Press Release: 16 May 2013
Issued by Extreme Ireland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Folklore and Fairytales Come to Life on Dublin Tour
Note: Photos issued by Robbie Fry Photography
Extreme Ireland, the award winning experience-based Irish tour operator, today launched a brand new tour exploring Dublin’s rich folklore.
In keeping with the wave of renewed interest in the cultural history of Ireland, this tour has been developed to give people an adventure in Irish folklore that they won’t forget.
The experience begins the second passengers board the customised tour bus. Hand-painted to replicate a traditional Irish stone and thatch cottage, the bus features a cosy sitting room complete with fireplace.
Tour guides take on the character of a seanachaí, giving passengers an idea of how stories were shared before books were available to the ordinary people of Ireland.
The talented seanachaí entertains and informs tour passengers throughout the tour, which begins in Dublin’s College Green and ends at the Church Bar. The itinerary includes North Bull Island and St. Anne’s Park and includes a wide range of fascinating and entertaining stories from Irish mythology.
The stories go from the legend of the Fir Bolg, the Vikings, Irish Mermen, the Fianna and there’s even a sprinkling of leprechauns!
The Folklore and Fairytales tour is, above all, great craic for people of all ages and nationalities with any interest in Irish culture. To book you place call Extreme Ireland on 086 3169788 or visit www.extremeireland.ie.
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For more information or interview opportunities please contact Paula Ronan on 086 129 4859 or email paula@ronanmarketing.ie
Didn't receive photos? Call Gert Ackermann on 086 176 9287 or email gert.ackermann@gmail.com
About Extrmeme Ireland
Extreme Ireland is an Irish tour operator based in Dublin and specialising in unforgettable experiences.
Established in 2009 by adventure addict Keith McDonnell, it is one of the fastest growing tour operators in the country, having expanded from 3 employees to 55 in just 3 years. The new tour is in partnership with Hidden Dublin.
Awards:
Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor
Top Global Experience Award from Viator
The Gravedigger Tour, launched last year by Extreme Ireland was recently voted Most Unusual Experience by Vayable.com.
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