Celtic Moment » take http://www.celticmoment.com A Gathering Place Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:08:58 +0000 en hourly 1 Take a Short Break to Ireland This Easter Weekend http://www.celticmoment.com/take-a-short-break-to-ireland-this-easter-weekend/ http://www.celticmoment.com/take-a-short-break-to-ireland-this-easter-weekend/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:08:58 +0000 Titania http://www.celticmoment.com/take-a-short-break-to-ireland-this-easter-weekend/ With Easter weekend fast approaching, people across the UK will be hoping to make last minute holiday plans in order to enjoy a short break away from their day-to-day lives. And there’s nothing wrong with making last minute holiday arrangements – after all, not everyone is able to plan their vacation months in advance! However, if you are planning a short break with not much time to spare, try and keep your options a little closer to home than you might usually do. This will enable you to make the most of the time you have and save money as well. For many UK residents, the solution may be obvious: visit Ireland!

Ireland boasts a wealth of delights, and offers both family-friendly fun and hip getaways for groups of young friends. Visit the exciting city of Belfast in Northern Ireland, for example, and you’ll find a range of atmospheric pubs, designer boutiques and prominent clubs to enjoy. Belfast’s bustling vibe means that you’re sure to enjoy what the city has to offer.

If you’re thinking of travelling to the Republic of Ireland, you’ll find a range of surprises in store for you. With lush landscapes and diverse cityscapes found in all corners of the Emerald Isle, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for on your holiday. Try Dublin for a taste of Ireland’s most cosmopolitan city, where you’ll find both traditional pubs and trendy bars a-plenty. However, Dublin is also very family friendly, with a variety of family attractions and a range of museums – including the Irish Museum of Modern Art, the National Print Museum of Ireland and the National Museum of Ireland.

Or, if you’re looking for an Irish city with a difference, visit Cork. Cork is still buzzing from its status as European Capital of Culture in 2005, and has become home to a broad range of charming cafes, friendly bars and top quality restaurants. Cork is also home to some of Ireland’s best fish and meat markets, so food fans will love it too.

And while you’re there, visit rural Ireland to find out why the country is really called the Emerald Isle. Ireland’s luscious greenery, sparkling rivers and mythical woodlands are sure to capture your imagination – and, who knows, it might spark off or re-kindle some new romance in your life! What’s more, Ireland is home to numerous championship golf courses, so golf enthusiasts will find themselves a serene and tranquil setting in which to play their favourite sport.

From Wexford to Galway, Ireland exudes charm and old world allure in abundance – so you won’t be disappointed when you take a short break to Ireland. What’s more, Belfast, Dublin and Wexford can all be easily reached via ferry from various points in the UK – so you can enjoy a day of sailing across the Irish Sea when travelling to and returning from your holiday. Why not take the car with you on the ferry to Ireland and enjoy the freedom of exploring the country at your own pace?

If you miss out on a trip to Ireland this Easter weekend, many ferry companies, such as Stena Line, will offer year round ferry travel to Ireland – so you’ll have an excuse to make the crossing at any time of year!

Andrew Regan is an online, freelance journalist.

Originally posted 2010-09-24 20:34:41.

]]> http://www.celticmoment.com/take-a-short-break-to-ireland-this-easter-weekend/feed/ 0 How long does it take to get to Devon from Grimsby via Stonehenge way? http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-to-devon-from-grimsby-via-stonehenge-way/ http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-to-devon-from-grimsby-via-stonehenge-way/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:54:55 +0000 Titania http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-to-devon-from-grimsby-via-stonehenge-way/ We are going on a holiday to Devon soon (16th August) and we heared it takes up to 8-10 hours? (From Grimsby) We have to leave at three in the morning , and would like to go see Stonehenge by sunrise…how long would it take? We also heared it takes longer getting there heading towards Stonehenge.

]]> http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-to-devon-from-grimsby-via-stonehenge-way/feed/ 2 How Long Would a Ship Take to Reach New York from Ireland in the early 1900s? http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-would-a-ship-take-to-reach-new-york-from-ireland-in-the-early-1900s/ http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-would-a-ship-take-to-reach-new-york-from-ireland-in-the-early-1900s/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:20:49 +0000 Titania http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-would-a-ship-take-to-reach-new-york-from-ireland-in-the-early-1900s/ I need to know this for a paper I’m writing in English about my great-grandmother. She immigrated from Ireland to America in 1919.

Originally posted 2011-01-15 04:34:19.

