-Love it… Hate it Ireland has everything for a break over the World Cup month-

London, 02 June 2006… Having putting all their efforts into the rugby, the great sporting nation of Ireland will sadly not be participating in the World Cup footballing extravaganza this year. But love the footie or hate it, Irish Ferries and Irish Ferries Holidays promise that the craic will be just as frenzied in the Emerald Isle as it is in Germany.

Love it: Perhaps for the first time in history the Irish will be supporting the English on the football field as Theo, David and the boys take to the pitch.  Travelling doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on a game as all Irish Ferries’ ships will be showing the matches.  It doesn’t matter that Ireland missed out on qualification, as the sport loving country joins the England ranks and supports the team in true fashion – with pubs showing the matches on the big screen and the Guinness flowing faster than the Liffey!
 
Hate it: Ireland is the perfect respite for those looking to escape World Cup fever. Fire up your car, pack up your luggage, squash in the family and enjoy a relaxing crossing with Irish Ferries.  Take to the open roads of Ireland where the flying of St George’s Cross flags is minimal, outrageous footballer haircuts non-existent and the stress of watching a penalty shoot is a million miles away.  To make sure the World Cup is far from mind this June, why not take in some quirky events such as: -

• A production of The Vagina Monologues in Limerick City (9-10 June)
• The Paddy Power Irish Karaoke Championships (various venues across the country throughout June)
• The Ballybunion International Bachelor Festival (21-25 June)

It has never been cheaper to escape to Ireland and now your ticket to the Emerald Isle is only £69 one way for a car and driver.  And the earlier you book the cheaper the crossing will be, so take your lead from Peter Crouch and dance your way to the booking line now!
 

As the Irish experts, with 25 years experience in the biz, Irish Ferries Holidays has an intimate knowledge of all Ireland has to offer.  Accommodation prices start from just £29pp per night for hotel accommodation and just £99 for five nights in a beautiful four-star holiday home across Ireland and to ensure you take full advantage of your Wold Cup break, Irish Ferries Holidays can tailormake touring holidays.

For reservations contact 08705 171717 or visit www.irishferries.com/www.irishferriesholidays.com .