Dexter Community Band American Celebration of Music in Ireland Mr. William Gourley, Director July 29 - August 6, 2016 Flight Information Depart: 44 SEATS Group 1 Return: Friday, July 29, 2016 United Airlines Flight #3423 Depart: Detroit (DTW)... 1:45pm Arrive: Chicago (ORD)... 2:05pm United Airlines Flight #152 Depart: Chicago (ORD)... 6:10pm Saturday, July 30, 2016 Arrive: Dublin (DUB)... 7:50am Saturday, August 06, 2016 United Airlines Flight #67 Depart: Shannon (SNN)... 9:15am Arrive: Chicago (ORD)... 11:30am United Airlines Flight #1990 Depart: Chicago (ORD)... 1:48pm Arrive: Detroit (DTW)... 4:18pm Record Locator: FTYZDQ and FTY1DX Depart: 32 SEATS Group 2 Return: Friday, July 29, 2016 United Airlines Flight #3355 Depart: Detroit (DTW)... 2:45pm Arrive: Newark (EWR)... 4:34pm United Airlines Flight #23 Depart: Newark (EWR)... 7:20pm Saturday, July 30, 2016 Arrive: Dublin (DUB)... 7:05am Saturday, August 06, 2016 United Airlines Flight #67 Depart: Shannon (SNN)... 9:15am Arrive: Chicago (ORD)... 11:30am United Airlines Flight #1990 Depart: Chicago (ORD)... 1:48pm Arrive: Detroit (DTW)... 4:18pm Record Locator: FTY49X and FTY3BS Baggage Fee Information Please note that baggage fees are not included in your tour cost and are subject to change. 1 st Bag Fee: $0/each way 2 nd Bag Fee: $100/each way (2 nd bag is limited to instrument or musical equipment only) All baggage handling fees are at the discretion of the airline(s), and these charges are the responsibility of the individual traveler upon check-in at the airport.
Hotel Information 1. Dublin... July 30 - August 1 Camden Court Hotel Camden Street Dublin, 2 Phone: 011 353 1 475 9666 http://www.camdencourthotel.com/ 2. Waterford... August 1-2 Fitzwilton Hotel Bridge Street Waterford City, Co. Waterford Phone: 011 353 51 84 69 00 http://www.fitzwiltonhotel.ie/ 3. Killarney... August 2-4 Killarney Towers Hotel Town Center Phone: 011 353 64 6621111 http://www.killarneytowers.com/ 4. Galway... August 4-6 Salthill Hotel Promenade Galway Phone: 011 353 91 522711 http://www.salthillhotel.com/en/ 1. Dublin... July 30 - August 1 Sandymount Hotel Herbert Road Dublin, 4 Phone: 011 353 1 614 2000 http://www.sandymounthotel.ie/ 3. Killarney... August 2-4 Killarney Plaza Hotel Town Center Phone: 011 353 64 66 2100 http://www.killarneyplaza.com/ 3. Killarney... August 2-4 Killarney Avenue Hotel East Avenue Phone: 011 353 64 6632522 http://www.killarneyavenue.com/ 4. Galway... August 4-6 Connacht Hotel Dublin Road Galway, H91 K5DD Phone: 011 353 91 381200 http://www.theconnacht.ie/
Dexter Community Band American Celebration of Music in Ireland July 29 August 6, 2016 (7 nights/9 days) Day 1 Friday, July 29 1:45pm Group 1 departs Detroit via United Airlines Flight #3423 2:05pm Group 1 arrives Chicago 6:10pm Group 1 departs Chicago via United Airlines Flight #152 2:45pm Group 2 departs Detroit via United Airlines Flight #3355 4:34pm Group 2 arrives Newark 7:20pm Group 2 departs Newark via United Airlines Flight #23 Day 2 Saturday, July 30 Dublin 7:05am Group 2 arrives Dublin 7:50am Group 1 arrives Dublin Meet your MCI Tour Managers, Matt Rafter and Cornelius Walsh, who will assist the group to awaiting chartered motorcoach for a panoramic tour of the city including St. Stephen s Green, Merrion Square, Liffey Footbridges, Grafton Street, Temple Bar, O Connell Street, St. Patrick s Cathedral, Trinity College, and Dublin Castle 11:30am Visit the National Museum of Archaeology Afternoon check-in to both Dublin hotels Day 3 Sunday, July 31 Dublin / Glendalough (B,L,D) 8:30am Breakfast at your respective hotel 9:30am Depart hotel for Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains. The steep wooded slopes of Glendalough the valley of the two lakes harbor one of Ireland s most atmospheric monastic sites established in the 6th century. Here we see the Round Tower, Cathedral, St. Kevin s Cross, and Gatehouse 11:30am Visit the Glendalough Visitor s Centre Lunch included 1:00pm Arrive at Bray Bandstand for set-up and rehearsal 2:30pm Summer Sunday Band Series Concert at the Bray Bandstand as part of the American Celebration of Music in Ireland (1.5 hours) Return to Dublin 5:45pm Transfer to Merry Ploughboys Pub 6:30pm Evening dinner and entertainment at Merry Ploughboys Pub. Merry Ploughboys live in concert is widely regarded as the best traditional music show in Dublin. The show is a highly entertaining performance of live traditional Irish music, song and Irish dancing Return to the hotel for overnight
