Saturday 22nd March – Sunday 30th March 2025
Picturesque coastal towns and villages, green pastoral fields, soaring cliffs, wild barren landscapes, the crash of the ocean, the laugh of a local. Ireland is romantic, and authentic, a home away from home where both old and modern seem to cohabit seamlessly on a small island in the middle of the sea. Packed with history and tradition your days are spent exploring the island of Ireland’s famous and off-the-beaten-track sites of natural, cultural and political interest. A world-renowned food scene means your evenings are spent dining in style and with the promise of a pub just around the corner, music and laughter are never far away. Your trip to Ireland will surprise and delight you but the people of Ireland will stay with you, long after your journey has taken you home.
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Arriving at Dublin Airport this morning, Dennis will meet you all at the airport, ready to whisk you away!
After some short introductions, together you will transfer west from Dublin to County Clare, the home to Ireland’s famed Cliffs of Moher. Enroute, stop at the ancient monastic site of Clonmacnoise. St Ciarán founded his monastery on the banks of the River Shannon in the 6th Century. The monastery flourished and became a great seat of learning, a University of its time with students from all over Europe. Today the ruins include a Cathedral, two round towers, three high crosses, nine Churches and over 700 Early Christian grave slabs.
Overnight: Doolin | Doolin Inn
Room Type: Deluxe Double/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Name:
Dennis Beakey
Contact Number: +353(0)83 8104366
Meeting Place: Dublin Airport
Dennis will meet you all in arrivals of Terminal 2 in Dublin Airport.
Restaurant: The Ivy Cottage | Location: Doolin
Reservation Time: 19:00
We have made dinner reservations on your behalf at the lovely Ivy Cottage in Doolin.
Today, spend your time exploring the Aran Islands: three distinctive, wild and remote isles that once held a position of great trading power in ancient Ireland. Now a bastion of traditional language, culture and music, they are as interesting as they are beautiful. Inis Mór (the largest of the three) is home to a prehistoric semi-circular stone fort and is best explored by bicycle. Your guide will lead you through the stone-walled paths to impressive ancient forts and untouched landscapes.
On your return to the mainland catch a unique glimpse of the Cliffs of Moher from the sea. This evening we check into Gregans Castle Hotel in the heart of the Burren.
Overnight: Ballyvaughan | Gregans Castle
Room Type: Deluxe Double/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
We have booked you dinner in your accommodation for this evening, however if you wish, take a recommendation from your guide instead.
This morning, head out to explore the fascinating Burren landscape – fissured plateaus of limestone and shale, vast in their captivating and barren beauty. Accompanied by your guide, wind your way over the stark rocky terrain, past prehistoric tombs and through wildflower grasslands.
Later, visit the striking Cliffs of Moher, home to thousands of seabirds, including razorbills, fulmars and puffins, the cliffs are alive with activity above the crashing waves far below. This evening, return to your lovely hotel retreat for a drink or two by the crackling fire.
Overnight: Ballyvaughan | Gregans Castle
Room Type: Deluxe Double/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Restaurant: Monks | Location: Ballyvaughan
Reservation Time: 18:45
This evening we have made a concierge booking on your behalf at Monks in Ballyvaughan.
Start your morning with a scenic drive from Clare, taking in the lush, rolling hills and coastal views of County Kerry as you make your way toward Castlemaine Harbour. Once a bustling trade hub and emigration point during the Great Famine is steeped in history, with ancient remnants and scenic views of the Slieve Mish Mountains.
Afterwards, head further south in County Kerry, known for its dramatic landscapes, charming villages, and ancient sites. Once you’ve taken in the sights, continue on to Sheen Falls Resort for an earlier check-in, allowing you time to unwind in the serene surroundings.
Overnight: Kenmare | Sheen Falls Lodge
Room Type: Deluxe Double/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Restaurant: Sheen Falls Lodge
We recommend dining in the brasserie on site of your accommodation this evening.
With peninsulas that stretch out into the Atlantic Ocean, old-growth forests and towering mountains, Kerry is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s most beautiful regions. Join your guide today to explore its wild and contrasting landscapes. Visit the lesser-known Beara Peninsula, learning about its history as you hike among the old copper mines. As the golden evening light begins to slide across the sea, return to your lovely hotel and enjoy dinner.
Overnight: Kenmare | Sheen Falls Lodge
Room Type: Deluxe Double/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
We recommend dining in Kenmare town this evening, your guide will make a few recommendations for you.
Depart for a journey around the Ring of Kerry with your guide, who’ll take you through some of Ireland’s most breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, meet a local forager who’ll introduce you to the incredible array of wild plants and edible treasures that grow in this lush region. Learn about the rich history of Ireland’s flora and fauna, and get a firsthand look at how the land has nourished generations.
