6 Nations 2014, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
It may seem
like a while away yet, but fans hoping to travel for next year’s 6 Nations are
already making plans for their weekend in Ireland.
As the
matches are already set for 2014 and 2015, fans can avail of good accommodation
rates and secure their bookings in advance.
On Sunday February
2 Ireland takes on Scotland in the Aviva Stadium. In that same week Ireland V
Wales takes place on the Sunday. So a heavy week of rugby for Ireland and one
that Irish fans hope will bring victory on Irish soil.
Drogheda, Co
Louth, a town of over 40,000 inhabitants has a strong rubgy tradition. Home to
Shane Horgan, former Irish player and now rugby commentator, he town will be jam
packed with fans watching the match live throughout the 6 Nations. Drogheda is
located approximately 40 minutes from Dublin and offers access to the Aviva Stadium through the Port Tunnel. Fans wishing to travel to the Aviva from Drogheda can
be there in less than an hour by bus or little over an hour by train.
With all
bars showing the match live in Drogheda, fans may prefer to stay within the
town if they haven’t secured tickets to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the
friendly competitive banter. Many fans have been returning to Drogheda for
years, enjoying the friendliness of the local people and the love of rugby
within the town.
The d Hotel
in the centre of Drogheda is offering room only rates of just €64 per person
sharing for a 2 night stay on Sat 1 and Sun 2 February for Ireland V Scotland. The
same offer is available for the Ireland v Wales match the following week on Sat
8 and Sun 9 February. These pre-paid internet only rates need to be booked in
advance to avail of the special offer. The matches will be shown live at the d Hotel's Gastropub Wm Cairnes & Son.
For more information
on staying in Drogheda during the 6 Nations 2014 call the d Hotel on 00 353 41
9877700. Bookings can be made direct through www.thedhotel.com
