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New 2024 holidays now open for bookings.

We provide a jam-packed schedule of quality, all-inclusive scheduled coach tours all over Ireland, the UK and Europe. A coach holiday gives you the opportunity to travel to all your favourite places without the stress of organising a thing; and without the hassle of luggage restrictions and airports.

Fancy a luxury day tour in Ireland or a short getaway to look forward to? How about a longer holiday in Ireland ? All this and more from O’Callaghan Coach Holidays. Click on your favourite holiday type below to see what we have on offer for 2024.

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Kavanagh Travel is delighted to present a selection of Day Trips for groups. We are well known for operating days trips for clubs, associations and active retirement groups. Our philosophy is to provide interesting tours with admissions and refreshment stops incorporated into the price to offer great value. All you need to do is advise us of your groups designated pick up point and our professional driver/guide will collect you by luxury coach for a trip to remember. For reliability, value for money and excellent service from start to finish, choose Kavanagh Travel for your group's next outing.

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Why Choose Us?

• The Choice is yours! Send us your requirements & destinations and we do the rest.
• Whether it is Dublin, London, Scotland, Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, New York, Rome, Barcelona. You make the choice, we do the rest!
• Our record since 1945 speaks for itself.
• We can meet you to discuss and organise your trip.

Expressway Eurolines

Get to the uk and back easier than ever with expressway eurolines..

We've got an exciting offer just for you!

Enjoy the thrill of exploring Birmingham and London with 30% off single and return tickets from Dublin.

Use promo code  'EUR30'  at the time of booking.

There are so many reasons why passengers choose Eurolines coach and sail service.

Avoid the queues and potential disruptions at the airport.  Instead, travel comfortably on our luxurious coach and ferry service. 

Stretch your legs out in our generous seating or onboard the ferry, where you have the time and space to shop at our Duty-Free stores—lots of baggage space on the coach to safely carry your belongings.

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From Dublin  – Friday  From London  – Saturday

Now operating Fridays to the UK from Busáras, Dublin, and returning from the Victoria Coach Station, London, to Dublin on Saturdays. It also serves Dublin Ferry port and Digbeth Coach Station, Birmingham.

Enjoy your first bag free with no hidden charges, extra fast Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating on board.

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Welcome Onboard Elite Coach Tours

It’s an exciting time for Elite Travel NI as we launch our new fully escorted coach programme to the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Take a look below where we offer a great mix of Elite Coach Holidays.

We are excited to bring this new Elite Coach Tours product and look forward to welcoming new customers, allowing us to showcase our tours.

We look forward to welcoming you onboard our new elite coach tours

Dublin Zoo Day Trip

• Departs 28th May, 2nd July & 19th August 2023
• Adult – £49
• Children – £39 ( Under 3’s Go Free!) Click and follow Elite Coach Tours
• Return Luxury Coach
• Reserved Seat
• Admission to Dublin Zoo
• Comfort stop en-route
• Services of a Tour Manager for Comfort & Safety

Galway, Westport & Connemara “The Riviera of The Wild Atlantic Way”

Departs on the :

• 28th May 2023 x 4 Days – £395pp
• 27th August 2023 x 4 Days – £419pp
• Deposit £50 per person Click and follow Elite Coach Tours
• Return Coach Travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Cookstown & Enniskillen
• 3 Nights – 4* McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris
• Breakfast and Evening Meals
• Visit and Tour Westport House & Gardens
• Visit & Free Time in Westport
• Visit & Free Time in Galway
• Visit & Free Time in Clifden, the largest town in Connemara
• Optional Extra: Single Room Supplement – £89

Stratford, Shakespeare & Warwick

• Departs 1st June 2023
• From £549 Per Person
• Deposit £50 per person
• Click and follow Elite Coach Tours
• Return Coach Travel from Cookstown, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast & Stena Line
• Return Ferry Crossing
• 4 Nights – Walton Hall Hotel
• Entrance to Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
• Admission to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
• Free Time in Stratford
• 1 Hour River Avon Cruise
• Admission to Warwick Castle
• Optional Extra: Single Room Supplement – £119

Bord Bia – Bloom Flower Festival – Dublin Day Trip (SOLD OUT)

• Departs 2nd June 2023
• From £55 per person
• Deposit: £25 per person
• Luxury Coach Pick Up from Cookstown, Dunsilly, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Coleraine & Newry
• Entry into Bord Bia Bloom
• Comfort Stop en route

The Irish Hooley Portlaoise

Discover the Scenic Lake District

• Departs 19th June 2023
• From £619 Per Person
• Deposit £50 Per Person
• Luxury Coach Travel from Cookstown, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast & Stena Line Port
• Return Ferry Crossings with Stena Line Belfast – Cairnryan
• 4 Nights – Shaps Wells Hotel
• Breakfast & Evening Meals
• Cruise Ullswater Steamer
• Rail Journey Havertwaite to Lakeside
• Entry to Dove Cottage Museum
• Cruise on Lake Windermere
• Free Time in Kendal
• Visit & Free Time Sizergh Castle
• Free Time in Keswick
• Free Time at Gretna Gateway Outlet Village
• Optional Extra: Single Room Supplement – £120

The Royal Highland Show

• Departs 22nd June 2023 (Sold Out)
• From £419 per person
• Luxury coach travel from L/Derry, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Cookstown, Dunsilly, Belfast & Stena Line
• Return ferry crossing Belfast to Cairnryan
• 3 Nights – 3* Carin Hotel, Bathgate
• 2 Days Entrance to the Royal Highland Show
• Free Time to Enjoy Edinburgh & Glasgow
• Optional Extra: Single Room Supplement – £99

Discover Strangford Lough & the Ards Peninsula

• Departs Sunday 25th June & Sunday 10th September 2023 (Day Tour)
• From £60 per person
• Deposit £25 per person
• Luxury Coach pick ups from Cookstown, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast.
• Free time in Donaghadee
• Coast Drive
• Discover Strangford Lough
• Free time in Portaferry
• Evening Meal Included
• Comfort stop on route
• Tour Manager

Galway, Sligo & Kilmore Abbey

• Departs 26th June 2023
• From £429 Per Person
• Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Cookstown & Enniskillen
• 3 Nights – Shearwater Hotel
• Visit & Free Time in Galway, Enniskillen, Ennis & Sligo
• Visit to Kilmore Abbey
• Stop off at Foxford Wollen Mills

A Donegal Music Day Out – With Curtis Magee & Gary Wilson

Departs on the: 

