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Time 1300hrs
Date 23rd JULY 2011
Description Ardara, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Summer Hash 2011             C:\Documents and Settings\c4\My Documents\R&R backup in Bills drive\Hash Stuff\Creek Logo.bmp

 

Update from Fellatio as of 15th September 2010
Around 30 have now signed up for the First Irish Creek Hash---only 10 months to go.

Several are already asking how to get there as they want to start arranging their holidays for next year and booking flights etc.......
 
1. The closest airport is Donegal Airport--about 45 minute drive from Ardara. There are two daily flights from Dublin and one from Glasgow. Car hire is available--book in advance. All info available at this link    http://www.donegalairport.ie/

2. Next is the City of Derry Airport--about 90 minute drive. Quite a few flights from different areas of the UK. Check this link    http://www.cityofde rryairport.com/

3. Next is Belfast International--about two and half hours.  http://www.belfastairport.com/en/#133

4. Belfast City Airport (George Best International)--about 3 hours. Fly from Inverness to here.   http://www.belfastcityairport.com/

5. Dublin Airport--about 4 hours.  http://www.dublinairport.com/     or      http://www.aerlingus.com/cgi-bin/obel01im1/bookonline/index.jsp
 
6. Ferry routes to Ireland......
Fishguard to Rosslare, Pembroke to Rosslare, Fleetwood to Larne, Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire, Holyhead to Dublin Port, Stranrear to Belfast, Cairnryan to Larne, Troon to Larne, Liverpool to Dublin
Check these links   http://www.irish ferries.co.uk/   or  http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/   or    http://www.poirishsea.com/
 

 
If you arrive into Belfast (or Larne) either flying or by ferry you should visit Bushmills Distillery and the Giants Causeway on the way to Donegal--or on the way back--allow plenty time for both.
The north Antrim coast is a very scenic drive and worth taking the time to visit. 
If you want to go straight to Donegal and spend all your time there--I would recommend this option--there is plenty to see. Donegal is the second biggest county in Ireland and has the longest coastline--240km. 
There are some great walking trails in the mountains and there are several inhabited islands off its coast. You can take your car on to Arranmore Island but Tory Island is a bit more rugged and only serviced by a passenger ferry. I spent a day on Tory in August and and will go back there soon again. I love the place. 
Errigal is the second highest mountain in Ireland and is not a difficult climb but well worth the effort as the views on a clear day are awesome. 
Glenveigh National Park has a beautiful castle and gardens and the surrounding mountains are home to red deer and the Golden Eagle, recently introduced back into Ireland from Scotland. It has one of the walking trails. The castle and grounds were last owned my "McElhinney" of Tobasco sauce fame but he left it to the state who now manage it.
Slieve League has the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Great walking country and has a famous trail called "one man's path" althougt some refer to it as "dead man's path". Only about 40 minutes from Ardara--go there to clear the head on the Sunday morning.
Search for all these places and more on the net and you will get loads of more information.
 
Accommodation in Ardara
I have made a deal with the Nesbitt Arms Hotel. They are offering 3 nights bed and breakfast for 129 euro (about 550 dhs at todays rate) per person sharing. 4 nights for 149. You can contact them directly via e mail and quote this reference--Kevin Dunleavy-Dubai Group. You can start making your bookings now and I suggest you do so as soon as possible as there are always lots of tourists around at that time of year. Their e mail is  info@nesbittarms.com 
If you have any special requirements like extra beds for kids they will sort you out.
Any questions--just let me know. Contact is +971 50 4515016 or hashflashch3@hotmail.com

More Later 
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Fellatio

Hello Hashers

Yes it will soon be a year since that excellent weekend we had in Inverness for the 2009 UK Creek Hash. It will indeed be a hard act to follow.
The Inaugural Irish Creek Hash Run will take place on Saturday 23rd July 2011. So start looking up your maps and making arrangements to get to the town of Ardara (pronounced Ardraa) which is situated in the south west of  County Donegal, the most northerly county in Ireland. 
There are always lots of tourists around Ardara at this time of year so its best to arrange accommodation well in advance. I am sending out this early notice now so that you can start having a look at what is available. There is one hotel in the town, The Nesbitt Arms, which has around 50 rooms. There are plenty B & B houses around the area and some in the town itself. 

Accomodation:

I have made a deal with the Nesbitt Arms Hotel. They are offering 3 nights bed and breakfast for 129 euro (about 550 dhs at todays rate) per person sharing. 4 nights for 149. You can contact them directly via e mail and quote this reference--Kevin Dunleavy-Dubai Group. You can start making your bookings now and I suggest you do so as soon as possible as there are always lots of tourists around at that time of year. Their e mail is  info@nesbittarms.com 
If you have any special requirements like extra beds for kids they will sort you out.
Alternatively check out this site http://www.ardara.ie/  and you will find links to the hotel and other accommodation.

There are plenty fields around my house if you want to pitch a tent--or park your camper van in my yard.
You should also check out this site   http://www.bandbireland.com/   which is a guide to Bed and Breakfast houses all over Ireland--just in case you are planning to travel around other places.
If you are thinking about going drop me a note so that when I go home in July/August this year I will have a rough idea of numbers. If you want me to check out anything for you I can also do so then.
You will need a car (or motorbike) to get there and to travel round. There is very little public transport.
That's enough from me for now--start browsing the web. Just drop me a note if you have any questions.
Please pass this mail on to those ex creek hashers you know who may not be in the e group.
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Fellatio

 

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