NILES WEST/OAKTON RUNNERS CLUB

CHICAGOLAND’S TOP ROAD RACING CLUB

CARA CLUB CIRCUIT CHAMPIONS

1989+90+91+92+93+94+95+97+98+99+00+01+02+2003

COACH PATRICK J. SAVAGE

E-MAIL:  coachmpsavage@hotmail.com

WEBPAGE:  www.NilesWestOaktonRunnersClub.com

 

A SAVAGE RUNNING TOUR OF IRELAND – 2004

 

                Coach Pat Savage will lead his 5th Runners’ Tour of Ireland in 2004.  Included in the tour is your flight, bus, hotels, breakfast every day, dinners on non-race nights and lunch on those days you run races.  You will circle Ireland from Dublin City down to Cashel, Blarney, Cork and Kinsale and then up to Bunratty Castle, through Clare and the Burren to Galway.  You will have the opportunity to run with a group every morning and end the night in a local pub.

                This 10 day Tour will cost lest than $2300 for students (under 25) and close to $2500 for adults.  You will need to send a check for $100 made out to Coach Savage to reserve your ticket.  This $100 deposit is refundable up until the tour reaches 28 participants.  You will be notified before your check is cashed.  Send your check to Coach Savage at the above address.

 

Day 1 – July 3rd                Depart Chicago on a regularly scheduled airline.

Day 2 – July 4th                Arrive in Swords with bus transportation to Dublin City.  You will take a walk/run around

                                Dublin with stops at local pubs and shopping areas. 

Day 3 – July 5th                You will have a guided sightseeing tour of Dublin including a tour of the Guiness Brewery.

                                You will run a race in the Savage ancestral town of  Swords hosted by the Fingallians

                                Athletic Club.  An awards party with food will be sponsored by Coach Savage’s cousins.

Day 4 – July 6th                You will ride the bus to the Rock of Cashel and then on to Blarney Castle and Woolen

                                Mills which has the best shopping in Ireland.  You will stay overnight in Cork.

Day 5 – July 7th                Today you will visit the ancient town of Kinsale.  Tonight we race 4 miles in Carrigtwohill

                                in a race with over 300 Irish runners.  This race is hosted by Coach Savage’s cousin and

                                Stryker Corporation.  The race is followed by a party with lots of food.

Day 6 – July 8th                You will bus to Bunratty Caslte and Folk Park and stay in one of the towns in County

                                Clare. 

Day 7 – July 9th                Today we bus the Coastal Road to the Burren and then on to the spectacular Cliffs of

                                Moher.  We will stay overnight in Galway.

Day 8 – July 10th                Today is a free day to rest up and walk around Galway.  Tonight we may be racing in

                                Loughrea in a race hosted by Coach Savage’s cousins.  The race will be followed by an

                                Irish Hoolie (party) at a local pub hosted by the Loughnane families.  Sonia O’Sullivan

                                set the world record in a race in Loughrea!

Day 9 – July 11th                You will take an excursion of the Connemara region which is known for its “Savage”

                                beauty.  You will visit Kylemore Abbey which is considered one of the most romantic

                                spots in Ireland.

Day 10 – July 12thToday you will take a bus to the airport and head back to Chicago.  For an extra fee you

                                can stay longer in Ireland or extend your stay to England.

               

If you would like more information mailed to you, e-mail Coach Savage with your address and a packet will be mailed to you.