Contest : How you can win a seven day trip to Ireland - flights, accommodation and top tourist attractions included.

We've mentioned before that we're giving away a seven night chauffeur driven trip around Ireland.

The competition closes on January 31, so this is your opportunity to be in with a chance of winning.

If you win, you'll stay in some of Ireland's finest castles and stately homes, taking in some of our top tourist destinations. Flights, accommodation, tickets and tours are all included in the prize.

Your trip takes in

• Dublin City - staying in Clontarf Castle
• Galway and Clifden - staying in Abbeyglen Castle
• Connemara and Kylemore Abbey - staying in Abbeyglen Castle
• Clare, The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher - staying in Ballyseede Castle
• The Dingle Peninsula including the Blasket Islands
• Medieval Limerick, the Rock of Cashel and Kildare - staying in Barberstown Castle

When you join WorldIrish and create a profile before the end of January 2013, you'll be in with the chance to win. Entering is free and only takes a few moments.

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You must have joined WorldIrish.com, uploaded a profile picture and completed your profile to be eligible to enter. (See http://www.worldirish.com/darragh as an example of a completed profile.)

The winner and a friend will be treated to flights, accommodation in stunning Irish castles and a chauffeur driven tour around some of Ireland’s most famous landmarks. The draw will take place the end of January 2013.

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Some of the places you'll see on your tour:

Kylemore Abbey, Connemara

Dingle, Co Kerry

Connemara, Co Galway

Dublin city

Shannon, Co Limerick

Full tour details and itinerary:

Once you’ve arrived in the capital city you will spend your time exploring the rich architecture and history of Dublin before being whisked to Clontarf Castle overlooking Dublin Bay to rest your head.

Your second day will give you the chance to further delve into Dublin’s Viking past or enjoy a pint of Guinness while taking in panoramic views of the city. You can take a stroll through our beautiful public parks or brush up on your Irish culture in some of our incredible museums. You’ll return to Clontarf Castle again to rest up before you take on the rest of the country.

Day three, you’ll spend your time crossing the country, taking in grand manors and religious sites before crossing Ireland’s longest river, the Shannon and continuing on into picturesque Galway. Here you’ll be lodging at Abbeyglen Castle, stunning luxury accommodation that includes tennis courts, a golf course and a spa. Not only this but you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Clifden Bay and the mountain peaks of Connemara.

After a good night’s sleep you’ll experience the rugged beauty of Connemara National Park where wild ponies and red deer roam free. You can then choose to visit the magnificent Kylemore Abbey, situated on the banks of the Pollacapul Lake. On your return to Abbeyglen you can opt to take a cruise through the Killary Fjord to appreciate Connemara’s beauty from the sea.

Day five's trip will bring you along Ireland’s scenic coastline where you’ll take in the spectacular Cliffs of Moher and the fascinating, limestone landscape of The Burren. You’ll board a ferry in the heritage town of Kilrush to make your way to the kingdom of Kerry where you’ll post up in the sumptuous surroundings of Ballyseede Castle.

Your penultimate day of sightseeing will be spent touring the beautiful Dingle Peninsula including a chance to explore the living museum of the Blasket Islands and take a boat tour to survey them up close weather permitting. This part of Ireland features beautiful, unspoilt nature and wildlife that include dolphins, porpoises, Atlantic seals and interesting seabirds. You’ll get to relax back at Ballyseede before your final jam-packed day on the Emerald Isle.

Your final day will begin with an excursion around Limerick City, a medieval settlement that boasts some great museums and crafts. You’ll then make your way back across the country, stopping off at the beautiful Rock of Cashel in Tipperary where the kings of Munster once had their seat and contains buildings from the 13th century.

You’ll finally draw into another 13th century building, Barberstown Castle, where you’ll round off the end of this once in a lifetime trip in style. In the morning you’ll say your goodbyes before heading to Dublin airport to return home, no doubt with some amazing memories and incredible pictures.
 

Competition Terms & Conditions
1. This competition is open to all members of the WorldIrish community aged 18 years and over. 2. The competition runs to 31 January 2013. 3. The Promoter is WorldIrish, Gateway House, 133 Capel Street, Dublin 1, Ireland. [email protected]. 4. The winner will be chosen at random from all people who register fully with the WorldIrish website and complete their member profile during the competition dates. The winner will be notified by a message to their PM inbox. 5. To be eligible to win, you must have joined WorldIrish.com before 31 January 2013 and completed your member profile.  6. There will be one overall winner chosen. That person will win flights, accommodation, transport in Ireland and entry to sites on the tour itinerary for two. A selection of dates will be provided. 7. If the prize is unclaimed after reasonable efforts have been made to contact the winner, or the winner cannot avail of the prize for any reason, the Promoters will be entitled to dispose of the prize as they see fit without any liability to the winner for doing so. 8. All prize details are subject to availability and any terms and conditions governing the elements of the prize. The Promoters are not responsible for any matter arising from or relating to the enjoyment of the prize. 9. The Promoters reserve the right to alter, amend or terminate the competition without prior notice if necessary.