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In a special deal for group organisers, Irish Ferries is offering two-night Festive Shopping breaks in Dublin at the exclusive price of just £99 per person.

Available throughout November and December, these breaks - for groups of ten or more - include two nights' accommodation with breakfast at a city centre hotel, plus return travel on Ulysses, the world's largest ferry, with a two-course Christmas lunch on the journey out and a special festive brunch on the way home.

For gifts with a difference, there's a choice of special Christmas markets around the city centre: in the Docklands visitors can enjoy a Bavarian atmosphere complete with mulled wine and carols, while other markets can be found at Smithfield - where there's also an open-air ice rink - plus at Wolfe Tone Park and Georges Street.

Add to these the many shops along and around O’Connell Street - all decked out in their finest festive decorations - and there’s no excuse not to find a present suitable for even the most demanding friend or relative.

For more information on this exclusive offer for groups, contact the dedicated groups department on 0151 236 6921.