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ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT ASHFORD CASTLE

02-04-2011

 

Ashford Castle
 
PRESS RELEASE 
 
  

A CULTURAL AND CULINARY FEAST THIS ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT ASHFORD CASTLE

 

New York - February 4, 2011: This St. Patrick's Day, Ashford Castle invites guests to the Emerald Isle for the ultimate Irish celebration--complete with a visit to the 5th-century church of St. Patrick himself, a soda bread cooking class and a traditional dinner in an Irish family's home. 

 

Guests can book either a two- or three-night package, and the itinerary includes:

 

DAY 1 (March 17)ashford1

Arrival at leisure

7pm - Depart castle for short stroll to Cullen's at the Cottage, accompanied by Benny the Piper, where guests join the "Irish Céilí" (traditional Irish party) with an Irish-themed menu, music and dance.

 

 

DAY 2 (March 18)

Breakfast at leisure in the George V dining room

10:45am: Boat trip to the Island of Inchagoill and visit to the 5th-century Church of St. Patrick and the most precious stone of Lugnad. The story of St. Patrick will be explained on board by Patrick Luskin, historian and ship captain.

7pm: Dinner, using the finest locally sourced ingredients, in the hotel's Connaught Room and accompanied by Ashford Castle's in-house harpist.

9:30pm: Gift of the Gab: Irish storytelling - with all the humor thrown in.

 

DAY 3 (March 19)

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, followed by a fond farewell.

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Breakfast in the George V dining room

10:30am: Irish soda bread cooking lesson with Ashford Castle's Executive Chef Stefan Matz

11:30am: "The Art of Guinness Pouring" class with Ashford Castle's barman

1:00pm: St. Patrick's Day games available on the estate, including treasure hunt and a "Long Puck" (Puc fada) hurling competition

7:00pm: Traditional dinner in an Irish family
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