Experience a sporting extravaganza with Stena Line
Travel to Glasgow with Stena Line from only £29* per adult single this summer and experience one of the world’s greatest sporting events the Commonwealth Games.
Holidaymakers can take in the sights and sounds of Glasgow and sports fans can soak up the electric atmosphere at the games and cheer on the competitors from Northern Ireland.
Sports fans shouldn’t worry if they haven’t got tickets as there are two free events open to the public – the Glasgow City Marathon Course on 27 July and the Cycling Time Trail and Road Race on 31 July and 3 August. From only £29* per adult single customers can avail of Stena Line’s Rail and Sail offer which means they can travel from Belfast to Cairnryan and then on to Glasgow by train or alternatively take their car and set their own itinerary.
As the official ferry partner for Team Northern Ireland, Stena Line has transported athletes onboard their Superfast ships between Belfast and Cairnryan as they travel to compete in the Games. The Northern Ireland team includes athletes from sporting disciplines such as boxing, lawn bowls and judo who have all won a place at Glasgow 2014 this summer.
Stena Line’s Route Marketing Manager – Irish Sea North, Neil Palmer said: “We would encourage people from Northern Ireland to make the short trip over to Glasgow for the Games this summer as it is set to be an unforgettable event where sporting history is often made.
“The Commonwealth Games is one of the greatest sporting events in the world and we’re delighted to support the team of athletes from Northern Ireland by providing them with essential support. We are proud to play our role in getting the Northern Ireland competitors to Glasgow, via our Belfast to Cairnryan route, safely, on time and refreshed and we’re hoping for lots of medals during the competition, whatever the colour.
“Taking part in the Games will surely be the fulfilment of a life-long dream for these athletes and we wish them the best of luck, particularly the Northern Ireland female boxers as this will be the first time they compete in the history of the Commonwealth Games ,” added Neil.
To book travel log onto www.stenaline.co.uk call 08447 70 70 70 or visit your local travel agent.
For more information on the Commonwealth Games go to https://www.glasgow2014.com/.
*Single adult Rail & Sail fare from Belfast to Glasgow. Conditions apply. Subject to availability.
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MEDIA ENQUIRIES: For further information please contact Bronagh Maguire of Duffy Rafferty Communications on 028 9073 0880 or Bronagh@duffyrafferty.com
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