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HOLIDAY NEWS
More incentive for frequent travellers
June 6, 2008 - Irish Ferries have introduced additional incentives for those who keep crossing the sea to Ireland.
Frequent self-drive travellers to Ireland can benefit from substantial reductions by joining the company’s Frequent Traveller scheme.
Whether travelling on business, holiday or visiting friends and relatives, anyone making more than three trips a year can benefit from 20 per cent discounts on further crossings trips during a 12-month period.
More about the Frequent Traveller scheme
The new Bondi ... in Ireland
March 28, 2008 - It seems Ireland's north-west coast – and particularly Bundoran beach in Donegal – is the new rival to Bondi for surfers.
According to those "in the know", there are many world-class reef and beach breaks within five kilometres of Bundoran and waves in excess of 15 metres high have been experienced and ridden at Mullaghmore Head in the last few weeks.
The best way for surfers and their gear to reach Ireland's north-west is to pack up the car, tie the boards on the roof and take an Irish Ferries' crossing from Holyhead to Dublin. Prices start from as little as £148 for a return crossing for car and driver; additional passengers pay £40 return.
CLICK HERE to make your Irish Ferries reservation on line
A "grown-up" offer
March 27, 2008 - A "grown-up" offer from Irish Ferries comes with the introduction of a "free friend place" worth £36 on a return journey.
For all motorists booking a crossing from tomorrow (March 29) to April 9 - for travel between April 6 and May 22 – a second person in the car travels free. To qualify for the "free friend place", bookings must be made at least seven days before travel.
More about this offer
State of the arts at Galway Festival
March 21, 2008 - Two weeks of music, dance, street theatre and exhibitions make the Galway Arts Festival one of the best-known in the country, attracting artistes and visitors from across the globe.
Festival details can be found on www.galwayartsfestival.ie, while for travel to Ireland and accommodation in Galway, Irish Ferries Holidays offers a choice of ferry options for self-drive breaks together with a selection of hotel, cottage and B&B accommodation.
This year's event runs from 14-27 July and, as an example of prices, a seven-night self-catering holiday at the four-star Renville Village in Co Galway is a total of £959. This includes return Holyhead/Dublin or Pembroke/Rosslare cruise ferry for car and four adults and cottage rental.
Save on hotel breaks
February 16, 2008 - Savings of up to £53 per person are on offer on hotel short breaks - for travel up to the end of April including Easter - to a choice of more than 40 properties across Ireland with Irish Ferries Holidays.
For example, a three-night break with breakfast at the two-star Bella Vista Hotel overlooking the heritage town of Cobh, Co Cork - and with boat hire for leisure or fishing - is on offer at £138 per person (twin share and saving £33 each).
Up to two children travel and stay free of charge when sharing parents' room, paying only for breakfast direct to the hotel.The price is inclusive of return Pembroke/Rosslare or Holyhead/Dublin cruise ferry crossing for car and passengers. Book by February 21 for additional 10 per cent discount.
Holiday road with freedom and flexibility
November 28, 2007 - Irish Ferries Holidays' 2008 programme features new hotel and self-catering options and a wide choice of self-drive tours, either with pre-booked accommodation or Go As You Please.
On offer for 2008 is a wide selection of hotels in city and rural locations together with many self-catering holiday villages in popular locations including Wicklow, Kerry and Mayo. However, choice is not limited to the brochure pages as the reservations team also has access to many more hotels, B&Bs and farmhouse accommodation countrywide.
More about self drive holidays
Don't see red in Dublin, use the new Port Tunnel
Holidaymakers planning a self-drive holiday to Ireland can now save lots of time by travelling via Dublin Port and using the new tunnel which links direct to the M50 motorway.
The saving in terms of time - and frustration - is considerable, bearing in
mind the fact that to reach the M50 via the traditional route involves more
than 30 sets of traffic lights.
Says Declan Mescall, head of passenger sales for Irish Ferries: "In the past it could take as long as an hour to cross the city from Dublin port, a frustrating hold up for those heading across the country. By using the tunnel, the same journey takes around six minutes."
Toll charges for cars range between 3Euros and 12Euros dependent on time travelling.
Irish Ferries wins travel trade Oscar
October 12, 2007 - Irish Ferries received its second major travel trade award in a month, when the European categories of the World Travel Awards were announced in Newcastle.
Irish Ferries was voted Best Ferry Operator on the Irish Sea by travel agents across the UK, in Ireland and the rest of Europe.
More about Irish Ferries awards
UK award for Irish Ferries
September 17, 2007 - Irish Ferries last night received a major accolade from the UK travel trade press by winning the Best Ferry Operator category at the TTG Awards in London.
Said head of passenger sales, Declan Mescall: "We're obviously delighted to be singled out for the award which was voted on by travel agents and a panel of industry experts. The Award comes in recognition of the unmatched quality of our fleet and the dedication and commitment of our staff ashore and on board our ships to deliver unbeatable customer service.
More about Irish Ferries awards
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