• Sunday 2nd July 2023 (Limited Availability)
• Sunday 20th August 2023
• From £65 per person
• Luxury Coach Pick Ups from Cookstown, Dunsilly, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Coleraine, Limavady & Londonderry
• Free Time in Glenveagh National Park
• Scenic Coastal Drive
• Afternoon Entertainment by Curtis Magee & Gary Wilson in the Harbour Bar, Donegal
• Evening Meals Included

Emmerdale – The Village Tour & Yorkshire

• Departs 7th July 2023
• From £389 per person
• Luxury coach travel from Cookstown, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast & Stena Line
• 3 Nights – Holiday Inn Leeds
• English Breakfast & Evening Meals
• The Emmerdale Village Tour
• Visit and Free Time in Leeds & Skipton
• Visit to the Victorian Spa Town of Harrogate
• Free Time Trafford Centre
• Free Time Gretna Outlet
• Optional Extra: Single Room Supplement – £100

Wild Ireland & Tropical World Day Tour

• Departs 9th July 2023 & 6th August 2023
• Adult – £50 Per Person
• Child – £45 Per Person (Under 2’s Go Free!)
• Admission to Wild Ireland & Tropical World
• Comfort Stop en-route
• Tour Manager for Comfort & Safety

Newcastle Silent Valley & Kilkeel Day Tour

• Departs 26th May (Limited Availability) & 16th July 2023
• From £50 per person
• Admission to Silent Valley Tour
• 3 Course Carvery
• Morning Tea or Coffee
• Visit Newcastle & Kilkeel

Portaferry Aquarium & Pixie Fun Park Day Tour

• Departs 30th July 2023
• Adult – £40 Per Adult
• Child – £32 Per Child (Under 2’s Go Free!)
• Comfort Stop En-Route
• Admission to Portaferry Aquarium
• Visit Pixie Fun Park

Blackpool “Powered by Magic”

• Departs on the:
• 7th August 2023 x 7 Nights – £579 per person
• 21st August 2023 x 4 Nights – £389 per person
• Deposit: £50 per person
• Luxury Coach Travel from L/Derry, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Cookstown, Omagh, Dunsilly, Belfast Stena Line Port
• Return Ferry From Belfast
• Adelaide Hotel
• Visit Fleetwood
• Visit the Lake District and Cruise on Lake Windermere
• Free Time to Explore Blackpool
• Optional Extra: Single Room Supplement – (7 Nights = £70), (4 Nights = £50)

Harrogate, York & Skipton

• Departs 20th August 2023
• From £429 per person
• Luxury Coach Travel from Cookstown, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast & Stena Line
• 3 Nights – Cairn Hotel, Harrogate
• Breakfast & Dinner
• Entrance to RHS Harlow Carr
• Visit & Free Time in Harrogate & York
• Skipton Canal Cruise
• Visit to Bolton Abbey
• Free Time in Gretna Village
• Optional Extra: Single Room Supplement – £80

WW1 Battlefields – ‘In Flanders Fields The Poppies Blow’

• Departs 24th September 2023
• From £749 per person
• Deposit : £100 per person
• Return Coach Transfers from various pick up points
• Return ferry crossing
• 1 Night stay in a UK based hotel
• 5 nights – New Regina Hotel, Ypres
• Bed and Breakfast
• Entrance to ‘In Flanders Fields’ Museum, Ypres
• Half day Battlefields tour guide of the 14-18 Route (3 hours)
• Full day tour guide of the Somme Battlefields (8 hours)
• Entrance to Wellington Quarries
• Visits to Grandcourt Cemetery, The Ulster Tower, Theipval Memorial, Lochnagar Crater and Commonwealth War Graves
• Full day tour including The Irish Peace Tower, Tyne Cot Cemetery, Essex Farm
• Visit Ypres and the Passchendaele Memorial Museum
• Attend The Last Post Ceremony
• Free time in Arras
• Services of a tour manager for comfort and safety
• Optional Extra: Single Room Supplement – £150

Welsh Heritage & Whisky Trail

• Departs 28th September 2023
• From £469 per person
• Luxury coach from Cookstown, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Cookstown, Newry & Dublin Port (Stena Line)
• Return ferry Crossing with Stena Line
• 4 nights at the Holiday Inn Newport
• Breakfast & evening meals included
• Visit to Caerleon Roman Baths & National Roman Legion Museum
• Entrance & Guided tour of the Big Pitt
• Penderyn Whisky Tour
• Visit & Free time in Cardiff
• Services of an experienced tour manager
• Optional Extra: Single Room Supplement – £129

Wild West of Ireland

• Departs 9th October 2023
• Luxury coach travel from L’Derry, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Cookstown, Ballygawley, & Enniskillen
• 3 nights – 4* McWilliam Park Hotel
• Visit & Free time Galway
• Visit & Free time In Cong
• Visit Ballintuber Abbey & Cruise on Lake Corrib
• Entertainment

Country Music Festival in Gleneagle Hotel with Visits to Dingle & Ring of Kerry

• Departs 23rd October 2023

• From £499 per person
• Luxury coach from Cookstown, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Cookstown, & Belfast, Sprucefield, Newry.
• 4 nights at the 4* Gleneagle Hotel Killarney
• Visits to Killarney, Dingle, Tralee & the Ring of Kerry
• Nightly entertainment
• Optional extra: Single room supplement £125

Coronation Street – Walk The Cobbles

• 28th October 2023
• From £329 per person
• Luxury coach travel from L/Derry, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Cookstown, Omagh, Dunsilly, Belfast & Stena Line-Return ferry crossing Dublin to Holyhead
• 2 nights – Best Western Cresta Court Hotel
• Breakfast and evening meals included
• Entrance to Coronation Street The Tour
• Free Time in Manchester
• Visit the Trafford Centre & Cheshire Oaks
• Optional Extra: Single Room Supplement – £60

Kilkenny, Waterford & Wexford

• Departs 6th November 2023 
• From £319 per person
• Luxury Coach Travel from various pick up points: Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Cookstown & Enniskillen
• 3 Nights at the 4* Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow
• Visit Kilkenny & Entrance to Kilkenny Castle
• Visit Waterford and Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience
• Visit & Free Time in Wexford

Irish Country Music Weekend in Blackpool

Harrogate Fizz & Fayre

• Departs 27th November 2023 
• From £399 per person
• Luxury Coach Travel from Cookstown, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast & Belfast Stena Line Port
• 4 Nights – 3* Cairn Hotel Harrogate
• 3 Course Carvery-Style Dinner & Breakfast 
• Mulled Wine Reception
• Nightly Live Entertainment
• Mini- Afternoon Tea with Fizz Drinks Reception
• Visit York, Harrogate & Leeds Christmas Market
• Optional Extra: Single Room Supplement – £95

Galway Christmas Country Weekend

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Tour highlights include Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Sheepdog Demonstration, Waterford Crystal, Kings John Castle, Ring of Kerry

Irish Heritage & Dromoland Castle - 8 Days/7 Nights

Glasgow Highlights, Loch Lomond, Lochness Cruise, Edinburgh Castle, Titanic Belfast, Dublin sightseeing.

