Make your school rugby tour to Dublin completely unforgettable by enjoying professional coaching at Gormanston Park.
Your team will take part in training sessions with the Leinster or Rugby Institute professional community coaches, tour the world-famous Aviva Stadium and Croke Park, watch a professional fixture and pit their skills against local opposition.
One of the Six Nations, Ireland is the third oldest rugby nation after England and Scotland. Rugby union is big business here and the professional provincial teams, particularly Leinster, Munster and Ulster, have been very successful in Europe.
Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)
| Day | Morning Summary | Afternoon Summary | Evening Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Board coach and transfer to Holyhead |
Ferry crossing to Dublin |
Arrive and check in to accommodation Evening meal |
| 2 |
Breakfast at the accommodation First training session with professional rugby coaches |
Lunch onsite Match day 1 against local opposition |
Evening meal Optional activity: Watch live Pro 14 rugby action subject to match schedules and ticket availability |
| 3 |
Breakfast at accommodation Second training session with professional coaches |
Match day 2 against local opposition Post-match lunch with your hosts |
Evening meal |
| 4 |
Breakfast and check out of accommodation Aviva Stadium tour |
Board ferry to Holyhead |
Arrive back at school |
- 49-seater executive coach with 1 driver (TV/DVD/WC)
- Return ferry crossings between Holyhead and Dublin
- 3 nights' full-board accommodation with students in en-suite multibedded rooms and staff in en-suite twin or single rooms
- 2 friendly fixtures per team against local opposition
- 2 professionally coached training sessions with Leinster or Rugby Institute coaches at the Gormanston Park onsite facilities
- Aviva Park Stadium tour
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Itinerary planning service
- Detailed final itinerary pack with relevant maps and visit confirmations
- Access to the Vamoos travel app
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT at current rates to tour operators
