Little Boats & Trains of Ireland 2026

LITTLE BOATS AND TRAINS OF IRELAND

 

5 – 9 October 2026

Monday – Friday

5 Days

From £629

 

This exciting 2 centre holiday takes in some of Ireland’s finest scenery with a twist of curiosity and quirky interest. In one of the most beautiful areas of Ireland this holiday is sure to be a favourite.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Waterford   |   Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum |   Waterford & Suir Valley Railway |   Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience   |   Lartique Monorail

 

DAY ONE – Newbridge Factory Tour & Museum of Style Icons and Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Holyhead and our ferry crossing to Ireland. This afternoon we have included The Newbridge Silverware Factory Tour. As you tour through the Newbridge Silverware Factory you meet the people who design and craft each piece. From the pressing and stamping machines that have been in use for over a century, to the ultra-modern water jet cutting machines, Newbridge Silverware embraces the latest technology, while celebrating techniques that have stood the test of time.

We then continue to our hotel first hotel Treacy’s West County Hotel Ennis where we stay for 2 nights.

 

DAY TWO – The Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum and Lartique Monorail

Today, we take the ferry across the Shannon from Killimer to Tarbert and visit the unusual recreation of the 1888 Lartigue Monorail train. We enjoy a visit to the Museum and a ride on the monorail before moving on to the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum where we see the world’s only full size B314 replica flying boat from the era 1937-1945.

 

DAY THREE – Waterford Suir Valley Railway

This morning we journey to Waterford and join the Waterford Suir Valley Railway where we embark on a return journey from Kilmeadean before settling into our second hotel on this holiday.

 

DAY FOUR – Dunbrody Famine Ship and Waterford Walking Tour

After breakfast, this morning we make our way to the Dunbrody Famine Ship, an authentic replica of a 19th century famine ship. After this we enjoy a 1hr guided walking tour of Waterford where you find out more about your destination, and your guide will ensure you don’t miss a thing.

 

Enjoy some free time in Waterford before making our way back to the hotel for dinner this evening.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

We depart our hotel this morning and begin our journey back to Dublin and our crossing to Holyhead and home.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Ferry crossings Holyhead/Dublin return

Museum and Monorail Ride

Guided Walking Tour of Waterford

Foynes Flying Boat Museum

Waterford & Suir Valley Railway Journey

Dunbrody Famine Ship Museum

Shannon ferry crossing.

 

TREACYS WEST COUNTY HOTEL, ENNIS

Treacys West County Hotel in Ennis, County Clare is one of the most renowned hotels in the Shannon and Clare Region. Located on the edge of Ennis, Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town, and a Gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way. This hotel has a lift

TREACYS HOTEL, WATERFORD

Treacys Hotel Waterford, Spa & Leisure Centre is set in a picturesque location, in the heart of Ireland’s Oldest City: Waterford. Spacious guests’ accommodation is designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. This hotel has a lift

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Ferry crossings Holyhead/Dublin return

Museum and Monorail Ride

Guided Walking Tour of Waterford

Foynes Flying Boat Museum

Waterford & Suir Valley Railway Journey

Dunbrody Famine Ship Museum

Shannon ferry crossing.

 

TREACYS WEST COUNTY HOTEL, ENNIS

Treacys West County Hotel in Ennis, County Clare is one of the most renowned hotels in the Shannon and Clare Region. Located on the edge of Ennis, Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town, and a Gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way. This hotel has a lift

 

HOTEL SYMBOLS

TV, tea making facilities, hairdryer, swimming pool, Wi-Fi, lift.

 

TREACYS HOTEL, WATERFORD

Treacys Hotel Waterford, Spa & Leisure Centre is set in a picturesque location, in the heart of Ireland’s Oldest City: Waterford. Spacious guests’ accommodation is designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. This hotel has a lift

 

HOTEL SYMBOLS

TV, tea making facilities, hairdryer, swimming pool, Wi-Fi, lift, gym

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS		SUPPLEMENT
5	5 – 9 OCT 2026	MONDAY	£629		£90 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE				£88

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

Treacy's Hotel Waterford Treacy's West County Hotel, Ennis