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Reading Ireland
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September 12 - September 25, 2010 |
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14 days/13 nights
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| Location |
Nights |
| Belfast |
2 nights |
| Kellyshevlin |
1 night |
| Galway |
2 nights |
| Ballynahinch |
1 night |
| Limerick |
2 nights |
| Killarney |
2 nights
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| Dublin |
3 nights
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Colourful garden, Ireland
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Reading Ireland
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September 12 - September 25, 2010 |
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14 days/13 nights
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| Location |
Nights |
| Belfast |
2 nights |
| Kellyshevlin |
1 night |
| Galway |
2 nights |
| Ballynahinch |
1 night |
| Limerick |
2 nights |
| Killarney |
2 nights
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| Dublin |
3 nights
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Colourful garden, Ireland
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Day 01 September 12 Depart Canada
Join your fellow travellers for your Air Canada check in flying en route to Belfast via London.
Meals Included: all meals in flight
Overnight: Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast
Day 02 September 13 Belfast
On arrival in Belfast gather with host and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. Late afternoon at leisure. This evening, join your local guide for a walk that winds its way through the historic streets leading away from Donegall Square. On return to the Fitzwilliam enjoy a welcome dinner celebrating the first night of your literary adventure through Ireland.
Meals Included: Dinner
Overnight: Fitzwilliam, Belfast
Day 03 September 14 Belfast and The Ulster Way
Today travel beyond Belfast and follow in the footsteps of Will Ferguson as you drive (and walk) the Ulster Way. Explore North Ireland’s Antrim Coast visiting the Giants Causeway, Carrik-a-Rede rope bridge, Bushmills Distillery, and Dunluce Castle.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Fitzwilliam, Belfast
Day 04 September 15 Belfast – Galway
This morning join your local guide for a visit to Belfast's "Left Bank." As the centre of the city's thriving creative community, Cathedral Quarter offers a taste of the arts and letters of modern Ireland. Cobblestone streets lined with restored red brick warehouses play host to artist studios and outdoor literary festivals. Conclude your morning at Writers Square where poetry past and present helps to define this exciting space. Following lunch travel west through the heart of Ireland towards the medieval city of Galway. Ocean-fresh chowder and a cold beverage are a perfect pairing with this evening at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Jurys Inn, Galway
Day 05 September 16 Galway and Connemara
A guided walk introduces the stories told of Galway's Spanish Arch, Lynches Window, Eyre Square, and a cadre of colourful characters. Later this morning, step out of Galway and explore the breathtaking coastal roads of Connemara. Visit the gaelic speaking village of Spiddal, the lovely summer houses of Rosmuc, Renvyle, Leenane, the homestead of Dan O’Hara, Kylemore Abbey, and the picturesque village of Cong. Return to Galway and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Jurys Inn, Galway
Day 06 September 17 Galway – Ballynahinch
This morning travel to the peaceful valley of Ballynahinch where a 17th century castle and grounds becomes a welcome break in this literary adventure. Join a guided walking tour of the surrounding parks or enjoy a full day at leisure and explore on your own.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Ballynahinch Castle
Day 07 September 18 Ballynahinch – Limerick
Today explore Ireland’s Atlantic coast through the Burren region to Cliffs of Moher. Late afternoon arrival in the Limerick of Frank McCourt. Evening at leisure in this Georgian city where the Shannon River meets the sea.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Pery’s Hotel, Limerick
Day 08 September 19 Limerick
This morning trace the steps of Angela's Ashes during a special literary walking tour of Limerick. Afternoon is at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Pery’s Hotel, Limerick
Day 09 September 20 Limerick – Killarney
Today visit the picturesque village of Adare, a town of thatched cottages and wars of conquest situated on the river Maigue. On arrival in Killarney, visit Ross Castle, Muckross House and enjoy a walk to the Coppermines from where we promise you will return.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Randles Court Hotel, Killarney
Day 10 September 21 Killarney and the Ring of Kerry
Following breakfast in Killarney, travel to the stone ring forts of Caherciveeen before boarding the ferry for Valentia Island. Explore Valentia Island by foot visiting the iconic lighthouse and once busy slate quarry. On return to the mainland, visit St. Finians Bay and Waterville, walk Derrynane Beach, visiting its unique graveyard. Return to Killarney via Molls Gap and Ladies View. This is a full day exploring the Ring of Kerry and the Ireland of your imagination.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Randles Court Hotel, Killarney
Day 11 September 22 Killarney – Dublin
Today travel East towards Dublin. En route visit the village of Blarney, kiss the Stone, and be blessed with the gift of eloquent and persuasive speech. Stop at the Woolen Mills and visit the Rock of Cashel. Evening arrival in Dublin, one of Europe's most vibrant capitals.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin
Day 12 September 23 Dublin
This morning join your local guide for a tour of Dublin's great historic sites. Following lunch learn the literary history of this exciting city with a Dublin's writers tour.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin
Day 13 September 24 Dublin
This final day in the Irish capital is at leisure. Explore Dublin’s Northside, the setting of Roddy Doyle’s Commitments or pore over ancient books at the Chester Beatty Library. Tonight celebrate the conclusion of a wonderful adventure with a farewell dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin
Day 14 September 25 Return to Canada
Day 01 September 12 Depart Canada
Join your fellow travellers for your Air Canada check in flying en route to Belfast via London.
