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Pastoral Scene


8 NIGHTS/9 DAYS
Exploring Ireland
with JOHN BERRY
 

04-12 SEPTEMBER 2026
Small intimate group tour - spaces strictly imited!

🍀 Step into the heart of Ireland like never before! Join us on an unforgettable journey, where centuries-old traditions, breathtaking landscapes and new friendships come together for an immersive cultural experience. Discover Ireland’s soul, one incredible stop at a time.

Travel with John + Robin, and spend time with them, along with special guests,

in a most unique setting, in one of the most beautiful and friendly countries in the world!🍀

🎉 Discover the beauty of Ireland together -authentic Irish traditional music in cozy pubs,  castles, cliffs + iconic landmarks!

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MEET - Joe McCooey - our Historical Advisor + Guide
Joe is widely recognised as one of Ireland’s most respected archaeologists, bringing a depth of knowledge and passion that few can match. With a lifelong dedication to archaeology and Irish history, he offers guests an understanding of the region that goes far beyond what’s found in guidebooks or typical tour experiences.

What makes time with Joe truly unforgettable is his ability to bring Ireland’s past to life. He shares stories shaped by years of hands-on work, research, and exploration—often in places well off the traditional tourism path. These lesser-known sites are rich with cultural significance, hidden history, and authentic glimpses into Irish life across the centuries.Joe’s commitment to preservation is central to his work. He is deeply involved in protecting and revitalizing historical monuments for future generations, and he actively supports community engagement with sites of archaeological and historical importance.One of his most meaningful current projects is the restoration of the medieval Killilagh Church in the Doolin area. His long-term efforts focus on stabilizing the structure, preventing further deterioration, and honoring the heritage of this remarkable site. Alongside this, he is conducting a comprehensive graveyard survey at Killilagh and strives to strengthen the connection between Doolin and the Irish diaspora in the United States.Guests who tour with Joe not only see historic Ireland—they experience it through the eyes of someone who has dedicated his life to understanding and preserving it. It’s an opportunity to explore Ireland with a guide whose expertise, passion, and perspective create a journey you simply won’t find anywhere else.

Dublin's Ha'penny Bridge
Ireland cliffs
Plunging view on river

TENTATIVE ITINERARY

(subject to change)

 

DAY0 (Thurs 3rd Sept)

  • ​Fly to Ireland, via overnight flight

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DAY1 in IRELAND (Friday 4th)

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

  • You'll take a drive through the Wicklow Mountains and visit Glendalough - a Monastic site with lakes, churches and a round tower. The area is timeless and was featured in the Braveheart film.

  • Wicklow

  • Kilkenny

  • Dinner and John Berry performance TBC

  • Overnight in Kilkenny

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DAY 2 (Saturday 5th)

  • Kilkenny

  • Adare

  • Ennis

  • Dinner and Overnight in Ennis

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DAY 3 (Sunday 6th)

  • Ennis

  • Cliffs

  • Burren

  • explore the ancient area around the Burren, and take in the Cliffs and the picturesque little seaside villages surrounding them.

  • Evening meal + music (tbc)

  • Overnight in Ennis

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DAY 4 (Monday 7th)

  • Ennis

  • Galway

  • John Berry performance TBC

  • Overnight in Galway

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DAY 5 (Tuesday 8th)

  • Galway to Connemara to Westport: explore the breathtaking west coast of Ireland, stopping along the way to discover the scenic views of Connemara.

  • Arrive in Westport, County Mayo.  Tonight you will stay in the centre of the picturesque town of Westport, set between Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay’s islands to the west and the Nephin Mountains to the north. 

  • Tonight, 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!

  • Dinner and overnight in Westport 

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DAY 6 (Wednesday 9th)

  • After breakfast, have a short stroll around the town before heading away.

  • Sligo / Leitrim

  • Dinner and overnight in Markree Castle or LoughRynn Castle.

  • John Berry performance TBC

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DAY 7 (Thursday 10th)

  • Newgrange / Boyne Valley. Newgrange is 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!! (subject to Newgrange availability). 

  • Dinner and accommodation at the beautiful Bellinteer House. On the banks of the River Boyne, this upscale hotel occupies a splendid Georgian mansion, built about 1750. The Palladian-style house was designed by Richard Castle for John Preston, grandfather of the first Lord Tara..

DAY 8 (Friday 11th)

  • After breakfast, check out of hotel.

  • Trim / Boyne Valley morning: This morning you'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!

  • Short drive to Dublin, where you'll have the afternoon to yourselves in the City Centre.

  • Overnight in Dublin

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DAY 9 (Saturday 12th)

  • Fly back to USA: Final morning to start the day with a full Irish breakfast , then check out of the hotel and say goodbye until next time….​​​​​

 

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CUSTOMARY GRATUITIES FOR DRIVER/GUIDE NOT INCLUDED.

 

FURTHER DETAILS TO FOLLOW!

Standing on the Cliffs

What's Included:
Cost of tour 3695  euros p/p/s. Single supplement applies for single rooms.

  • TRANSFERS FROM AIRPORT​

  • 8 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION ​

  • SERVICES OF LOCAL HISTORIAN/GUIDE 

  • SIGHTSEETING IN IRELAND, ACCORDING TO ITINERARY

  • ENTRY INTO TOURIST SITES

  • ENTRY INTO INTIMATE JOHN BERRY PERFORMANCES AND SCHEDULED MUSIC EVENTS

  • 14 MEALS - FULL IRISH BREAKFAST EACH MORNING​ PLUS 6 LUNCHES OR EVENING DINNERS​

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What's Not Included in tour price:

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  • FLIGHTS TO IRELAND

  • FOOD (OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED ABOVE)​​​​​​​​

  • S​​HOPPING

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  • TIPS + GRATUITY 

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  • Visit the beautiful, historic sites of Ireland!

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

  • Travel with John and Robin Berry... and make memories together that'll last a lifetime! 

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