Tourism Ireland

Nordic Trade Workshop

Copenhagen, Denmark
11th February 2016

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Welcome
A Touch of Ireland
Abbey Ireland
City Hotel, Derry
CityNorth Hotel
Dublin East Coast Golf Alliance
Experience Gaelic Games
Griffin Hotel Group
Guinness Storehouse &
Smithwicks Experience Kilkenny
10. Irish Welcome Tours
11. Merry Ploughboy Irish Music Pub
12. Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links
13. Railtours Ireland First Class!
14. Select Hotels of Ireland
15. Teeling Whiskey Distillery
16. The Gobbins
17. Tifco Hotel Group Ireland

18. Visit Derry

19. Whites Tours / Whites Hotels
20. Wicklow County Tourism
21. Your Notes
22. Your Notes
23. Your Notes
24. Your Notes
25. Contact Us

Welcome

Hello and welcome

We are delighted that you have joined us for the Tourism Ireland
Workshop 2016. Ireland enjoyed a record year for tourism in 2015 with
an additional 33,000 visitors from the Nordic region! As ever, we are
continually looking for new opportunities to inspire potential visitors and
drive business to you.
We are delighted to launch Northern Irelands newest tourism product,
The Gobbins Cliff Path and Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink 2016.
As the gems of Northern Ireland become better known in the Nordics
through our work with you the travel industry and through the media, we
expect to see demand and visitors numbers continue to grow.
We are also launching Irelands Ancient East today, Irelands new tourist
trail covering a compact area in the East and South-East of Ireland. Visitors
to the area will be immersed in stories and myths going back 5,000 years
as they visit ancient tombs predating the pyramids; as well as legends
of the kings, monks and Vikings that inhabited castles, monasteries and
fortresses.
We hope you have a very successful event and look forward to working
with you in 2016 to send even more visitors to the Island of Ireland from
the Nordic region!

The Tourism Ireland Team

Attendee: Rose O Donnell

A Touch Of Ireland
96 Haddington Road,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4,
Ireland
Email: rose@atoi.ie
www.atouchofireland.ie

A Touch Of Ireland
A Touch Of Ireland is a Dublin based DMC with over 26
years in business who pride themselves on excellent
service, teamwork and attention to detail.
We work with clients using our local knowledge and
contacts to create and operate incentives, conferences
and events within Dublin and Ireland.
Our mission is to provide a personal, professional and
cost effective service in the organisation of events of all
types.

Your Notes

Attendee: Ruta Sinkeviciute

Abbey Ireland
City Gate,
22 Bridge Street Lower,
Dublin 8,
Ireland
Tel: +353 1 648 6100
Email: ruta@abbey.ie,
info@abbey.ie
www.abbeytours.ie

Abbey Ireland
Abbey Ireland is a privately owned Irish Tour Operator. Since its opening 37 years ago,
Abbey Ireland has built up a very substantial business and is now recognised as the
market leader within the tourism sector.
Working in close partnership with the Travel Trade and Event Organisers, we provide
the complete range of services in Ireland for Group & Individual Travel, Association
Conferences and Corporate Events. We offer an expert knowledge of Ireland, as well as
experienced, multi-lingual staff who provide a quality service to our clients.

Your Notes

City Hotel
Queens Quay,
Derry,
County Londonderry.
BT48 7AS
Attendee: Aine McFeely
Tel: 02871365800
Mob: 07811 108466
salesmgr@cityhotelderry.com
www.cityhotelderry.com

City Hotel, Derry

The 4* City Hotel is perfectly located overlooking the River
Foyle in the heart of the historic walled City of Derry.
The hotel offers 158 spacious guest rooms, full Health
& fitness club with indoor heated pool, Thompsons
Restaurant, Coppins Bar & secure parking (40 spaces).

