Terms and Conditions

Please read these Terms carefully, by participating in this competition you agree to be bound by these terms. Tourism Ireland reserves the right to exclude participants from this competition in the event of a breach of these conditions.

1.Organizer
Tourism Ireland, Nations House, 103 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1QS, company registered at no. 336370, Bishop’s Square, Redmond’s Hill, Dublin D02 TD99.

2.Eligibility for Participation
This promotion is open to all residents of the United Kingdom aged 18+ at the time of the competition. Employees of Tourism Ireland and employees, agents or business partners of On Course Travel are not eligible to take part in the promotion, nor are their relatives or members of their families or households and the immediate family members and persons living in the same household of each are not eligible to enter or win. The participant is the person who is the owner of the email address which is used for the participation in the competition. Participation is free of charge and independent from the purchase of goods or services. By participating in the competition, the user accepts these conditions.

Entrants must reside in the UK and be aged 18 or over.

3.Participation
Tourism Ireland reserves the right to exclude any participant from the competition if there is any indication of misbehaviour, improper conduct, fraud, or inappropriate acts before or during participant’s presence. 
The prize provider retains the right to substitute the prize or elements within the prize with another prize or elements of similar value if the original prize or specific elements offered are not available. 

Likewise, the organisation reserves the right to withdraw the participation of any contestant in the case of the use of fraudulent mechanisms to participate in this competition (including but not limited to false identity, wrong age, address etc.) The organisation reserves the right to request official documents to prove the identity of the participants in the case of them being winners.

4.Entry 
Entry to this competition is through Tourism Ireland’s website www.ireland.com. Only one entry per participant is allowed. Only competition entries submitted online via this website will be accepted. Tourism Ireland is not liable for any entries that get lost, or which are not received, are damaged or are invalid.

5.Promotional Period
The competition runs from 1 September 2022 and closes 30 September 2022. 

6.Drawing of the Prizes and Notification
A prize-winner will be randomly selected among valid entries on Monday 3rd October and contacted no later than Friday 7th October . If Tourism Ireland does not receive a response from the prize-winner by Friday 12th October, Tourism Ireland reserves the right to select another winner. The prize is subject to availability, non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and non-refundable. The prize will be given to the winner as set out in these terms and conditions. The winner must accept the prize in that form. There is no cash alternative. No alternative destination will be offered.

7.By entering the prize draw each entrant agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions. 

8.The competition is open to residents of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland only. 

9.Participants must have a valid passport or National ID card to enable travel to the island of Ireland.

10.Participants must supply their name, surname, and a valid email address.

11.There is one prize consisting of On Course Travel Dublin City Break holiday for two people.

12.The prize includes return flights from a convenient airport on a direct route from mainland Britain to Dublin Airport - Economy Class travel subject to restrictions with one checked-in bag and pre-selected seats for each passenger. Staying in a Classic double or twin for 2 nights for two adults sharing with full Irish breakfast each morning. The winner will receive an activites itinery that includes a Dublin Bus - Hop-on/Hop-off Sightseeing Tour - valid for 48 hours, Champagne Art Afternoon Tea - The Merrion Hotel, Dublin and Stillgarden Distillery - Gin Tasting Experience.

13.The prize is for 2 adults only.  

14.Dates of travel are from Mid-Oct 2022 and 08 April 2023.Travel dates and availability are subject to the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions and quarantine requirements by the British and Irish Governments, otherwise the final date for usage of the prize may be extended by On Course Travel at their discretion.

15.The prize excludes: travel insurance; the cost of any passports, visas, or travel or health documentation required for the prize winner to travel to the Republic of Ireland; travel between the prize winner’s home and the GB departure port; fuel and other motoring expenses; personal spending money; tips; or any food, drink or activities not mentioned in the prize description. Any additional taxes, costs and expenses incurred during the trip will be the responsibility of the prize winner.

16.On Course Travel is not responsible for costs resulting from cancellation or delays to transportation services.

17.It is the winner’s responsibility to check all visa, passport, travel insurance and health requirements are fulfilled.

18.In the event of cancellation by the winner, for whatever reason, no alternative prize will be given.

19.The winner uses the prize at their own risk.

20.Personal Data
Tourism Ireland is entitled with a view to the execution of the competition to store and process the personal data obtained within the scope of the competition from the participants in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Act to the extent necessary for the implementation of the competition. The participants are entitled to access or correction in accordance with the statutory provisions and may revoke their consent given online with a view to the processing of their data at any time for the future by emailing dpo@tourismireland.com. For more information on how we handle your personal data please see our Privacy Policy.

The winner may be required to provide additional personal information like passport, driving license, etc. in order for Tourism Ireland (or On Course Travel) to make travel arrangements to and on the island of Ireland. Arrangements may be made directly through Tourism Ireland or through an agency. Information will need to be shared with relevant parties including air carriers, car hire providers, etc. Tourism Ireland will share only minimal information to facilitate these activities.

