Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Galway & Dingle
Short on time but want a massive fix of Irishness? This trip should do the trick! Be blown away at the dizzying heights of the Cliffs of Moher while fairies and leprechauns wait to be found in the lunar landscape of the Burren. Dangle upside down from Blarney Castle in hope of getting the ‘gift of the gab’ and experience a real Irish disco in the party town of Killarney. Lose yourself on the Dingle Peninsula with its beaches and rugged coastline then jig the night away in Ennis, renowned for its traditional music...
> Kiss the Blarney Stone
> The mighty Cliffs of Moher
> The mysterious lunar landscape of the Burren
> Galway, City of the Tribes
> Dingle Peninsula
>‘Pa’, the legendary story-teller of Killarney
> Meet the locals at a traditional music session
> Your fan-feckin-tastic Irish Guide
> All transport around the Emerald Isle
> FREE entry to Blarney Castle
> FREE entry to Cliffs of Moher
> FREE Lonely Planet guidebook
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> Accommodation is guaranteed on all trips - we reserve the beds and you pay as you go. The price is between €18 and €20 per person per night in shared dorms. For more information and upgrade options click here
TRAD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012
Traditional Irish music is known locally as ‘trad music’ and among those in the know, Co. Clare is often regarded as the home of this great Irish music tradition. We’ve combined the best that Ireland has to offer with our Shamrocker trips to give you an authentic local experience.
The Fleadh Nua and Ennis Trad Festival both bring together all the best of traditional Irish culture, music, dance and song. Mix with street performances, parades and a Guinness or two and you will get a unique insight and amazing time in Ireland amongst its people.
Highlights
• Traditional Irish Music sessions in County Clare
• The chance to experience the very best of local Irish culture
• Shamrocker trip highlights
Ennis Fleadh Nua 25 & 26 May departure
Ennis Trad Fest 9 November departure
MATCH MAKER FESTIVAL 2012
Matchmaking has been an Irish tradition for centuries and it’s the small spa town of Lisdoonvarna that hosts the largest singles event in Europe. For centuries, visitors have flocked to the town, followed hot on the heels by local farmers looking for a wife (with a little help from the Matchmaker himself). Today the month long festival attracts over 40,000 ‘singles’ who get stuck in to the music, dancing and speed dating. The craic is mighty! We’ve combined a visit to the festival with our 3 Day Southern Rocker. Play your cards right and you might just be bringing home more than memories from the Emerald Isle…
Highlights
• A visit to Lisdoonvarna, home of the Matchmaker Festival
• Kiss the Blarney Stone
• The mighty Cliffs of Moher
• The mysterious lunar landscape of the Burren
• Galway, City of the Tribes
• Dingle peninsula
28 September 2012 departure
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Day 1: Dublin - Killarney
We leave the city and head south west into the lush green Irish countryside. Pass the River Liffey on the way to the imposing Rock of Cashel, once the seat of the Kings of Munster. Through the Golden Vale to Blarney Castle in the rebel county of Cork. Now’s your chance to give the stone a big juicy smacker to get the legendary ‘gift of the gab’. You will now realise your Guide has kissed the stone many, many times…Tonight is in the party town of Killarney.
Day 2: Killarney - Ennis
Today it’s all about breathtaking scenery and adventure. We spend the day exploring the dramatic Dingle Peninsula and we take you to the edge of the ancient world. We stop at the stunning Coumeennole Beach then on through Tralee until we cross the mighty Shannon River to County Clare. We spend the night in Ennis where the pubs are filled with locals playing traditional Irish music.
Day 3: Ennis - Dublin
Today we brave the heights and soak up the dramatic views at the Cliffs of Moher that tower high above the wild Atlantic Ocean. Afterwards, we’ll explore the weird and magical world of the Burren, Ireland’s lunar landscape and home to fairies and leprechauns! Hear the Celtic legends surrounding the ancient burial tombs, or dolmens. We visit Galway, Ireland’s cultural capital and festival city before returning to Dublin’s Fair City.
*Tours occasional run in reverse