Seamus Kennedy’s Ireland Adventure
April 24 – May 1, 2024
$3,359 – Air Inclusive
$2,459 – Land Only
Very limited single accommodations available for a supplemental payment of $695
Simply click on the “Book Now” button to the right and begin the secure booking process
Flight Information
Group airfare is available, with transportation by United Airlines from Newark, NJ (EWR). Current schedule details (subject to change) are published below. Connecting flights from your local airport may available at an additional cost, call our office for details.
Depart Newark (EWR) on United Flight 23 on 24 April at 7:20 pm arriving Dublin (DUB) at 7:05 am on 25 April.
Depart Dublin (DUB) on United Flight 316 on May 1 at 1:05 pm arriving Newark (EWR) at 3:55 on May 1st.
Those who prefer to make flight arrangements outside of the group flights above please take note. You must be at Dublin airport by 7am on 25 April to meet the driver and join this tour. At the conclusion of the tour, you may utilize transportation to the Dublin airport with the group. Please book your return flight after 1:00pm. Please provide flight details as early as possible to Isle Inn Tours. Optional Pre-Night Package Available. Please ask for details.
Itinerary
Departure Day
Wednesday, April 24th
Depart the USA this evening aboard United Airlines from Newark at 7.20pm. Get plenty of sleep aloft, this is gonna be a good one!
Thursday, April 25th
Arrive in Dublin Airport around 7.05am. We meet our driver/guide, Corkman Lesley Daunt, board our luxury coach and head west to Galway City know as the ‘city of the tribes’. Stop for tea/coffee and scones along the way. Some time to relax after check-in before meeting your fellow travelers at our welcome dinner tonight in the hotel.
Overnight: Park House Hotel, Galway (D, B)
Friday, April 26th
This morning we visit the Connemara History & Heritage Center which offers a unique insight into the history and heritage of this beautiful part of the West of Ireland. See how turf (peat) is cut and sample a drop of ‘poitín’ (moonshine for you Yanks!).
Enjoy some free time in Clifden for lunch or maybe a pint in a local pub. Stop in Connemara Marble on the way back to Galway City. Mr. Kennedy will regale you this evening with some songs from this lovely part of Ireland. Hills of Connemara and The Galway Shawl, perhaps?
Overnight: Park House Hotel, Galway (B)
Saturday, April 27th
Today we are going south into the other-worldly Burren, a veritable moonscape of glacial limestone with majestic mountains, gentle valleys and babbling brooks. Its extraordinary array of flora and fauna make the Burren a tapestry of color with a deeply spiritual aura. Stop at the Cliffs of Moher and take in the stunning Clare coastline. Onward into the beautiful county of Kerry. After dinner, a few Kerry songs from himself.
Overnight: Dingle Skellig, Dingle (D, B)
Sunday, April 28th
Another breakfast, and today we travel along the Dingle Peninsula to delight in the stunning views of the Slieve Mish Mountains, the shoreline of Dingle Bay and the open Atlantic Ocean. Near Slea Head, Ireland’s Westernmost point, we will be able to see the Blasket Islands offshore, and possibly America. Visit the Blasket Center a fascinating heritage and cultural museum, honoring the unique community who lived on the remote Blasket Islands until their evacuation in 1953. Return to Dingle and dinner will be at our hotel. Who knows what musical interlude Seamus has planned for this evening? But it will be fun!
Overnight: Dingle Skellig, Dingle (D, B)
Monday, April 29th
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his morning we visit the world famous Blarney Castle in Co. Cork. You may climb to the top and kiss the stone if you would like to receive the ‘gift of the gab’. Enjoy some time walking the grounds, in the shops or have a pint in the pub. Next stop is the iconic Rock of Cashel, an opportunity here to take a photo before continuing our journey to the lovely city of Kilkenny. Some free time this afternoon to explore the city on foot or relax in your city center hotel overlooking the magnificent Kilkenny Castle.
Overnight: Rivercourt Hotel, Kilkenny (B)
Tuesday, April 30th
Today we will visit Malzards Pub in the lovely village of Stoneyford to learn the ancient Irish sport of ‘hurling’, the fastest field game in the world. Next onto Smithwicks Brewery to learn about the brewing process, and enjoy a sample of the amber ale. This evening, a little exploration or a quiet pint in one of Kilkenny’s many fine pubs before dinner in our hotel perhaps?
