Winterval Waterford 2023: What to expect from the Christmas Markets

Winterval Waterford 2023: What to expect from the Christmas Markets

Experience the magic and festivities of Winterval 2023 in Waterford, the oldest city in Ireland! Explore the Cultural Quarter, take part in the Garter Lane Craft Fair and don’t miss the Tractor Parade. Make Waterford your festive destination this year and book your stay at Travelodge Waterford today

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Belfast Christmas Market 2023: What you need to know!

Belfast Christmas Market 2023: What you need to know!

Experience the festive fun of the Belfast Christmas Market 2023. From Dutch Pancakes to Paulaner Steins, there’s something for everyone. Plus, visit Santa’s Grotto and enjoy the city’s Christmas light switch-on. Five minutes walk from Travelodge Belfast Central.

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Unveiling Dublin's Rich Heritage: Explore Things to do in Dublin

Unveiling Dublin's Rich Heritage: Explore Things to do in Dublin

Welcome to Dublin, a city bursting with history and culture. Nestled in the heart of this vibrant metropolis is the Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre, your ideal base for uncovering the city's hidden treasures and magnificent architecture.

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Travelodge Plus Galway Extends Support to Druid Theatre Galway

Travelodge Plus Galway Extends Support to Druid Theatre Galway

Travelodge Plus Galway is excited to announce its continued partnership with John Mc Evoy (Druid Head of Development and Partnerships) of Druid Theatre Galway, reinforcing their commitment to the local arts scene and Irish tourism.

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Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre: What to expect

 

Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre hotel is the latest addition to the Travelodge Ireland family of budget hotels in Dublin. The hotel is in the heart of the city and just a few minutes away from all the major attractions. The hotel offers 393 guest rooms.

So, what can you expect from this Travelodge Plus hotel?

It’s three-star experience, but not as you know it,” says David Hennessy of the Tifco Group – Ireland’s second- largest hotel group. “That will become very clear as soon as they step inside the door”

“The Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre will give you all the great value you’d expect from a Travelodge, with added style and comfort we think you’ll love” says David. “The hotel has been thoughtfully designed with both business and leisure travellers in mind.”

1. The Location

The new Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre offers great value for money in a convenient location, with all the comforts of home.

With an unrivalled location, the hotel is perfectly situated for business or leisure travellers alike with easy access to the city centre’s shopping, entertainment, and cultural venues.

Located on the corner of Townsend Street and Moss Street, it is ideally situated between Tara Street and Pearse Street stations. The hotel is just a two-minute walk from the historic Trinity College.

2. The rooms and amenities

A Home away from home in the city centre, Travelodge Plus will offer a comfortable environment for travellers with new look rooms.

The new look Travelodge Plus rooms feature contemporary décor, blackout curtains and signature king size Travelodge Dreamer bed for a restful night’s sleep, a 32′′ Samsung Freeview TV and plenty of power throughout with desk and bedside USB charging points.

 The Travelodge SuperRooms, of which the hotel boasts 175, offer all the features of our Plus rooms, with added comforts. Wake up and smell the coffee with an in room Lavazza A Modo Mio fresh capsule coffee machine, followed by a refreshing Hansgröhe Raindance 3jet shower. Enjoy a choice of firm or soft hypoallergenic pillows, and mood lighting for a restful night’s sleep and a 43′′ Samsung TV.

The hotel is fully WIFI enabled and offers a free high-speed internet service in all rooms.

3. The food and beverage offering

Our food-and- beverage offering is something that you will not have seen from our other properties. It was designed under its own bespoke label – MossCo.

At Mossco, you can enjoy seasonal dishes, with an emphasis on fresh, local produce. Using skilled ingredients and expertly presented, our menus are designed to suit all tastes, with a focus on hearty irish and tradional dishes. 

Our Bar will be the destination to enjoy a drink in the evening, with a range of delicious cocktails and a great selection of beers (both local and international). Relax at the chic bar or make use of the external heated terrace.  

Mossco Café will be a unique independent café bar. We will have delicious freshly made food, great drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. This is where you can come for breakfast or lunch, or even just for a coffee to work away

 

Our top tips for finding the best value rooms in Ireland

We’ve got hundreds of rooms across the isle of Ireland and in Belfast offering excellent value, just follow the steps below to find an amazing value room in Ireland.

