Day 1 Monday, May 19th - Depart USA
Check in at Jacksonville airport for overnight flight to Dublin
Day 2 Tuesday, May 20th - Arrive Dublin & Knock
Early morning arrival in Dublin. Stop to enjoy a full Irish breakfast on our drive across the country to Attymass, where
we visit the home of Fr. Patrick Peyton, the Rosary priest, and enjoy a cup of tea with homemade scones. After our visit
we will continue to Knock and check into the hotel for 2 nights. After some rest and relaxation, we will have dinner in
the hotel.
Hotel: Kiltimagh Park (or similar)
Day 3 Wednesday, May 21st - Knock
This morning, we spend in Knock, where on August 21st, 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 travel to Croagh Patrick, where St. Patrick fasted
for 40 days. Stop in Westport if time permits. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Hotel: Kiltimagh Park (or similar)
Day 4 Thursday, May 22nd - Galway
After breakfast we depart for Galway. On route we will visit Ballintubber Abbey. There we will celebrate Mass and take
a tour of the Abbey. Afterwards we head to Cong for a walking tour of the area where The Quiet Man was filmed in
1951, starring movie legends Maureen OHara and John Wayne. On arrival in Galway, we will have free time to explore
this beautiful medieval city. Check in to hotel for dinner and 2 nights stay.
Hotel: 4 Salthill Hotel, Galway (or similar)
Day 5 Friday, May 23rd - Galway/Cliffs of Moher/Bunratty
After Mass in Galway Cathedral, we will have a city tour of Galway that includes the Salmon Weir Bridge, the Spanish
Arch and Eyre Square. After the tour, we continue to the Cliffs of Moher towering 700ft. above the Atlantic Ocean.
Stroll along the cliffs to OBriens Tower and check out the visitor center. Our next stop is Bunratty Folk Park which
gives you an insight into all aspects of rural life in Ireland. We then head back to Galway for leisure time, dinner and
overnight.
Hotel: 4 Salthill Hotel, Galway (or similar)
Day 6 Saturday, May 24th Limerick/Tralee/Kenmare/ Killarney
After breakfast we depart for Killarney. We will celebrate Mass in Killarney Cathedral and then take a jaunting car
through the woodlands and a boat trip on the lakes. We will also visit the Gap of Dunloe and continue to Aghadoe
Heights to view the magnificent Lakes of Killarney. Afterwards there will be some free time to look around the town.
Check in to hotel for dinner and 2 nights stay.
Hotel: 4 Scotts Hotel, Killarney (or similar)
Day 7 Sunday, May 25th Killarney
After breakfast, we will celebrate Mass at 10am in Fossa on the way and continue along the breath-taking Ring of
Kerry. The drive will include stops in some of the western most towns in Europe. Dinner at Hotel. Afterwards there will
be an opportunity to take in some of the nightlife in Killarney.
Hotel: 4 Scotts Hotel, Killarney (or similar)
Day 8-Monday, May 26th Kerry/Gougane Barra/Youghal
After breakfast we head to Molly Gallivans Cottage, outside Kenmare, for a unique traditional Irish experience. They
offer a variety of demonstrations including sheep shearing, spinning, Poitin (whiskey) making and testing, and help
bake and enjoy traditional Irish soda bread. We continue to Gougane Barra, a scenic valley and heritage site in the
Shehy Mountains of County Cork, Ireland. St. Finbarr (the patron saint of Cork) founded his most important monastery
at the island in the lake at Gougane Barra during the sixth century. He is said to have spent much time in isolation in
this serene and peaceful place. We then continue on to Youghal, County Cork, and check into our hotel for dinner and
one nights stay. There will be some free time to explore this beautiful coastal town.
Hotel: 4 Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal (or similar)
Day 9-Tuesday, May 27th Youghal/Tipperary/Wicklow/Dublin
After breakfast we will take a brief tour around Youghal. Afterwards we will drive to Tipperary to see the Rock of
Cashel where St. Patrick converted King Aengus to Christianity. We continue to Glendalough, across the Wicklow Gap
in the Wicklow Mountains and arrive at the 6th century monastic city of St. Kevin, the place where Christianity survived
the dark ages. Mass in Gods Cottage. Check in to hotel in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin for dinner and 2 nights.
Hotel: 4 Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire (or similar)
Day 10-Wednesday, May 28th Dublin
After breakfast, we head to Trinity College to see the Book of Kells and explore the old library. Mass in Trinity Chapel (if
available). After Mass, we visit the world-famous Guinness Brewery, where we will experience the history, heart and
soul of Irelands most iconic beer (stout). We also learn how the beer is made and visit the Gravity Bar with unparalleled
360- degree views of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. This evening, we head to the Merry Ploughboy for
dinner and some traditional Irish music and dancing.
Hotel: 4 Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire (or similar)
Day 11 Thursday, May 29th Departure
After breakfast, enjoy free time in the beautiful coastal town of Dun Laoghaire before heading to airport for our return
fight to Jacksonville.
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