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JOE WALSH
TOURS
GROUP TRAVEL EXPERTS
SPECIALISING IN PILGRIMAGES SINCE 1961
ENGLISH
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IRELAND | 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 Glenveagh
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 Blarney Castle, Cork City and the
Day 3 Explore Connemara and the stunning Rock of Cashel. Overnight in Kilkenny.
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.
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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
National Park
Giant’s
Causeway
The capital city of Dublin is situated on the east coast DONEGAL
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of the country. This bustling city is full of culture, history, «
and heritage. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, built in
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honour of Ireland’s patron saint. Discover the GPO SLIGO BELFAST
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(General Post Office) and it’s indelible association with
Knock
the 1916 Easter Rising. Learn about Ireland’s black Shrine
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stout with a tour of the Guinness Storehouse. Connemara Newgrange
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GALWAY
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Clonmacnoise
DUBLIN
Cliffs of
Moher
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Glendalough
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WICKLOW
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« Rock of
Cashel
KILLARNEY Blarney Castle
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Skellig «
Michael
CORK
Trinity College, Dublin «
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- - - - - 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.
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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
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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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a tailor-made tour or for more details on price,
flight or language options, contact Celine Bui;
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