carlingford, county louth, ireland
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Ireland's Best Kept Secret!TRANSCRIPT
IRELAND’S BEST KEPT SECRET!
Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland
Historic Background… occupied 800 years ago by a Norman knight
a settlement sprang up
position on the east coast made it a vital trading port
led to its prosperity
in 1388, the town was burnt by a Scots force
the 1640 rebellion and the Williamite wars of the 1690s ruined economy
inabile to develop a heavy industry
had only medieval charm and archaeological artifacts
tourism being the main source of employment
Events Georgian Banquet
Clock is turned back to the 18th century
Ghan House
Music, merriment, banqueting & dancing
All by candlelight
Costumes optional
Carlingford National Leprechaun Hunt-public are invited -hunt for ceramic leprechauns-Carlingford Mountain
A Taste of Carlingford-two day celebration- fine food and drink
Sights Not To Be Missed Taaffe’s Castle
-town house
-belonged to the rich Taaffe family
-Earls of Carlingford in 1661
The Tholsel-“town-gate” -is the only remaining example
The Mint
-three storey town house
-belongs to royal family of Carlingford
Sights Not To Be Missed Ghan House
-Georgian House
-castellated walls and a guard tower
Getting To Ireland… most westerly country in Europe
over an hour drive from its' two capital cities
less than an hour flight from anywhere in the UK
1 ½ to 2 ½ hour flight to mainland Europe
America is serviced directly from Dublin & Belfast
Getting to Carlingford
head south out of Belfast on the M1 towards Dublin
on the motorway you are 1 hour away
turn left at the traffic lights
now you are along the side of canal
canal is on your left, shopping => right and mountain straight ahead
now 12 minutes away
drive start on the main road until you see Ghan House
Accommodations
Hotels The Four Seasons HotelMcKevitt's HotelGuest HousesBeaufort HouseViewpoint
Accomodations… Specialist AccommodationGhan HouseOystercatcher
Bed & Breakfast AccommodationBarnavave B&BBelvedere House B&BHighlands B&B
Sample Accommodation Prices
Mid Week 1 € 55.00 per person
Mid Week 1 with early bird € 75.00
Weekend 1 € 65.00 per person
Weekend 1 with 1 dinner € 90.00 per person
Weekend 2 € 115.00 per person
Weekend 2 with 1 dinner € 140.00
CARLINGFORD, COUNTY LOUTH, IRELAND EXPENSES FOR A TWO WEEK STAY
Cost per Person
Cost for Family of 3
Cost for Family of 4
Method of Payment
Delivery Service or Pickup (if applicable)
Bed and Breakfast Room Per Day
65 195 260
Bed and Breakfast Single Meal
50 150 200
Average Cost of Activities 58 174 232
Average Cost of Sightseeing 150 450 600
Airfares 820 2460 3280
Average Events Pass 15 60 60
BED AND BREAKFAST MEAL COSTS FOR TWO WEEKS
700 2100 2800
BED AND BREAKFAST ROOM COSTS FOR TWO WEEKS
910 2730 3640
Gas 50 50 50
TOTAL EXPENSES 2818 8369 11 122
TAX 704.5 2092.25 2780.5
FINAL EXPENSES 3522.5 10 461.25 13 902.5