Dublin City Walking Tour
Get to know Dublin city on foot! Your guide will walk you through Dublin, showing you the key sights and imparting their knowledge on the history of Ireland. The group will be picked up from the Convention venue and make their way into the city where they will discover the best of Dublin, enjoy intriguing history, architecture, events and stories right back to its Viking & medieval origins. Dublin has so many great places to see, all with their own fascinating stories and history.
There will be an opportunity to purchase lunch at the delegate’s own expense.
Date: Thursday, 27th July*
Departure Time: 10:00
Departure Location: Convention Centre Dublin
Return Time: ~13:00
Ticket Price: €30 per person
*Subject to minimum numbers
‘Please note this event is for over 18’s only’
Friday, 28 JULY 2023
Kildare Village, Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens Tour
This tour includes a nice mixture of shopping and nature in Co. Kildare. Visiting Kildare Village and the National Stud and Japanese Gardens.
Located only 40 minutes from Dublin, in the beating heart of Ireland’s thoroughbred county, County Kildare, Kildare Village is Ireland’s Premier Luxury shopping destination. Part of the Bicester Collection, Kildare Village offers an unparalleled experience, blending beautifully presented boutiques, world famous brands, exceptional value for money and five-star hospitality. This really is a shopping experience like no other and no visit to Ireland is complete without stopping at Kildare Village.
Visit Avoca, an iconic Irish retail with own brand collections including an array of beautiful cashmere scarves and knitted accessories, beauty and gifting collections, as well as a series of bespoke interior décor and home accessories such as printed ceramic ranges, cushions, home fragrances and candles. The beautiful Curated by Design Centre — a boutique housing some 30 plus Irish designers, including the Paul Costelloe Runway collection, which is available for the first time in Ireland. Other Irish brands include Louise Kennedy, Pestle & Mortar, Gym & Coffee to name but a few. These are joined by top British and & European heritage brands from Mulberry & Prada to Johnson’s of Eglin. With 130 boutiques there is certainly something for everyone and with tax free shopping available across the boutiques amazing value too.
The Irish National Stud is home to some of Ireland’s finest and most famous racehorses. Join a guided tour of the farm, then pop into the state-of-the-art Horse Museum where the nation’s long love affair with horse racing is brought to life.
Wander around the internationally acclaimed Japanese Gardens, created in the early 20th century by Japanese gardener Tassa Eida and his son. Finally, take a stroll through Saint Fiachra’s Garden, dedicated to the patron saint of gardeners and designed to capture the main elements of the Irish landscape – rock and water.
Date: Friday, 28th July*
Departure Time: 08:30
Departure Location: Convention Centre Dublin
Return Time: 17:00
Ticket Price: €75.00 per person (tour includes lunch)
*Subject to minimum numbers
‘Please note this event is for over 18’s only’
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Saturday, 29 JULY 2023
Coastal Scenic Tour with Malahide Castle and Gardens Tour
You will be brought along the North shore of Dublin, where a view of Howth Head, Bull Island Bird Sanctuary and other sights can be seen. Stopping in the picturesque village of Malahide, guests will have time to explore the village before they visit Malahide Castle and Gardens.
Malahide Castle and Gardens is one of the oldest castles in Ireland, set on 260 acres, this magnificent & historic 12th century castle has been home to the Talbot family for over 800 years. A major feature of Malahide Castle Demesne is the beautiful Talbot Botanic Gardens. Within the visitor centre in the courtyard, an exhibition area tells visitors the story of the walled gardens as seen through the eyes of Lord Milo Talbot, the passionate creator of the gardens.
Date: Saturday, 29th July*
Departure Time: 08:30
Departure Location: Convention Centre Dublin
Return Time: 14:00
Ticket Price: €55.00 per person
*Subject to minimum numbers
‘Please note this event is for over 18’s only’