Champions LeagueThe venue and visa problems are making some operators shy away from the Uefa Champions League final, between Manchester United and Chelsea in Moscow on May 21st. You'll need a visa if you're going. The Russian embassy (01-4922048, http:// dublin.rusembassy.org) says applicants must prove they have tickets.
Secure a place to stay before travelling. Visit the embassy's website for more, including safety precautions, and check the Government's advice at www.foreignaffairs. gov.ie, 01-4780822.
Celtic Horizon has a two-night deal with flights, match ticket and transfers for €2,985 plus taxes. Aer Lingus has flights to and from Moscow on May 21st and 22nd; €399 each way.
Heineken Cup
After Munster's heroics last weekend, tickets are being snapped up for their showdown against Toulouse at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on May 24th.
Munster Sports Travel (061-414616) has a number of options. Its two-night package, leaving from Shannon and Cork, costs from €600; it also has a one-night deal for €575. Same-day trips from Dublin, Cork and Shannon start at €355. All the deals are subject to tax of €60. Match tickets are also available.
Dawson Travel (021- 4274397) has a day trip from Cork that includes flights, transfers and match tickets for from €625, including tax. Abbey Travel (01-8047102) is offering a day trip to Cardiff for €649 per person plus tax; it includes flights and a match ticket. Celtic Horizon Tours (01-6292000) has two-night coach and ferry packages leaving from Cork and Limerick via Dublin for €299pps. Match tickets available.
Sportsbreaks.ie (061-20444) also has a match-day charter from Shannon to Cardiff for €399 plus taxes. This includes transfers but not a match ticket.