Emerald Cup (limerick, Ireland)
 TOURNAMENT
Location:  Limerick, Ireland
Dates:  7/23/2010 - 8/1/2010
Deadline for registration:  4/15/2010
Priced from:  $1950 (USD)

Profile: This soccer tour to Ireland offers this best of the emerald isle. You will visit Blarney Castle home of the famous Blarney Stone, view the ruggged cliffs of the west and spent time in Dublin, a city fast earning the recognition as one of Europe's most cultural cities. The combination of Irish hospitality and a well run competitive soccer tournament always leaves teams coming back for more each year. This tournament can be combined with supplemental tours to England or Scotland. Boy U-12/18; Girls Open.

Amenities:
  • 6 nights stay in university accommodation at the Emerald Cup with full board service from dinner on Monday. July 25th to breakfast on Sunday, July 31st, 2005.
  • 2 night stay at 3 star hotel in Dublin with half board service beginning with dinner on Saturday, July 23th to breakfast on Monday, July 25th, 2005
  • Full day sightseeing tour of Cork and Blarney Castle.
  • Full day sightseeing tour of Killarney.
  • Familiarization tour of the city of Limerick.
  • Organization of 1 friendly games vs Irish opponent in Dublin
  • 1 coaching clinic with FA certified coach
  • Visit to Bunratty Castle for evening banquet and sightseeing
  • Participation in the Emerald Cup.
  • All match day transfers, and ground transportation where applicable.
  • Admissions to all sites during day tours.
  • Souvenir tournament T-shirt
DayDescription
1Friday, July 23, 2010
Depart North America for Dublin, Ireland
2Saturday, July 24, 2010
Arrive Dublin, meet and greet with tour liaison and transfer to hotel for 2 night stay. Today’s program included a tour of one of Europe’s oldest cities with stops at Trinity College to see the Book of Kells and St Patrick’s Cathedral. Dinner will be provided at the hotel.
3Sunday, July 25, 2010
Breakfast, with morning visit to the Christ Church Cathedral which origins dates back to 1038 followed by a historical perspective of Dublin’s Viking past at Dvblinia. Afternoon at leisure with evening friendly game vs Irish opponents. Post game reception and dinner at hotel.
4Monday, July 26, 2010
Breakfast, followed by transfer to Limerick for check-in at the University of Limerick, the official accommodation site of the Emerald Cup. Fields are located on campus for training needs and you will be given full access to the universities sporting facilities. This afternoon’s activities include a familiarization tour of the City and a coaching clinic with experienced FA certified coaches
5Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Breakfast, followed by full day sightseeing trip to the charming west coast town of Killarney nestled on the outskirts of the MacGillicuddy Reeks-Ireland’s largest mountain range. The tour will include a visit to the famous Muckross House and Gardens. Evening transfer back to Limerick for overnight and dinner.
6Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Breakfast, followed by full day sightseeing tour of Ireland’s second largest city, Cork. On the way we will visit the Woollen Mills and Blarney Castle to kiss the famous Blarney stone. Evening transfer back to Limerick for overnight and dinner.
7Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tournament begins today with 1st round matches and Opening ceremonies
8Friday, July 30, 2010
Tournament 1st round matches continue.
9Saturday, July 31, 2010
Today is the tournament semi’s and finals with award ceremony. This evening’s special treat is a trip to the 15th century Bunratty Castle, where a banquet awaits you, complete with medieval entertainment. Remainder of evening at leisure.
10Sunday, August 01, 2010
Breakfast, followed by departure to Shannon Airport, Limerick for return trip home.