Taste of Scotland & Ireland - 11 days/10 Nights

Glasgow Highlights, Loch Lomond, Lochness Cruise, Edinburgh Castle

Taste of Scotland - 5 days/4 Nights

Trip highlights include superb 5-Star hotels and luxury Irish Castles

Irish Supreme - 9 Days/8 Nights

Tour highlights include Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Dublin Castle, Blasket Centre, Foynes flying boat museum & a trip to Kinsale

Southern Gems - 7 Days/6 Nights

Tour highlights includes Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Sheep dog Trials & Dublin Sightseeing

Taste of Ireland (Tour B)- 6 Days/5 Nights

Tour highlights include Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Dubln Castle, Ring of Kerry, Sheep dog Trials& Skellig Michael

Taste of Ireland (Tour C)- 5 Days/4 Nights

Tour highlights include Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Dubln Castle, Ring of Kerry, Sheep dog Trials & Skellig Michael

Taste of Ireland (Tour A)- 7 Days/6 Nights

Trip highlights include Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Isle of Skye and the amazing Giant's Causeway.

Scots Irish Tour - 11 Days/10 Nights

Trip highlights include Blarney Castle, the world famous Cliffs of Moher, Edinburgh Castle and the Isle of Skye.

Scots Irish Tour - 15 Days/14 Nights

Trip highlights include Cliffs of Moher, Kilkenny Castle, Ring of Kerry & Blarney Castle

Irish Spirit- 8 Days/7 Nights

Trip highlights include Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, Kilkenny Castle and the stunning Ring of Kerry

Irish Spirit - 9 Days/8 Nights

Trip highlights include Isle of Skye, Loch Ness Cruise, Skara Brae and Urqhart Castle.

Scottish Isles & Glens - 12 Days/11 Nights

Tour highlights include Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Guinness Storehouse Tour, Dingle Peninsula & a fantastic Sheepdog Demonstration

The Irish Pub Tour- 8 Days/7 Nights

Trip highlights include Blarney Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, the Guinness Storehouse and the fantastic sheepdog demonstrations.

The Irish Pub Tour - 9 Days/8 Nights

Trip highlights include Almwick Castle and Gardens, Book of Kells at Trinity College, Cardiff Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Giants Causeway, Hampton Court Palace, Jameson Whiskey Experience, Roman Bath, Stonehenge.

British & Irish Grandeur - 14 Days/13 Nights

Trip highlights include the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, Cardiff Castle, Epic The Irish Emigration Museum, Roman Baths, St Patricks Cathedral, Stonehenge, Tower of London.

Irish & British Focus - 11 days/10 nights

Trip highlights include Edinburgh Castle, Cardiff Castle, Roman Baths, Tower of London and Windsor Castle

Best of Britain 10 Days/9 nights Tour

Tour highlights include Blarney Castle, Trinity College and the Book of Kells. Little Museum of Dublin, Cliffs of Moher, Dingle Peninsula, Jaunting Carriage Ride in Killarney and Sheep Dog demonstration

Best of Ireland South (Tour B) - 7 Days/6 Nights

Best of Ireland South (Tour C) - 7 Days/6 Nights

Best of Ireland South (Tour A) - 8 Days/7 Nights

Tour highlights include Edinburgh Castle, Inverary Castle, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and museum, Sean's Bar, Cliffs of Moher, Waterford Crystal, Kylemore Abbey and Gardens.

Scottish & Irish Gold - 15 Days/14 Nights

Scottish & Irish Gold - 16 Days/15 Nights

Trip highlights include the Cliffs of Moher, the Giant's Causeway, Titanic Belfast and the fantastic sheepdog demonstrations.

Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way 13 days/12 night

Trip highlights include Blair Athol Distillery, Blair Castle, Edinburgh Castle and the Isle of Skye.

Scottish Dream - 8 Days/7 Nights

Trip highlights include Blasket Centre, Giant's Causeway, Slieve League Cliffs and Titanic Belfast.

Jewels of Ireland - 14 Days/13 Nights

Trip highlights include the Blasket Centre, Brú na Bóinne, the Giant's Causeway and the Slieve League Cliffs.

Jewels of Ireland - 15 Days/14 Nights

Trip highlights include Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrew's, the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry and the fantastic Sheepdog Demonstration.

Scottish & Irish Dream- 13 Days/12 Nights

Trip highlights include Edinburgh Castle, Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher and the Titanic Belfast.

Scottish & Irish Dream- 14 Days/13 Nights

Trip highlights include Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry and Trinity College & the Book of Kells.

Irish Gold Coach Tour - 8 Days/7 Nights

Trip highlights include the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, Trinity College & the Book of Kells and the stunning Cliffs of Moher.

Irish Gold Coach Tour - 9 Days/8 Nights

Trip highlights include Caernarfon Castle, Snowdonia Train Ride, Shakespeare's Birthplace and the famous Tower of London.

Heart of Wales and England 8 Days/7 Nights

Trip highlights include the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, Titanic Belfast and the Giant's Causeway.

Irish Adventure - 8 Days/7 Nights

Trip highlights include Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, Knock Shrine and the Giant's Causeway.

Irish Adventure - 9 Days/8 Nights

Trip highlights include Windsor Castle, the Roman Baths, the stunning Cliffs of Moher and Blarney Castle.

Taste of Britain & Ireland - 14 Days/13 Nights

Trip highlights include Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Giant's Causeway and the Titanic Belfast.

Irish Classic - 13 Days/12 Nights

Trip highlights include Windsor Castle, the Roman Baths, a cruise on Lake Windermere and the Tower of London

Taste of Britain - 7 Days/6 Nights

Trip highlights include the Cliffs of Moher, Down Cathedral, the Titanic Belfast and the world famous Giant's Causeway.

Mystical Ireland - 8 Days/7 Nights

Trip highlights include Muckross House and Gardens, the Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey and a wonderful Sheepdog demonstration.

Castles & Manors of Ireland - 8 Days/7 Nights

Trip highlights include Cawdor Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Loch Ness Cruise and St. Andrew's Castle & Cathedral.

Scottish Supreme - 8 days/7 nights

Trip highlights include Blair Athol Distillery, Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrew's and the Giant's Causeway.

Irish & Scottish Sampler - 8 Days/7 Nights

Trip highlights include Edinburgh Castle, Stonehenge, , Glasnevin Cemetery Museum and the House of Waterford Crystal.

