12 Day Irish Patriot Trail

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Travel throughout Ireland to trace the history of the 1916 Easter Rising as well as the 1798 Rebellion and the 1922 Civil War. Journey right around the coastline to visit popular places such as Blarney, Killarney Cliffs of Moher and Galway. Walk historic Derry’s walls and view the Giant’s Causeway. Stay in elegant Cabra Castle Hotel.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Travel throughout Ireland to trace the history of the struggle for Irish political freedom, from the 1798 Rebellion to the 1916 Easter Rising and the 1922 Civil War, eventually culminating in Irish independence.

What's this trip about?

    Travel throughout Ireland to trace the history of the 1916 Easter Rising as well as the 1798 Rebellion and the 1922 Civil War. Journey right around the coastline to visit popular places such as Blarney, Killarney Cliffs of Moher and Galway. Walk historic Derry’s walls and view the Giant’s Causeway. Stay in elegant Cabra Castle Hotel.

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityDublin
End CityDrogheda

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Train & Rail Journeys

Destinations

  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland

Attractions

  • Dublin

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Sightseeing by luxury coach
    • Professional driver/guide
    • 11 nights in hotels listed
    • Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1
    • 9 dinners (D) including
    • - Taylor’s Three Rock Pub
    • - Wm Cairnes Gastropub farewell dinner
    • - 7 table d'hote dinners
    • 2 Lunches (L)
    • Welcome get-together drink
    • Tours of Dublin and Belfast
    • 1916 Rising walking tour of Central Dublin and General Post Office
    • Walking tours of Cork, Galway, Derry and Drogheda with local guides
    • Irish coffee at the Imperial Hotel in Cork
    • Horse-drawn jaunting car ride in Killarney
    • Banna Strand – Site of Sir Roger Casement’s landing
    • Ferry ride across the River Shannon
    • “The Quiet Man" walking tour of Cong
    • Dan O'Hara's Homestead Farm
    • Sheans Heritage Farm turf-cutting, tea and scones
    • Step dancing display in Cabra Castle Hotel
    • Visits and admissions to Kilmainham Gaol, Croke Park Museum, Glasnevin Museum, Patrick Pearse Museum, Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills, Michael Collins Centre, Derrynane House, Cliffs of Moher, Jackie Clarke Collection, Lissadell House, Giant’s Causeway, Crumlin Road Gaol, Boyne Valley Visitor Centre & Newgrange or Knowth Tomb
    • Headsets for walking tours
    • Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap
    • All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
    • Free Wi-Fi on coaches and in hotel lobbies