21.Acceptance of the Terms
Participation in this competition implies acceptance of these rules. By participating in this competition, participants agree, to release and hold harmless the Sweepstakes Entities and their respective agents from any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses caused by, arising out of, or related to their participation in the competition and/or their participation in any Prize-related activities (including, without limitation, any property loss, damage, personal injury or death caused to any person(s).

22.Social Media 
This activity is in no way sponsored, promoted or otherwise supported by Facebook/Instagram/Twitter and is in no way related to Facebook/Instagram/Twitter. Consequently, you indemnify Facebook/Instagram/Twitter against any claims concerning this activity. You acknowledge that you transfer your data and comments to Tourism Ireland and not to Facebook/Instagram/Twitter.

23. On Course Travel
23.1 TERMS & CONDITIONS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Short Break is subject to availability and excludes UK & Irish Bank Holiday Periods and when special events are taking place in Dublin (e.g., Sporting, Festivals, Conferences) – please see Page 3 and conditional upon the prevailing Irish Government restrictions and guidelines on travel – Prize package to be taken between mid-October and 06 April 2023 and travel to be completed by end date.

Six weeks’ notice required for arrangement to be put in place – choice of three dates to be provided. 

Short Break is not redeemable for cash, exchangeable for any other service or cash offered in lieu of unused elements of the prize. No Show or cancelling the arrangement invalidates the package. It is as described and booked as one package – elements of the arrangement cannot be used separately or individually (e.g., using activities for one date and accommodation for another).

Both guests must travel on same itinerary. Package transferable at the discretion of Tourism Ireland prior to commencement of the booking process.

On Course Travel and Tourism Ireland are not responsible for costs resulting from cancellation or delays to transportation services and loss or delay of luggage.

The arrangement is only available for two adults – no flexibility for adding adults or children to this package for logistical reasons. 

Not included: 

The Short Break is governed by current Irish Government advice on travel. It will not be reserved if quarantine requirements or travel restrictions are in place. When these are lifted, bookings can be made. However, if the advice subsequently changes Tourism Ireland reserves the right to fully cancel, amend or replace the package or any elements subject to availability. All rights are reserved. 

23.2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

COVID-19 Restrictions in the Republic of Ireland have been relaxed but arrivals may have to comply with certain requirements which apply to those entering the country who are fully vaccinated or unvaccinated. 

Please refer to the advice on the local Irish Embassy Website and use the links provided.

Updates - Department of Foreign Affairs (dfa.ie)

Dublin Short Break prize package is not available over the following dates: 

*2022/2023 BANK HOLIDAY PERIODS:

UK BANK HOLIDAYS

• Monday, 26 December Boxing Day 
• Tuesday, 27 December Christmas Day (Substitute Day)
• 2023
• Monday, 02 January New Year’s Day
• Tuesday, 03 January New Year’s Holiday – Scotland

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND BANK HOLIDAYS

• Monday, 31 October October Bank Holiday
• Monday, 26 December St Stephen’s Day
• Tuesday, 27 December Christmas (Substitute Day)
• Wednesday, 28 December Christmas Bank Holiday

2023

• Monday, 02 January New Year’s Day
• Monday, 06 February St Brigid’s Day
• Friday, 17 March St Patrick’s Day
• Christmas and New Year Period from: Thursday, 08 December 2022-Tuesday, 
• 03 January 2023

SPORTING EVENTS IN DUBLIN – Short Break package not available over these weekends:

*2022 Autumn Rugby Internationals

• Saturday, 05 November – Ireland V South Africa
• Saturday, 12 November – Ireland V Fiji
• Saturday, 19 November -  Ireland V Australia

*2023 Six-Nations Rugby Internationals

• Saturday, 11 February – Ireland V France
• Saturday, 18 March – Ireland V England
• *From preceding Thursday to following Tuesday

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Other events such as concerts, conferences, major race meetings, rugby matches may impact on the accommodation and activities, which is always subject to availability.

23.3 RESERVATION PROCEDURE  - Contact On Course Travel to book package.

Accommodation and ground arrangements to be reserved by On Course Travel who will then arrange the flights to tie in with reservation. The following information needed to book the itinerary: 

• Travel dates
• Preferred airport of departure - mainland Britain with a direct service to Dublin Airport.
• First name and surname of each passenger as matches the Valid Passport or Photo ID to be used for travel.
• Mobile no. of lead passenger 
• Any special dietary requirements
• Accommodation - double or twin room
• Address to send Itinerary, Tourist Information Pack, Luggage Labels 
• Flight itinerary can be tailored to accommodate an extended stay at own expense.