Essence of Britain & Ireland 11 day/10 night tour

Trip highlights include Dublin Vintage Tea Tour, Seaweed Foraging Experience, Glendalough and Blarney Castle.

The Irish Foodie Tour - 8 Days/7 Nights

Trip highlights include Brodie Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre and the Isle of Skye.

Scottish Clans & Castles 10 day/9 night tour

Trip highlights include Blair Athol Distillery, Loch Ness Cruise & Edinburgh Castle

Scottish Clans & Castles 11 day/10 night tour

Tour highlights include Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Sheep Dog demonstration, fun cooking experience, viking splash tour, Galway Walking Tour and private chocolate tasting.

Irish Myths & Legends - 8 Days/7 Nights

Trip highlights include Blair Blair Castle, Loch Ness Cruise, Sheep dog demonstration, Riverside Transport & Museum, Sterling Castle and Highland Safaris

Scottish Lochs & Castles - 8 Days/7 Nights

The highlights are Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Dublin City Tour, Jaunting car ride, South Pole Inn an Sheep Dog demonstration.

Ireland South Daytripper - 7 Days/6 Nights

Trip highlights include Roman Baths Stonehenge and Windsor Castle.

Taste of England - 14 day/13 night

Trip highlights include Roman Baths, Stonehenge and Cantebury Cathedral and London Eye.

Best of Southern England - 8 day/7 night

Trip highlights include Stonehenge, York, Oxford, Cambridge, Cantebury Cathedral and Lake District

Best of Northern England - 8 day/7 night

The highlights include Beleek Pottery, Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Abbey Tavern, Cruise on Lough, Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, Florence Court House, Whiskey Experience in Killarney, Sheepdog demonstration, Sieve League Cliffs.

Irish Explorer - 10 Days/9 Nights

Irish Explorer - 9 Days/8 Nights

Trip highlights include North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Glamis Castle, Edinburgh Castle and the Tower of London.

Great British Cities - 8 day/7 night

Trip highlights include Trim Castle Living History Demonstration, the Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Edinburgh Castle.

Lochs, Luck & Lore - 8 Days/7 Nights

Trip highlights include Roman Baths, Glamis Castle, Stonehenge and Windsor Castle.

Scenic Britain - 11 day/10 night

Trip highlights include the Dingle Peninsula, the Book of Kells, the Cliffs of Moher and Kylemore Abbey.

Elegant Ireland - 10 Days/9 Nights

Trip highlights include Castle Howard, Stonehenge, Shakespeare's Birthplace and Lanhydrock House.

Highlights of Britain - 15 day/14 night

Trip highlights include Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, the Giant's Causeway and a fantastic sheepdog demonstration.

Northern Welcome - 9 Days/8 Nights

Trip highlights include Glens of Antrim, Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, the Cliffs of Moher and a fantastic Sheepdog Demonstration.

Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland - 23 Days/22 Nights

Trip highlights include Belleek Pottery, Cliffs of Moher, Giants Causeway and Kilmainham Gaol

Irish Odyssey - 12 Days/11 Nights

Trip highlights include Callanish Standing Stones, Island Hopping Experience, Isle of Harris Distillery and Edinburgh Castle.

The Outer Hebrides - Scotland's Gaelic West - 11 days/10 nights

Trip highlights include a West End Theater Show, Harry Potter Themed London Walking Tour, Roman Baths, Stonehenge and the Tower of London.

English Knights & Wizards - 8 Days/7 Nights

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These Are the 12 Best Ireland Bus Tours from Dublin

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What better way to explore the Emerald Isle than by hopping on one of these Ireland bus tours from Dublin ?

Ireland is a country that should be on every traveler’s bucket list. Renowned for its lush green landscapes, warm hospitality, and rich history – it’s brimming with reasons to visit. 

I was lucky enough to study abroad in Dublin and was able to take a few bus tours during my time there!

This small island certainly packs a punch, and each region holds unique attractions. This makes it challenging to choose just one area to visit – which is where Ireland bus tours from Dublin come in.

By adding a few bus tours to your itinerary, you can be sure not to miss out on experiencing the real Ireland. 

The many Ireland bus tours on offer boast carefully curated itineraries, encompassing some of the country’s best landscapes and attractions. Choosing a bus tour is a surefire way to get the most out of your Ireland trip.

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Best Bus Tours from Dublin in Ireland

Northern Ireland Highlights Day Trip Including Giant’s Causeway from Dublin

✅ Explore Belfast

✅ Visit Giants Causeway

✅ Visit Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

Cliffs of Moher Tour Including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway City from Dublin

✅ See the Cliffs of Moher

✅ Drive part of the Wild Atlantic Way

✅ Visit Burren National Park

Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, Sheep Dog Trials, Day Trip from Dublin

✅ Visit Kilkenny Castle

✅ Drive the Wicklow Gap

✅ Guided walk of Wicklow Mountains National Park

Ireland Bus Tours from Dublin

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Northern Ireland absolutely should not be missed on your Ireland adventure, and this bus tour is a great way of experiencing its highlights. This 13-hour day tour sets off from Dublin and will start by taking you on a 2-hour drive to Belfast.

Here, you’ll jump into a black cab for a Belfast tour led by a guide who grew up in this city during the ‘troubles’ (the Northern Ireland conflict).

The tour will take you through the neighborhoods that were at the heart of the conflict, as well as the famous peace wall, and along the way, you’ll listen to tales of this city’s bloody past. 

There is the option to swap the black cab tour for a visit to the Titanic Dock and Pump House, the site where the ship was constructed before beginning its tragic journey.

The Titanic Experience, situated next door, is a fantastic museum containing artifacts from the ill-fated ship, as well as many interactive exhibitions. 

Next, you’ll head to the UNESCO World Heritage sight of the Giants Causeway. This natural wonder is a true sight to behold, and learning about the mythology surrounding the causeway is fascinating.

Test your bravery by crossing the nearby Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, suspended 100 feet over the fierce Irish Sea. 

All admission costs are included in this trip, and the onboard guides are informative and will keep you entertained throughout the day. 

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The Wild Atlantic Way is a popular trail covering the entire east coast of Ireland, taking in some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery. The road is windy in many parts, and conditions can be treacherous, thanks to Ireland’s unpredictable weather.

This means that driving the Wild Atlantic Way as a self-guided trip can be a stressful experience, and you’re likely to spend more time looking at maps than appreciating the magnificent views. 

There are many Ireland tour packages that cover this route, and a bus tour of the area means all hassle is removed – instead, you can sit back and take in the epic beauty in comfort.

The Cliffs of Moher Tour takes you through the most scenic spots along the Wild Atlantic Way, and you’re given free time to explore the magnificent cliffs at your own pace.

The trip also makes a stop at Burren National Park, famed for its thousands of archaeological sites and rocky landscapes. 

