Dublin Rugby Tour - 3 Nights
Experience an exciting sports tour to Dublin, combining competitive fixtures and dedicated training with the opportunity to explore one of Ireland’s most vibrant cities. During this four-day tour, teams will take part in a training session and two competitive fixtures against well-matched local opposition, while also discovering the iconic Croke Park Stadium and enjoying free time in Dublin city centre. With comfortable accommodation, organised transfers and time to relax between activities, this itinerary offers a well-balanced mix of sport, sightseeing and team time.
Croke Park Stadium
Full Itinerary (Example):
DAY 1:
- Depart on your morning flight and begin your exciting Irish sporting adventure.
- Arrive at Dublin Airport, where your team will be met and transferred to your first training session.
- Get straight into the action with an afternoon training session.
- Enjoy the evening at your own pace, with a self-arranged dinner.
- Transfer to the Pillo Hotel (or similar) for check-in, a well-earned rest and time to settle in after your journey.
DAY 2:
- Breakfast at your accommodation before setting out for the day.
- Enjoy the rest of the morning at your own pace.
- Enjoy a self-arranged picnic lunch before getting ready for the afternoon’s action.
- Take to the field for a competitive fixture against a well-matched local team (MATCH DAY 1).
- Enjoy the evening at your own pace, with a self-arranged dinner.
- Transfer back to the Pillo Hotel (or similar) to relax and unwind after an exciting day of sport.
DAY 3:
- Breakfast at your accommodation.
- Transfer to the iconic Croke Park Stadium for a guided tour of one of Ireland’s most famous sporting venues.
- Transfer into Dublin city centre to have some free time to explore the city.
- Enjoy dinner in the city before heading back to the hotel for a relaxing evening.
DAY 4:
- Breakfast at your accommodation before preparing for the final day of action.
- Take to the field for your final competitive fixture against a well-matched local team (MATCH DAY 2).
- Following the fixture, transfer to Dublin Airport for your mid-to-late afternoon flight home.
Package Includes
- 3 nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis at the Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne (or similar).
- Return airport, excursion, training and match day transfers.
- X 1 training session.
- X 2 fixtures against well-matched local rugby teams.
- Croke Park Stadium tour.
- Coach transfer to Dublin city centre for sightseeing.
- Services of a local Smile representative in Dublin.
A minimum of 3 nights (additional nights are available on request).
A minimum of 40 players in twin/triple rooms on a bed & breakfast basis (4 staff FOC in twins/singles).
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