By Shawn Steward
Manager, Public and Government Affairs AAA Kansas / AAA South Dakota
AAA Club Alliance Inc.
Trip allows fans to immerse themselves in the cultural, culinary and scenic richness of the Emerald Isle before cheering on the team.
MANHATTAN, Kan. With plenty of purple-clad Wildcats fans setting their sights on following the team for its 2025 season kickoff on August 23, 2025 in Dublin, AAA Travel and partner CIE Tours have created a 9-night itinerary exploring Irish tradition and scenery, including transportation to/from Aviva Stadium in Dublin where the Cats will fight to win their first football came of the season.
Highlights of the tour include Galway, Kilbeggan Distillery tour, visit to Ireland’s oldest pub in Athlone, Inishmore in the Aran Islands, prehistoric Dun Aengus fortress, Cliffs of Moher, Limerick, Killarney, the castle and “Stone of Eloquence” in Blarney, the Dingle Peninsula, and while in Dublin, a driving tour of the city, visit to the Guinness Storehouse, motorcoach transportation to the game, trip to the Irish Emigration Museum and tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
“So many people have a vacation to the stunning Emerald Isle on their travel bucket lists,” said Roni Deeds, AAA Travel advisor in the AAA Manhattan store. “This game for the Wildcats in Dublin provides a perfect, perhaps once-in-a-lifetime, opportunity for fans to combine two amazing experiences into one memorable tour.
AAA Travel and CIE Tours are hosting an informational presentation about the tour. The free seminar is open to the public, but attendees are asked to RSVP, as seats are limited. This will be Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the AAA Manhattan Travel/ Retail Store, 321 Southwind Road in Manhattan.
WHERE: AAA Manhattan Travel/Retail Store
321 Southwind Road, Manhattan, KS 66503
RSVP required (785) 323-4960 or
The AAA/CIE tour package includes services of a AAA trip leader, deluxe motor coach transportation while in Ireland, 9 nights accommodations, 12 meals (9 breakfasts and 3 dinners), meet and greet service at the airport and all attractions and tours on the itinerary. Airfare is not included in the package but will be provided as an optional addition in late 2024 and will include airport transfers. Game tickets are not included but may be purchased through the university or game organizer.
Interested travelers with questions, needing additional information or requesting a copy of the travel itinerary for the tour should contact AAA Travel advisor Roni Deeds at (785) 323-4960 or [email protected].