Meals Included: all meals in flight
Overnight: Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast
Day 02 September 13 Belfast
On arrival in Belfast gather with host and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. Late afternoon at leisure. This evening, join your local guide for a walk that winds its way through the historic streets leading away from Donegall Square. On return to the Fitzwilliam enjoy a welcome dinner celebrating the first night of your literary adventure through Ireland.
Meals Included: Dinner
Overnight: Fitzwilliam, Belfast
Day 03 September 14 Belfast and The Ulster Way
Today travel beyond Belfast and follow in the footsteps of Will Ferguson as you drive (and walk) the Ulster Way. Explore North Ireland’s Antrim Coast visiting the Giants Causeway, Carrik-a-Rede rope bridge, Bushmills Distillery, and Dunluce Castle.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Fitzwilliam, Belfast
Day 04 September 15 Belfast – Galway
This morning join your local guide for a visit to Belfast's "Left Bank." As the centre of the city's thriving creative community, Cathedral Quarter offers a taste of the arts and letters of modern Ireland. Cobblestone streets lined with restored red brick warehouses play host to artist studios and outdoor literary festivals. Conclude your morning at Writers Square where poetry past and present helps to define this exciting space. Following lunch travel west through the heart of Ireland towards the medieval city of Galway. Ocean-fresh chowder and a cold beverage are a perfect pairing with this evening at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Jurys Inn, Galway
Day 05 September 16 Galway and Connemara
A guided walk introduces the stories told of Galway's Spanish Arch, Lynches Window, Eyre Square, and a cadre of colourful characters. Later this morning, step out of Galway and explore the breathtaking coastal roads of Connemara. Visit the gaelic speaking village of Spiddal, the lovely summer houses of Rosmuc, Renvyle, Leenane, the homestead of Dan O’Hara, Kylemore Abbey, and the picturesque village of Cong. Return to Galway and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Jurys Inn, Galway
Day 06 September 17 Galway – Ballynahinch
This morning travel to the peaceful valley of Ballynahinch where a 17th century castle and grounds becomes a welcome break in this literary adventure. Join a guided walking tour of the surrounding parks or enjoy a full day at leisure and explore on your own.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Ballynahinch Castle
Day 07 September 18 Ballynahinch – Limerick
Today explore Ireland’s Atlantic coast through the Burren region to Cliffs of Moher. Late afternoon arrival in the Limerick of Frank McCourt. Evening at leisure in this Georgian city where the Shannon River meets the sea.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Pery’s Hotel, Limerick
Day 08 September 19 Limerick
This morning trace the steps of Angela's Ashes during a special literary walking tour of Limerick. Afternoon is at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Pery’s Hotel, Limerick
Day 09 September 20 Limerick – Killarney
Today visit the picturesque village of Adare, a town of thatched cottages and wars of conquest situated on the river Maigue. On arrival in Killarney, visit Ross Castle, Muckross House and enjoy a walk to the Coppermines from where we promise you will return.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Randles Court Hotel, Killarney
Day 10 September 21 Killarney and the Ring of Kerry
Following breakfast in Killarney, travel to the stone ring forts of Caherciveeen before boarding the ferry for Valentia Island. Explore Valentia Island by foot visiting the iconic lighthouse and once busy slate quarry. On return to the mainland, visit St. Finians Bay and Waterville, walk Derrynane Beach, visiting its unique graveyard. Return to Killarney via Molls Gap and Ladies View. This is a full day exploring the Ring of Kerry and the Ireland of your imagination.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Randles Court Hotel, Killarney
Day 11 September 22 Killarney – Dublin
Today travel East towards Dublin. En route visit the village of Blarney, kiss the Stone, and be blessed with the gift of eloquent and persuasive speech. Stop at the Woolen Mills and visit the Rock of Cashel. Evening arrival in Dublin, one of Europe's most vibrant capitals.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin
Day 12 September 23 Dublin
