From Castlebar - County Mayo -

Leisure
Summer Heritage Tours
By Brian Hoban
19, Jul 2007 - 08:01

According to many tourists and travellers the best and most exciting way of getting to know any town is to walk around it. The usual guided historical walking tours of the towns of Castlebar and Newport have commenced and will continue throughout the months of July and August.

Brian Hoban, who has been giving informative and enjoyable tours of his native area for the last six years, is an approved Tourist Guide and local historian. Brian is recognised as a heritage specialist by the Irish Heritage Council and works with ?The Heritage in Schools Scheme?- run jointly by the Irish Heritage Council & the I.N.T.O.  Why not join Brian as he makes history come alive in his unique and informative tours?

The Historical Stroll of the town of Castlebar starts from The Imperial Hotel each Tuesday & Thursday at 7p.m, while the Newport tour starts from Hotel Newport each Friday at 7p.m.

Tours are leisurely and suitable for all ages. Tours take approx 90 minutes and costs 5 euro (U-12 free accompanied by adult). No reservation is required.

Group discounts for 10 or more persons. For group reservations phone 087 9234504



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