Experience Heritage Week on Ireland ferry breaks

Travellers catching ferries to Ireland for a summer break in August will be able to join in with the country's celebrations of Heritage Week.

Every year, the Council of Europe and the European Union arrange Heritage Days across the continent, which see millions of tourists visit historical monuments and attractions in 40 countries.

In Ireland, the tradition is lengthened to an eight-day festival known as Heritage Week, which this year will see hundreds of events being held all over the country between August 22nd and 30th.

People catching ferries to Dublin will be able to visit Ardgillan Castle in Balbriggan, north of the capital, to take part in guided tours or head to the National Gallery of Ireland in the city centre for gallery talks, children's workshops and more.

Belfast ferry breaks will also prove popular, with County Antrim set to host events including land-based whale-watching sessions and talks on local history in Carrickfergus.

Travellers can get to Ireland on the Liverpool to Dublin ferry route operated by Norfolkline and P&O Ferries, or by catching ferries to Belfast from Stranraer with Stena Line and from Liverpool with Norfolkline.

Written by Andrew Smith

Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire

1 x Foot Passenger(s) Return

Travelling on:

01/04/2012 - 02/04/2012

£32

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Liverpool - Dublin

Car + 2 Return

Travelling on:

15/05/2012 - 23/05/2012

£157

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Liverpool - Dublin

Car + 4 Return

Travelling on:

27/04/2012 - 29/04/2012

£236

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