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ENGLISH [email protected] www.joewalshtours.ie Tel: 01 241 0800 [email protected] www.joewalshtours.co.uk Tel: 0203 4680617 www.joewalshtours.co.uk | PILGRIMAGES 4 DAY ITINERARY 14 DAY ITINERARY

Departure Dates: Departure Dates: 19th April 2019 (Easter Pilgrimage) 19th May 2019, 16th September 2019

Day 1 After your arrival in Dublin, depart for Day 1 Arrive in Dublin where you will be met by Ballintubber Abbey to celebrate Mass. our representative. Explore Dublin before Overnight in Knock. departing for Belfast in the afternooon. Overnight in Belfast. Day 2 Climb Croagh Patrick (optional) and explore the village of Westport. Opportunity Day 2 Discover the Giant’s Causeway and to attend the Easter Vigil Mass in Knock. the city of Derry/Londonderry, before Overnight in Knock. arriving in Donegal to stay overnight.

Day 3 Easter Sunday is dedicated to Knock Day 3 Visit Sliabh Liag Cliffs and Shrine. Overnight in Knock. National Park. Overnight in Donegal. Day 4 Discover Clonmacnoise before your Day 4 Discover Knock Shrine and Ballintubber transfer back to Dublin and departure. Abbey. Overnight in Galway. Day 5 Enjoy a walking tour of Galway City and 8 DAY ITINERARY visit Clonmacnoise. Overnight in Galway. Day 6 Explore the Burren Region, the Cliffs of Departure Dates: Moher and Bunratty village. Overnight 26th May 2019 in Limerick. Day 7 Tour Glenstal Abbey and the Dingle Day 1 Arrive in Dublin where you will be met by Peninsula. Overnight in Kerry. our representative. Free time to explore the capital city of Dublin. Day 8 Tour the stunning Ring of Kerry. Overnight in Kerry. Day 2 Visit Clonmacnoise and Knock Shrine. Overnight in Mayo. Day 9 Visit , Cork City and the . Overnight in Kilkenny. Day 3 Explore Connemara and the stunning Kylemore Abbey. Overnight in Galway. Day 10 Enjoy the lovely city of Kilkenny and visit Day 4 Discover the Burren region, the Cliffs of Glendalough. Overnight in Wicklow. Moher and Adare. Overnight in Kerry. Day 11 Explore Powerscourt Gardens and take a Day 5 Tour the stunning Ring of Kerry and panoramic tour of Dublin City. Muckross Gardens. Overnight in Kerry. Overnight in Dublin.

Day 6 Depart for Tipperary and the Rock of Day 12 Discover Monasterboice and the Boyne Cashel. We will also visit Kilkenny City. Valley. In the evening, enjoy a farewell Overnight in Dublin. dinner at The Merry Ploughboys. Day 7 Experience Dublin, visiting Saint Patrick’s Overnight in Dublin. Cathedral, Trinity College and the Day 13 Discover the capital city of Dublin. Guinness Storehouse. Overnight in Dublin. Overnight in Dublin. Day 8 Transfer to Dublin airport for your departure. Day 14 Transfer to Dublin airport for your departure. www.joewalshtours.ie VISIT IRELAND

Embrace Ireland’s enchanting heritage with a Joe Walsh Tours specialised Irish pilgrimage. Our route will take you the full breadth of the island, experiencing the warm hospitality, delicious fresh food, musical culture and beautiful scenery that this island offers.

DUBLIN Glenveagh Giant’s National Park Causeway DONEGAL The capital city of Dublin is situated on the east coast « of the country. This bustling city is full of culture, history, « and heritage. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, built in

« honour of Ireland’s patron saint. Discover the GPO SLIGO « BELFAST (General Post Office) and it’s indelible association with Knock the 1916 Easter Rising. Learn about Ireland’s black Shrine «

Connemara stout with a tour of the Guinness Storehouse. « « Newgrange « « GALWAY Clonmacnoise DUBLIN

Cliffs of « Moher «

Glendalough

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WICKLOW

« « « Rock of

Cashel

KILLARNEY Blarney Castle« Skellig « Michael

CORK

Trinity College, Dublin « - - - « - - 14 day pilgrimage - - - - - 8 day pilgrimage BELFAST & DERRY/LONDONDERRY

The industrial city of Belfast sits in the north of the On 21st August 1879, at about 8 o’clock, fifteen people; country. Visit the Titanic Centre, a state-of-the-art visitor women, men and children, witnessed an Apparition. centre which tells the story of the Titanic. The Antrim Another highlight is Ballintubber Abbey, built by King Coast is also home to the iconic Giant’s Causeway - a Cathal O’Conor in 1216, the abbey church is still used UNESCO World Heritage site. Derry/Londonderry is for worship. It is the only church in the country, still Northern Ireland’s second-largest city and continues to operating, that was founded by an Irish King. The abbey flourish as an artistic and cultural hub. is located on the shores of Lough Carra. DONEGAL Achill Island, Co. Mayo Situated on the north west coast of the island, Donegal offers beautiful cliffs, stunning beaches and fantastic seafood. Glenveagh National Park, in Donegal is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains, pristine lakes and tumbling waterfalls. On the edge of Lough Veagh is Glenveagh Castle, a late 19th century castellated mansion, built as a hunting lodge. MAYO In County Mayo you will find the spiritual Knock Shrine, one of the world’s leading Marian Shrines.

www.joewalshtours.co.uk Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry

GALWAY KERRY

Galway is both a picturesque and lively city with a Located on the south west coast of Ireland, County wonderful avant-garde culture and a fascinating mixture Kerry is one of the most beautiful counties on the of locally owned speciality shops. The centre of the island. White sand beaches, quaint villages, rolling city is conveniently compact enough to ramble around mountains and still lakes - Kerry has it all. Highlights comfortably. includes the Benedictine abbey, Glenstal Abbey, the Dingle Peninsula, Inch beach, Slea Head, Muckross Gardens and the breathtaking Ring of Kerry. CORK Ireland’s second largest city is Cork. This compact city centre is set on an island in the River Lee, surrounded by waterways and packed with grand Georgian avenues, 17th century alleys and modern masterpieces. A visit to Blarney Castle is a must also. TIPPERARY County Tipperary is home to one of the most evocative and significant pilgrimage sites of medieval Ireland; the Connemara, Co. Galway Rock of Cashel, intimately associated with St. Patrick and the ancient seat of the Kings of Munster. OFFALY In Offaly, you will find the monastic site of Clonmacnoise. Founded by St. Ciaran in the mid- 6th century, it became a great centre of religion and learning, visited by scholars from all over the world. CLARE County Clare boasts a myriad of natural beauty - the Burren region, famous for it’s limestone and rare plant life, the majestic Cliffs of Moher and the stunning village of Bunratty. This 15th century castle is the acclaimed setting for the 19th Century Bunratty Folk Park. Bunratty is the ultimate Irish medieval fortress. Rock of Cashel, Co. Tipperary

www.joewalshtours.ie KILKENNY Kilkenny, located in the southeast of the country, is one of Ireland’s oldest Medieval cities. The town has many well-preserved churches and monasteries, including the 13th century Black Abbey Dominican priory. WICKLOW Wicklow is known as the ‘Garden County of Ireland’, and is home to many beautiful parks and gardens, including Powerscourt Gardens and Glendalough. MEATH The historic county of Meath is located just north of Dublin. The High Kings of Ireland sat here, giving the county it’s alternative name; the Royal County. Visit Newgrange, the Hill of Slane and the Hill of Tara.

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