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Recreated rooms show typical furniture styles from the 17th century through to the high style of the 19th century. Of particular interest to you may be the textile exhibition ‘The Way We Wore’ which displays typical Irish clothing and jewellery worn from the 1760s onwards. After your visit, it’s onto Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin’s oldest building, for a guided tour. The remainder of the day will be free before meeting back at the hotel for your welcome dinner. Overnight Camden Court Hotel or similar, Dublin, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast included.
Here we meet resident knitting teacher Pauline Gallagher who will give you a short knitting with wire workshop. All materials will be provided and by the end of the class you should have knit yourself a nice wire leaf pendant which you can take home with you as a souvenir of your time here in Ireland! The craft shop will also be open which stocks a wide range of yarns, books, patterns and accessories. Travel to the vibrant city of Galway and check into your hotel. Overnight Ardilaun Hotel or similar, Galway, Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast included.
Stop also at the famous Kylemore Abbey which is one of the most visited attractions in Ireland. Thousands visit Kylemore to see the outstanding Abbey and to experience the natural beauty of Kylemore’s Woodland and Lakeshore walks and Victorian walled garden. Finally visit Glen Keen Farm where you will enjoy a sheep herding demonstration followed by home baked scones and tea or coffee. Return to Galway where the evening is your own. You might decide to head into town and catch a traditional Irish music session in any one of Galway’s many pubs or simply relax in your hotel. Overnight Ardilaun Hotel or similar, Galway, Bed & Breakfast included.
Established in 1938, this shop became famous in the 1950s for outfitting the entire cast of the film The Quiet Man and has done a fabulous business ever since in Irish tweeds, knitwear, and Aran knits. The remainder of the day will be free to explore Galway and its surrounding areas at your own pace. Overnight Ardilaun Hotel or similar, Galway, Bed & Breakfast included.
Enjoy a Knitting Workshop where you will learn traditional methods and stitches the Aran Island way. In your class you will learn the Sharry Chain Link Stitch. The Sharry family, like many of the island families, has a long standing connection with the sea and the women of the family celebrate that connection in their choice of stitches when they knit traditional Aran sweaters. After some time to enjoy the Art Exhibition at the centre take a guided tour of the Island. This afternoon check into your B&B accommodation with time to relax and get to know your hosts. Your hosts can cater for most dietary needs, so please be sure to let us know of any special requirements in advance of travel. You will be collected this evening and taken to a local restaurant for a sumptuous meal. Overnight Inis Oirr, Aran Islands, Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast included.
This will continue into the afternoon with a lunch break before you will enjoy some local traditional music before dinner. This evening return to your B&B accommodation and after having some time to relax, you will be collected and taken for another delicious meal. Overnight Inis Oírr, Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Included.
Travel onward to Kerry visiting Kerry Woollen Mills along the way. This 17th century establishment has been crafting fine fabrics and yarn from wool for over 300 years and on your tour, you will see truly skilled craftspeople at work. Afterwards, check into your hotel in Killarney where the remainder of the day until dinner will be free for personal sightseeing. Overnight in Killarney, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Included.
Enjoy a free afternoon to take in what Killarney has to offer. Options include venturing to the nearby Killarney National Park or perhaps, enjoy some shopping in the vibrant town itself. Overnight Lake Hotel or similar, Killarney, Bed & Breakfast Basis
Afterwards, enjoy a partial tour of the scenic Ring of Kerry, a scenic drive around the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry. This stunning circular route takes in rugged and verdant coastal landscapes and rural seaside villages.
Legend has it that if you kiss the stone you will never be lost for words and have as the Irish say, ‘the gift of the gab’. Built in 1823, Blarney Woollen Mills was originally known as Mahoney’s Mills and provided valuable employment to the people of Blarney and nearby areas. Today Blarney Woollen Mills is Ireland’s largest Irish Gift & Craft Store. This afternoon travel onward to Dublin. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner at a nearby restaurant and say your goodbyes to new friends. Overnight Camden Court Hotel or similar, Dublin, Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast included
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