 

Always book direct

You will always find our lowest prices on our website at Travelodge.ie

Book Early

Book early and save on our Saver Rates offering a discount for being the early bird. 

Stay midweek

The best value tends to be available Sunday - Thursday.  

You can still find rooms for great value on Friday and Saturday nights,  they’re very popular, so remember to book early. 

Location, location, location

We offer great value across all of our hotels but why not try one of our  regional hotels away from Dublin City to enjoy further value. 

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The Biggest Concerts happening in CHSQ Belfast this August

 

Concerts happening near Travelodge Belfast

CHSq returns to the historic surroundings of Belfast's iconic Custom House for 2022, bringing a series of headline shows by international musical artists throughout August.

The Custom House Square in the heart of Belfast city will host an exciting line up of concerts next month in August 2022. It will feature some of the biggest names in music and is set to attract large crowds of music lovers. The line-up includes Simple Minds, Tom Greenan and Van Morison, who will all perform in the city centre’s main square.

Minutes from Travelodge Belfast – stay close to the action in our central hotel

The summer concert series at Custom House Square, Belfast has always been a popular event. Travelodge are delighted to welcome it back to Belfast again this year after a hiatus with some good music, food, and drinks planned. If you have not been to these concert series before, we recommend booking your ticket and accommodation as soon as you can.

1. What is Custom House Square?

Custom House Square is a public open space in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is located on Donegall Quay between the Lagan Weir and City Hall. For centuries, this was the site of entry to the city from the east, and the square is named for Custom House, an 18th-century customs house that was the first building in Belfast to be lit by gas. Today, it is one of Belfast's most popular tourist attractions and meeting places.

 

2. Who are the artists and what dates?

Sun 7 Aug | Madness

Tue 9 Aug | Simple Minds

Fri 12 + Sat 13 Aug | Ben Nicky

Thu 18 Aug | Tom Grennan

Fri 19 Aug | Van Morrison

Sat 20 Aug | Stiff Little Fingers

Wed 24 Aug | Stereophonics

Thu 26 Aug | Paolo Nutini

Sat 27 Aug | Ryan McMullan

3. How much do tickets cost?

Tickets range from £41.50 to £57.50

4. When can I buy tickets?

Some shows are already sold out, but tickets can be bought on https://www.customhousesquare.com/

5. Where to stay?

Travelodge Belfast hotel is only a short distance away, so you’ll be right at the heart of the action while having a chance to visit the rest of Belfast.

 

11 Great Reasons to Visit Limerick this Summer

Visit Limerick this Summer

A Summer holiday to Limerick means tasting fresh produce at the famous milk market, hearing stories at King John’s Castle and exploring the great outdoors and travelling the Limerick Greenway. However, there is still lots of great reasons to visit Limerick.

Whether you’ve got a passion for the arts, a love of the great outdoors or an appetite for an incredible food scene, Limerick really does have it all.  

1.      See the lush Limerick Greenway

There's no better way to welcome summer sunshine than stepping out onto Limerick Greenway; a 40km trail carved into the beautiful West Limerick countryside.  They have just opened a daily shuttle service that will run all week along the 40km scenic off-road walking and cycling route and will be available to all users! Our Travelodge Limerick team recommends taking a picnic with you for the day.

2.      Becoming a Limerick Culture Vulture 

There is some great examples of medieval castles and churches and Georgian splendour along the streets of Limerick.

Culture vultures will love the Foynes Maritime & Flying Boat Museum and the Hunt Museum. For live performance check out what’s on in the Limetree Theatre.

3.      Mountain biking in Ballyhoura 

The largest mountain bike park of its kind in Ireland, Ballyhoura is home to a wide range of trails to suit all abilities. Leap over rocks, weave through the trees and end your day feeling exhilarated and euphoric!  Make sure to ask our Travelodge Limerick team for some local bikes hire recommendations

 4.      Sports and events! 

Whether you're a sports enthusiast or a music lover, make the most of your visit to Limerick by attending some of this summer's biggest events! From Van Morrison and Paolo Nuttini to our very own Denise Chaila and championships in Quidditch, Ultimate Frisbee and Lacrosse. There really is something to satisfy every taste.

