June 6th-8th, 2008
Dromahair, Co Leitrim,
Ireland

Tourist Websites

    
www.greenbox.ie Eco Tourism site with the aim to bring you on a holiday experience with a difference, small scale, low impact, culturally sensitive and community orientated. You can support the principles of eco tourism by dealing with approved providers.
www.passport-breifne.com Passport Breifne is more than an on line booking service for the Northwest of Ireland. Customised tours arranged by someone who knows the area. Comprehensive listing of accomodation, activities and attractions in the area, many are a part of the Green Box Eco Network. Highly recommended.
www.cruise-ireland.com House boats for hire to see the Shannon/Erne waterway. Truly a special way to see this part of Ireland.
www.leitrimtourism.com Leitrim Tourist Site Activities and accommodation in Leitrim
http://www.discoverireland.com Covers the island of Ireland. Top tips for overseas visitors. Highly recommended to help you plan your trip.
www.goireland.com Tourism site Conventional site with some useful maps.
www.ireland.ie Tourism site Have some useful maps and a route planner.
www.irelandnorthwest.ie Tourism site for Cavan/Donegal/Leitrim/Monaghan Sligo Useful if you are planning to visit around the area. Good transportation links and local taxi information.
www.tourclare.com Site about activities and things to see all over Ireland. Comprehensive eco tourism page. (The best I came across in Ireland)

Transportation links

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www.knockairport.com West of Ireland Airport at Knock is about an hour's easy drive from Leitrim. Easy Jet, bmibaby, Ryan Air all fly to Knock at very very low cost. International flights from all over Europe, including Manchester, London, Germany, France and Birmingham with fares as low as £ 10!
www.aerarann.com Aer Arann flies Dublin - Sligo in half an hour. (at about the same cost as getting the train) Aer Arann also offers air passes throughout the Republic of Ireland. A brilliant way to "arrive" in the Northwest, seeing the stunning landscapes from the air.
www.flyzoom.com Zoom, a Canadian operator, flies out of Vancouver, Toronto and Halifax, at very reasonable rates, to Ireland. Landing at Belfast, it is about a 4 hr drive fairly straightforward drive to Sligo.
http://www.aerlingus.com The Irish National Carrier serves the large Irish population in the US and offers good rates. Suggest you fly to Dublin if attending the Wise Woman Weekend as it is closer than Shannon.
www.buseireann.ie Bus Eireann Bus Eireann services most towns in the Northwest.
www.irishrail.ie National rail system. Taking approximately 3.5 hours from Connolly Station in Dublin centre to Sligo, this is an excellent way to travel.
www.ulsterbus.co.uk Bus and rail information for Northern Ireland Good links from communities in NI to Enniskillen and than a connecting bus to Sligo.

Things to see and do in the area:

   
www.celticseaweedbaths.com Seaweed baths in the seaside resort of Strandhill, Co Sligo. Don't miss the opportunity for this unique Irish experience while you are in the area. Therapeutic and relaxing.
www.carrowkeel.com Sacred Island Guided Tours Carrowkeel in the Bricklieve Mountains near Lough Arrow in South Sligo is a "must see". Very special. Visit the donkey sanctuary on the way.
www.livingarchitecturecentre.com Living Architecture Centre Courses on alternative house design and construction, including distance learning.
www.theorganiccentre.ie The Organic Centre An inspirational place to visit and have a great lunch if the Café is open.Year round courses on organic farming, traditional crafts, and related topics.
www.ardnahoo.com Ard Nahoo Health Farm and Eco Retreat , Dromahair, Co Leitrim. Alternative health treatments and pampering. Year round courses on healty living. Accomodation available. Eco flower certification.
www.visitmacnean Community Tourism Website Information about the border region of Glenfarne, Belcoo in Leitrim and Fermanagh.
www.unabhan.net Una Bhan Tourism Co-operative. Community run tourism project.
www.littlehouseofavalon.com

The Little House of Avalon. A Holistic Health Farm and training centre. German efficiency meets Irish charm - what more can you ask for?

Located in Co. Roscommon, 12 km from Ballinasloe, Co Galway.
Things to see and do in the area and beyond:    
www.iwdg.ie The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Check out sitings of whales around Ireland.(Including off the coast of Sligo.)
www.heritageireland.ie Heritage Ireland has a number of must see sites around Ireland and offers a "package" entrance fee if you plan to visit a number of the sites, one of the best deals in Ireland. Heritage Ireland offers informative tours of Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, the largest in Ireland. Carrowmore is located near Strandhill, Co Sligo.
www.aoifeonline.com Association of Irish Festivals The most complete listing of festivals happening around Ireland.
Neat places to check out around Ireland:    
www.galwaygarden.com Bridget's Garden,located in Roscahill (near Moycullen) just outside the city of Galway. Well worth the effort. The gardens reflect the celtic festivals and interesting workshops and activities take place in the gardens.
www.burrenyoga.com Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre Yoga Holidays and Yoga retreats on the west coast of Ireland, in the beautiful Burren. Courses in Ashtanga, Iyengar, Bikram, Satyananda, Hatha
and Kundalini yoga.
www.oideas-gael.com Irish language and cultural activity centre in the rugged and wild beauty of the Donegal coast. Learn Irish, Donegal dancing, the tradional Irish drum, paint, or walk in the hills. Located in one of Ireland's most important Christian sites (as recycled from the pagan traditions). Highly recommended.
www.irishseedsavers.ie Capparoe, Scarriff,Co Claire Some very interesting workshops, talks and tours.
www.boghill.com The Boghill Centre is a residential activity centre situated off the beaten track, in a natural bog land setting between Lisdoonvarna and Kilfenora in the North of County Clare at the foot of the Burren. Check it out for interesting workshops or simply as a place to stay while touring in the area.
www.bigmooncottage.com. Residential/Non-Residential courses in meditation, spiritual mentoring, life changing and personal growth.  Also, Big Moon Cottage holistic B & B.  A warm welcome awaits
Big Moon Cottage Meditation Centre, West Cork
'A Gentle Peace Awaits You'
www.cookingisfun.ie

 Ballymaloe Cooking School located in Midleton, Co Cork. We own alot to Darina Allen and her cooking school for the fine food that you can now get in Ireland. Cooking classes, accomodation and gardens. Darina is also a director of the Organic Centre in Rosinver, Co Leitrim
www.booksteps.ie Book STEPs, Ireland's holistic shop & mail order book service. All our books and products provide practical solutions for living and growing, learning and working in harmony with our environment. See also for a comprehensive listing of events with a sustainable living theme.

Accommodation

    
www.kingsfortcountryhouse.com Beautiful Country House Located in Ballintogher, Co Leitrim
www.omaghhostel.co.uk Run on sustainable principles by a lovely family. Very informative blog. Located in the countryside outside the city of Omagh.
www.hostels-ireland.com Independent Holiday Hostels of Ireland. Normally excellent value, often with private rooms and camping facilities. Suitable for all ages. Some produce their own organic food.