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WESTERN LEGENDS . 2020
Scheduled Tour: April 20 – April 26
Scheduled Tour: Sept.10 – Sept.16
Join the ‘Into the West’ adventure. Experience the wild romance of Connemara and the rugged Atlantic coast west of the broad majestic river Shannon. Taking in hidden Ireland, Yeats country staying in Georgian splendour at Temple house manor. Exploring the wild and remote heart of Connacht and the Ballycroy national park.
Continuing south to the capital of the west the vibrant and eclectic city of Galway, city of the tribes. Come the night, the cobbled streets light up and the sound of live music resonates from each and every doorway. Irish pubs are renowned for clarity of instrumental and lyrical song. A dance in Galway is not to be missed and that song!, and home to Ed Sheeran’s music video, ‘Galway Girl’.
A fantastical journey along the very edge of the world, experiencing the rugged beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way for yourself.Your tour will be filled with storytelling adventure. Legend, myths and folklore. Along the way you will get lost in the transcending beauty of the West coast of Ireland.
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DAY 1 | DUBLIN TO TEMPLE HOUSE
- Visit the ancient royal site of Tara – Seat of the High Kings of Ireland
- Visit the heart of Ireland – The Hill of Uisneach (the centre of ancient Ireland)
- Arrive at Temple house on the shores of temple lake in Co. Sligo
DAY 2 | TEMPLE HOUSE
- Enjoy 2 nights in the splendour of a magnificent Georgian Manor
- Explore hidden Ireland, Co. Sligo – Home of story and traditional music
- Enjoy an evening in private concert and storytelling, with your own Shanakee
DAY 3 | TEMPLE HOUSE TO WESTPORT
- Visit Belleek castle – Ireland’s most extensive medieval armoury
- Cross the vast peat bogs at Ballycroy National Park
- Hear tales of Pirate Queens and hidden treasure. Stay in the vibrant small town of Westport, home of Matt Malloy of The Chieftains
DAY 4 |WESTPORT TO CLIFDEN
- Stop for an early morning hike up St. Patrick’s holy mountain
- Drive south through the stunning Connemara National park
- Visit Kylemore Abbey Ireland’s Taj Mahal and stay in Clifden the capital of Connemara
DAY 5 | CLIFDEN TO GALWAY
- Head east along the Maumturk mountains
- Visit Aughnanure Castle – home of the mighty O’Flaherty Chieftains
- Stay 2 nights in Galway – city of the tribes, Ireland’s hippest town.
DAY 6 | GALWAY
- We head south to the world famous cliffs of Moher
- Along the way, we visit the 5,500 year old Poulnabrone Dolmen
- Then, back to Galway along the breathtaking south shore of Galway Bay
DAY 7 | GALWAY TO DUBLIN
- Cross the majestic River Shannon at Clonmacnoise 6th.c Celtic Monastery
- Visit Kilbeggan distillery, founded in 1757
- Return to Dublin in time for high-tea and the best pint of Guinness in the world.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Off the beaten track adventure
- Services of highly trained
- storytelling guide
- 7 FULL days on tour
- 6 nights accommodation
- 7 Full breakfasts
- Fantastic guided walks
- Most entrance fees
- House concert and storytelling evening
- Good times and great memories
Highlights:
- Be immersed in the stories that bring Ireland’s past to life
- Visit the big name sites
- and hidden gems
- Enjoy great traditional seafood on the Wild Atlantic Way
- The wilds of Connemara
- to the nightlife of Galway