Your final stop will be Galway City, where you’ll enjoy a 30-minute introductory tour before spending a few hours exploring this waterfront paradise on your own accord.

Wandering around Galway’s brightly colored buildings and sampling fresh local cuisine is an experience not to be missed! 

The day trip lasts for around 13 hours, and your local guide will share their knowledge of the Irish countryside as you pass each stop.

There’s even Wi-Fi on board the coach, so you can keep your Instagram followers updated with all the incredible things you see throughout the day. 

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This bus tour will take you on a journey exploring Ireland’s mythical folklore and stunning medieval architecture. You’ll start at Kilkenny Castle, an 800-year-old Castle founded soon after the Norman occupation of Ireland.

After spending time exploring this remarkable site, you’ll head to a working sheep farm where you’ll watch sheepdog trials and learn how these dogs heard the farm’s animals.

Getting an opportunity to visit a working Irish farm isn’t part of the usual tourist trail, and this is just one of the things that makes this bus tour a great choice. 

After this, you’ll drive through one of the highest mountain passes in Ireland – the Wicklow Gap. This road is nestled between rugged green hills, and the scenery is breathtaking. Make sure to pack your camera!

This area was used as a filming location for ‘Braveheart’ and ‘P.S. I love you’; it’s one of the most stunning spots in Ireland. 

The nearby Wicklow Mountains National Park is your next stop, and here, you’ll enjoy a two-hour guided walk that takes in impressive views across the dramatic mountain range.

From here, you’ll head to the Glendalough Monastic Settlement. This early Christian settlement was founded in the 6th century, and your guide will walk you through the church ruins and ancient graveyards while recounting folklore tales.

The mystical energy in this place makes it a truly special environment to explore. 

This 10-hour day trip is one of the best Ireland bus tours from Dublin for anyone interested in delving into Ireland’s mystical history while also soaking up some of the country’s best natural wonders. 

Small-Group Wicklow, Powerscourt, and Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin

⭐️ RATING:  4.5/5 Stars | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  8 hours | ✅   Book it!

One of the downsides to bus tours is that traveling in a large group can come with downsides.

Larger queues for attractions, not being able to ask your guide all your questions, and people getting in the way of your pictures – these are all things that sometimes happen in a large group. 

This Ireland bus tour from Dublin is the perfect trip if you’re worried about these problems. With a guaranteed maximum of 16 people, this is a great way of experiencing all the perks of bus tour travel without any of the downsides.

You’ll have plenty of exploration time at each spot, making it the perfect tour for the more independent traveler. 

This 8-hour trip starts and ends in Dublin and makes seven stops. Your first stop is the Molly Malone statue, and then you’ll drive to Powerscourt House and Gardens. These gardens are voted 3rd best gardens in the world by National Geographic! 

Next, you’ll head to the charming Enniskerry Village Square. Traveling as part of a small group means you get to visit more local attractions, and Enniskerry Village Square is somewhere that larger group tours don’t tend to visit. 

Next, you’ll spend an hour driving through the Wicklow Mountains National Park, stopping at all the noteworthy points along the way, such as the Guinness estate and Sally Gap.

You’ll visit the bridge used for filming in P.S. I Love You before heading to the beautiful Lough Tay, also known as Guinness Lake. Guinness Lake is where the series ‘Vikings’ was created, and the view over the lake is one of Ireland’s most spectacular. 

Finally, you’ll head to the Glendalough Monastic Settlement, where you’ll have time to explore the beautiful valley and all its ruins.

This is an excellent Ireland bus tour from Dublin as you get to escape the city for a few hours and explore rural Ireland without having to spend too much time on the road – all of the stops are relatively close to one another. 

Titanic Belfast Experience, Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle Day Trip from Dublin

Game of Thrones fans won’t want to miss this Northern Ireland bus tour. You’ll board the bus in Dublin for a 2-hour drive up to Belfast, where you’ll head straight to the Titanic Belfast Experience.

This world-class attraction delves into Belfast’s role in the Titanic’s history and features nine interactive galleries, where visitors will be immersed in the sights and smells of the ship.

Here, you’ll hear stories of life aboard the Titanic and learn about the people who made her – in the very place you stand. 

Following this, you’ll head to the 500-year-old Dun Luce Castle. This iconic castle is located on a cliff edge, towering high above the wild Atlantic Ocean – making it one of the most dramatic views in the country.

It was used as a filming location in Game of Thrones, and fans of the show will recognize it instantly. 

Your final stop will be at the Giant’s Causeway, one of Ireland’s most famous landmarks. You’ll have 2 hours to explore this magical site before returning to Dublin. 

All entry admissions are included in this bus tour, making it a very convenient day out. The day trip is 13 hours long and suitable for all age groups. 

Celtic Boyne Valley Day Trip from Dublin

⭐️ RATING:  4.5/5 Stars | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  10 hours | ✅   Book it!

This is one of the best bus tours in Ireland for history lovers. Ireland has a rich history, and on this trip, you’ll travel more than 5000 years back in time as you explore some of the country’s most significant historical sites. 

The 10-hour-long tour will start and end in Dublin. Your first stop is the famous Hill of Tara, the most sacred ancient site in Ireland. You’ll have an hour to explore this giant mound, which is where the high kings of Ireland watched and ruled over the country.

A quarter of the country can be viewed atop this hill on a clear day – it’s a pretty special place. 

Next up is Trim, an Anglo-Norman castle that is the largest of its type in Ireland. Admission here is included, and your guide will teach you all about the history and significance of the castle.

It has been remarkably well preserved and is surrounded by stunning scenery, and you’ll spend an hour taking it in in all its glory. 

Following this, you’ll go to Loughcrew Cairns, a passage of 5000 Neolithic burial tombs which are filled with ancient rock art.

The next stop is the nearby Fore Abbey, a fascinating area home to 7 wonders – the monastery in the bog, the mill without a race, the water that flows uphill, the tree that has three branches/the tree that won’t burn, the water that won’t boil, the anchorite in a stone and the stone raised by St Fechin’s prayers. Pretty impressive! 

This is a fantastic day out, offering the chance to delve into ancient Ireland without spending the night away from the city. 

Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin

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Vintage Tea Trips offer a bus tour with a twist. This hour-and-a-half-long journey is a unique way to see Dublin while sitting in the comfort of a cozy vintage bus, listening to the sounds of smooth jazz and nibbling on divine freshly baked goods. 

There is no structured commentary on the bus, but the friendly tour escorts create a warm and sociable atmosphere among the passengers. You’ll pass all the best sites in downtown Dublin and listen to the team as they share their favorite Dublin stories. 

This trip is a great way to spend an afternoon and is a fun way to experience this quirky city. 

