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DEVRI IRELAND TOUR 2020
Itinerary – July 10 to July 19, 2020
Boston’s Irish band is bringing their beats back to Ireland!
The Devri Band is pleased to invite you on a special VIP adventure to
their home base in Ireland where you will meet family & friends, sing-
along in cozy Irish pubs, taste traditional Irish food, see the spectacular
sights of the Wild Atlantic Way & Northern Ireland, visit Ireland’s most
loved attractions, and experience for yourself- the passion behind their
beats.
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FRI, July 10th: Depart the U.S.
Today we will depart The U.S. by taking an overnight flight out of Logan International Airport to
Shannon, Ireland.
SAT, July 11th: Welcome to Ireland!
This morning we arrive into Shannon Airport and
travel to Tralee, Steve’s hometown! Today will be left
free for people to spend it as they please. Having
checked into our hotel you will be free in the
afternoon to explore Tralee or relax in the hotel, then
that evening we offer a welcome reception and
dinner.
Overnight to be announced: Tralee Hotel (B & D)
SUN, July 12th: Day Trip to the Dingle Peninsula
After a leisurely breakfast this morning, we will set out
to explore more of Kerry, famed to contain some of
Ireland’s most iconic scenery. We travel southwest to
reach Dingle, which is the only town in one of Ireland's
most beautiful coastal regions, the Dingle Peninsula.
Today we will enjoy a scenic day of beautiful beaches
and mountains of the Dingle Peninsula dubbed one of
“the most beautiful place on earth”. The Dingle
Peninsula is one of Ireland’s most rugged Peninsulas
with breathtaking views and mysterious huts called
‘clochans’ that line the road, thought to be built by 7th century monks. It is an area that suffered
the Vikings, welcomed Hollywood and has its own famous Dolphin called “Fungie”. We will stop in
the small fishing town of Dingle to enjoy its eclectic little fashion and jewelry shops and intimate
cozy pubs – an all-round very special place with great atmosphere and you may even hear Irish
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Gaelic being used fluently. Upon returning to Tralee there will be some free time before dinner.
Then tonight we have our first Performance by Devri & friends in Steve’s hometown of Tralee.
Overnight to be announced: Tralee Hotel (B) Dinner & Performance
MON, July 13th: Across the Shannon to Galway & Cliffs of Moher
This morning we will bid fair to County Kerry in search of
new adventures in County Galway. We will take the ferry
across the River Shannon and along the beautiful coastline
we stop at the mighty Cliffs of Moher that stand over 700
feet high and offer views out to the Aran Islands and even
as far south as the Dingle Peninsula. The Cliffs are home to
the Puffin Bird and many other bird species, which you will
see a lot about in the interpretation center.
Finally reaching Galway, we check in to our hotel where we
will enjoy dinner together.
Overnight: The Connemara Coast Hotel (B & D)
TUES, July 14th: Free day in Galway City or a Connemara & Kylemore Abbey Day Tour
This morning after breakfast you have the following 2 options. The first option is to be transferred
into Galway City to spend the day here as you please.
The second option is to embark on a tour of
Connemara, an ever-changing landscape, majestic
mountains, spectacular beaches, the wild Atlantic, mist
covered lakes, pre-historic bogs and shady glens. We
visit the quaint but lively villages where you have all the
convenience of modern everyday alongside an
opportunity to step back in time with a relaxed and
friendly era. This region in Ireland is also where the
native Irish Gaelic is still spoken as a first language. We
will also visit the picturesque Kylemore Abbey, the home of the Benedictine nuns and stands at
the edge of a lake surrounded by woodlands. The Abbey was originally built in 1868 by Mitchell
Henry, in memory of his late wife Margaret. Its architecture is best described as neo-gothic and
the house still displays all the characteristics of that period. Kylemore Abbey’s most famous
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feature is its miniature cathedral, known locally as the Gothic church. You can also check out the
Victorian Walled Garden.
