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July 7 - 19, 2010 11 nights in Ireland |
John and Joe Dady |
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July 7th, Wednesday, Day 1
We're traveling Delta Airlines flight #164 leaving at 10:40 pm from JFK airport and arriving at the Dublin airport at 10:30 am on Thursday, July 8th.
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July 8th, Thursday, Day 2 After arriving in Dublin, we collect our luggage and pass through customs on our way to the motor coach for boarding. We then do a “highlights” tour of Dublin on our way to the hotel for some relaxation before dinner. We probably won't get into our hotel rooms until the afternoon so you'll have time to explore popular attractions nearby. The hotel is just a short and pleasant walk from many popular attractions such as St. Stephens Green, Temple Bar, and Grafton Street - one of Dublin's most prestigious and fashionable shopping areas. We enjoy a welcome ‘get together’ before dinner in our hotel.
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July 9, Friday, Day 3 After breakfast, you’ll have some time to look around Dublin on your own before we make our way to Glendalough (Valley of the Two Lakes) in Co. Wicklow for a guided tour – it’s a fascinating monastic settlement in a spectacular natural setting. This early Christian settlement, founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century is set in a glaciated valley with 2 lakes. The monastic remains include a round tower, stone churches and decorated crosses and various sites associated with the life of St. Kevin. Next, we’ll make our way to Enniscorthy Castle – it’s in the middle of town next to the Slaney River. Eight hundred years after it was built, the castle is still standing. There are three drum towers which flank the castle. Next, we’ll visit the National 1798 Visitor Centre. The experience starts outside the building by crossing ‘the bridge to democracy’. You’ll experience pre-revolutionary Europe, the Irish context, the United Irishmen, the battles in May & June 1978, Vinegar Hill and the aftermath. Our last stop of the day will be Vinegar Hill where you will find the stump of an old windmill on top of a hill overlooking the town. During the Rebellion of 1798, the Irish, led by Fr. Murphy, camped on the hill and flew their banner from the windmill. But General Lake stormed the hill with 15,000 soldiers, the flag was town down and replaced by the English Royal Flag. Only the shell of the windmill remains.
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July 10, Saturday, Day 4 Today is a busy day - after breakfast, we’ll make our way to the Hook Peninsula for a tour of the Hook Lighthouse. Hook Lighthouse is a unique example of an almost intact medieval lighthouse. It dates from the early 13th century and was a major feat at the time of its construction. It has served sailors and shipping for 800 years, apart from a short closure during the 17th century. It is thought to be one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world. Leaving the lighthouse, we’ll head to the Dunbrody Abbey & Castle, founded in 1170. The Castle garden is the resting-place for an intricate yew hedge Maze. Made with 1,500 yew trees, and gravel paths, it is one of only two full size mazes in Eire . . . .see if you can find your way out!!!!
Next, we’ll be stopping at the Kennedy Homestead &
Visitor Centre. The Kennedy
Homestead is a unique Cultural Museum and Visitor Centre celebrating this
family’s history like no other. The Centre graphically illustrates a story
of epic proportions, full
of triumph
and tragedy. Moving from steerage on an immigrant vessel to Hotel: Maldron Hotel in Wexford
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July 11, Sunday, Day 5 After breakfast, we’ll make our way to Waterford Crystal’s brand new facility for you to take a tour seeing all the traditional aspects of Crystal making and a little time to get some shopping done. Next we’re on to Midleton Whiskey for a tour and tasting. Journey through the history of Irish whiskey or, as it’s also known as, the “Water of Life”. The distillery started life as a woolen manufacturing business in 1796. Later this afternoon, we’ll be in Blarney for you to check out the Blarney Woolen Mills shops or for those that would like to see Blarney Castle before dinner.
Hotel: Blarney Woolen Mills Hotel in Cork
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July 12, Monday, Day 6 This morning we’re headed to the Cobh Heritage Centre. The story of Cobh’s unique origins, its history and legacy are dramatically recalled at The Queenstown Story. Explore the conditions on board the early emigrant ships; learn about an “Irish Wake” and its connection to the ill-fated Titanic and Lusitania ships. Afterwards we’ll drive down to Kinsale for you to enjoy the afternoon exploring its narrow streets which all lead to the sea, dropping steeply from the hills that rim beautiful Kinsale Harbor. Kinsale is also noted as the “gourmet capital of Ireland”. So you should stop and have a bite at one of their pubs. It fits the picture-post card image of what a charming Irish seaport should look like with narrow, winding streets, well-kept homes, painted shop fronts, window boxes, street carts with colorful flowers, and a harbor full of sail boats. Take a walk up to Charles Fort, which dates back to the 17th century. From restaurants, to shopping, to exploring on your own . . . your day will be full enjoying this village.