Overnight: Kenmare | Sheen Falls Lodge
Room Type: Deluxe Double/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
We recommend dining in Kenmare town this evening, your guide will make a few recommendations for you.
Heading east, you have the option to take your time travelling through Ireland’s hidden heartlands. Stop and visit the Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland’s most iconic collections of medieval buildings. Perched on a precipice of limestone in the Golden Vale, it offers over 1,000 years of fascinating history and folklore.
After exploring the historic beauty of the Rock of Cashel, your journey back to Dublin offers a scenic drive through the heart of Ireland.
Wave farewell to your guide this evening and take in Dublin at your own pace.
If preferred, we can hit the road to Dublin early, perhaps with a shorter stop at the Rock of Cashel or straight to the city.
Overnight: Dublin 2 | The Green Hotel
Room Type: Green King/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Restaurant: The Winding Stair | Location: The Winding Stair
Reservation Time: 18:45 |
Booking Reference: 119964
Website: https://www.winding-stair.com/
We have made a concierge booking on your behalf this evening at The Winding Stair.
Spend your day in Dublin with a personalised private tour that blends history and delicious local flavours. Start your day with a trip to Trinity and the Book of Kells to take a tour is the peace and quiet.
Later, combine lunch with a guided food tour and explore the city with a local. Stroll through the city’s historic streets, where you’ll discover hidden gems and learn about Dublin’s rich past. As you continue, stop at some of the best local eateries, sampling everything from street food to traditional Irish dishes, all while enjoying insightful commentary from your guide.
Finish off the day at the iconic Guinness Storehouse for a late afternoon tour. From the moment you step inside this historic establishment, you’ll be immersed in the rich heritage of Guinness, tracing its roots back to its founding by Arthur Guinness in 1759.
Overnight: Dublin 2 | The Green Hotel
Room Type: Green King/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Activity: Trinity College & Book of Kells
Start Location: Camponile in Front Square | Start Time: 09:00 | Approx Duration: 1 hrs 15 mins
Website: https://www.tcd.ie/visitors/book-of-kells/tickets-information/
Tickets attached
Activity: Dublin Food Tour
Guide: Kevin Adams
Start Location: St Catherine’s Church on Thomas street | Start Time: 11:15 | Approx Duration: 3 hrs 15 mins
Website: https://walkingfoodtours.ie/
Meet your local guide Kevin outside St. Catherine’s Church, located on Thomas Street.
Activity: Guinness Storehouse
Start Location: Guinness Storehouse | Start Time: 16:30 | Approx Duration: 2 hrs
Website: http://www.guinness-storehouse.com
Tickets attached
Restaurant: Matt the Thresher
Reservation Time: 19:30 |
Booking Reference: BYR6NF6Q
Website: https://matts.ie/
We have made a concierge booking on your behalf for Matt the Thresher this evening.
A private transfer will collect you from your accommodation and take you to the airport to make your onward connections. Waving farewell for now but taking with you special memories and wonderful stories of your explorations.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Supplier: Dublin Cheuffeurs
Pick Up Location: The Green Hotel | Pick Up Time: 07:00
Phone: +353 (0)87 233 8396
Your Chauffeur will collect you from outside yoru accommodation at 7:00AM this morning to bring you to the airport for your onward connections.
EU: +353 (0)91 457 898
US: 844 235 6240
Please see our booking terms here.
Gregans Castle Hotel |
Ballyvaughan |
Co. Clare |
H91 CF60 |
Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)65 707 7005
Web: gregans.ie
Kenmare |
Kerry |
V93 HR27 |
Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)64 664 1600
Web: sheenfallslodge.ie
1-5 Harcourt Street |
Dublin 2 |
Dublin |
Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)1 607 3600
Web: thegreenhotel.ie
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Contact Number: +353(0)83 8104366
Sometimes the present can tell us a lot about the past, if you look! And so, on the wheel of life I now have more time to travel, have fun, explore and learn. I can still feel the childish excitement of seeing something new or making connections which help my understanding of the world. That is probably key to my own life’s path, and it hasn’t stopped yet.
Born in Dublin in the 1960s, we had the freedom of the city and nearby country to roam at will, and thus the seeds of adventure were born. Studies in Dublin and the UK were mixed with hill walking and climbing trips home and abroad as time and opportunity allowed. Family life and a career in Criminology followed. Life is a broad church so time was always made available to explore and take on new challenges. I do like to read too.
Favourite Place to Play
The Burren on the west coast of Ireland with its cliffs, hills, geology, history, flora and Atlantic waves. A joy. Oh, and anywhere in the hills and forests of Ireland that I can experience a trail run.
Not a lot of People Know This
I have been captivated by Art. No doubt, it will be an enduring interest.
Saturday 22nd March – Sunday 30th March 2025