Blarney Castle Day Tour from Dublin Including Rock of Cashel & Cork City

⭐️ RATING:  4.5/5 Stars | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  12 hours | ✅   Book it!

This is a great bus tour from Dublin that explores the highlights of County Cork and County Tipperary.

The first stop is the Rock of Cashel, famous as one of Ireland’s most important historical sites. This cluster of medieval buildings is home to a vast collection of Celtic artwork, and its medieval architecture is renowned as some of the best in Europe.

The buildings perch atop a hill and overlook quintessentially Irish rolling green hills. You’ll have an hour to spend here, and admission is included in the ticket. 

Next, you’ll have an hour and a half to explore the city of Cork. There is no guided tour here, so you can spend your time as you please, and you certainly won’t struggle to find things to do in Cork!

The buzzing city contains a truly vibrant Irish atmosphere and is a foodie’s paradise. 

After your time in Cork, the next stop is the famous Blarney Castle. This beautiful castle is famous in Irish legend – the Irish have been kissing the Blarney Stone for centuries, and it’s believed that by kissing the stone, you’ll receive the ‘gift of the gab’… otherwise known as seven years of eloquent speech. Maybe there’s some truth in it – the Irish are great storytellers! 

This 12-hour tour is a must for history lovers, as it journeys around some of Ireland’s most impressive historical landmarks. 

Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Kilmacduagh Abbey, Wild Atlantic Way, and Galway

⭐️ RATING:  5/5 Stars | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  12.5 hours | ✅   Book it!

This West Ireland tour covers the same stops as the above Cliffs of Moher tour, but it also includes an additional stop that is exclusive to this tour operator. Kilmacduagh monastery is a 1000-year-old ruin and graveyard and is one of Ireland’s best collections of monastic buildings. 

During your visit, you’ll spend time exploring the 12th-century round tower as well as the ruins and graveyard. The area is surrounded by Ireland’s famous verdant green hills and here you’ll spot more cows than you will people!

The tour is 12 and a half hours long and includes all admission fees, as well as fantastic live commentary, which will teach you everything there is to know about Ireland’s wild and enchanting west. 

Dublin Mountain Pub Tour

⭐️ RATING:  5/5 Stars | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  5 hours | ✅   Book it!

Ireland is famous for its pubs, and for good reason – you’d be hard-pressed to find a country with more charming and atmospheric watering holes. 

The best way to experience Ireland’s pubs is by visiting with a local. This Ireland bus tour from Dublin is hosted by a local guide, meaning you can do just that!

You’ll venture into the mountains of Dublin and tour three different pubs, and your guide will share his knowledge and stories with you at each spot. The tour is 5 hours long, so you’ll have ample drinking time in each.

The best part is that you don’t have to worry about being the designated driver as you’re on a bus tour! This trip is a fantastic way to experience Dublin’s pubs. 

The places you’ll visit are real local pubs, rather than the touristy ones you’re likely to find in the city center. Each pub is located in a scenic mountain setting, and you can expect to find live traditional music at each spot.

The Irish are an incredibly friendly and welcoming bunch, so expect to meet some fantastic people and enjoy brilliant conversation along the way. 

Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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If you’re a seasoned city-hopper, you’ll be no stranger to seeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours. These cheery red double-decker buses can be found in most cities around the world, and they’re an excellent way to see all the sights and learn along the way. 

Dublin has multiple tour providers offering Hop-On and Hop-Off tickets, each of which allows you to explore the city at your own pace.

On board, you’ll receive an audio guide with an informative commentary of each sight you pass, along with interesting facts about the city.

These buses all follow a similar route around Dublin’s most popular attractions, including everything from the iconic National Gallery to the world-renowned Temple Bar. 

Your ticket is usually valid for 24 hours and allows you to get off at each site you want to explore and skip the ones you aren’t interested in.

Many of the tour providers (such as Big Bus Dublin) also include a free walking tour within the ticket, led by a local historian who takes you to some of the lesser-known sites in areas the bus can’t reach.

This bus tour is the perfect way to get the most out of the city without the additional expense and stress of navigating transport yourself. 

Game of Thrones – Winterfell Trek from Dublin

⭐️ RATING:  5/5 Stars | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:  11 hours | ✅   Book it!

Thanks to its stunning scenery and out-of-this-world nature, Ireland has been used in countless film and television productions over the years.

Some Ireland tour packages offer trips that bring these cinematic worlds to life, and this Winterfell Trek is an absolute must-do for fans of Game of Thrones. 

The tour starts when you board the bus in Dublin, where you’ll be given a cloak to wear for the tour – you’ll be feeling like a member of House Stark in no time!

Along the way to visit filming locations from the series, you’ll stop at some of Northern Ireland’s most scenic locations, like Tollymore Forest Park and Strangford Lough. 

Then, you’ll arrive at Old Castle Ward, which was the location of Winterfell in series 1. The tour is led by guides who were extras in the series, and they’ll lead you on a walking tour of areas like Walder Frey’s Twins and Robb Stark’s camp in the Riverlands. 

The guides will share tales of their experience during filming, and you’ll even get to watch special behind-the-scenes footage on tablets. The final stop is Inch Abbey, the 12th-century ruins where Robb Stark became king in the North. 

This trip is an incredible experience for fans of the series, and when surrounded by the ethereal forests and medieval ruins of Ireland, it’s impossible not to feel like you’re in Winterfell. 

Final Thoughts: Ireland Bus Tours from Dublin

As you can see, there are multiple incredible Ireland bus tours from Dublin. Traveling in this way enables you to maximize your time in the Emerald Isle and discover all the best sites without the headache of organizing your own tour.

The only problem with bus tours in Ireland is… which one to choose?!

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Guinness Storehouse

The iconic Dublin stout has been made on the riverfront of the Liffey since its inception, touting the kind of rich history few brands can match.

The storehouse tour takes you through the processes through which the beverage gets made, all the way from farm to glass. From there it takes you through some of the history of Guinness as a brand, including the legendary advertising that has led to the famous phrases of “my goodness, my Guinness!” and “a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle”.

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The tour ends in the famous Storehouse bar, which has spectacular views overlooking Dublin, coupled with helpful markings on the windows to help you identify the landmarks and get your bearings around the city.

A fantastic way to start your journey in Dublin, the Guinness Storehouse tour gives you a chance to taste an integral part of the city, as well as see it spread out in front of you from a beautiful vantage point.

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Located right at the heart of the city, a tour of Trinity College’s beautiful campus can be nestled perfectly between any other activities you may want to do. Boasting gorgeous architecture and the picturesque archway, Trinity College really is one of the most stunning places to wander around in Dublin.

