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Tom Macken And More Friends
Trip To Ireland
September 2008
This trip is for those who feel that if you could visit anywhere in the world you would visit Ireland and experience “the best of the best”.
The “best of the best” trip starts on the Dingle Peninsula where Irish is the spoken language (the “Gaelteach”), the scenery is spectacular and the culture of Ireland is preserved.
Then it’s on to the Aran Islands off the West coast of Ireland. People who visit the islands never want to leave. It is another Gealtach area rich in Irish history, music, dance and language.
The next stop takes us to Mullingar in the Midlands. What makes this part of Ireland the best of the best is the activities planned for Mullingar. The activities include a session at the Uisneach Inn where entertainment is provided by All Ireland Fleadh Ceoil na hEireann participants, an evening and stay at the Greville Arms hotel where local Ceoiltori Eireann musicians and dancers provide entertainment after a group dinner provided by John Cockrane and his staff, and visits to local points of interest including world famous Mullingar Pewter, Locke’s Distillery and Belvedere House! Your tour guide, Tom Macken, grew up in Mullingar and many of his family and friends, and sometimes the local newspaper, welcome him “home”.
Last stop is Dublin including a visit to the Guinness Brewery where you will be fluent in Guinness in no time, Trinity College, Grafton Street and an evening of theatre.
Itinerary
Flights leave on Monday September 1, 2008 and arrive in Shannon in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday September 2, 2008.
We discover Dingle and the Dingle Peninsula for three days, September 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2008. A session at Fergus O’Flaherty’s traditional Irish pub is planned with side trips to events in Tralee and Killarney.
Friday September 5th we cross the Shannon estuary on our way to Galway and Inis Mor, Aran Islands. There is much to discover on Inis Mor before heading to Mullingar on Sunday for a couple of days.
Tuesday September 9th is spent in Dublin where you can discover the rich culture of Ireland’s capital city.
On Wednesday September 10th we fly out of Dublin to return home.
The “package” includes the airfare, accommodations and most events. The price is $1976. This is adjusted for the reduced value of the Dollar and increased value of the Euro.
As with the 2007 trip space is limited to a maximum of 20 people, 10 couples or some singles. Half the group is already committed and again includes our own Irish traditional musicians, Jim and Maggie Fox.
The trip is open to “more friends”. Here you can also see the details of the 2007 trip. If you are interested in the 2008 trip you are encouraged to check out the details of the 2007 trip!
To reserve space on this trip contact Tom Macken at (210) 273-8100 or (210) 363-2432 or by email at info@wespeakirish.com.
Tom Macken
Check out what we did on our 2007 Trip to Ireland
2007 Trip To Ireland Brochure
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