Shannon Pub-In-Exile Ireland Trip
September 18-26, 2023
Officially Sold-Out! Looking forward to September - Keep an eye on your inboxes for details on one last get together before we leave!
Information on our plans to head back to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in 2024 here:
Let’s go back to Ireland!
Fifty of our favorite friends are headed back to Ireland in September — our 27th Trip from the Shannon Pub.
This is a Coach-Guided tour of the Republic of Ireland.
From the moment we land in Dublin, we take care of transportation, hotel rooms, and full Irish Breakfasts every morning. We include tours to Guinness Brewery, the Cliffs of Moher, Irish National Stud Farm and Japanese Gardens, Cobh Heritage Centre, and others. The days we’re not traveling between towns, we’ll have optional day trips to places like Avoca, Connemara, Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle, and Cobh Heritage Centre.
You are on your own for lunch and dinner every day, which leaves you plenty of time to explore and make friends with the locals. They don’t bite. We will recommend places to go each day and invite you to join us if you like.
The COVID scare has dissipated, and things are pretty much back to normal these days in Ireland. You may need a mask in a bank or department store.
We are collecting deposits now to hold the fifty spaces allocated. Pricing is $2,999 based on double occupancy, $500 additional for single supplement if needed.
There will also be a check-gathering party in April, to pay the balance and meet fellow travelers. Details will follow via email.
Itinerary
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Day One
September 18, Monday
Meet at Buffalo Airport at 3:00pm at the Anchor Bar
We’ll be flying out on Jet Blue Flight #301, thru JFK airport
Aer Lingus overnight flight #EI 106, arriving at 8:45am local time in Dublin
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Day Two
September 19, Tuesday
Arrive 8am Dublin Airport
Meet Driver/Guide, Hop on Coach
Guinness Brewery Tour 10am
Check-In at Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch 3pm
Shopping, Dinner, Pints in Dublin
Overnight Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch
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Day Three
September 20, Wednesday
9am Day Trip to Avoca
Hotel is two blocks from Temple Bar
Three Blocks from Grafton Street
Two Blocks from Brazen Head Pub
Overnight Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch
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Day Four
September 21, Thursday
8am Drive to Killarney
930am Visit to Irish National Stud Farm & Japanese Gardens
Lunch in Adare
4pm Arrival Killarney
Overnight Killarney Plaza Hotel
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Day Five
September 22, Friday
9am Day Trip to Blarney/Cobh
4pm Return to Hotel
Pints, Dinner, Fun in Killarney Town
Overnight Killarney Plaza Hotel
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Day Six
September 23, Saturday
Day Trip to the Dingle Peninsula or Ring of Kerry
4pm Return to Hotel
Another afternoon and evening in Killarney
Overnight Killarney Plaza Hotel
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Day Seven
September 24, Sunday
8am Departure, Drive to Galway
Visit Cliffs of Moher
4pm arrival Galway
Ireland’s best shopping/pub/college town
Overnight Leonardo Hotel Galway
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Day Eight
September 25, Monday
9am Day Trip Connemara
4pm return to hotel
Last night in Ireland, Quay Street Pubs
Overnight Leonardo Hotel Galway
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Day Nine
September 26, Tuesday
9am bus to Shannon Airport
12:50pm flight departure to JFK Airport on Aer Lingus Flight EI#111 arriving 3:10pm local time in NY.
Connection to Buffalo on Jet Blue # 2, arrives at 9:39pm in Buffalo
Contact Info in Ireland
Kevin Townsell 716-563-1781
Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch 011 353 1 454 0000
Killarney Plaza Hotel 011 353 64 662 1100
Leonardo Hotel Galway 011 353 91 566 444
The Details
Your $300 deposit is due right away to hold your spot.
The deposit is refundable up until final amount is paid in April of 2023.
One reminder: New Passports take several weeks to process.
Call Kevin at 716-563-1781 to hold your seat.
Kevin Townsell
(716) 563-1781
ShannonPub@aol.com
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I need a photocopy of your passport, email address, phone number, emergency contact name and phone number. For each passenger. No passport yet? Apply soon! We need it for the airlines well ahead of the flight.
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Our long-time guide/driver Dave has retired from driving, unfortunately! He has, however, promised to meet us for a pint when we get to Killarney. So, we’re not sure who his replacement will be, but I’m confident he’ll be fun. And knowledgeable. And funny! Oh, and a good, safe driver. With that in mind, we require a minimum 30 Euros (currently at $1.10/Euro) gratuity, and ask each person to give it to him personally at some point during the week.
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For your convenience, we offer a TravelexInsurance Services protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For more information and rates, please review the Group Choice Plus product flyer here.
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To Reserve Your Spot
To reserve your spot, send us a Venmo to “Kevin-Townsell-1” for $300 per person. Or send a check to Shannon Group, c/o Kevin Townsell, 54 Heathwood Road, Williamsville, NY 14221.
Then, enter your info using the Hold My Seat! button
Any questions? Send an email to ShannonPub@aol.com, or call Kevin at 716-563-1781.