]]> http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-would-a-ship-take-to-reach-new-york-from-ireland-in-the-early-1900s/feed/ 3 How long does it take to get from Edinburgh airport to waverely station? http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-from-edinburgh-airport-to-waverely-station/ http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-from-edinburgh-airport-to-waverely-station/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:53:22 +0000 Titania http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-from-edinburgh-airport-to-waverely-station/ So im flying from the south west and landing in Edinburgh at 17.30 I have a train book for 19.30 at Edinburgh Waverley, first of all are there buses and coaches I can get there? if so how much will they be and how frequently do they run? any help or suggestions will be much appreciated. Thanks

]]> http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-from-edinburgh-airport-to-waverely-station/feed/ 2 How long does a typical visit to Edinburgh Zoo, and Camera Obscura & World of Illusions take in Edinburgh? http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-a-typical-visit-to-edinburgh-zoo-and-camera-obscura-world-of-illusions-take-in-edinburgh/ http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-a-typical-visit-to-edinburgh-zoo-and-camera-obscura-world-of-illusions-take-in-edinburgh/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:54:18 +0000 Titania http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-a-typical-visit-to-edinburgh-zoo-and-camera-obscura-world-of-illusions-take-in-edinburgh/ I’m trying to time-manage my trip to Edinburgh this coming weekend and before booking any tickets, i need to know how much time I should allow to visit both of these attractions. Can anyone give me a rough suggestion?

]]> http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-a-typical-visit-to-edinburgh-zoo-and-camera-obscura-world-of-illusions-take-in-edinburgh/feed/ 2 How long does it take to sail from Northern Ireland to the Orkney Isles? http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-sail-from-northern-ireland-to-the-orkney-isles/ http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-sail-from-northern-ireland-to-the-orkney-isles/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:01:53 +0000 Titania http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-sail-from-northern-ireland-to-the-orkney-isles/ Kind of an odd question–this is for an RP game I’m involved in. People would be leaving Dunluce Castle and going to the Orkney Isles by 14th century cog ship.

Would also be nice if I knew how long it took to get from the castle to Rathlin Island, and from the castle to mainland Scotland.

Thanks!!

]]> http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-sail-from-northern-ireland-to-the-orkney-isles/feed/ 1 How long would it take to sail from Wales to Orkney? http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-would-it-take-to-sail-from-wales-to-orkney/ http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-would-it-take-to-sail-from-wales-to-orkney/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:02:39 +0000 Titania http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-would-it-take-to-sail-from-wales-to-orkney/ Orkney is a group of islands at the very north of Scotland.

In very old ships–6th century technology.

]]> http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-would-it-take-to-sail-from-wales-to-orkney/feed/ 1 How many hours will it take to get to ireland from london? http://www.celticmoment.com/how-many-hours-will-it-take-to-get-to-ireland-from-london/ http://www.celticmoment.com/how-many-hours-will-it-take-to-get-to-ireland-from-london/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:34:40 +0000 Titania http://www.celticmoment.com/how-many-hours-will-it-take-to-get-to-ireland-from-london/ By airplane. Also how long is the flight from birmingham to ireland? Thank you

]]> http://www.celticmoment.com/how-many-hours-will-it-take-to-get-to-ireland-from-london/feed/ 4 How long does it take to go from Edinburgh to Windermere, Lake District? http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-go-from-edinburgh-to-windermere-lake-district/ http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-go-from-edinburgh-to-windermere-lake-district/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:53:44 +0000 Titania http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-go-from-edinburgh-to-windermere-lake-district/ Hello everyone, we are flying to Edinburgh and then travelling to Windermere in the Lake District for a couple of days before returning to Edinburgh and staying there for 4 days.

I was wondering if it is feasible going for day trips from Edinburgh to Windermere or are we better of spending the night in Windermere? How far is it by train from Edinburgh (we are from the US and will not drive)?

Thanks a lot!

]]> http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-go-from-edinburgh-to-windermere-lake-district/feed/ 2 How long would it take you to get from Ireland to London by ship? http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-would-it-take-you-to-get-from-ireland-to-london-by-ship/ http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-would-it-take-you-to-get-from-ireland-to-london-by-ship/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:34:59 +0000 Titania http://www.celticmoment.com/how-long-would-it-take-you-to-get-from-ireland-to-london-by-ship/ I’m writing a book and the year is 1872. How long would it take you to get from Ireland to England?
A rough estimate would be great. I havn’t really set a town/village in Ireland but she is traveling to London. Also it’s a sail boat.

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