:: Blackpool for under £150
HAVEN are offering a four night self catering holiday staying at Marton Mere Holiday Park in Blackpool – prices start from £149 (saving 40 per cent) per family.
Price is based on a family of eight sharing Prestige accommodation on March 18 and includes family friendly entertainment. To find out more about this holiday or to book visit Haven.com or call 033 3202 5250
:: Bed and bike at Clontarf Castle
AS THE sun is beginning to make a reappearance after the winter, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the spring weather. What about a cycle around the seaside village of Clontarf, overlooking Dublin Bay?
The luxury four-star Clontarf Castle Hotel, located just 10 minutes from the capital city, offers complimentary bicycle hire, enabling guests to venture to Clontarf village and beyond on the promenade cycle path. The restored 12th Century castle accommodation offers a perfect blend of Irish history and tradition with all of the luxuries of the 21st century.
The Bed, Bike & Beyond package at Clontarf Castle Hotel is available from €329 per room per night and includes an overnight stay in a stylishly designed bedroom, with artisan castle breakfast, bicycle hire and dinner for two people. Clontarfcastle.ie.
:: Celebrate St Patrick in style in Kilkenny
THIS St Patrick’s weekend, why not treat yourself to a relaxing getaway in beautiful Kilkenny? The cultural heart of Ireland hosts Kilkenny Tradfest from March 15 to 18, with a rich programme of events with workshops, masterclasses and acts including Teada, Scullion and Iarla O’Lionaird. Of course, the Kilkenny St Patrick's Day Parade is a must-see.
The newly refurbished Kilkenny Inn is the ideal place to stay during your visit. Just a stone’s throw away from the immensely popular Smithwicks Experience, and directly across from St. Canice’s Cathedral on the Medieval Mile, the Kilkenny Inn’s budget boutique offering promises you stylish comfort in the heart of the city. Kilkennyinn.com.
:: Lake Garda Family Packages From €439pp
UNDOUBTEDLY one of the most picturesque destinations in Europe, Lake Garda has been a firm favourite with Irish holidaymakers for many years, thanks to its amusement parks, countless watersport options, friendly restaurants and beautiful medieval castles.
Al Fresco Holidays Ireland have some value seven night packages, – all of which include flights from Dublin and transfers: Depart May 25, staying at the Altominico Family Park, based on four sharing a three bedroom mobile home, from €439pp or depart July 27, staying at Del Garda Village & Camping Park, based on four sharing a three bedroom mobile home, from €639pp. Alfresco-holidays.ie.
:: All prices and availability correct at the time of issue.