Day 4 Monday, August 1 Dublin / Kilkenny / Waterford (B) 8:30am Breakfast at the hotel followed by hotel check-out 9:30am Depart hotel for Kilkenny Time at leisure in Kilkenny 3:45pm Tour of Kilkenny Castle, begun by William de Marshal in the 13th century. From 1391 to 1931 the castle was the principal seat of the Butler family. Finely situated on the high river bank and surrounded by gardens, the castle is now open to the public. Some of the rooms have been restored; particularly charming is the Victorian Great Hall. Group will be split into three groups: 3:45pm, 4:00pm, and 4:30pm Transfer to Waterford Check-in to the Fitzwilton Hotel Day 5 Tuesday, August 2 Waterford / Blarney / Killarney (B,D) 8:15am Breakfast at the hotel followed by hotel check-out 9:15am Depart hotel for Cork 11:15am Visit the Old Jameson Distillery. The Old Midleton Distillery was founded by the Murphy brothers in 1825. Follow the old distillery trail through mills, maltings, stillhouse, warehouses and kilns and view the largest pot still in the world. The tour ends in the Distillery pub, where all are invited to enjoy a glass of Irish Whiskey Continue to Blarney Visit the Blarney Castle and Stone. The castle dates from 1446 and is built on solid limestone in beautiful grounds. The sacred stone is found at the top of the castle and when you catch a glimpse of it, you may well feel compelled to bend over backwards and kiss it! Continue to Killarney Check-in to respective hotels Group walks to Killarney Towers Hotel 8:15pm Dinner at the Killarney Towers Hotel Walk back to respective hotels for overnight Day 6 Wednesday, August 3 Killarney (B) 8:00am Breakfast at respective hotels 9:00am Depart hotel for Ring of Kerry Highlights including Molls Gap and Ladies View. Molls Gap is a spectacular photographic viewing with a magnificent view of Death Valley. Close by is the famous Ladies View viewing point which gives a different perspective of the countryside, with the three Lakes of Killarney all surrounded by the Kerry Mountains Afternoon at leisure for sightseeing, shopping or other activities Dinner, on own 7:00pm Arrive at the Muckross Suite for set-up and rehearsal 8:00pm Concert in the Muckross Suite at the Malton Hotel as part of the American Celebration of Music in Ireland (1.5 hours) Return to respective hotels for overnight
Day 7 Thursday, August 4 Killarney / Limerick / Galway (B) 8:00am Breakfast at respective hotels followed by hotel check-out 9:00am Transfer to Limerick via Bunratty 11:30am Visit Bunratty Castle, the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland. Built in 1425 it was restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendor. Also visit the Folk Park, a living reconstruction of the homes and environment of Ireland of over a century ago. Stroll from house to house or around the charming village street to experience village life in 19th century Ireland Continue to the Cliffs of Moher 3:30pm Visit the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland s most spectacular sights. On a clear day, the views are tremendous Continue to Galway Check-in to respective hotels Day 8 Friday, August 5 Galway (B,D) 8:30am Breakfast at respective hotels Full-day at leisure in Galway. The city center of Galway is mainly pedestrian, so walking is the best way to enjoy its atmosphere and discover some of its most important monuments. You can see Eyre Square Lynch Castle, home to the mayors of Galway, Saint Nicholas Church founded in the 13th century, and the famous Spanish Arch 5:00pm Arrive at St. Nicholas Collegiate Church for set-up and rehearsal 6:00pm Concert at St. Nicholas Collegiate Church as part of the American Celebration of Music in Ireland (1 hour) Entire group transfers to Salthill Hotel 8:00pm Group dinner at Salthill Hotel Connacht Hotel group departs for overnight Day 9 Saturday, August 6 Depart for home (B) 4:00am Boxed breakfast at respective hotels, followed by hotel check-out 4:30am Transfer to Shannon Airport for return flights 9:15am Groups 1 and 2 depart Shannon via United Airlines Flight #67 11:30am Arrive Chicago 1:48pm Groups 1 and 2 depart Chicago via United Airlines Flight #1990 4:18pm Arrive Detroit This is a very flexible itinerary. Except for confirmed appointments and performances, the places of interest and the sequence of sightseeing might be changed if necessary or desirable. In the event of an unavoidable conflict in the performance and the sightseeing schedule, the concert schedule will prevail, and it may be necessary to exclude some sightseeing activities. Music Celebrations International