Anam Cara Tours LLC – IRELAND – April 2024
ACCOMMODATIONS
ASHLING HOTEL, Dublin – April 2 & 3 + April 11
Ashling Hotel is set in Parkgate Street Dublin 8, a quaint, rejuvenated area of Dublin, surrounded by Stoneybatter, said to be Dublin’s coolest, neighborhood. Phoenix Park and many visitor attractions are nearby. Overlooking Dublin’s River Liffey, the Ashling Hotel is on a main bus/tram route from the airport and city center. An award-winning 4-star hotel, the 225 elegant and spacious rooms offer free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and a stylish bar. Nearby you’ll find the National Museum of Ireland, Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park and Dublin Zoo—all within easy walking distance.
HIGHFIELD HOUSE GUESTHOUSE, Trim, County Wicklow – April 4, 5, 6
Highfield House Guesthouse is an elegant, 18th century residence run by Geraldine Duignan. It is situated in the beautiful historic town of Trim, renowned as one of Ireland’s most beautiful towns. The award-winning accommodation boasts magnificent views of Trim Castle and the River Boyne and is a short walk away from the center of town. The House was a stately maternity hospital in 1834 and remained so up to the year 1983. All bedrooms are en-suite and furnished to high standards. Those seeking evening activity will enjoy Trim’s great selection of pubs featuring Irish music sessions and more.
SILKEN THOMAS HOTEL, Kildare Town, County Kildare – April 7 & 8
The Silken Thomas Accommodation was built in the mid-18th Century. Formerly known as the Leinster Lodge, this historic house has been reinvented into a 33-bedroom guest accommodation. All rooms are en suite with tea and coffee making facilities and a Smart TV. On-site facilities include Flanagan’s Lounge serving food daily, Chapter 16 restaurant, traditional Irish bar Squires Lil’s with live music every weekend. The 3-star hotel is less than a 10-minute walk from Kildare Village Chic Outlet Shopping and 15 minutes from the Irish National Studs.
GLENDALOUGH HOTEL, County Wicklow – April 9 & 10
Wicklow is known as the “Garden of Ireland.” Just 64 steps to the St Kevin’s 6th Century Monastic city, the 3-star Glendalough Hotel in County Wicklow is uniquely located. Gleann da Locha means the valley of two lakes. History and nature surround this quaint hotel. Many features from the 18th Century building remain. Casey’s Bar & Bistro services locally sourced food and a wide variety of “spirits.” All of the bedrooms are non- smoking, with tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, TV and work station/table. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the hotel lobby and Casey’s Bar & Bistro. There are walks and hikes for all abilities that can begin at the hotel.
Rev. Kathleen McKern Verigin
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