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Published: Feb 8, 2008

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Annamarie, Thanks for your

Submitted by Bill McCormack (not verified) on Sun, 05/18/2008 - 9:17pm.

Annamarie, Thanks for your suggestion. I was trying to avoid the packaged tour. We want to visit Mayo where my grandparents are from and stay in Galway a few nights and then go down to Kerry and Clare and mayve rent a cattage for the family. We've decided to go in September so I might check back for some ideas from you.

I have changed out

Submitted by Bill McCormack (not verified) on Sun, 05/18/2008 - 9:11pm.

I have changed out itinerary to September and I have seen fares in the 600-700 range which is better than the Summer rates. Thank you for responding. Your tour looks great. Can you keep me on your mailing list or email list? I'd really appreciate it. It's the first trip for some of my family members and they want to go to County Mayo, and Ballina in particular where my grandparents were born.

Bill

It's a shame, you just

Submitted by Marianne MacDonald (not verified) on Sun, 05/11/2008 - 1:27pm.

It's a shame, you just missed a good sale on Aer Lingus to Shannon for the summer. It ended April 30th and I was able to get a ticket for July for a little over $600 (still more than I've ever paid before). I don't think you will find any good fares this summer with the economy and the price of fuel. You might want to consider going off-season. The fall is still very nice in Ireland weather-wise, less touristy, etc. I am running a tour to Kenmae, Co. Kerry and Kinsale, Co. Cork in October with a very good price for six days and nights. You can find details on my website: www.tradtours.com. I take tours over every year with an emphasis on cultural touring and music if you are into either of these. They're not your typical tour because we spend a few nights in each location which allows folks to know the area more thoroughly and to meet the locals in the evenings when we have our entertainment. Let me know if you'd like more info.

Hi Bill I don't know of any

Submitted by Annamarie (not verified) on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 10:14pm.

Hi Bill

I don't know of any deals to Shannon. I did pick up info on a trip sponsored by Donegal Square in Bethlehem but it flies into Dublin, CIE Tours International has a lot of options flying into Shannon. The website is HomeToIreland.com

I have been to Ireland twice so if you want any suggestions of places to go I would be glad to try and help.

Good Luck

Annamarie

Looking forward to shring

Submitted by Bill McCormack (not verified) on Sun, 04/13/2008 - 7:32pm.

Looking forward to shring some celtic information and learning more. I am tryingf to find some decent airfares to Shannon this summer, and the fares are very expensive. Anyone hear of any deals or good trips?