We return to our hotel and prepare to meet for dinner together this evening followed by another
great performance by the lads of Devri.
Overnight: The Connemara Coast Hotel (B)
WED, July 15th: Sligo Town & The Inishowen Peninsula
We depart Galway after breakfast at the hotel and head
towards Donegal. On the way we will stop at in Sligo for lunch.
While here we will vistit W.B. Yeats grave. Sligo was coined by
the Irish as “Yeats Country”, after this eminent Irish Poet.
W.B. Yeats spent a large portion of his childhood in this area.
He died in France in 1939 and according to his wishes he was
buried after a discreet and private funeral service at
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin – “if I die bury me up there and then
in a year’s time when the newspapers have forgotten me, dig me up and plant me in Sligo”. Which
did not work out, as the Second World War broke out and Yeats’ mortal remains were stuck in
France. Only in September 1948 were Yeats’ remains moved to Drumcliff and his epitaph was
taken from the last lines of his late poem: Under Ben Bulben: “Cast a cold Eye On Life, on Death
Horseman, pass by!”
Afterwards we will stop for a quick pint at Biddy O’barnes Famous Pub.
Continuing on through Donegal town, we will go up into the Inishowen Peninsula where we check
in for dinner and rest overnight.
Overnight: Ballyliffen Hotel & Strand Hotel - Split Hotels (B& D)
THURS, July 16th: Inishowen Peninsula
This morning after a leisurely breakfast we will set out to
explore the Inishowen Pensinsula. It is the largest
peninsula on the island of Ireland and includes Ireland's
most northerly point, Malin Head which is also the
starting point of the Wild Atlantic Way. No visit to
Inishowen is complete without a trip up the narrow,
winding road to reach this windswept spot. Stand at the
viewing point and you'll be treated to jaw-dropping views
and dramatic, unspoiled landscapes everywhere you
turn. We will also make a stop in Malin town before returning to our hotel. Malin is the hometown
of Declan Houton, where he was often seen nurturing his musical talents in the local pubs.
Tonight, we will enjoy dinner and a show back at our Ballyliffen Hotel.
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Overnight: Ballyliffen Hotel & Strand Hotel - Split Hotels (B & D)
FRI, July 17th: Giants Causeway & the Antrim Coast
Today we Leave Ballyliffen and drive to the Giants
Causeway along the Antrim coast.
The Giant’s Causeway is an amazing geologic formation
of approx. 40,000 basalt stone – some as tall as 130 feet,
and mostly hexagonal in shape. As Northern Ireland’s
Premiere landmark, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
you’ll be free to decide for yourself whether the
Causeway is a result of accelerated cooling of lava
outflows 60 million years ago or is it the work of the
legendary Irish giant, Finn MacCool, in his attempts to a) woo a distant lady giant, or b) meet a
Scottish giant in battle to determine who was the stronger giant? From here we will continue
toward Belfast making. This evening you will be able to explore Belfast, pick a cuisine of your
preference, and enjoy a dinner on your own.
Overnight: The Grand Central Hotel (B)
SAT, July 18th: Belfast & The Titanic Experience
This morning a guided tour of Belfast will enable you to
immerse yourself in the Northern Ireland experience~
see the political murals of West Belfast, the vibrant city
center, the newly developed Titanic Quarter,
magnificent government building of Stormont and the
student area of Queens University. We take a visit to the
Titanic Belfast; a state-of-the-art interactive museum
provides an unforgettable visitor experience. It tells the story of RMS Titanic, from her conception
and launch into the River Lagan in 1911, to the tragic end of her maiden voyage a year later. It
was here at Titanic Quarter (the former Queen’s Island) in Belfast Harbor, the ship was built. For
dinner this evening, you will be able to explore Belfast further and choose your own cuisine.
Overnight: The Grand Central Hotel (B)
SUN, July 19th: Leave for Dublin airport
This morning we pack our bags and after enjoying one final breakfast together, head for Dublin
airport to board our flight back to the US!
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