Dream tour of Ireland with
NIAMH PARSONS
Join Niamh Parsons as she travels across Ireland, visiting all the beauty of the country and performing at
quaint music venues
08-14 June 2025
Photo credit:
Des Gallagher
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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Private coach with professional driver
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Dedicated local tour guide / historian
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6 nights accommodation in exclusive guest houses, boutique hotels + castles
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Full Irish breakfast each morning
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Lunch or dinner, most days
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Entrance fees into historic sites
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Entrance fees into scheduled music events featuring NIAMH AND OTHERS!
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*** ADDITIONAL NIGHTS IN DUBLIN CAN BE ARRANGED BEFORE OR AFTER THE TOUR ***
Numbers strictly limited to 25 to ensure a full, personal experience!
“... ‘a songstress like her comes along once or twice in a generation.’.”
— Archie Fisher, the great Scottish balladeer
Stay in boutique hotels, castles and beautiful guest houses
Visit the beautiful, historic sites of Ireland, including The Burren, ancient castles and more!
Enjoy Irish music and experience traditional Irish sessions and collaborations in quaint Irish listening venues!
Spend time along with Niamh and guests in a most unique setting, in one of the most beautiful and friendly countries in the world!
MEET - Joe McCooey -
Our Historical Advisor + Guide
Joe is highly regarded as one of Ireland's most foremost archeologists. Archaeology has always been his passion, along with his huge interest in local history. He has extensive knowledge of areas not on standard tourism routes, which are hidden gems and reflective of true Irish life over the centuries.
Joe is interested and passionate about the need to preserve monuments for future generations and to regenerate community interest in and support for monuments and buildings of archaeological and historical importance.
He has undertaken the major long-term project of restoring the ruin of the medieval Killilagh Church in the Doolin area, to restore and to stop further deterioration in the condition of the fabric of the building, on a phased basis. He is also working on a graveyard survey at Killilagh and aims to link Doolin with the Irish diaspora in the USA
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FAQS:
WHAT IF I WANT TO EXTEND MY TRIP IN IRELAND?
We are happy to arrange additional nights in Dublin (or elsewhere in the country) for you, for before or after the tour! Just ask us for further details.
ARE FLIGHTS INCLUDED?
No. Since many people these days prefer to select their chosen airline / flight routing, and also choose to add extra days in Ireland before or after the tour, this is a land-only package. We're happy to refer you to an American based agency who can assist you with the flights if you require.
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
(subject to change)
08 June, SUN
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Arrive in Dublin Airport – Meet and greet the tour guide and board our coach to travel westward, stopping at the historic town of Kells (founding place of the famous Book of Kells) and then continue on to the counties of Longford and Leitrim
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Tonight’s overnight accommodation, the majestic Lough Rynn Castle estate, located in the beautiful county of Leitrim, where we will stay for two nights.
09 June, MON
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Day schedule t/b/c...
10 June, TUE
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After breakfast, we check out of Lough Rynn, and head west to County Mayo, arriving in the lovely seaside heritage town of Westport. Tonight we will stay in the beautiful Knockranny House Hotel - Just a short walk from the town centre, and set in secluded grounds on a hillside, this luxury hotel stands proudly overlooking the picturesque town of Westport and enjoys breathtaking views of Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay’s islands to the west and the Nephin Mountains to the north.
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Tonight, after dinner, we go with Niamh to the famous Matt Molloy's (of the world famous Irish band The Chieftains) pub for a traditional Irish session. One never knows who will turn up. Matt Molloy himself is often on site and joins in the nightly session!
11 June WED
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After a well-prepared breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head south through the historic region of Connemara, taking in the west coast of counties Galway and Clare. Before we reach today's hotel, we'll sample a portion of the ancient Burren.
- Tonight we'll stay in the music town of Ennis and will enjoy one of the many traditional Irish sessions which take place in the local pubs.
12 June THUR
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After breakfast, we head to the medieval midlands town of Athlone.
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We will visit Athlone Castle and the self-proclaimed ‘oldest pub in Ireland’ Sean’s Bar. Whether it’s truly the oldest or not, there’s always a good atmosphere and a great pint of Guinness pulled!
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Continue on toward Dublin.
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Overnight accommodation: Johnstown Estate (final two nights)
13 June FRI
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After breakfast, we explore the Boyne Valley Region.
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Subject to scheduling + availability, we will visit Newgrange - a prehistoric monument located on a rise overlooking the River Boyne, It is an exceptionally grand passage tomb built during the Neolithic Period, around 3200 BC, making it older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids!
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We will also visit Trim Castle - the largest and best preserved Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland. Few places in Ireland contain more medieval buildings than this heritage town. Trim gets its name from the Irish, ‘Baile Atha Troim’, which means ‘Town of the Ford of the Elder Trees’, indicating that this was an important fording point on the River Boyne.
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Before re-boarding the bus, there’s time to shop at Trim’s local craft shop.
14 June SAT
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Final morning to start the day with a full Irish breakfast , then check out of the hotel and we say goodbye until next time….!
CUSTOMARY GRATUITIES FOR TOUR GUIDE AND DRIVER NOT INCLUDED.
FURTHER DETAILS TO FOLLOW!
Deposit due upon booking:
just €250 deposit per person
TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE: €3495 p/p/s, Based on double or twin sharing. Singles available, subject to supplement of €420.
Final payment due end of Feb 2025. Enquire about payment plans.
THIS IS A LAND PACKAGE ONLY.
FLIGHTS/ AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED.
TOUR BEGINS AND ENDS IN DUBLIN <coach picks up on first morning of tour at arrivals hall in Dublin Airport and ends in Dublin on final morning at end of tour>
Price quoted in Euros Due to currency fluctuation, the dollar rate cannot be guaranteed and subject to change until time of final payment.
Further information at
IrelandAlongTheWay@gmail.com PH: 615-955-4575