Your Notes

CityNorth Hotel
Gormanston,
Co. Meath
Attendee: Peter Byrne
Tel: 01 6906666
Mob: 0860264280
peter.byrne@citynorthhotel.com
www.citynorthhotel.com

CityNorth Hotel
CityNorth Hotel & Conference Centre Co. Meath is a
contemporary four star hotel that combines comfort & style
with a 124 deluxe bedrooms and excellent conference
facilities with a capacity for up to 650 delegates. We offer
high speed wifi, free parking and a complimentary shuttle
bus to Dublin Airport.
The Hotel is ideal for both business and leisure guests
alike. We are situated just off junction 7 on the M1, Dublin
to Belfast route, at the gateway to the famous Boyne
Valley region.
CityNorth Hotel is the perfect accommodation for exploring
Irelands Ancient East!

Your Notes

Attendee: Aine Mangan

Carton House
Powerscourt Hotel & Golf Club
The Island Golf Club
The K Club
Mount Juliet
Tel: +353 86 854 1234
info@dublingolfalliance.com
www.dublingolfalliance.com

Dublin East Coast Golf Alliance

Dublin East Coast Golf Alliance Winner of The IAGTO European Destination of the
Year Award 2015. Located just a stones throw away from Dublin City Centre and only
30 minutes drive from Dublin International Airport, this exclusive circle of premium golf
courses and resorts promises your clients a unique golfing experience. Members of this
marketing group include Carton House, Powerscourt Hotel and Golf Club, The Island
Golf Club , The K Club and Mount Juliet.
The Dublin East Coast Golf Alliance makes it easy for your clients to stay and play in
some of the top hotels and courses in Ireland, with each course having its own unique
characteristic. The courses have hosted the esteemed Irish and European Opens as
well as the Ryder Cup in 2006. The K Club is the host venue to the Irish Open this year.
With Dublin City on our doorstep and a world of breathtaking countryside to explore, The
Dublin East Coast Golf Alliance promises your clients the best of both worlds and the
warmest of welcomes.

Your Notes

Attendee: Cormac Donnch

Experience Gaelic Games

32 Claude Road,
Drumcondra,
Dublin 9

Tel: +353 1 2544292

Mob: +353 87 2317794
info@experiencegaelicgames.com
georgina@experiencegaelicgames.com
www.experiencegaelicgames.com

Experience Gaelic Games - Dublin/Galway/Cork

Experience Gaelic Games is Irelands most unique interactive cultural activity provider &
Dublins Number 1 ranked attraction on Trip Advisor 2013/14 & 2015.
This experience is a complete cultural immersion where locals and visitors get to interact
in a fun and relaxed environment.
Guests are welcomed to local community based Gaelic Clubs to learn of their popularity
and cultural importance. Its here they learn of the tribal structure of Irelands ancient
warrior sports.
The heart of the experience includes a series of fun light team building activities including
sampling the basic skills of Irelands National Warrior Sport - Hurling.
Suitable for all ages and abilities but ideal for groups and those seeking a deeper
understanding of Irish Culture.

Your Notes

Attendee: Fiona Delahunty

Griffin Hotel Group

c/o Hotel Kilkenny,
College Road,
Kilkenny,
Ireland.

Tel: +353 56 7762000

Mob: +353 86 8066288
fiona.delahunty@griffingroup.ie
www.griffingroup.ie

Griffin Hotel Group

The Griffin Group is one of Irelands leading family owned & run Hotel Groups. From 2 to
750 delegates we have a property for you and all within an hour and a half from Dublin.
Comprising of the 5* Monart Destination Spa in Enniscorthy , Wexford, one of the worlds
leading destination Spas, ideal for incentive travel or brainstorming sessions in magical
surroundings.
The 4* Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford boasts majestic views of the Slaney Estuary from
your meeting room & the 4* Hotel Kilkenny in the heart of the ever vibrant Medieval
Kilkenny, is the Griffin Groups flagship for Conferences. Hotel Kilkenny is equipped with
11 meeting rooms all with the latest modern technology. At the Griffin Group we pride
ourselves on our staff and the service standards we together as a team provide.

Your Notes

Guinness Storehouse
A visit to the magical home of Guinness is a must on any
tour of Dublin. Guinness Storehouse is Irelands top visitor
attraction located in the heart of the Guinness Brewery at
St Jamess Gate. Housed in an old fermentation plant, now
the seven-storey visitor experience tells the story of this
world famous drink. It is a dramatic story that begins over
250 years ago and ends in Gravity Bar, where visitors will
receive a complimentary pint of Guinness while relaxing
and enjoying spectacular views over Dublin.