This morning join your local guide for a tour of Dublin's great historic sites. Following lunch learn the literary history of this exciting city with a Dublin's writers tour.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin
Day 13 September 24 Dublin
This final day in the Irish capital is at leisure. Explore Dublin’s Northside, the setting of Roddy Doyle’s Commitments or pore over ancient books at the Chester Beatty Library. Tonight celebrate the conclusion of a wonderful adventure with a farewell dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin
Day 14 September 25 Return to Canada
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The Commitments
by Roddy Doyle
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Discussion:
June 9, 2010
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Round Ireland with a Fridge
by Tony Hawks
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Discussion:
July 14, 2010 |
Angela's Ashes
by Frank McCourt
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Discussion:
August 11, 2010
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Beyond Belfast
by Will Ferguson
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Discussion:
September 8, 2010 |
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Modern Ireland
by R.F. Foster
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Discussion:
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Tour departure:
Tour return:
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September 12, 2010
September 25, 2010
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Air Canada |
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Reading Ireland discussions take place at Nicholas Hoare, the second Wednesday of each month from 7:00pm until 9:00pm.
If you are unable to join us for our in-store discussions, you can still participate by reading on your own and joining us as we travel. Just ask us how! |
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The Commitments
by Roddy Doyle
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Discussion:
June 9, 2010
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Round Ireland with a Fridge
by Tony Hawks
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Discussion:
July 14, 2010 |
Angela's Ashes
by Frank McCourt
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Discussion:
August 11, 2010
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Beyond Belfast
by Will Ferguson
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Discussion:
September 8, 2010 |
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Modern Ireland
by R.F. Foster
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Discussion:
Throughout |
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Tour departure:
Tour return:
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September 12, 2010
September 25, 2010
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| International Airline: |
Air Canada |
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Reading Ireland discussions take place at Nicholas Hoare, the second Wednesday of each month from 7:00pm until 9:00pm.
If you are unable to join us for our in-store discussions, you can still participate by reading on your own and joining us as we travel. Just ask us how! |
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Twin
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Single
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Deposit
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CAD $5850.00
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CAD $6400.00
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**CAD $695.00
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Twin accommodation is available to all participants.
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Price may be subject to change.
Changes in Airport Tax may require pricing adjustment.
**Deposit is non-refundable
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Twin
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Single
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Deposit
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CAD $5850.00
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CAD $6400.00
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**CAD $695.00
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Twin accommodation is available to all participants.
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Price may be subject to change.
Changes in Airport Tax may require pricing adjustment.
