Daily Itinerary for the 25 May 2024
Day 1 – Saturday - May 25th

Check-in at Newark for overnight flight to Dublin Day 2 – Sunday - May 26th

Early morning arrival in Dublin and enjoy a full Irish breakfast in Mullingar before driving across the country to Knock Attymass, where we visit the home Fr Patrick Peyton, the Rosary Priest and enjoy a cup of tea with homemade scones. After our visit we will continue on to Knock and check into the Knock House hotel or similar for 2 nights. After some rest and relaxation we will have dinner in the hotel. B,D

Day 3 – Monday - May 27th

This morning we spend 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 travel to Croagh Patrick, where St. Patrick fasted for 40 days. On route (if time permits) a stop at Westport B,D

Day 4 – Tuesday - May 28th

After breakfast we will depart for Galway and stop to celebrate 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. B,D

Day 5 – Wednesday - May 29th

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. B,D

Day 6 – Thursday - May 30th

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. O’Neill’s relatives were baptized. Our next stop on the drive will be the parish Church in Glenbeigh. B,D

Day 7 – Friday - May 31st

Before departing Killarney, we will do a Jaunting trip with the Jarvey’s through the National Park. Drive to Gougane Barra for St. Finbarr’s Oratory for lunchtime Mass. Following lunch we will continue to Cobh Heritage center, from where many Irish Emmigrated to the USA. We will then proceed to Youghal for a nights accommodation. B,D

Day 8 – Saturday - June 1st

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. Dinner at hotel this evening. b,D

Day 9 – Sunday - June 2nd

After Breakfast this morning, we will do a short sightseeing tour of Dublin and a visit to the Epic center in Dublin. After some free time we will go for our Evening Meal and entertainment in the Merry Ploughboy. B,D

Day 10 – Monday - June 3rd

Transfer to Dublin airport for return flight to Newark.