5.      Shopping and more at Adare Village

 Discover galleries and boutiques, cosy cafes and stunning outdoor spaces.  Wish you were treated to those €10,000 vouchers that were issued to the golfers wives JP McManus Pro Am golf tournament? Us too!!

6.       Mystical Lough Gur

Find the largest stone circle in Ireland.

You will love the history and myths abound in this mystical place.

7.       Kings Johns Castle

 Both big and little kids alike will love 13th Century King John’s Castle, where they can try on medieval costumes, build a castle wall, play games in the courtyard and even crawl through a ‘siege tunnel’!

 8.       Coastal escapes

Limerick is a Gateway City to the Wild Atlantic Way and offers the best of both worlds – an incredible destination but also just an hour away from some of the finest surf beaches in Europe!

9.       Limerick Milk Market

If you have a fondness for delicious, locally produced food (and let’s face it, who doesn’t?), Limerick Milk Market will not disappoint.

Open every weekend, in the heart of Limerick city

10.       Shopping

Whether you are indulging in some retail therapy, searching for the perfect souvenir of your Limerick stay or simply window shopping, you will be spoiled for choice in the retail capital of the region.

11.       Best value 

Travelodge limerick Castletroy will offer the best value for families and guests looking to save on their accommodation so they can enjoy the finer things on their holidays.

 Plan your fun summer holiday in Limerick with Travelodge Limerick Castletroy

Travelodge Limerick Castletroy provides spacious family en suite rooms with high-speed Wi-Fi, free parking, and on-site restaurants.

Waterford Winter Festival

 

One of our favourite Christmas festivals returns to Waterford this November 19th where the city is transformed into a Winter Wonderland.

This year’s Winterval, Ireland's largest Christmas Festival, integrates the old and the new - with festival favourites that everyone knows and loves like The Waterford Eye & Winterval Express Train, and a new mix of exciting programming, festive city quarters and immersive hero events to elevate Winterval to a whole new level!

Why not save and stay with Travelodge Waterford this winter and enjoy the lowest rates by booking direct.

 Travelodge Waterford is only a 5-minute drive to Winterval or alternatively families can park for free when staying with us and enjoy a 15-minute stroll and explore what Waterford city has to offer. 

Don’t miss out on our top things to do and see while here this winter

 

1. Gift shopping at the Continental Christmas Market Quarter

One of Ireland’s largest Christmas festival. The Christmas Market Quarter is where you can soak up the sparkly Christmas atmosphere browse the many Christmas craft and food stalls and support local, regional, and national producers, makers and creators this festive season.

Make sure to check out Ireland’s Largest Christmas Tree right at the centre of this year’s Ireland’s Largest Christmas Festival.

 

2. Elfstival Festive Family QuarterLocation

Little and big kids can look forward to Elfstival - this year’s children and family destination quarter.

We recommend taking to taking your family photo with Winterval’s giant Elfstival and post your letters for Santa in Winterval’s Giant Post Box. Whirl and twirl on the children’s amusements rides, indulge in some tasty treats and of course make sure to book in to meet Santa and his elves at the VIP Santa experience at The Old Postal Sorting Centre 

Looking to see some of Waterford city? Book a ticket and hop aboard the Winterval Express Train as it journeys through the heart of the city and Winterval along the Mall. Passing Winterval on Ice, going through the Apple market, and JR Square.

Ticket info: €6 per adult/ €5 per child

3. Winterval on Ice

Waterford’s historic Viking Triangle will be transformed into the bustling Winterval Wonder-Events Quarter - the home of the Winterval 2021 hero-events including Petstival, Ar Ais le Chéile (Irish Language Area celebrating Gaeltacht na nDéise), Kids Lab-Land, WAMA-palooza & The Winter Palace. On top of these, you can take a spin on the amusements and enjoy the delicious market stalls in the surroundings of these hero-events.

