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Ireland Itinerary

During a weekend trip to Ireland, Dave Price was able to give Judy Downing of Kitrell, N.C., the "All-Access" vacation of her dreams.

Downing wrote to The Early Show that her fantasy vacation was to sleep in a castle. She got to do that and so much more!

Arrangements for the trip were made with the help of Tourism Ireland .

See what was on their itinerary:


Watch highlights of the trip

Friday, Sept. 29, 2006:

  • After her surprise, Downing flys to New York where she boards an Aer Lingus plane for the first-class flight with Price to the Emerald Isle.

    Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006:

  • Price and Downing arrive at at Shannon Airport at 7 a.m. A chauffeured vintage Rolls Royce takes them to Dromoland Castle in Shannon-Claire.
  • After getting settled, Price and Downing enjoy a full Irish breakfast in the castle's private dining room. Chef David McCann is on hand to give Downing tips on preparing the perfect Irish dish.
  • Around 10 a.m., the gang departs Dromoland for Lahinch Golf Club.
    Later, it's off to see one of Ireland's most spectacular sights -- Cliffs of Moher.
  • After seeing the sights, it's off to Galway for the 52nd Annual International Oyster Festival, where Prince and Downing take the stage at the World Oyster opening competition.
  • Back to Dromoland Castle. For dinner, Price and Downing attend a Mediaeval Banquet at Bunratty Castle followed by a visit to Mac's pub with traditional musicians and dancers.
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