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Tour of the North - Galway Leg 14-16th Aug

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Yous have often heard me say "never again" in the aftermath of events , well here we go again. Another tour this time centralised in the beautiful counties of Galway and Clare. If you have never been there then its time to make the effort and visit. The scenery is absolutely stunning, the pace is easygoing and the craic is mighty. The hotel I chose is in a good location close to Galway city with good access to both runs.

Hotel Rates: Menlo Park Hotel, Galway

Friday to Sunday: 2 Nights B+B = €160 pps
2 Nights B+B 1 Evening Meal €185 pps
2 Nights B+B 2 Evening Meals €210 pps
To stay Sunday Night is €70 extra

If you are doing the runs and wish to partake in the Dinner then its €35 pp it's a 4 course feed "" a bit dear so I am going to have to see the boss"¦.!

Day 1: Connemarra Tour 150miles
Off from Hotel at 09:30
First stop outside Carna for regroup and pics
Travel trough Roundstone and stop at Ballyconneely for tae and sambos
Visit Alcock and Brown Memorial (first lads to cross the Atlantic in a plane)
Visit the Kylemore abbey for possible visit
Through the mountains to Cong to visit Ashford Castle for tae"¦!
Back to Hotel for Dins

Day 2 : Burren Tour: 140miles
Off from Hotel at 09:30
First Stop : Ailwee Caves for Tour
Travel around coast to Cliffs of Moher
Lunch at Possibly Lahinch
Travel around Spanish Point
Through Inagh to Abbey ruins and part of Burren for regroup
Through Gort and back the Main Line to Galway
Back to Hotel for Dins



This is only rough at the minute but we will be getting it pinned down a bit tighter as time goes on"¦.! The traffic is a nightmare in Galway so we will be routing people through some short cuts "" full detailed tulips and maps will be supplied.

If you are considering going then attach your name to this post or PM me or Thomas ikillcopiers. You wont be disappointed.

If you are in the Galway/Mayo/Clare area then you are more than welcome to join in for the runs - we dont bite.

Donal and Thomas
 
Aye big man, we are certainly interested.

What about parking at the hotels, how exclusive/safe is it?
 
Folks

Had to do a wee bit of rejigging - I have changed the hotel to the Radisson SAS in Galway.

Now Glynis you can have her SPA treatment....![:D]

Its €245 PPS for 2 nights B+B and 2 4 course evening meals. Theres a reduced rate for the Spirit One spa and leisure facility.

The Radisson is a top notch venue in fairness and I got free secure parking thrown in. We have our own dedicated reserved underground parking.

The route will be one day as 2 would be too much for those with big distances to cover. We will be going along the Clare costline with a stop at the Ailwee caves and refreshments at the Spanish Armada hotel.

Ive decided not to stop at the Cliffs of Moher as its a total ripoff. Its €8 for parking with a further €4.25 for the centre and €2 to go and see the cliffs...! The center would not give me any reduction.... The American and German tourists might be willing to pay that but we are certainly not....!
 
Folks
This is the definative list now...! After discussions the Radisson is too dear so Ive booked 2 of the Menlo Appartments. These are self catering and will work out about €40-€50 pp for the 2 nights . Plenty of parking and its right next to the Menlo Park Hotel itself. Each appartment is €300 for the 2 nights and they can sleep any amount up to 9 people each... The more book the cheaper it gets.

The road run is going to be the same...! If you are just coming up for the day run than we will be gathering up at about 9am and pulling out about 9:30...!

Let me or Alan know if yous are interested ....!
 


Some linkys for the caves, hotel and appartments...!

http://www.aillweecave.ie/ For the Ailwee Caves €8.50 pp

http://www.menloparkhotel.com/apartments.html For the Menlo Appartments.. €40-€50 pp

http://www.burkesarmadahotel.com/ For the Spanish Armada Hotel - Spanish Point €8pp

A full routemap and tulip diagrams will be provided...
 
Hey Donal

I've just dialled in I haven't been here for a while - You should have asked me and I would have got a deal at the Radisson...[8|]

I had hoped to make it but didn't work out this time..[:mad:]

Next time

Where are the pics?

Neil
 

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