What does Celtic Cycling offer you?

We at Celtic Cycling organise self-guided "go-as-you-please", fully supported biking holidays in the South-East of Ireland.

Our aim is for you to have a relaxing vacation with time to explore at your leisure and to take in the many places of historical and general interest and enjoy the local entertainment. The Celts, the Vikings, the Normans and the infamous Cromwell all first landed on the shores of the South-East so there are historical sites at almost every bend in the road! How energetic you want your holiday to be is up to you; you can complete your daily itinerary in three or four hours or, if you wish, spend time taking it easy on a river bank or by the sea. We will endeavour to ensure that your stay is as comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable as possible.

Our policy is to provide our guests with accommodation of a consistently high standard. We have chosen family run B&B's with a special ambience or, in the case of our 'Hidden Ireland' tour, family run heritage homes. All accommodation is Tourist Board approved and all rooms have private 'en-suite'facilities.
We offer a choice of tours:

1. Seven days cycling. Example of one week itinerary
2. Seven days cycling. "Hidden Ireland" Exclusive Itinerary
3. Fourteen days cycling. Example of two week itinerary
4. Tailor made to suit your individual requirements as to content or duration.
5. Combined Golf / Cycling itinerary available on request.

You can start your holiday on any day of the week. Your holiday, once confirmed, will not be cancelled as a result of a group not being "filled".

Our Packages Include

• Bed & Breakfast accommodation with a full Irish breakfast;
• Hire of a top-quality "Dawes" or similar 18 / 21 speed touring bicycle;
• Provision of ancillary equipment : lock, helmet, light rain jacket, water bottle, repair kit and front pannier (rear pannier if required);
• Transportation of luggage between all stopovers;
• Daily route maps and information booklets providing detailed information on places of interest, pubs, restaurants etc.;
• 24 hour back-up service in case of emergencies;

Celtic Cycling will be pleased to help guests make their choices and/or reservations for dinner each evening.

Useful travel information:

Airlines

Aer Lingus (European & Transatlantic flights): www.aerlingus.com
Ryanair “The Low Cost Airline” (European Flights): www.ryanair.com

Trains

Irish Rail: www.irishrail.ie (Depart from Dublin Heuston; destination Muine Bheag). Muine Bheag is the Irish name for Bagenalstown

Bus

Expressway Buses: www.buseireann.ie (Depart from Dublin Busaras – the Central bus station; destination Muine Bheag).
You should allow at least 45 minutes to 1 hour from the time your flight is scheduled to arrive (touch down) until you clear immigration/customs and collect your baggage. A transfer bus to Busaras (the Central Bus Station) and Dublin Heuston train station departs from the airport about every 20 minutes. The journey time to Busaras is about 30 minutes and to Heuston Station about 45 minutes. Allow at least 15 minutes more between 7.00 and 10.00 a.m and 4.00 and 7.00 p.m
Rapid Express (www.jjkavanagh.ie) - Departs from Dublin Airport; Destination "Royal Oak"

The Hidden Ireland
P.O. Box 31, Westport, Co. Mayo
Tel +353 98 66650 Fax +353 98 66651
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