Hotel: Blarney Woolen Mills Hotel in Cork |
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July 13, Tuesday, Day 7 After breakfast, we’ll make our way to Waterford Crystal’s brand new facility for you to take a tour seeing all the traditional aspects of Crystal making and a little time to get some shopping done. Next we’re on to Midleton Whiskey for a tour and tasting. Journey through the history of Irish whiskey or, as it’s also known as, the “Water of Life”. The distillery started life as a woolen manufacturing business in 1796. Later this afternoon, we’ll be in Blarney for you to check out the Blarney Woolen Mills shops or for those that would like to see Blarney Castle before dinner.
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July 14, Wednesday, Day 8 We’ll be making our way to Killarney this morning for you to have a chance to explore the village on your own. You might like to take a jaunting cart ride, the Killarney Races, visit the shops and have lunch before we leave in the afternoon on our way to the Dingle Peninsula made famous by such movies as Ryan’s Daughter and Far & Away. See the long sandy stretches of Inch Strand and admire the views across the bay. The film Playboy of the Western World was shot entirely at Inch.
Hotel:
Benners
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July 15th, Thursday, Day 9
We’ll be doing a highlights tour of Dingle and Slea Head getting back to Dingle in time for you to explore on your own for the afternoon. Hotel: Benners Hotel in Dingle
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July 16, Friday, Day 10 We’ll be on our way crossing at Tarbert on the Shannon Ferry traveling to the majestic Cliffs of Moher for a magical view of Ireland. Situated in County Clare and bordering the Burren area, the Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's most spectacular sights. On a clear day, the Aran Islands are visible in Galway Bay as well as are the valleys and hills of Connemara. To the south of the cliffs is Hag's Head; the cliffs reach their highest point just north of O' Brien's Tower.
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July 17, Saturday, Day 11 Today, you have a free day with options for you to choose. The hotel offers several free amenities for you to enjoy such as: 9-hole golf links, fly fishing, relaxing, croquet, snooker, swimming pool, lawn bowling, walking tours, learning a little tune, or sitting in front of a turf fire with a good book. Also, you can take a tour of Kylemore Abbey or go horse-back riding (we will provide transportation to the Abbey and horse-back riding). Hotel: Renvyle Hotel in Connemara
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July 18, Sunday, Day 12 After breakfast we’ll be heading to Connemara Marble. For three generations, the Walsh families have worked the beautiful, green marble that is unique to Connemara in the West of Ireland. Their quarry at Lissoughter in the Connemara Mountains first opened in the 19th century. In 1903, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra visited it during the Royal Tour of Connemara. Today, the marble of Connemara can be found in the world's great monuments. In the halls of Trinity College Dublin, on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, in Kensington Palace and in some of America's finest buildings. Next we’ll stop for you to have several hours in Galway to explore on your own. Then we’ll make our way to Rathbaun Farm where you will be taken on a journey through Irish farming practices. You’ll enjoy an afternoon tea there after your visit before we make our way to Ennis for our final evening.
Hotel: Old Ground Hotel in Ennis |
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July 19th, Monday, Day 13
We're traveling Delta Airlines flight #123 leaving at 11:15 am from Shannon airport and arriving at JFK at 1:30 pm
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Reserve your place now:
The Dady Brothers' July 2008 tour sold out in only six weeks. |
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Price includes: § Roundtrip flight from JFK to Dublin, Ireland and return from Shannon Airport to JFK
§ Traveling by luxury motor coach § Deluxe hotel accommodations § Full Irish breakfast daily § Evening meals § Welcome ‘get together’ beverage § Local taxes and hotel service charges § Departure tax § Porterage for one suitcase per person § Tour attractions admissions § Dady Brothers luggage tags and name tags, etc. Not included in the price:
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Gratuity for your motor coach driver § Transportation from your home city to JFK
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Optional (but
highly recommended!) Travel Insurance per person – you need to purchase
the insurance with your 1st
deposit § Lunches not included on itinerary § Personal shopping
Join us
by mailing your $500 per person deposit
plus money for optional trip insurance to:
Note: $100 of your deposit is non-refundable
For more information,
call us at
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We will make every effort to accommodate any requests you may have, but, of course, we cannot guarantee being able to do so. Bobby Petreikis, on our staff who handles our airline reservations will be happy to arrange a flight for you from your home city to JFK. She can also provide you with travel insurance. We highly recommend you also purchase Trip Insurance in case a medical condition may prevent your taking or completing the tour. It should be ordered with your deposit. |
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If you have a special request or question, please email Laurie or call 775-626-9225 |
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