The tour guides are usually students, so their knowledge of the campus and its secrets are unparalleled. Included in some of the tour packages is the amazing Long Library, on which the library in Star Wars is based. It also holds the amazing Book of Kells – with calligraphy, illustrations, and an odd poem about a cat in the margin, this is one of the oldest and most beautiful editions of the New Testament in existence.

A bonus feature, if you can find it, is the amazing display of deer and doe skeletons in the Museum Building. The bones of these massive animals are displayed right through the main doors to the building.

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Dublin has a great collection of Galleries and Museums: at least some of which you should definitely try and see. Indeed, one of the best features about Dublin’s national galleries and museums is that most are free for general entry.

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Dublin (and Ireland in general) is stereotypically famous for its pubs. James Joyce famously said that it would be a great puzzle to try and “cross Dublin without passing a pub” and the challenge only gets harder and harder. There are enough pubs in Dublin to satisfy any and all features you could want in a pub.

Our recommendation is P Macs, off George’s Street. Featuring a cosy environment where you can sink into an amazingly comfy couch or, just as easily, be using a piano as your table, P Macs has a wide variety of craft beers from all over the world for you to sample and enjoy. If you are stuck you could ask the very knowledgeable and friendly staff and they will provide you with a personalised recommendation based on what other drinks you like.

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How to buy official Taylor Swift merchandise in Ireland ahead of Aviva Stadium Eras Tour gigs in Dublin

Irish Taylor Swift fans can get their hands on official Eras Tour merchandise from today ahead of the pop superstar's three concerts at Dublin's Aviva Stadium

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• Updated 16:07, 27 JUN 2024

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The countdown is on to Taylor Swift's highly-anticipated series of Dublin gigs, with just over a day to go before the Shake It Off singer takes to the stage at the Aviva Stadium .

The pop superstar is set to perform across three nights - Friday, June 28, Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 - with more than 150,000 Swifties expected to attend the three sold-out gigs.

The Bad Blood songstress has taken the world by storm with her Eras Tour world tour , breaking ticket sale records and stadium records across the world.

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For each show, Swift has been hosting 'early merch' stores for fans to buy official Eras Tour merchandise before the gigs and Irish Swifties can now finally get their hands on some products.

For those looking for official Eras Tour merchandise, the 3Arena in Dublin's North Wall Quay - which is roughly a 30-minute walk away from the Aviva - will be hosting the pop-up merch sale from 10am until 8pm from Thursday until Sunday.

Taylor Swift Eras Tour merch on sale in the pop-up store includes hoodies, crewneck jumpers, t-shirts, bracelets, a tote bag, water bottles and posters.

Although prices for the Dublin early merch store have yet to be confirmed, based off the UK prices of merch, a zip jumper and crew neck is expected to cost around €75, while bracelets will be priced at around €35. Fans heading to the early merch store can also get their hands on tote bags (€30), water bottles (€17), hoodies cost (€80) and t-shirts (€45).

There's good news for fans who missed out on tickets to see Swift perform at the Aviva Stadium as you do not need to have a ticket to the Eras Tour to buy merch, and anyone is able to buy official Taylor Swift merch during days of sale.

Those heading along to the 3Arena might also want to take note that the merch store is card-only. The Luas is typically the fastest way to get to the 3Arena via public transport from the city.

If you're travelling by train to Dublin, simply board the Luas Red Line to The Point stop from either Connolly or Heuston Station. This will take you straight to the doors of the 3Arena.

There are also several bus routes that take you close to the 3Arena, including the 151, which leaves you closest to the venue. The service runs every 10 minutes at rush hour.

If you are taking this route, get off at Castleforbes Road, the closest stop to the venue, which is just a two-minute walk from the 3Arena.

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Does the ‘Taylor Swift lift’ really add up to €150m for Dublin?

Swifties may be happy to splurge on the singer’s eras tour, but the reported average spend of €1,000 per person overstates the reality for most fans.

Taylor Swift's Eras tour has arrived in Dublin, with three performances taking place at the Aviva Stadium from Friday to Sunday. Photograph: Mazur/Getty Images for TAS

So long London, welcome to Dublin. Recent headlines have claimed that consumer spending prompted by Taylor Swift ’s three-night stint at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin this weekend could result in a nine-digit economic “Swift lift”. But is the American superstar really poised to give a €150 million boost to the Irish economy?

The short answer is that, while such events are surely worth more than Sweet Nothing and may leave a lingering Afterglow, only in the Wildest Dreams of Swiftonomics enthusiasts are they likely to have this kind of impact.

The widely quoted €150 million figure appears to be based on a UK study by the British bank Barclays that has attracted criticism for both oversimplifying and overstating the influence of Swift’s Eras tour.

The Barclays press release, when it was published in May, was originally titled “It’s a Love Story: Taylor Swift’s Eras tour to provide nearly £1 billion boost to UK economy”.

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Crucially, however, not all of the estimated spending itemised by the bank benefits the economy of the host country. A large chunk of it, notably Swift’s cut of ticket revenues and any spending on official merchandise, will flow back to the US. Even if this wasn’t the case, consumer spending estimates for specific events should not be directly translated into a national economic “boost”, as much of the total will be disposable income that Swift’s fans would have spent on other things if she had stayed at home.

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This may explain why the Barclays release is now headlined “It’s a Love Story: Consumers to spend nearly £1 billion attending Taylor Swift’s Eras tour”. But even this is worth deeper examination. Barclays, basing its estimates on a survey of 200 people who either had Swift tickets or said they hoped to pick one up somehow, came up with an average outlay of £848 (€1,002). As about 165,000 people will attend the Dublin gigs, this would point to Swift-related Irish consumer spending of €165 million. The reality is likely to be far more modest.

The bank’s estimates included average spends per person of £206 on tickets, £121 on accommodation, £111 on transport, £79 on official merchandise, £59 on a meal beforehand, £56 on a new outfit and £216 on miscellaneous expenses, including drinks and album purchases.

But several of these estimates seem on the high side. Even the £121 figure for accommodation, though considerably lower than the price of a typical hotel room in Dublin this weekend, seems a generous average in an Irish context, given a substantial proportion of attendees will not be availing of any hotels at all.

These are the unknowns that really determine the worth of major events to an economy. How many Swifties are travelling to Dublin and staying overnight, in effect redistributing their income to the capital? How many are big-spending gig tourists flying in to see their idol perform, then hanging about afterwards, triggering multiplier effects?

“The Taylor Swift concerts are a massive boost for the city,” says Gerry Farrell, director of operations for business group Dublin Town . “City centre trade and footfall will benefit significantly. Also, an artist with Taylor’s international profile means the appeal moves beyond a purely local audience and brings fans from all over Ireland and beyond.”