**Deposit is non-refundable
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Inclusions in the above prices:
- Return economy airfare with Air Canada
- 5 books, 4 hosted book club discussions at Nicholas Hoare
- 3 to 4 star hotel accommodation
- 12 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners
- Arrival guide assistance, Departure guide assistance
- Professional local guide in each respective city
- Sightseeing and admissions as per itinerary
- All transfers and transportation by private, luxury air-conditioned coach with driver/guide
Exclusions in the above prices
- Personal items
- Meals not listed in itinerary
- Travel Insurance
- Passport handling fees
Inclusions in the above prices:
- Return economy airfare with Air Canada
- 5 books, 4 hosted book club discussions at Nicholas Hoare
- 3 to 4 star hotel accommodation
- 12 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners
- Arrival guide assistance, Departure guide assistance
- Professional local guide in each respective city
- Sightseeing and admissions as per itinerary
- All transfers and transportation by private, luxury air-conditioned coach with driver/guide
Exclusions in the above prices
- Personal items
- Meals not listed in itinerary
- Travel Insurance
- Passport handling fees
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Angela's Ashes - Frank McCourt
Born in Depression era Brooklyn to Irish immigrants, Frank McCourt experienced a childhood fraught with poverty and occasional cruelty. When the family moved back to Limerick, Ireland, Frank endured the most miserable of childhoods. From harrowing family episodes to the surprizing, indefatigable spirit of McCourt, this memoir is an absorbing read from start to finish. An astonishing, glorious debut, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Angela's Ashes recounts McCourt's experience with remarkable exuberance and remarkable forgiveness.
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Round Ireland With a Fridge - Tony Hawks
Have you ever made a drunken bet? Worse, still, have you ever tried to win one? In attempting to hitchhike round Ireland with a fridge, Tony Hawks did both, and his foolhardiness led him to one of the best experiences of his life.
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The Commitments - Roddy Doyle
Barrytown, Dublin, has something to sing about. The Commitments are spreading the gospel of the soul. Ably managed by Jimmy Rabitte, brilliantly coached by Joel 'The Lips' Fagan, their twin assault on Motown and Barrytown takes them by leaps and bounds from Paris Hall to immortality on vinyl. But can The Commitments live up to their name? |
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Beyond Belfast – Will Ferguson
Offbeat and charming, and filled with humour, insight, and a wide array of eccentric characters, Beyond Belfast tells the story of one man's misguided attempt at walking the entire Ulster Way: a 560-mile path that circles Northern Ireland, from the city walls of Derry to the moorland heights of the Sperrins, from the green glens of Antrim to the Mountains of Mourne.
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Modern Ireland – R.F. Foster
'R.F. Foster's account of Ireland from 1600 to 1972 is a dazzling description of that nation's tragedy, and of its resilience. Modern Ireland is late-twentieth-century history at it's very best... His pace is brisk, his analyses almost always plausible, his grasp of the relevant literature impressive and his literary style compelling'
- New York |
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Angela's Ashes - Frank McCourt
Born in Depression era Brooklyn to Irish immigrants, Frank McCourt experienced a childhood fraught with poverty and occasional cruelty. When the family moved back to Limerick, Ireland, Frank endured the most miserable of childhoods. From harrowing family episodes to the surprizing, indefatigable spirit of McCourt, this memoir is an absorbing read from start to finish. An astonishing, glorious debut, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Angela's Ashes recounts McCourt's experience with remarkable exuberance and remarkable forgiveness.
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Round Ireland With a Fridge - Tony Hawks
Have you ever made a drunken bet? Worse, still, have you ever tried to win one? In attempting to hitchhike round Ireland with a fridge, Tony Hawks did both, and his foolhardiness led him to one of the best experiences of his life.
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The Commitments - Roddy Doyle
Barrytown, Dublin, has something to sing about. The Commitments are spreading the gospel of the soul. Ably managed by Jimmy Rabitte, brilliantly coached by Joel 'The Lips' Fagan, their twin assault on Motown and Barrytown takes them by leaps and bounds from Paris Hall to immortality on vinyl. But can The Commitments live up to their name? |
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Beyond Belfast – Will Ferguson
Offbeat and charming, and filled with humour, insight, and a wide array of eccentric characters, Beyond Belfast tells the story of one man's misguided attempt at walking the entire Ulster Way: a 560-mile path that circles Northern Ireland, from the city walls of Derry to the moorland heights of the Sperrins, from the green glens of Antrim to the Mountains of Mourne.
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Modern Ireland – R.F. Foster
'R.F. Foster's account of Ireland from 1600 to 1972 is a dazzling description of that nation's tragedy, and of its resilience. Modern Ireland is late-twentieth-century history at it's very best... His pace is brisk, his analyses almost always plausible, his grasp of the relevant literature impressive and his literary style compelling'
- New York |
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