{"id":7972,"date":"2014-03-24T22:45:11","date_gmt":"2014-03-24T22:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=7972"},"modified":"2014-03-26T10:26:10","modified_gmt":"2014-03-26T10:26:10","slug":"short-breaks-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/short-breaks-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Short Breaks for all the family"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Lough<\/a>

Lough Eske Castle,<\/p><\/div>\n

From supercars\u00a0to classic cars, there’s something around the country to suit petrol heads of all ages writes Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

ON TOP OF THE WORLD<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s one of the most scenic routes in Ireland – a 160km circular route around the Inishowen Peninsula in North East Donegal that offers stunning coastal scenery, ancient forts and monuments and traditional craft centres. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and\u00a0 Lough Foyle to the east and Lough Swilly to the west, the routes brings you through Buncrana Town, Culdaff, Malin Town, Doagh Famine Village and some fantastic beaches. \u00a0Sitting on the tip of the\u00a0Inishowen\u00a0Peninsula, Malin Head is Ireland’s most northerly point and makes the ideal places to base yourself for a couple of days.
\nPrice: From \u20ac150, per couple sharing, for 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast with One Evening Meal, at the Malin Head Hotel; www.malinhotel.ie<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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DRIVE A SUPERCAR<\/strong><\/p>\n

“BRAKE! Turn in! Keep your foot down! If you fancy getting behind the wheel of a\u00a0Nissan 350z, Ferrari F355 and Porsche 911 for a high-octane birthday treat then the Rally School in Scotstown is the place to go.<\/p>\n

Their \u201cFlat out\u201d package is offered in conjunction with Castle Leslie Estate , so while one guest is burning tyres out on the racing track, the other one can choose the Victorian Treatment Rooms with a choice of a half hour treatment or alternatively spend time at the Equestrian centre. Also included in the package is one night’s overnight accommodation at the Lodge and a full hearty Irish breakfast for two the next morning in Snaffles Restaurant all for
\nPrice: \u20ac200 per person sharing; www.castleleslie.com<\/a>; www.rallyschoolireland.ie<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Inside<\/a>

Inside Malin Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n

KERRY ROAD THRILLS<\/strong><\/p>\n

As with every May Bank Holiday weekend, the eyes of the motorsport world will be firmly fixed on Killarney for what will be a very special staging of the International\u00a0Rally\u00a0of the\u00a0Lakes (Friday May 2nd -Sunday May 4th 2014)<\/em><\/p>\n

The event revs up with a ceremonial start in\u00a0Killarney\u00a0town centre on Friday evening and finishes at the Gleneagle Hotel on Sunday after two hard days of rallying over some of the world’s greatest tarmac stages.
\nPrice: 3 nights Bed and Breakfast at The Gleneagle Hotel costs from \u20ac179 per person sharing and a 3 night stay in the two-bedroomed Gleneagle Apartments cost \u20ac600 per apartment; www.destinationkillarney.ie<\/a>; www.rallyofthelakes.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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GOLDEN<\/strong> CLASSICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

A bright spring day and a Mercedes 350Sl, with the roof down – what could be better? Golden classics offer guests a\u00a0package\u00a0that includes a day’s rental of a classic car for touring the coast and two nights stay in Lough Eske Castle, the only five-star hotel in Donegal, \u00a0There’s wonderful choice of\u00a0 cars: Mercedes 350sl, MGB Roadster or Triumph TR6. You drive away in a convertible Classic\u00a0from the front of the Castle and the rest is up to you.
\nPrice: Car hire rates start from \u20ac130 or the Classic Car Package at Lough Eske Castle starts at \u20ac275 per person\u00a0and includes accommodation for 2 nights for 2 people in a Deluxe Room, full Irish breakfast on both\u00a0mornings for 2 people in Cedars Restaurant, 3-Course Table d’ Hote Dinner in Cedars Restaurant\u00a0 and Classic car hire for one day (9am-6pm); www.classiccarhire.ie<\/a> ; www.solishotels.com\/lougheskecastle<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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THE NEED FOR SPEED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mondello Park offers a host of events and challenges to satisfy all petrol heads. Options include the Porsche Supercar Experience, The Race Experience, where you drive a F1 style car around the iconic Kildare Circuit, the 4×4 Experience, the Autotest Challenge, The Reverse Steer Car, Clay Shooting and Archery. Also worth a visit is\u00a0 Mondello\u2019s Museum of Motorsport, on display are NASCARS, Le Mans and Indy 500 cars and even seven Formula 1 machines, Mondello have various deals with local hotels in the area and can easily tailor a package for groups, no matter how small or large.
\nPrices: Driving experiences start from \u20ac99 per person; www.mondello.ie<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Classic<\/a>

Classic Car Hire<\/p><\/div>\n

GORDON BENNET RALLY<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Gordon Bennett rally\u00a0marks the 111th anniversary of the 1903 race and is open to cars manufactured before 31st. December, 1930.\u00a0 The event which runs over three days (6th<\/sup>, 7th<\/sup>, 8th<\/sup> June, 2014)\u00a0 attracts priceless veteran and vintage cars.\u00a0 Along the route there is plenty to see and do for all the family and motoring enthusiasts alike.\u00a0HQ for the event is the Killashee House Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare.
\nPrice: The rally entry fee is \u20ac85 www.gordonbennett.ie<\/a>; One night B&B for two costs \u20ac140 per night www.killasheehouse.com<\/a>
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EXTREME CHALLENGE<\/strong><\/p>\n

While the majority of SUVs will never see any off-road duty and are only ever used to climb up city kerbs or ferry kids on the school runs a couple of hours in Carton House Hotel with the team from eXtreme and you\u2019ll discover the full potential of these off roaders. From mudholes to rutted trails, as you bounce and bump your way around the\u00a0course you\u2019ll be astounded at what these cars can do. The Off Roading driving course runs on the last Saturday of every month.
\nPrice: \u00a04×4 Off Road Driving Course (Approx 1.5 hour experience per group\/vehicle)\u00a0 \u20ac99; www.xtreme.ie\/activity-list\/4×4-off-road-driving<\/a>. Dinner, bed and breakfast from \u20ac99 per person at Carton House Hotel. www.cartonhouse.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

A version of this article, \u00a0by the author was published in the\u00a0Sunday Independent<\/a><\/p>\n

Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/p>\n

24th March, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

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