Swift is not the only party in town. This weekend is a bumper one for music fans, with events in Malahide Castle, Fairview Park, Marlay Park and Trinity College. Together with the Dublin Pride Parade and the GAA senior football championship games, an estimated 600,000 people will be out and about spending money – more than enough to elicit a warning of “severe taxi shortages” from the Taxis for Ireland Coalition.

Dublin Chamber, which anticipates “a great buzz” in the city, says the events being held this weekend will allow Dublin to showcase itself to a wide audience. Its head of public affairs, Stephen Browne, mentions that the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, an American college football game held in August 2023, was subsequently calculated by Grant Thornton to have brought in €180 million to the Irish economy.

But this event is something of an outlier. More than 80 per cent of its attendees were visitors to Ireland, with almost 38,000 people lured to Dublin from the US and more than 1,000 arriving from other parts of the world. Although some US-based Swifties – perhaps foiled in their attempt to obtain a ticket for her massively oversubscribed US dates – will have successfully tried their luck when the Dublin concerts went on sale in July 2023, they are unlikely to represent the majority of fans who will Shake It Off in the Aviva.

A closer precedent may be offered by the reported €35 million “boost” to the Dublin economy that Garth Brooks apparently delivered when he did five Croke Park dates in September 2022. Out of a total of 400,000 attendees, the five nights were said by Dublin Chamber at the time to have pulled in 120,000 fans from outside the Republic, all of them spending money on travel and hospitality.

Speaking of Croke Park, the biggest influx of concertgoers to Dublin this year is still two months from now, which is when British band Coldplay will play four sold-out nights at the 80,000-plus capacity venue as part of their Music of the Spheres tour. Their gigs, and Swift’s, bookend a packed season of concerts in Dublin, guaranteeing that it will not be a Cruel Summer for the city. But when it comes to putting a precise number on it, the sensible thing to do is leave a Blank Space.

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13 things Swifties need to know before heading to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour gigs in Dublin

Are you ready for it, Swifties? You've fought the Great War for tickets and hopefully sorted out your Eras ‘fit and now it’s finally time to dance the night way in a nice dress as the Eras Tour.

Taylor Swift is set to play three nights at the Aviva following on from a run of shows across the UK and it's safe to say excitement has been building for weeks.

To make sure everything goes All Too Well (but in a good way) when you visit the Aviva on either the 28, 29, or 30 June here are 13 things you need to know about the Eras Tour gigs in Dublin.

These are subject to change but Swifties should plan to be within the venue 45 minutes before the show starts.

The box office will open at 3pm on show days and the doors at 5pm. The show starts at 6pm with support act Paramore warming up for Taylor.

Early queuing

Although it’s tempting to get to the Aviva early, you cannot start early queuing or camping hours ahead of the doors opening. A limited number of early entry VIP packages were sold for this event, the Karma Is My Boyfriend Package and the It's A Love Story Package, and these ticket holders will be granted access shortly before general.

If you do turn up early, security and An Garda Síochána will be on patrol and will turn away anyone arriving early at the venue who does not have an early entry ticket.

Prohibited items

There are several items you cannot bring to the Aviva when Taylor comes to town. These include:

• Camping/collapsible chairs/stools/garden furniture
• Glass, cans, hard plastic or metal containers, or alcohol
• Umbrellas, selfie sticks, flares,
• Professional or commercial cameras / photography equipment, video cameras, gopros, audio recording devices, or tripods,
• Extendable or attachable lenses on cameras or mobile phones

Bag policy and can you bring a charger?

Bags larger than A4 won’t be permitted into the venue, so try and keep what you bring with you to a minimum and avoid backpacks as you might be delayed getting in or even worse, denied entry as there’s no storage for bags on site.

A charging power bank is permitted, provided it is no bigger than your phone. You can also bring a clear, soft plastic water bottle - no larger than 500ml. There will be free water points for pitch Swifties.

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Other top tips of things to bring from Swifties who have already been to the tour include suncream, lip balm, and a large camping-style clip to keep your friendship bracelets on. Earplugs might also be a good call as it's going to be a long night!

Prepare for the weather

This event will take place rain, hail or shine and as this is Ireland, come prepared for the elements.

Organisers suggest checking the weather forecast before you head out and wearing appropriate footwear - cowboy boots might look amazing with your outfit but perhaps not so great in the mud or rain.

If the sun is shining over the three gigs, think about bringing suncream so you don’t burn!

Entry points

There are a number of entry points to the stadium. You must enter through whichever gate is detailed on your ticket. For the blue route (west stand upper) enter via Shelbourne Road, for the orange route (west stand lower) use Landsdowne Lane.

The green route (south stand and main pitch standing) has entry from Landsdowne Road and the purple route (east stand) is accessible via Herbert Road / Tritonville Road.

Ticket collection

Ticketmaster box offices will be located at the junction Lansdowne Road / Northumberland Road and on Herbert Road. If you’ve bought a VIP package then Ticketmaster will contact you directly by email.

Under 16s must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian over 25. Those between 5-15 will be allowed on the pitch so long as they are accompanied

There’s nothing worse than leaving an amazing concert and facing the stress of getting home so plan ahead and bear in mind that thousands of Swifties will all be leaving the stadium at the same time.

Don’t rush the exits and make sure you know your best route home whether that’s on the train, by DART, on the bus or by car.

Extra DART services will operate before and after the concert. Landsdowne Road or Grand Canal Dock are the closest stations but it’s important to note that after the concert Grand Canal Dock station will be closed.

Dublin bus Routes 4, 7/a, 39a, 46a, 145 and 155 will operate a full service nearest the venue.

Organisers advise giving yourself an extra three hours travel time to and from the venue and strongly encourage those who can to walk up to the stadium.

Additional accessibility requirements

Swifties who bought accessible tickets will be contacted directly by the venue about parking and drop off locations.

Can you use cash?

We’re afraid not, the Aviva is a cashless venue.

Taylor's support acts

The support acts for Taylor vary throughout the tour but Irish Swifties will get to enjoy a show from rock band Paramore.

Their lead singer Hayley Williams collabed with Taylor on Castles Crumbling on Speak Now (Taylor's Version).

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Is anyone else determined to get their hands on that navy sweatshirt? Taylor Swift has plenty of merch options for the Eras Tour and the stands have opened ahead of the shows in past cities.

Dublin will be following suit and opening the merch stand at 3Arena North Wall Quay on Thursday 27 June from 10am to 8pm. It'll then open again on the 28, 29, and 30 June from 10am onwards.

If you want to get ahead of the game and do a little research about what's on offer or don't fancy holding onto your new hoodie when dancing at the show, why not look online ahead of the gigs?

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