ANNUAL DINNER WEEKEND
2nd – 4th March 2018
Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan
The 2018 Annual Dinner Weekend will be held in the Slieve Russell Hotel which is situated close to the small village of Ballyconnell - the Commodore and Northern Region Members look forward to welcoming you to Co. Cavan.
The hotel weekend rate (two nights B&B) is €180 per person sharing which includes the New Members’ reception and buffet dinner on Friday evening. Please note that for anyone not staying in the hotel there is a separate booking form for this event.
All the accommodation bookings should be made directly with the hotel by the 12h February. Rooms will not be held after this date and early booking is recommended. The hotel will accept telephone bookings and a form is attached for those wishing to book by post
The main dinner will be held on Saturday evening and booking forms together with payment for the dinner should be returned to me.
Five activities have been arranged for Saturday 3rd March:
1. Crom Castle - A visit to the seat of Lord Erne at Crom Castle. This event is limited to 40 persons.
2. Cavan Burren Walk - An 8 km. walk along the Boardwalk.
3. Marble Arch Caves - A visit to Marble Arch Caves.
4. Walking Tour of Enniskillen – A guided walking tour of the city
5. Golf. - Five four balls have been arranged with the golf club.
Note that for the Cavan Burren walk you will need to use your own transport, coach transport will be provided for the rest of the events. Please gather in reception at the times shown on the weekend programme.
Please make all cheques for the excursions, gala dinner and new members buffet (if not staying in the hotel) payable to the Irish Cruising Club.
For those choosing to pay by bank transfer please ensure that you return the payment summary form stating the payment reference – ‘Annual Dinner 2018’.
Derek White
ANNUAL DINNER
Saturday 3rd March 2018
Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan
Member’s Name:Address:
Telephone
Home Office
Fax Mobile
My guests are (max 3, including spouse/partner)
If possible, I wish to be seated near….
Please advise the hotel if you have any special dietary requirements
Dress is Black Tie.
ANNUAL DINNER WEEKEND
2nd - 4th March 2018
Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan
We have a number of rooms pre-booked but reservations must be made directly with the hotel. Either complete this page in BLOCK LETTERS and post to “Reservations” at the hotel otherwise make a telephone reservation quoting ‘ICC Annual Dinner Weekend’ before Friday 12th February 2018 following which date any reserved rooms will be released.Member’s Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Name of guest(s):
Weekend Rates, inclusive of breakfast and Vat:
Two nights Bed and Breakfast to include Buffet Dinner on Friday Evening @ €180.00 per person Sharing.
Supplement
€90.00 Single Room Supplement
All the above prices include full use of the Leisure Centre
Discounts are also in place for Spa Centre treatments – mention ICC Party
Credit Card Details (Required)
MasterCard/Visa / Card Name / Card Number / Expiry Date
ANNUAL DINNER WEEKEND
New Members’ Reception and Buffet dinner
Friday 2nd March 2018
Slieve Russell Hotel
Ballyconnell, Co Cavan
N.B. this form is only for members and guests not resident in the hotel
Member’s Name;Address:
Telephone
Home Office
Fax Mobile
My guests are (max 3, including spouse/partner)
Cost: €40 per person or £36 per person.
Saturday 3rd March 2018
Activity 1: Visit to Crom Castle
Regretfully this is strictly limited to 40 people as the tour numbers and the cruiser capacity are limited – If the event is oversubscribed those who can not be accommodated will be offered an alternative activity or given a full refund!
0930hrs - A coach will depart from the hotel and take participants to board the ‘Share Inishcruiser’ and make passage to Crom castle
Lord Erne will conduct two personal tours of the castle – 20 per group
Cost: €40/£36 per person to include return boat trip, coach transfers and light soup and sandwich lunch at the Share Centre – 1430hrs Return coach to hotel
To join the group please complete the section on the Payment Summary form
Contact Maeve Bell should you have any questions
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Activity 2: Cavan Burren Boardwalk
0930hrs - Participants meet in the hotel reception where Oliver Lynas will give details of the walk and directions to the start point using their own/shared transport.
A member of the Fermanagh Ramblers will guide them along the route.
Proper clothing and footwear to suit all elements should be worn and it is advisable to be self-sufficient and bring water, snacks etc.
It is possible that a pub stop will happen on the way back to the hotel!
Cost: Donation to the Fermanagh Ramblers
Activity 3: Marble Arch Caves
1030hrs - A coach will collect participants from the hotel and proceed to Marble Arch caves. If water levels are high there is always a possibility that we may have to cancel this event.
Coach will collect at 1430hrs and return to the hotel
Contact Viv White for further details
Cost €30/£25 per person
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Activity 4: Walking Tour of Enniskillen (about 2-2.5 hours)
A coach will depart from the hotel at 1030hrs and will take us to Portora Royal School for an introduction to Eniskillen by our tour Guide - Bryan Gallagher, a retired school principal, broadcaster and storyteller.
We will then have a guided walking tour of the city for about an hour ending in the Butter market where tables will reserved for lunch (lunch not included).
The coach will return to collect us at about 1500hrs and return to the hotel.
Contact Peter Mullan for further details
Cost €20/£18.00 per person
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Activity 5: Golf
Six starting times have been booked with the Slieve Russell Golf Club with the main prize being the ICC Perpetual Cup – if it anyone can extract it from the clutches of Beverly Killen!
First Golfers assemble at 1000 hours – first tee off time 1030hrs
Please let us have
Name of Player …………………………
Handicap …………………………
Any preference as to whom you would like to play with
Soup and sandwiches will be available in the clubhouse after your round
Cost €40/£35 per player
Buggies and trollies can be booked direct from the professional’s shop
Contact Derek White for further details
Summary of Payments
Payments can either be made by cheque or bank transfer made out to The Irish Cruising Club or by bank transfer to the club account by the 12th February 2018 at the latest – please return this form showing payment method and and send cheques to
Derek White,
4 Audleystown Road
Strangford
BT30 7LP
If you are paying by bank transfer please ensure that you identify yourself on the transaction and quote ‘ICC Annual Dinner Weekend’
Sterling account.
AIB, A/c No 09710080
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Euro event account.
AIB, IBAN: IE61 AIBK 9342 7566 5653 99
BIC: AIBKIE2D
Summary
1. Annual Dinner payment ------No x €68/£62 = ------
2. New Members Reception ------No x €40/£36 = ------
3. Crom Castle ------No x €40/£36 = ------
4. Marble Arch Caves ------No x €40/£36 = ------
5. Enniskillen Tour ------No x €20/£18 = ------
6. Cavan Burren Walk ------No x 0 = ------
7. Golf ------No x €40/£35 = ------
TOTAL PAYMENT ------
Members Name ………………………………….
Cheque Amount ……………
Bank Transfer Reference ……………
Date of Payment ……………