Love is in the air with Aer Arann

Aer Arann, one of Europe’s fastest growing regional airlines, encourages all women; brave enough to propose on 29 February this leap year, to think Ireland as the place to pop the question for 2008.

From lush green landscapes and ancient castles to bustling cities and sparkling coastlines, Ireland offers romance, intrigue and breathtaking opportunities. For proposals, weddings or honeymoons leap over to Ireland and fall in love with its striking cities including Sligo, Galway and Waterford.

The Place of Shells

The adventure minded romantic should head straight to Sligo; its nearby beaches offer some of the best surfing around and the beautiful sunsets will provide the ideal romantic backdrop for a proposal. To woo your man whisk him away to one of the many golf clubs or try a shellfish dinner in town as Sligo literally translates as ‘the place of shells’.

Rugged Romance

Be blown away by Galway and its rugged coastlines or hop over to the nearby Aran Islands. The bustling city of Galway is home to the famous Galway races and Oyster festival and is the nearest city to one of the most romantic dwellings in Ireland. Ashford Castle was the venue of choice for Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith when they tied the knot. The castle has over 350 acres of beautiful wooded parkland, lakes for fishing, a falconry and a health and beauty spa. This is the ultimate venue for leap day proposals.

Crystal Clear

Waterford, famous for its crystal, has a medieval flavour having been established in Viking times. Its cobbled streets and active marina are perfect for romantic walks and the city is surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery. The nearby beaches have an exotic feel to them, ideal if you fancy returning for a beach wedding.

Flight prices start from £29 from Manchester to Sligo; £35 from London Luton and Edinburgh to Galway; from £30 Manchester to Galway; from £30 Newcastle to Galway; from £29 Manchester to Waterford; from £30 Birmingham to Waterford and from £35 London Luton to Waterford. Prices are one way including tax and are subject to availability.

Book through AerArann.com.