Smithwicks Experience Kilkenny

Located on the Medieval mile in historic Kilkenny and
Irelands Ancient East the Smithwicks Experience is
home to Irelands most popular ale. Housed in a restored
Victorian brewing building the multi-sensory experience
takes visitors on a journey through the medieval origins of
brewing on the site, to the arrival of John Smithwicks in
the 1700s up to the present day. During the fully guided
tour, the Smithwicks brewing process will be brought to
life with visitors having the opportunity to experience the
smells, tastes and textures of the raw materials involved
in creating the perfect pint of ale.

Attendee: Fiona Herald

Guinness Storehouse
St Jamess Gate,
Dublin 8,
Ireland
Smithwicks Experience
Kilkenny
Parliament Street,
Dublin 8,
Ireland
Tel: 00353 1 471 4881
fiona.herald@diageo.com

www.guinness-storehouse.com
www.smithwicksexperience.com

Your Notes

Attendee: Esther Kocsis

Irish Welcome Tours

Bracken Court,
Bracken Road,
Sandyford, Dublin 18,
Ireland
Tel: 00353 1 471 4881

esther.kocsis@irishwelcometours.com

www.irishwelcometours.com

Irish Welcome Tours

We are a Dublin based incoming tour operator with 26 years in
business. Our multi-lingual team of more than 60 fulltime staff will
assist you with their expertise and creativity to create winning and
price-competitive itineraries.
Irish Welcome Tours specialises in customized programs for larger
groups, individuals and incentives/conferences, ranging from large
volume tour series and classic programs to tailor-made special interest
itineraries.

Your Notes

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Attendees: Donal Cawley & Dermot Daly

Merry Ploughboy Irish Music Pub

Rockbrook,
Edmondstown Road,
Dublin 16
Tel: 00353 1 471 4881
Email: donal@mpbpub.com
www.mpbpub.com

Merry Ploughboy Irish Music Pub

The Merry Ploughboys are a traditional Irish music band who have been performing
to audiences in Dublin since 1989. The band own and manage their own traditional
Irish pub in Dublin called The Merry Ploughboy Irish Music Pub Dublin and the Merry
Ploughboys show is the longest running show in Ireland hosted by the same performers
over an impressive 27 years.
The nightly shows at the pub are undoubtedly the must do Irish music experience
on any trip to Dublin. This is the first and only music venue in Ireland which is actually
owned and run by the musicians themselves. In addition to award winning traditional
evening of fine Irish food, music and dance we provide solutions that make your itinerary
different. Groups and individuals catered for in an atmospheric pub with nightly shuttle
bus from city centre hotels.

Your Notes

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Attendee: Moira Cassidy

Portmarnock Hotel
& Golf Links
Strand Road,
Portmarnock,
Co Dublin
Tel: +35318460611
Mob: +353876056193
mcassidy@portmarnock.com
info@portmarnock.com
www.portmarnock.com

Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links

Just fifteen minutes from Dublin International Airport,
Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links enjoys an unmatched
coastallocation, with breathtaking views over the famous
five-mile Velvet Strand and its hugely popular Bernhard
Langer designed golf links.
Once the grand seaside home to the Jameson
Distillerydynasty - today, the refurbished Hotel is a well
equipped and ideallysituated conference destination as
well as a much sought after stunning wedding backdrop.
Appealing as much to the quiet-seekers in search of
some coastal respite as to the group of dedicatedgolf
enthusiasts.Portmarnock Hotel presents a well-balanced
offering oftwo bars, arestaurant, complimentary hotelwide wifi, free ample onsite parking for guests and an inhousespa.

Your Notes

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Attendee: Jim Deegan

Railtours Ireland First Class!

Railtours House,
16 Amiens Street,
Dublin
D01XD21
Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 856 0045
Mob: 087 283 2607
jim@railtoursireland.com
helen@railtoursireland.com
www.railtoursireland.com

Railtours Ireland First Class!

