Final Information B&R Binions Ireland

Day 1 - Tuesday 10^th June - Arrival In Ireland

Céad míle fáilte! One hundred thousand welcomes to Ireland’s ‘Wild West’, a region of immense beauty, ancient history, and Irish tradition. This morning, your guide, Pearse, will meet you at Hotel Andara, The Marker Hotel, Dublin and transfer you to Connemara, once described as “a savage beauty” by author Oscar Wilde.

En route, we take the opportunity to explore Galway a little with a stroll about with your driver guide, Pearse. Visit the Spanish Arch, wander through the cobbled streets and try to catch a glimpse of a Galway Hooker, a traditional wooden boat still used today.

Your transfer to Ballynahinch Castle in the heart of Connemara’s wild landscapes is around 90 minutes.

This evening, check in to Ballynahinch Castle in the heart of Connemara’s wild landscapes and dine in the on-site Fishermans Pub.

Overnight: Connemmara | Ballynahinch Castle Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Luxury Rooms
Meals Included: Lunch

Day 2 - Wednesday 11^th June - Sheep Dogs, Hiking and Exploring Connemara

This morning it’s a 45-minute drive through the windswept Twelve Bens Mountain Range to Killary, Ireland’s only fjord. Start the day with a visit to a local sheep farm for a private sheepdog demo in this wild and remote landscape. Watch and marvel as the supremely intelligent sheepdog manoeuvres the flock down the mountain to the safety of their pen with only a whistle to signal the instructions.

From there, after a pit stop at a local café or pub for lunch, a hike along an abandoned famine route on the southern shoreline of the fjord before we transfer back to Ballynahinch Castle where you can freshen up for your evening dinner in nearby Clifden.

Overnight: Connemmara | Ballynahinch Castle Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Luxury
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 - Thursday 12^th June - Falconry at Ashford Castle & Cliffs of Moher

After check out, we take the scenic hour-long drive to Ashford Castle, an impressive 800-year-old castle and former residence of the Guinness Family where we visit the oldest falconry school in Ireland. Here we will be joined by an expert to learn about this fascinating Medieval sport and then see the birds of prey in action swooping through the forest canopy and honing their hunting skills.

From Ashford, we make our way further south, leaving Galway and entering Clare home to The Burren National Park. Visit the iconic Cliffs of Moher later in the day when the majority of the crowds have departed for uninterrupted views of the Atlantic OCean stretching before you. The cliffs are home to thousands of migrating birds and a hive of activity during the spring and summer months.

This evening we check in at Gregans Castle Hotel, a boutique hotel in the heart of the lunar landscape of the Burren.

Overnight: Ballyvaughan | Gregans Castle
Room Type: 2 Superior Rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Friday 13^th June - The Burren with Traditional Bread Baking

The Burren’s rocky alien landscape is said to be the inspiration for Middle Earth in JRR Tolkien’s world-famous Lord of the Rings trilogy – and today as you explore this other-worldly region, it’s easy to see why!

Spend the day exploring The Burren with your tour guide from prehistoric stone forts to lunch at a boutique perfumery. Along the way, we stop at a farm to visit the animals and take a hands-on lesson in traditional bread and scone baking. A truly Irish day.

Overnight: Ballyvaughan | Gregans Castle
Room Type: 2x superior
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Saturday 14^th June - Clare to Tralee

This morning we check out of Gregans Castle, passing through the Burren region’s tiny villages and remote towns as we go. You have the option for a morning hike here with your guide or a more cultural exploration of Adare Village.
The pretty little village of Adare for a browse among the thatched roofed cottages, quaint craft stores and local market shops. The 13th-century Desmond Castle makes for a fascinating tour with its turbulent history or simply enjoy the lively little town atmosphere.

Check in early at your hotel and spend a little time this afternoon exploring Tralee town.

Overnight: Tralee | The Ashe Hotel
Room Type: 2 x Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6 - Sunday 15^th June - Waterville Golf and Dingle Peninsula

With the gentlemen off on a private transfer to play golf in Waterville today, the ladies and their guide will take advantage of the day and go explore the Dingle Peninsula.  Explore some of the sights to be found in the remote corner of the country such as the Beehive Huts, Dunquinn Pier, Annascaul, Louis Mulcahey Pottery Studio and much more.

The Dingle Peninsula is a distilled expression of the best of Ireland. Breathtaking scenery scattered with ancient archaeological sites awaits, combined with award-winning local food, cosy traditional pubs filled with music and cheer, and of course, populated by colourful Irish characters, there is a lot to choose from in Dingle.

*Please note, lunch is included for the ladies only today. The gentlemen can opt to eat at the clubhouse on arrival before registration and picking up their clubs. Tee Time is 2 pm 

Overnight: Tralee | The Ashe Hotel
Room Type: 2 X Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 7 - Monday 16^th June - Ballybunnion Golf & Killarney National Park

A morning transfer will take the golfers to Ballybunnion Golf Course this morning for registration and their 08:30 am tee time. Return transfer will be arranged for 1/1:30 pm

The non-golfers, along with the guide will spend the day exploring Killarney National Park. Killarney National Park is the most famous of Ireland’s national parks – and with good reason, as it is flourishing with breathtaking mountains, lakes and waterfalls. Historic manor houses and abbeys make for an interesting visit but Killarney is best explored via a private boat trip across the lake with a boatman whose furry friends join him daily. Join Dux on a calm boat tour across the lakes of Killarney surrounded by the mountains on all sides.

With the golfers joining you in Killarney, enjoy a late lunch before taking the journey to Kinsale and your final hotel, Old Head.

Your driver/ guide will leave you at your hotel, saying their goodbyes and wishing you well on the rest of your trip in Ireland.

Overnight: Kinsale | Old Head Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 8 - Tuesday 17^th June - Old Head Golf & Kinsale

All parties are playing golf today.

Indulge in a game of golf this morning at the Old Head Course, while the ladies head out to explore Kinsale.

Overnight: Kinsale | Old Head Hotel
Meals Included: None

Day 9 - Wednesday 18^th June - Kinsale to Killann, Co. Wexford, and Dublin

This morning, a private transfer will collect you in Kinsale and take you to Killann in Co. Wexford for a one-hour stop off before continuing on to your Dublin hotel, The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin Airport.

Overnight: Dublin | Booked by Clients
Meals Included: None