Ireland long weekend May 2014

[kevingrahambutler]

First weekend bank holiday in May dates 3 - 5 traveling Saturday from Sunderland to Stranraer for the ferry then on to Moira where the cottage is 4 stars, that will be booked for two nights,
The Sunday will take in some really nice riding in the northern part of Ireland or if you like to take in your own ride that's fine.

Sunday evening will be a lovely meal at The Tannery one of the finest food places in Ireland (not as expensive as you may think),

Monday morning ride to the ferry then from Stranraer back to Sunderland,

If you are interest in joining me and a friend, there is no set numbers as the cottage can sleep upto 8 very comfortable other cottages are available.

It make know difference if we meet up on route or at Stranraer ferry, I've been for the last two years its a nice easy going weekend for the start of the season, two people have dropped out this year so I thought I would post to see if anyone would be interested,

It's easy pace biking, few drinks on the night, nice food, good banter,
Cost.

Ferry £100.00 return
Accomadition £ 80.00 to £100 depends how many go
Fuel. £. 80.00
Spending money

My email is
[email protected]

 

[RUS25R]

Hi, quite like the sound of this trip. I would probably look at meeting up somewhere near Carlisle assuming you would be running across the A69 from Sunderland?

 

[kevingrahambutler]

Yes that's the plan A69 to Carlisle,
But we will be interested In doing the road ether up to Troon for the ferry to Belfast the ferry back to Stranraer or vice versa then back across to Carlisle,
Any interest need to email,
Thanks

 

[kevingrahambutler]

Hi, quite like the sound of this trip. I would probably look at meeting up somewhere near Carlisle assuming you would be running across the A69 from Sunderland?

Hi Rus
if you are interested then please email me with your contact details

 

[kevingrahambutler]

Hi, quite like the sound of this trip. I would probably look at meeting up somewhere near Carlisle assuming you would be running across the A69 from Sunderland?

Hi Rus
if you are interested then please email me with your contact details

 

[kevingrahambutler]

Here is the link to the accommodation

http://www.ballycanalmanor.com/home.php

This is the link to the tannery food bar

http://tannerybar.com/

 

[kevingrahambutler]

Update on prices, times

Ferry return £80 one person with bike
Accommodation £55 for two nights self catering cottage,
Ferry departs Caineryan Saturday 3rd may 15-30 arrive belfast 17-30 arrive at cottage 18-30
Ferry departs Larne Monday 5th may 7-45 arrive Troon 9-45 then best route home

 

[mitchy]

Hi Kevin
I'll make one in with you as a definite, also have 2 others that may want to come along, can you fit them in??
I'm Wakefield based so could run up with Rus

 

[kevingrahambutler]

Hi Kevin
I'll make one in with you as a definite, also have 2 others that may want to come along, can you fit them in??
I'm Wakefield based so could run up with Rus

The accommodation will sleep 7 three bedrooms, so shouldn't be a problem

 

[kevingrahambutler]

Accommadition booked, all places took now, thanks for your emails, I will be in touch this week by phone with you guys to confirm details

Thank you
Graham

 

[hutchy]

Accommadition booked, all places took now, thanks for your emails, I will be in touch this week by phone with you guys to confirm details

Thank you
Graham

Graham

Any issues pre or during the weekend drop me a line, If I can help I will

Regards

H


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[kevingrahambutler]

Graham

Any issues pre or during the weekend drop me a line, If I can help I will

Regards

H


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Hutchy I would be very much appreciate if you could sort out the run for the Sunday, I know you had some really good ideas,,,,,, so it just leaves me to enjoy my sell
Thanks

 

[Photoguy]

I live 15 minutes away. Keep in touch!

 

[kevingrahambutler]

I live 15 minutes away. Keep in touch!

We will be in the tannery on 3 may Saturday night,,,,, pop in ill stand a point of black, you are welcome to join us Sunday if it works for you

 

[Photoguy]

Cheers. I've put it in my diary! ( Head like a sieve)

 

[kevingrahambutler]

Still a place available if any one like to come along

 

[kevingrahambutler]

Well guys what can I say about the bank holiday weekend to Ireland,,,,,,,
Top of the pops,,,,,,850 miles over three day,,,accommodation was fantastic 4*,,, the tannery food and Guinness was outstanding,,,,,,with myself,,mitchy,,, Russell we had a bedroom each,,, but I could still here the snoring coming from down the hall,,, not sure who it was though,,,,great company with mitchy,,,,, Russell our fill in navigator, my navigation unit went off and supper Russell came to the rescue and navigated for the weekend,,,,,,and I just like to say he did a very good job,,,,,,but it made him very hungry as he kept eating my food,,,,very nice lad,,,, thanks Russell,,,,
I'll be posting some photos over this week

 

[kevingrahambutler]

Few photos of the weekend even though it was raining all day still managed 320 miles. We are still smiling as the roads were ,,,,,, super smashin great,,,,,,,

 

[DrFarkoff]

Nice to see smiling faces despite the weather

was this last one taken in the Swift restaurant at Carrickfergus by any chance???

 

[kevingrahambutler]

The tannery
In Moira