Overnight: Rivercourt Hotel, Kilkenny (D, B)
Wednesday, May 1st
After breakfast depart for Dublin Airport, your flight departs at 1.05pm. You will clear US Customs, Border Protection (Passport Control) and TSA in time for a little last minute Duty-Free shopping. You’ll arrive back in the U.S. as a “domestic” passenger making it convenient to connect to an onward flight or to exit the airport with ease. You will arrive in Newark at 3.55pm.
Slán abhaile! – Safe home! And Go raibh maith agat! Thank you! (B)
Details and other Things to Know about your tour
Your tour is subject to our terms and conditions. We strongly urge all travelers to become familiar with the details of your vacation investment before booking by reading our Terms and Conditions – simply click here.
Tour price is per person based on shared accommodation in double occupancy room.
Mobility requirement is moderate, walking along un-paved surfaces should be expected.
Weather and other circumstances beyond control of Isle Inn Tours, our drivers, or business partners may suggest or require changes to the itinerary without notice.
Scheduled flight times are subject to change and are set by the airline and will be communicated to participants. Day of travel conditions are beyond the control or influence of Isle Inn Tours and are the sole responsibility of the airline.
A valid passport, with a minimum of six months remaining validity AFTER planned return date is required. If you are a United States citizen and do not currently have a valid passport you should begin the process online with the US State Department as early as possible by clicking here
B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner
Admissions Included/Tour Highlights
- Tea or Coffee and Scones on arrival
- Galway City
- Connemara Heritage Center
- Cliffs of Moher
- Blasket Center
- Slea Head Scenic Drive
- Blarney Castle
- Rock of Cashel (photo stop only)
- Hurling (Irish field game) Exlerince
- Smithwicks Brewery
- Kilkenny City
Our Hotels
- 2 Nights Park House Hotel in Galway City
- 2 Nights Dingle Skellig Hotel in Dingle,
- 2 Nights Rivercourt Hotel in Kilkenny
What’s Included
- Entertainment by Seamus Kennedy
- Round-trip airfare from Newark to Dublin
- 6 nights’ hotel accommodation in first class hotels
- Full Irish Breakfast daily at your hotel
- 4 “Table d’hote” 3-course dinners in your hotel
- Tea and Scones on day of arrival
- Transportation by luxury motorcoach
- Porterage (1 piece of luggage per person)
- Fully escorted via deluxe motorcoach
- Admissions as highlighted on itinerary
- All service charges and local government taxes
- Admissions and entry as described in the itinerary
- Gratuity for your professional driver/guide
What’s not included
Elements NOT INCLUDED in the price of your tour/airfare
- Travel insurance must be paid for at the time of deposit to cover any pre-existing conditions, if purchased after initial payment, pre-existing conditions are subject to exclusion.
- Meals, drinks, snacks, admissions, not indicated in the itinerary
- Beverages, including alcohol and soft-drinks, unless otherwise indicated
- Tips, admissions, and other “out of pocket” items not designated in the itinerary
- Gratuity to hotel/wait staff, etc. Please note driver/guide gratuity is included.
- Airline upgrades, special seating requests, excess/overweight baggage, connecting flights, or club access
Payment Schedule
- A $750 per person non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking to secure your spot on the tour
- A 2nd payment of $1000 per person will be due November 28, 2023
- Final Payment must be received no later than January 19, 2024
Payment may be made online any time by credit card using our secure process. If you prefer to pay by check, you may mail payment to:
Isle Inn Tours
PO Box 2559
Moorpark, CA 93020
For FedEx/UPS
Isle Inn Tours
100 W. High Street # 2559
Moorpark, CA 93021
Protect your vacation investment
Travel Insurance is STRONGLY suggested.
Trip insurance is available for additional cost through Travel Guard (approximately 8% of total tour price) and is strongly recommended. Visit https://isleinntours.com/travel-protection/ to learn more. You can click through to Travel Guard’s website to purchase from here as well.
Circumstances beyond our control may require us to change the schedule. This tour is subject to the terms and conditions listed on www.isleinntours.com
Reserve your spot on the tour today!
Simply click on the “Book Now” button to the right and begin the secure booking process
Contact Fiona at Isle Inn Tours
By e-mail at Fiona@IsleInnTours.com or by telephone M-Th 10:00 – 4:00 703-997-6723
