tentative itinerary

Limerick/Shannon: Saturday and Sunday

The Clare Museum: Located at the Ennis tourist office. This is a good first stop for Saturday or Sunday. This interesting little museum does a good job of explaining and illustrating the colorful history of the county. Through a combination of films, drawings, and artifacts, the exhibition stretches back 6,000 years and can make a good early stop to a first time tour of the county. FREE

County Clare (<>Limerick): Monday

Cliffs of Moher: One of Ireland’s most photographed sites. Rising to 689 ft. above the Atlantic it is considered one of Ireland’s best natural wonders. FREE

Burren National Park: The 4,083 acres of National Park is considered one of Ireland’s best natural wonders. The remarkable rocky land is dotted with picturesque ruined castles, tumbling cliffs, rushing rivers, lakes, barren rock mountains, and plant life. The park is particularly rich in archaeological remains from the Neolithic through the medieval periods-dolmens and wedge tombs (120 of them), ring forts (500 of those), round towers, ancient churches, high crosses, monasteries, and holy well.

Aillwee Caves: This deep cave was undiscovered for thousands of years until a local farmer followed a dog into it 50 years ago. Adults: $15, Students: $11, Families: $38

County Kerry (<60>Limerick): Tuesday

The Ring of Kerry: Undoubtedly Ireland’s most popular scenic drives. This will be a great break from all the walking the day before. This would be a great day to end with a late day basketball game – maybe in Killarney or between Killarney and Limerick.

County Cork (<60>Limerick): Thursday

Cork City Tours: Open-top buses let you hop on and off to explore the sights of Ireland’s second city. They run all day in a loop so when you see something you want to explore, just get off and rejoin the tour later. OR you can stay on the bus and use the tour to get oriented. Think “Old Town Trolley” tours. Adults - $17, Students - $14

Blarney Castle: Extremely tourist but considered one of the most impressive castles in Ireland. It was once huge, and the massive square tower that is all that remains of it has a parapet rising 82 feet. Home to the infamous Blarney Stone. Adults - $10, Students - $7.80, Families - $24.

Shannon/Limerick: Friday

Bunratty Castle & Folk Park: 15^th Century Fortress. An exceptionally complete medieval castle and thus offers a perspective on living in a castle in troubled times. Today the castle serves as an historic theme park. It’s touristy but well done. It is a recreation of 19^th century villages. It is considered one of Ireland’s best castles.

Villiers Secondary School

Villiers Secondary School will host Coach Dunne and all nine players for classes on the morning of Wednesday April 16th. Lunch will be in the school. The school first year team ( 13 and 14 year olds) will play our team in a challenge game in the school sportshall.

Virtual Visits to Limerick & Rochester!

Limerick's Official Tourism Site

Rochester's Official Tourism Site

International Travel/Continental

Click here, then select "Travel Information"

to find airport services-baggage weigh restrictions, hand baggage, etc...

Click here to find the 3-1-1 for TSA carry-on limits.

Check out Lady Lakers Kids at Play photos (scroll down to "Recent Photos" and "Recent Multimedia").

Check out this article that appeared in the Sunday, March 30th Rochester Democrat & Chronicle.

A message from Dan Dunne to his Monroe High School colleagues:

I wanted to thank those of you who supported my daughter’s Lady Lakers U-13 AAU basketball team’s efforts to raise funds for our trip to Ireland next month. Through your generosity (attending happy hours at Nathaniels and Johnny’s, buying Delta Sonic car washes, sponsoring my daughter in the Free Throw-a-Thon, and simple donations), the Monroe community had contributed over $500 towards the trip for this great group of young ladies! As their coach and your colleague I greatly appreciate your support! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for these girls to experience living in another culture, playing basketball at the international level, as well as seeing first hand how going to Irish schools compares to their schools back here.

Thank you again for your assistance and kind words of support!

Dan

a toast for St. Patrick's Day!

May you never forget what is worth remembering,
Or remember what is best forgotten.