Thursday 18th April
Delegates arrive from Netherlands or directly from around the world.
Easyjet have released flights from Amsterdam to Belfast International. (Direct)
21.45 departure from Amsterdam arriving in Belfast at 22.25
KLM also fly direct to Belfast City - Flight departing at 4.15pm
Other flights are available direct/indirect into Belfast or those coming from further afield will probably fly into Dublin.
A frequent bus service runs from Dublin airport to Lisburn.
Flights are available from all around the UK to both airports in Belfast.
Book into Haslem Hotel (Lisburn base for beginning of tour). Registration and finger buffet in ‘The Lark’ (near the hotel)
Delegates arrive from Netherlands or directly from around the world.
Easyjet have released flights from Amsterdam to Belfast International. (Direct)
21.45 departure from Amsterdam arriving in Belfast at 22.25
KLM also fly direct to Belfast City - Flight departing at 4.15pm
Other flights are available direct/indirect into Belfast or those coming from further afield will probably fly into Dublin.
A frequent bus service runs from Dublin airport to Lisburn.
Flights are available from all around the UK to both airports in Belfast.
Book into Haslem Hotel (Lisburn base for beginning of tour). Registration and finger buffet in ‘The Lark’ (near the hotel)
Friday 19th April
Friday will be spent enjoying the cultural and historical sites of Lisburn. A guided walking tour of the city, including a visit to the Irish Linen Museum and cultural centre.
Friday will be spent enjoying the cultural and historical sites of Lisburn. A guided walking tour of the city, including a visit to the Irish Linen Museum and cultural centre.
Saturday 20th April
Royal Hillsborough Show After departing the hotel the tour heads to Royal Hillsborough, host of our 2024 Daffodil Show. Held in the Court House, the visitors will not only be able to experience the show but also take in the sights of this historic town. After freshening up back at the hotel we will head to Hotel La Mon for our Show dinner Gala. Sunday 21st April
After a relaxing morning we head back to the show, enjoy lunch in the walled Garden café and then experience the amazing Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Royal residence in Northern Ireland. |
Monday 22nd April Monday morning, we say our goodbyes to Lisburn and head West towards Tyrone and Fermanagh. Arriving in Dromore we first stop in Dromore Orange Hall for lunch sponsored by Esker Farm Daffodils where we will enjoy traditional entertainment. We then head to Esker Farm for an afternoon of flowers and drinks while exploring the daffodil fields and gardens. Late afternoon we will head to the Silver Birch Hotel, Omagh - home for the coming days. |
Tuesday 23rd April
Tuesday will see the group split in two.
We will visit the home of Brian and Betty Duncan - take pleasure in admiring the daffodils and for many a welcome return to the home of Daffodils in Northern Ireland and also the Ulster American Folk Park. Travelling back in time to pre-Famine Ireland before boarding a boat to a new life in America.
We finish the day with a visit to the home of the Duke of Abercorn, Baronscourt Estate, for drinks and socialising.
Tuesday will see the group split in two.
We will visit the home of Brian and Betty Duncan - take pleasure in admiring the daffodils and for many a welcome return to the home of Daffodils in Northern Ireland and also the Ulster American Folk Park. Travelling back in time to pre-Famine Ireland before boarding a boat to a new life in America.
We finish the day with a visit to the home of the Duke of Abercorn, Baronscourt Estate, for drinks and socialising.
Wednesday 24th April
Once again we will split into two groups. Half will visit Aughentaine Estate - an outstanding private garden featuring a ravine, formal garden and is home to an amazing collection of trees and plants. The other half will visit the home and garden of Lord and Lady Anthony Hamilton, another outstanding garden featuring many of Nial Watson’s daffodils.
Lunch will see the two groups coming back together before we swap and have the opportunity to see the other garden.
After returning to the hotel, it’s time to get our glad rags on and come together for our Formal Convention Dinner. Food and fun will be aplenty as we celebrate the convention and hand-over to the 2028 hosts.
This sees the end of our formal tour - Cost of this leg is £675
Once again we will split into two groups. Half will visit Aughentaine Estate - an outstanding private garden featuring a ravine, formal garden and is home to an amazing collection of trees and plants. The other half will visit the home and garden of Lord and Lady Anthony Hamilton, another outstanding garden featuring many of Nial Watson’s daffodils.
Lunch will see the two groups coming back together before we swap and have the opportunity to see the other garden.
After returning to the hotel, it’s time to get our glad rags on and come together for our Formal Convention Dinner. Food and fun will be aplenty as we celebrate the convention and hand-over to the 2028 hosts.
This sees the end of our formal tour - Cost of this leg is £675
Any delegates wishing to extend their stay to incorporate the Belfast Show on Saturday can opt for our tour extension
Cost of this second leg is £250 Thursday 25th April Delegates wishing to continue will head back eastwards. Firstly, visiting the Fabulous gardens at Glenarm Castle before returning to the Haslem Hotel, Lisburn. Friday 26th April Activities around Belfast Visit to the famous Titanic Experience in the morning before heading to the Belfast Botanic Gardens and Ravine, Ulster Museum and then onto City Hall for a guided tour. Saturday 27th April Visit Belfast Spring Daffodil Show After the show we will attend the show dinner hosted by Belfast Council at the City Hall. |
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Convention Price advertised includes a 12% discount until 19th February 2024.
Convention registration payment to be paid via bank transfer
NIDG Address:
Northern Ireland Daffodil Group:
16 Swilly Rd.
Portstewart,
BT55 7DJ
Northern Ireland
Bank Address:
Danske Bank (Northern Bank T/A Danske Bank)
22 The Diamond,
Coleraine
BT52 1DE
Northern Ireland
IBAN: GB78DABA 9504 2892 7954 42
SWIFT-BIC: DABAGB2B
Account Number: 950428 92795442
Discounted hotel price using promotion code is applicable until the 31st October for the Haslem Hotel and 31st December for the Silverbirch Hotel.
Haslem Contact details –https://www.haslemhotel.com/
Booking code: DAFFODIL2024
Silver Birch Hotel, Omagh - https://www.silverbirchhotel.com/
Call the hotel on 02882242520
Or email [email protected]
Special reference code : BK160819
Email the NIDG WDC sub cttee on: [email protected]