Day 1 Depart New York
Check-in at Newark for overnight flight to Dublin
Day 2 Arrive Dublin & Knock
Flight arrival in Dublin and enjoy a full Irish Breakfast in Mullingar, on way to Knock. Drive across the country to Attymass,
where we visit the Prayer Centre of Fr. Patrick Peyton, the Rosary Priest to Celebrate Mass and afterward, enjoy
a cup of tea with homemade scones. After our visit we will continue on to Knock and check into the Knock House hotel
for 2 nights. After some rest and relaxation, we will have dinner in the hotel.
Hotel: 4 Knock House Hotel, Knock (or similar)
Day 3 Knock
We spend this morning in Knock, where on 21st August 1879, Our Blessed Lady appeared along with St. Joseph, St. John,
and Jesus in the form of the Lamb of God, at the gable end of the small parish church. Celebrate Mass in the Apparition
Chapel, followed by a tour of the shrine. This afternoon we then continue to Croagh Patrick, where he fasted for 40 days.
With a stop at Westport, time permitting.
Hotel: 4 Knock House Hotel, Knock (or similar)
Day 4 Galway
After breakfast we depart for Galway. We have Mass in Cong, after Mass we will do the Quiet Man Tour. On arrival
in Galway we will have a city tour and view of the sights of Galway, such as the Cathedral, Salmon Weir, Spanish Arch
and Eyre Square.
Hotel: 4 Salthill Hotel, Galway (or similar)
Day 5 Cliffs of Moher
After Mass in Galway Cathedral we depart for the Cliffs of Moher, towering 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Stroll
along the Cliffs to O'Briens Tower and visit the interesting Visitor Centre. Our next stop will be the Bunratty Folk Park
and Castle Continue to Adare at and admire the picturesque thatched cottages that line the Main Street. Drive to Killarney and on the way visit the lakes of Killarney from Aghadoe Heights, where we have our most spectacular view of
Killarney.
Hotel: 4 Park Avon Hotel, Killarney (or similar)
Day 6 Ring of Kerry
After breakfast we will drive the breath-taking Ring of Kerry! This must be one of the most beautiful drives in
Ireland. Mass in Killorglin, where Fr. ONeill relatives were baptised. Our next stop on the drive will be the parish
Church in Glenbeigh.
Hotel: 4 Park Avon Hotel, Killarney (or similar)
Day 7 Killarney
Before departing Killarney, we will do a Jaunting trip with the Jarveys through the National Park. Drive to Gougane Barra
for St. Finbarrs Oratory for lunchtime Mass. Following lunch we will continue to Cobh Heritage centre, from where many
Irish Emigrated to the USA. We will then proceed to Youghal for a nights accommodation.
Hotel: 4 Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal (or similar)
Day 8 Kilkenny & Dublin
After breakfast we will drive to Kilkenny for Mass in the Capucin Friary. Nearby, visit the Kilkenny Design Workshops, an
exhibition of Irish Design, located in the old castle stables. After Mass we will visit the magnificent 13th century Kilkenny
Castle, seat of the Butler family, Earls & Dukes of Ormonde. In the afternoon we will drive to Glendalough in the Wicklow
mountains and will visit Glendalough, the 6th century monastic city of St. Kevin the place where Christianity survived the
dark ages. Drive across the Wicklow Gap, and on to check into our hotel. Evening arrival in Dublin, for 1 night. Dinner at
hotel this evening.
Hotel: 4 Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire (or similar)
Day 9 Dublin
After Breakfast this morning, we will do a short sightseeing tour of Dublin and a visit to the Epic centre in Dublin. After
some free time we will go for our Evening Meal and entertainment in the Merry Ploughboy.
Hotel: 4 Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire (or similar)
Day 10 Depart
Transfer to Dublin airport for return flight to New York
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