Railtours Ireland First Class is a unique Irish incoming tour operator that delivers the
opportunity for guests to tour Ireland without driving. Car Free Care Free, and enjoying
first class service, your clients will experience Dublin, Northern Ireland, Irelands Ancient
East and Irelands Wild Atlantic Way coast at its best.
Railtours Ireland offers one day tours to thirteen day tours from Dublin and London.
Using a combination of fast, comfortable trains, luxury coaches, well-appointed hotels
and with excellent hosts we can expertly look after all your clients needs for their Ireland
vacation.

Your Notes

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Attendee: Una Young

Select Hotels of Ireland

Shannon Building,
Mallow Road,
Cork City
Tel: +353 (0) 21 4391998
Mob: +353 (0) 86 783 9032
una@selecthotels.ie
info@selecthotels.ie
www.selecthotels.ie

Select Hotels of Ireland

Select Hotels of Ireland is a collection of 26, 3 & 4 star independent Irish Hotels, all with
a strong tradition in Irish hospitality, quality luxury accommodation and excellent service.
Select Hotels are based across the island of Ireland, in all the key destinations. Many of
our hotels are family run for generations, some have long histories as landmark hotels in
Ireland, many overlooking breath taking scenery, all with wonderful Irish food, but most
importantly all with a warm Irish welcome that is synonymous with Ireland.
Select Hotels are ideal for tour series, ad hoc groups, incentives, conference and FIT.
Select Hotels make it easy for an operator to book 26 of the best independent Irish
Hotels, by contacting our dedicated team at Select Hotels central reservations office
who can deal with all requests and bookings, at the Hotels best available Net Rates.
We look forward to extending to your clients a Cad Mle Filte a hundred thousand
welcomes to Ireland.

Your Notes

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Attendee: John Callely

Teeling Whiskey Distillery
13-17 Newmarket,
Dublin 8,
Ireland
Tel: +353 1 5310888
Mob: +353 86 259 4280
john@johncallely.com
hello@teelingwhiskey.com
www.TeelingWhiskey.com

Teeling Whiskey Distillery

The Teeling Whiskey Distillery is the first new distillery in
Dublin in over 125 years and brings the craft of distilling
back into the very heart of Dublin city centre. Our new
distillery is right back where we started in 1782 and only
a stones throw away from where Walter Teelings old
distillery was.
Located in an ancient market square called Newmarket,
an area long associated with brewing and distilling, our
new distillery is a three copper pot still operation reviving
the traditional style of Dublin whiskey distillation. We are
open 7 days a week all year offering guided tours through
the full production process of this very flavoursome
whiskey. All tours culminate in The Bang Bang Bar where
everyone gets to taste this golden liquid!

Your Notes

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Attendee: Alister Bell

The Gobbins
The Gobbins Visitor Centre
68 Middle Road
Islandmagee
Larne
Co Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT40 3SX
Tel: 028 93372318
Mob: 07718969266
info@thegobbinscliffpath.com
www.thegobbinscliffpath.com

The Gobbins
The Gobbins is a unique coastal experience originally developed in 1902 and reopened
in 2015. The experience has been described as like walking on water - an expedition
on the edge of the Irish Sea. A trip to The Gobbins will excite all the senses the visitor
will hear the waves crashing against the cliffs, feel the spray of the sea on their face,
witness the ever-changing flora and fauna and have the opportunity to listen to the myths
and legends of Islandmagee.
A re-imagined version of Northern Irelands best kept secret; a dramatic cliff-face path
with its spectacular bridges, tunnels and staircases; a must-see tourist attraction in the
early 20th century and, in its time, more popular than the Giants Causeway. The reenvisioned Gobbins will continue with this tradition of innovation and bring back to life the
spectacular tubular and suspension bridges that hung from the cliff-face and staircases,
caves and tunnels that were carved through the Rock. Using modern materials and
methods, the new experience will follow alongside the eroded remains of the original
path.

