IRELAND’S EASTERN BEAUTY
This fabulous and scenic holiday along the eastern side of Ireland staying at The Carrickdale Hotel & Spa, Dundalk, offers a glimpse of Ireland that should not be missed. The bespoke itinerary carefully put together by Jay & Kay Coach Tours highlights the unseen beauty of this lesser known area of the Emerald Isle. From battlefields and valleys to the amazing city of Belfast in the North and stunning loughs and mountains in between, we do it all on this tour.
OVERNIGHT BAG REQUIRED
CURRENCY EUROS
Single supplement £150pp
£729pp
5 nights
half board
£150pp
The Carrickdale Hotel and Spa
The 4 star Carrickdale Hotel and Spa is one of the most renowned family-friendly hotels in the North East of Ireland. Surrounded by the spectacular Cooley Mountains and Slieve Gullion, it is the perfect base for exploring the island of Ireland. The hotel has 108 en-suite bedrooms all equipped with a TV and hairdryer, Wi-Fi throughout and feature modern neutral decor. All guests can enjoy the award winning Spa, complimentary access to Health and Leisure Centre - including swimming pool and outdoor hot tub. Alternatively take a stroll in the landscaped gardens that are perfect for a bit of peace and quiet
Available dates
| Dates | Info | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2026 | 5 Nights - Mountains and More Tour | £729.00pp |
Holiday Itinerary
| Day 1 | We head west into Wales for the overnight stay in Caernarfon. |
| Day 2 | After a morning of leisure in Caernarfon, we head to the port of Holyhead for our early afternoon crossing to the Emerald Isle. |
| Day 3 | We travel into Northern Ireland and are given a guided tour of Belfast, visiting places of interest and historical importance before an afternoon of free time for shopping or sightseeing. |
| Day 4 | We visit the beautiful and historic Boyne Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we visit the Battle of Boyne visitor centre, where you can learn about the battle that changed the course of history in Ireland. Then onto the Brú na Bóinne visitor centre including a visit to Newgrange, an incredible, 5000 year old Tomb passage, before a scenic journey back to the hotel. |
| Day 5 | We take the ferry across the wonderful and scenic Carlingford Loch before driving up into the highest mountain range in the North of Ireland, the Mountains of Mourne. Wonderful scenery abounds as we cross the range then head down to the banks of the Lough in Warrenpoint. We then cross into the Republic at Newry and traverse the shores on the opposite bank of the Lough on the Cooley Peninsula before visiting the medieval town of Carlingford. |
| Day 6 | Sadly we head for the port at Dublin and make our way home. |
Price is per person on half board basis unless stated. Weekend breaks include Sunday lunch.
No single supplement on allocated singles.