Forty Shades of Green! A Tour of the IP Landscape

Wednesday, June 18     7PM – Midnight  Welcome Reception Introduction by Mireia Curell, President of ECTA Opening by Niall O’ Callaghan, Mayor of Killarney Welcome Reception at Muckross House Traditional Farms Dress Code: Casual Let us take you back in time, before the advent of electricity and experience Ireland in the bygone years. Muckross Traditional Farms contain three separate working Traditional Irish farms still in their original form, where all work was carried out using traditional methods. Each house is resided over by a “ Bean an Tí “– gaelic for Lady of the House. Experience an array of old traditional farming methods from butter making to roof thatching and visit amongst other demonstrations, the Blacksmith’s forge. Next travel to the crossroads, a traditional meeting point, where locals met to socialise and dance. Our Traditional Irish Evening of Dining and Entertainment takes place in a marquee set amidst Killarney’s National Park with breath-taking views of the Lakes of Killarney. This setting will remain etched in your memory for years to come. Comfortable attire and shoes advised. Coach transfer to and from Conference Hotels included.   Thursday, June 19     7PM-Midnight Destination Killarney Dining Experience Dress Code: Smart Casual Killarney’s reputation as one of Ireland’s gastronomic capitals is unsurpassed. Many local restaurants boast an array of top Industry Awards, having appeased even the harshest of food critics. This evening you will have an opportunity to savour a truly memorable dining experience in the most highly rated restaurants in Killarney, all chosen for you because of their outstanding reputation together with attention to detail and service. Farming in Kerry still remains a very prominent livelihood and as such, the finest of quality ingredients are produced locally and sourced by local restaurants. The tradition of fishing still remains the main livelihood for many families in Kerry with the Atlantic Ocean supplying some of Ireland’s longest established seafood restaurants. So whether you wish to sample the finest of Kerry Beef, the Atlantic Catch of the Day, a Vegetarian option or just feel at home with familiar foods, we can guarantee the finest of food, cooked to perfection and prepared fuss free. After dining, the meeting point for all delegates is Scotts Hotel where we have arranged Live Music to end your evening the traditional Irish way. This is also the coach departure point to your hotel. Coach transfer to and from your hotel included where applicable. Friday, June 20     8PM-midnight Gala Dinner at the INEC Dress Code: Dinner Jacket or Dark Suit The aptness in naming the INEC, Ireland’s National Events & Conference Centre will become quite apparent with the transformation from Conference Venue to Gala Dinner showcase. The largest modern events centre in Ireland, its innovative design, impressive size and adaptability exceed all expectations. Your evening begins with a Cocktail Reception followed by fine dining at its best as all dishes served will be prepared by the INEC award winning Banqueting Team, lead by Executive Chef John Drummond. John’s notable achievements include - an Olympic Medal Winner, World Culinary Grand Prix Winner, member of the Irish Team who won gold at the World Banqueting Championships and six times Rosette Winner. After dining, an evening of unsurpassed entertainment has been arranged in fitting with such a fine occasion. Coach transfer to and from Conference Hotels included.   Saturday, June 21     10:00-16:30 Gap of Dunloe Cost per person €125 A tour where words cannot do true justice. The Gap of Dunloe is truly spectacular. A valley created by glacial movement, the Gap of Dunloe is one of Ireland’s infamous tourist attractions. We travel by coach to Kate Kearney’s Cottage and then by jaunting car through the Gap of Dunloe, stopping off at Lord Brandon’s Cottage. Here we have a barbeque lunch overlooking Serpent’s lake; Irish folklore states that this is the resting place for the last of the snakes driven out of Ireland by St. Patrick. After lunch, we travel by open boat across the Lakes of Killarney passing by Eagle's Nest mountain, the inspiration for Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem "Set the wild echoes flying". Our docking point is Ross Castle, built by a chieftain in the 15th century and recently restored to it’s full glory. Walking shoes advised. Walking shoes advised. Transfer to and from Conference Hotels included.       10:00 am Depart Killarney 10:30 am Arrive Kate Kearney’s Cottage 11:00 am Jaunting car through Gap of Dunloe 13:00 pm Barbeque Lunch 14:30 pm Boat to Ross Castle 16.30 pm Arrive Killarney       For the excursions, we suggest you wear good walking shoes since you will visit several places of varying distances and terraines on foot. With regard to clothing, due to travelling along the coast, there may be a sea breeze. We suggest a cardigan or jacket just in case.     8:00-15:00 Golf Killarney: Killarney Golf & Fishing Club Cost per person €110 Killarney Golf & Fishing Club is nestled amidst the splendour of the famous Killarney Lakes with the spectacular backdrop of the Macgillycuddy Reeks, the highest mountain range in Ireland. This unique corner of earth has been described as “Heaven’s Reflex” and the “Nearest Golf Club to Heaven”. It is one of the oldest and most internationally recognised Clubs in Ireland with a membership of over 1,700 members from all over the world. Many high profile events have been held in the Club including the 1975 European Amateur Team Championship, 1991 Irish Open with Nick Faldo emerging as winner, 1996 Curtis Cup and in 2005 and 2006 hosted the Ryder Cup Challenge Tour Event. Our Tournament will take place on the Lackabane Course. Lakes and streams are a feature throughout the length and breadth of the course, adding beauty and danger in equal measure. Experience first hand why Killarney Golf & Fishing Club truly has a course where the grass is greener! Tournament Course Length: 6410 m / 7050 yards. Packed lunch provided. Handicap Certificate required. Transfer to and from Conference Hotels included.       08:00 am Depart Killarney 09:00 am Tournament Tee Off 15:00 pm Arrive Killarney       Players requiring a caddy, clubs, trolley or golf cart should contact Killarney Golf & Fishing Club on +353 64 31034. Settlement for these additional services must be made directly with Killarney Golf Club on the day.