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Dream tour across Ireland with PETE WERNICK
"Dr Banjo" from Hot Rize

JUNE 07-14 2025

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • Private coach with professional driver

  • Dedicated local historian /  tour guide 

  • 6 nights accommodation in castles / manors / boutique hotels 

  • Full Irish breakfast each morning

  • Lunch or Dinner, most days

  • Entrance fees into historic sites

  • Entrance fees into scheduled music events

  • Bluegrass jams with Pete, fellow travellers and guest musicians

  • PRIVATE MENTORING SESSIONS + CLASS JAMS WITH 'DR BANJO'

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  • Visit the beautiful, historic sites of Ireland!

  • Enjoy Irish music and experience traditional Irish sessions in quaint Irish listening venues!

  • Spend close-up time with Dr Banjo and guests in a most unique setting, in one of the most beautiful and friendly countries in the world!

FAQs:


DO I HAVE TO BE A BANJO PLAYER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS TOUR?

Absolutely not! All are welcome - spouses, partners, friends, travel enthusiasts etc! This is an enjoyable tour of Ireland, visiting many historical sites. The tour will encompass sightseeing, shopping, attending bluegrass and Irish music events and many other activities!

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PETE'S BLUEGRASS JAMS?

As with Wernick Method classes, only 4 chord requirements:  G,C,D and A.

Experienced jammers will be given extra challenges!

WILL THERE BE IRISH MUSIC JAMS/SESSIONS?

Yes!

Although Pete's classes and jams will be all-bluegrass, you'll also have opportunities to attend (and participate if you wish) in Irish music sessions along the way. 

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)

 

DAY1 (Sat 7Jun)-depart from your chosen location (if coming from North America or Australia/Asia)!

 

DAY2 (Sun 8Jun)-arrive in Ireland

  • Meet + greet bus + tour guide at Dublin airport.

  • We will head a short distance up the road to County Meath, where we will explore the Boyne Valley Region.

  • We’ll 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.

  • Before re-boarding the bus, there’s time to shop at Trim’s local craft shop!

  • A short drive to nearby Navan, and check into hotel, where we relax and refresh before dinner. 

 

DAY3 (Mon 9Jun)

  • After a sumptuous Irish breakfast, we 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!!

  • Late afternoon mentoring session with Pete

  • Dinner 

  • Evening jamming after dinner 

 

DAY4 (Tue 10Jun)

  • After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head west to

  • County Sligo - Tonight’s overnight accommodation will be in the luxurious Markree Castle - an authentic Irish castle located in the beautiful county of Sligo on the route of the world-famous Wild Atlantic Way. 

  • We will have a sumptuous meal in the Castle’s restaurant, followed by a special music performance in the atmosphperic castle chapel.

  • After we enjoy a beautifully prepared breakfast, you’ll have time to explore the beautifully secluded 500-acre castle grounds 

DAY5 (Wed 11Jun)

  • Today we head to County Mayo, arriving in the town of Westport. 

  • Tonight we will stay in the centre of this picturesque town,  set between Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay’s islands to the west and the Nephin Mountains to the north. 

  • Check into hotel and relax before dinner. 

  • After dinner, we go to the famous Matt Molloy’s (of 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!

 

DAY6 (Thur 12Jun)

  • After breakfast,  we will travel back east, and arrive at the beautiful seaside village of Malahide, in north County Dublin. Here we will stay for the final two nights in the Grand Hotel (overlooking Dublin Bay)

  • Tonight we'll dine in the hotel's popular restaurant.

DAY7 (Fri 13Jun)

  • After breakfast,you will have a day at your leisure to explore the village of Malahide, full of cafes and small shops. For those who are interested, we'll swing over to Malahide Castle for a tour of the historic building and grounds.

  • There is also a train for those who prefer to head into Dublin City Centre for shopping and sightseeing (Joe, our tour guide will happily advise and facilitate whatever specific spots you may want to visit.

  • Meals today + this evening on your own.

  • Arrive back to hotel this evening to pack and prepare for tomorrow's departure.

DAY8 (Sat 14Jun)

  • Final morning to start the day with a full Irish breakfast , then check out of the hotel and we say goodbye until next time….!

 

FURTHER DETAILS TO FOLLOW!

PRICE: €3395 p/p/s.

Based on double, twin or triple sharing. Singles available, subject to supplement of €595

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 finishes up in Dublin at end of tour>

 

Price quoted in Euros. Due to currency fluctuation, the dollar amount is not guaranteed and is subject to change until time of final payment.

Deposits are non-refundable. Final payments will be non-refundable within 120 days of start of programme.. It is advisable for participants to secure their own travel/health insurance in the event of illness or cancellation. IATW reserves the right to alter or change any and all details of this trip as necessary. / 

Further information at

IrelandAlongTheWay@gmail.com  PH: 615-955-4575

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