4. Winterval Wonder-Events Quarter

Waterford’s historic Viking Triangle will be transformed into the bustling Winterval Wonder-Events Quarter - the home of the Winterval 2021 hero-events including Petstival, Ar Ais le Chéile (Irish Language Area celebrating Gaeltacht na nDéise), Kids Lab-Land, WAMA-palooza & The Winter Palace. On top of these, you can take a spin on the amusements and enjoy the delicious market stalls in the surroundings of these hero-events.

Looking for a Budget hotel near WATERFORD WINTERVAL?

Why not pair it with a stay at Travelodge Waterford. Travelodge Waterford is only a 5-minute drive to Winterval or alternatively families can park for free when staying with us and enjoy a 15-minute stroll. All rooms feature a comfy king size bed with four plump pillows and a cosy duvet.

 

Travelodge is Failte Ireland safety charter approved. We also have our Travelodge protect+ programme and guidelines outlining all measures we have put in place to keep you safe while staying with us, click here.
Travelodge Belfast is a participant in the ‘We’re Good To Go' programme which is the official UK seal of approval to signal that a tourism or hospitality business is following Government and industry COVID-19 guidelines.

Did you book a Flexible Rate booking?

You can book now with complete confidence by choosing our fully refundable Flexible Rate which allows you to cancel or amend your booking up to midday on the date of arrival, without charge.

Did you book a Saver Rate Booking?

Saver rate bookings are non-refundable. However, we have temporarily waived our usual change fee for Saver Rate bookings until further notice allowing you to change your arrival date free of charge.

Belfast Christmas Market Guide

 

If you didn’t already know Christmas Markets are kind of a big thing.

As we all know the markets were forced to take a break last year, for the first time in 15 years, so this years’ markets already have a buzz about them.

A visit to the Belfast Christmas markets is up there with the best things to do in Belfast in winter while staying with us at Travelodge. Christmas is a time of year when many of us get to do things we enjoy or get new gifts which get us all excited for the festive season.

 

Some quick need-to-knows about the Belfast Christmas Market 2021:

1. Dates & Time

The Belfast Christmas Market 2021 will return from November 20th and it’ll run until December 23rd.

What are the opening hours?

Mon: Wed 10am - 8pm

Thurs: Sat 10am – 10pm

Sun: noon – 6pm

Proof of vaccination or Covid status will be required for entry during busy periods

 

2. Location

The grounds of Belfast City Hall will come alive again during the last 6 weeks of 2021 thanks to the arrival of the Belfast Christmas markets.

3. Food & Drink

The food court is home to cuisines from over 32 nationalities from across the world. Expect everything from crepes and pancakes to ostrich, wild boar, and crocodile burgers. Beer tents will also return which see a wide range of craft beers.

4. For kids

There’s a heap of things on during the Belfast Christmas Markets to keep the kids amused. Here’s a little of what you can expect:

•          A vintage helter-skelter

•          An observation wheel (at Cathedral Gardens)

•          A Santa train

•          A busy-bee carousel

•          A large snow-slide

•          An Olaf ride

5. Hotel Deals

 If you are thinking of traveling to Belfast this Christmas for festive fun and cheer, be sure to book your stay in advance at Travelodge Belfast City – in the heart of Belfast city centre from £55.00 room only.

 When night rolls around, there's no shortage of pubs and clubs to keep you busy. You could be sipping cocktails in trendy spots or catching an impromptu jam at locals' favourite the Garrick Bar, known for its folk music scene.

 

Travelodge is Failte Ireland safety charter approved. We also have our Travelodge protect+ programme and guidelines outlining all measures we have put in place to keep you safe while staying with us, click here.
Travelodge Belfast is a participant in the ‘We’re Good To Go' programme which is the official UK seal of approval to signal that a tourism or hospitality business is following Government and industry COVID-19 guidelines.

Did you book a Flexible Rate booking?

You can book now with complete confidence by choosing our fully refundable Flexible Rate which allows you to cancel or amend your booking up to midday on the date of arrival, without charge.

Did you book a Saver Rate Booking?

Saver rate bookings are non-refundable. However, we have temporarily waived our usual change fee for Saver Rate bookings until further notice allowing you to change your arrival date free of charge.