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Dublin Marathon / Itinerary

October 23 Depart from your home city to connect in Newark with the Continental Airlines flight to Dublin.
October 24 Arrive Dublin and transfer to the Academy Plaza Hotel. Briefing and afternoon run to loosen legs. You are invited to a welcome cocktail reception this evening to meet the staff and other travelers.
October 25 Irish breakfast is served each morning at your hotel. A tour of the city and the course will familiarize you with the many attractions of Dublin.
October 26 Race check-in and number pickup on an individual basis. Plenty of time for sightseeing at your own pace.
October 27 RACE DAY! Our hotel is walking distance from the start and finish area. Post-race celebrating ends only when the pubs close.
October 28 Morning coach departure for a chauffeured ride through the Irish countryside to Galway. We will stop along the way for lunch and shopping for Irish woolens, chrystal or a unique souvenir. A welcome dinner is awaiting after checkin at the Days Hotel.
October 29 Day of leisure to explore the beautiful region. Our motorcoach will take you on a full day loop of the Connamara. The evening is free to dine at any one of a number of local restaurants only a walk from your hotel. This night is always a popular one in the local pubs.
October 30 We travel south to Limerick at a relaxing pace to arrive for lunch. After checkin at the Bunratty Shannon Shamrock Hotel, there may be time for a run. The Grand Finale is a medieval Dinner at Bunratty Castle to be followed by a few pints and some songs next door at "Durty Nellies", the famous Irish pub.
October 31 Morning transfers to Shannon Airport for return flights to Newark and your home city.