Tourist Websites |
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| 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 Alex, who wants you to love the area as much as she does. |
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) |
| www.ecoescape.org |
The website for eco-friendly holidays in the UK and Ireland. |
See the site to buy the Eco Escape Book by Catherine Mack. |
| www.myguideireland.com/ |
Custom Ireland Tours |
Build your own vacation. |
Transportation links |
maps |
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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. |
| 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: |
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| 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: |
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| 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: |
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| 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
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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.
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Accommodation |
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| 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. |
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