Donegal will feature heavily in a new Virgin Media television show set to hits Irish screens in the coming weeks.
Fáilte Ireland teams up with Virgin Media for the new domestic travel show ‘Are we there yet?’
The six-part who will seek out the best day trips and holidays to encourage domestic holidays throughout the country this year.
Among the Donegal places set to feature on the show are Fanad Lighthouse, Glenveagh National Park, Lurgybrack Farm, Slieve League, Harvey’s Pint Hotel, Tropical World, Arranmore Island, Killybegs and Malin Head.
The travel show series is hosted by husband-and-wife team Jon Slattery and Ciara Whelan, from The Holiday Show who will be accompanied by their three daughters.
Narrated by actress Pauline McGlynn the show will air every Sunday for six weeks at 6pm on Virgin Media One, kicking off this Sunday April 10th, showcasing Donegal and Kildare. (see schedule below).
Episode 1: Donegal & Kildare – Sun 10th April
Episode 2: Limerick & Donegal – Sun 17th April
Episode 3: Kildare & Limerick – Sun 24th April
Episode 4: Dublin & Donegal – Sun 1st May
Episode 5: Kildare & Waterford – Sun 8th May
Episode 6: Waterford & Donegal – Sun 15th May
EPISODE 1 – Sunday 10th April
Part 1 – DONEGAL
Fairy Bridges
Fanad Lighthouse accommodation
Glenveagh Park
Part 2 – KILDARE
Irish Stud & Japanese Gardens
Kildare Farm Foods and two boy guides
Barge Trip on the canal
EPISODE 2 – Sunday 17th April
Part1 – LIMERICK
King John’s Castle
Radisson Blu Hotel Check-in
Kayak On Shannon
Lough Gur
Part 2 – DONEGAL
Redcastle Hotel spa, golf and more kayaking
Lurgybrack Farm
Slieve League
EPISODE 3 – Sunday 24th April
Part 1 – KILDARE
Taste of Kildare
Mondello
Castletown House
Part 2 – LIMERICK
Foynes Museum
Bunratty
Thomond Park Rugby
EPISODE 4 – Sunday 1st May
Part 1 – DUBLIN
GPO Museum
Newbridge House & Farm
Part 2 – DONEGAL
Harveys Point
Tropical World
Arranmore Ferry
EPISODE 5 – Sunday 8th May
Part 1 – KILDARE
Newbridge Silverware
Steam Museum
Part 2 – WATERFORD
Dooley’s Hotel
Bishop’s Palace
Non-stop karting
Time Museum
Pallas Equestrian
EPISODE 6 – Sunday 15th May
Part 1 – WATERFORD
Nire Valley Glamping and mini zoo
Lismore Castle Experience & The Robert Boyle Escape Room
Suir Valley Train / Greenway
Mayfield birds of Prey
Part 2 – DONEGAL
Killybegs
Fintra Beach
Malin Head
