A Magellan PR Press Release

Client Name: The Merrion

Title: Best of Both Worlds - The Merrion and Ashford Castle Introduce a "Town and Country" Package

Date of Release: September 2004

Combining the best of The Emerald Isle�s country hospitality and city indulgence, The Merrion, Dublin has teamed up with Ashford Castle, Cong, County Mayo, to offer a new five-day weekend break called �Town and Country.�

For visitors who can�t decide between the chic of the city or the calm of the country, Town and Country provides the best of both worlds! The package consists of two or three nights at The Merrion, arriving on Friday, followed by two or three nights at Ashford Castle for �999 per person sharing per stay (approx. �684), complete with Deluxe King rooms and full Irish breakfast at both hotels.

Town and Country also provides complimentary admission to any exhibitions at The National Gallery; a complimentary Art Catalogue of The Merrion�s art collection; return limousine transfer from The Merrion to Ashford Castle, with a picnic lunch along the way. Whilst staying at Ashford Castle, guests will enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail on arrival and may choose either a complimentary round of golf, including club hire or a complimentary half-hour Falconry lesson.

This exclusive offer, valid from mid-October 2004 until 30th April 2005 (excluding Christmas and New Year) is based on double occupancy and is subject to availability. The rate is inclusive of value added tax at 13.5%. A range of other packages is also available at The Merrion, Dublin. For further information and reservations please contact The Merrion directly on +353 1 603 0600, fax +353 1 603 0700, email [email protected] or alternatively via the website: www.merrionhotel.com. This release is posted at http://www.magellan-pr.com/pressoffice.htm

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Magellan PR on Tel: 020 8875 2850

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