s              OLD DUNDALK SOCIETY        SUMMER EXCURSION 2026

                                                    Friday 3rd July 2026                                                        

                            Travelling North to the Historic Sites of County Down

Departure from Mulholland Avenue, Dundalk Meet 8.15 am •                                                           Coach leaves 8.30 am SHARP: Luxury coach with accompanying guide:                                         Michael Gaynor

Visiting ☕ French’s Café & Bistro, Clough Tea / Coffee & freshly baked scones.

🏛 Down County Museum, Downpatrick Guided tour of the restored 18th‑century County Gaol, exploring 9000 years of history and the atmospheric cell block.

⛪ Down Cathedral & Graveyard Guided tour of the historic site traditionally believed to be the burial place of St Patrick.

✝ Saul Church Guided : Cradle of Christianity in Ireland, founded by St Patrick.

🏰 Castle Ward (National Trust) Guided tour of the mansion, Victorian gardens,

🍽 Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford Four‑course dinner in the award‑winning 4‑star hotel. Return home after dinner.

COST & BOOKING

All‑in Subscription: €90 Includes coach fare, morning refreshments, dinner, and all admission charges (Lunch not included)

Bookings at: Connell & Co. Drapers, Church Street, Dundalk Full subscription of €90 required at time of booking. Booking now open Final date: Wednesday 1st July

Please book early to avoid disappointment.