Hire / Ulsterbus Tours / NIR Travel Europe Buscentre, Belfast, BT12 5AH Email: ulsterbus.tours@translink.co.uk / nirtravel@translink.co.uk 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. #sharetheexperience 028 9033 7004
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