Your Notes

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Attendees: Christoph Haustein

Tifco Hotel Group Ireland

31 Northwood Court,
Dublin 9,
Ireland
Tel: +353 1 862 8806
Mob: +353 86 8194431
Email: chaustein@tifcohotels.ie
www.tifcohotels.ie

Tifco Hotel Group Ireland

Tifco Hotel Group Ireland is one of Irelands largest hotel groups and currently owns and
manages the following Hotels:
Dublin:

Regional:

Two Crowne Plaza Hotels in Dublin

Clontarf Castle Hotel Dublin
Hilton Dublin Kilmainham

Crowne Plaza Dundalk

The Heritage Killenard
Athlone Springs Hotel
Hotel Killarney
Cork International & Cork Airport Hotel
Metropole Hotel Cork

Your Notes

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Attendees: Karen Henderson

Visit Derry

44 Foyle Street
Derry
County Londonderry
BT48 6AT
Northern Ireland
Tel: 0044 - 2871 377577
karen.henderson@visitderry.com
www.visitderry.com

Visit Derry
Welcome to Derry! Irelands only completely walled
city today. Building on the legacy of the first UK City of
Culture in 2013 and listed as the Best 4th City to visit by
Lonely Planet and most recently the Best destination to
visit for Halloween by USA Today , this city is the prime
destination from which to explore Northern Ireland and the
Wild Atlantic Way.
Derry is steeped in history and culture but has undergone
a major transformation over the last 5 years. Renowned
as the friendliest region in Northern Ireland - you and
your clients will be assured of a Legenderry Welcome!

Your Notes

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Attendees: Anne Barrett,

Jane Taylor

Whites Tours
/ Whites Hotels
Abbeylands,
Ballyshannon,
Co Donegal,
Ireland
Tel: +353 7198 51103
anne@whitestours.com
jane@whitestours.com
www.whitehotelgroup.com

Whites Tours / Whites Hotels

Whites Tours specialise in group travel to the Green Isle
and the UK. Benefit from our long standing experience
and the constant development of our products. Creative
programme ideas as well as tailor made itineraries are
part of our service.
Our booking service includes hotel reservations, coach
hire, tour guides in 8 languages, visitor attractions and
entertainment. Booking directly with us ensures the most
competitive rates at Whites Hotels. Offices in Europe,
Great Britain and Head Office in Donegal.

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Attendee: Frederic Verdier

Wicklow County Tourism

Wicklow Enterprise Park
The Murrough
Wickow Town,
Co. Wicklow
Tel: +353 1 648 6100
fred@visitwicklow.ie
info@visitwicklow.ie
www.visitwicklow.ie

Welcome to Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland

Wicklow is located thirty minutes South of Dublin City Centre. From Mountains to Sea,
Wicklows landscape is unique: cliffs, sandy beaches, rolling mountains, hidden lakes,
bogs, friendly villages, etc.
Wicklow is at the heart of Irelands Ancient East: visit here pre-historic places of
worship; follow in the footsteps of St Kevin in Glendaloughs 6th Century monastic site;
experience the troubled times of the 1798 Rebellion in Wicklow Jail; admire the grandeur
of Russborough or Killruddery houses; wander through Irelands most beautiful gardens
like Powerscourt or Mount Usher.
Wicklow is Irelands premier outdoor destination: walk or cycle the Wicklow mountains.
Play on some of Irelands best links and parkland golf courses. Ride through stunning
landscape. Fish along our coast, rivers or lakes.

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Contact Us

The Tourism Ireland Team in the Nordics

Aileen Hickey
Marketing Manager
ahickey@tourismireland.com
Tel: +45 33177230

Maarit Krkkinen
E-marketing and Trade Exec
mkarkkainen@tourismireland.com
Tel: +45 33177231

Rikke Petersen
Publicity and Trade Exec
rpetersen@tourismireland.com
Tel: +45 33177233

Deirdre Quinn
E-marketing Assistant
daquinn@tourismireland.com
Tel: +45 33177234

Karen Dermody
Publicity Assistant
kdermody@tourismireland.com
Tel: +45 33177232

Office
Tel:: +45 33158045

Tourism Ireland
Nordic Headquaters
Store Kongensgade 3, 1 tv
1264 Copenhagen K
Denmark

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Tourism Ireland
Nordic Headquaters
Store Kongensgade 3, 1 tv
1264 Copenhagen K
Denmark
Tel: +45 33 15 80 45