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Itinerary

Day 1: Dublin Tour & Kilmainham Gaol
Your Irish trip starts at 2:00 pm when you meet your tour guide at your Dublin hotel. Set out on a tour of Dublin’s highlights with particular focus on the General Post Office and O’Connell Street, where the 1916 Rising started on Easter Sunday. Visit Kilmainham Gaol whe...
Day 2: Glasnevin Museum & Taylor’s Three Rock Pub
Start your day at Croke Park Museum, which highlights the Gaelic Athletic Association, its work in promoting Gaelic sport and its part in Irish politics. Then take a guided tour around Glasnevin Museum and Cemetery, Ireland’s National Necropolis, final resting place of I...
Day 3: Patrick Pearse Museum & Cork Walking Tour
Visit the Pearse Museum in St. Enda's Park in the former home and school of Patrick Pearse, the leader of the 1916 Rising. It was from this house that Pearse and his brother, William, left to fight on Easter Sunday in 1916, never to return. Pause for photos at the statel...
Day 4: Blarney Castle & Michael Collins
A few miles outside Cork, visit Blarney Castle and climb to the battlements to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence.” Learn about the life and work of Michael Collins, Chairman of the Provisional Government, as you drive through Beal na Bladh where he was ambushed and kil...
Day 5: Ring of Kerry Tour & Derrynane House
Drive through the Killarney National Park by traditional jaunting car to view Ross Castle set on the shores of Lough Leane with mountains forming a backdrop. Set out on Ireland’s most popular scenic drive – the Ring of Kerry. The variety of scenery in such a small area w...
Day 6: Roger Casement & Cliffs of Moher
Drive by Banna Strand, where Roger Casement tried to land arms to support the 1916 Rising. Learn about this incident while sampling tea and scones. Travel north and cross the wide River Shannon Estuary by ferry and drive along the coast of County Clare. Here view the fam...
Day 7: "The Quiet Man" & Dan O'Hara's Farm
Drive to Cong where "The Quiet Man" movie was made in 1952 – Ireland’s first major movie. A guided walk will show you places featured in the production. Travel through the scenic countryside of Connemara. While visually stunning, this area is not good for farming with ma...
Day 8: Jackie Clarke Collection & Lissadell House
Travel north to Ballina to view the Jackie Clarke Collection. This archive, amassed by a local businessman, spans 400 years and contains many rare and important books and papers pertaining to the 1916 Rising and earlier political activity. Continue to Sligo to visit Liss...
Day 9: Derry Walk & Giant’s Causeway
Join a local guide for a walking tour around the ancient city of Derry to see the Bogside and learn how the 17th century walls were important to the development of the city. Stop for photos at the ruined Dunluce Castle and explore the Giant’s Causeway, huge hexagonal bas...
Day 10: Crumlin Road Gaol & Cabra Castle Stay
Drive to Belfast for a panoramic city tour to see where many events of the 20th century occurred and view the political murals. Visit Crumlin Road Gaol, which dates back to 1845. It closed its doors as a working prison in 1996 so many of the political prisoners held ther...
Day 11: Megalithic Tombs & Historic Drogheda Walk
Visit the Boyne Valley Visitor Centre to learn about the 5,000-year-old burial tombs of Newgrange and Knowth. Tour one of them to see how primitive people managed to align huge boulders precisely. Continue to Drogheda to join a local guide for a walking tour to see the h...
Day 12: Tour Ends in Drogheda
Your tour ends after breakfast. Drogheda is 30 miles north of Dublin Airport so ensure you have appropriate transfer arrangements made. (B)

B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

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Last Updated: 2/22/2018

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Accommodation

,Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel Killiney This friendly, family-run hotel offers fine views over Dublin Bay. The Library Bar is the perfect venue for a quiet drink and you may dine in the award-winning PJ's Restaurant or in the informal Dungeon Restaurant. Guest rooms provide every amenity for a comfortable stay and the hotel offers extensive leisure facilities. The hotel is located in Killiney, a suburb 9 miles south of Dublin city center and 18 miles from Dublin Airport. Fast DART train service into Dublin is ½ mile away. The River Lee Hotel Cork This hotel offers modern design combined with warmth, charm and great facilities. The spacious lobby, bar and dining areas are enhanced by river views. Guest bedrooms soothe the senses with muted colors, simple lines and superb amenities. Dine in the chic Bistro, pamper yourself in the luxurious day spa or work out at the leisure center. Located on the banks of the River Lee near the city center. 10 minutes’ walk to the historic English Market and Patrick Street with its shops, restaurants and pubs. Hotel parking. Killarney Plaza Hotel Killarney This modern hotel offers tastefully decorated public rooms with choices of bars and restaurants in an atmosphere of gracious luxury with attentive personal service. Guest rooms provide a tranquil atmosphere in which to rest and relax with plenty of amenities. Facilities include a state-of-the-art leisure center and Molton Brown spa. The hotel is located right in the center of Killarney town within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and pubs. Also close to the jaunting car stand and the peaceful Killarney National Park. Hotel parking. Radisson Blu Hotel - Galway Galway Retreat and unwind at this hotel, where guests enjoy sophisticated surroundings highlighted by black granite and walnut accents. At Restaurant Marinas chefs use the finest quality ingredients to design creative dishes. 282 rooms are decorated in a choice of 3 styles. Scandinavian, Maritime and Classic and offer all modern conveniences The hotel features premier services at the Spirit One Spa. Set on Lough Atalia Road, it’s a 5-minute walk from Eyre Square in the center of Galway city with views out to Galway Bay. Hotel parking. City Hotel, Derry Derry This modern hotel features an open-plan lobby opening out to Thompson’s Restaurant for breakfasts and dining and Coppins Bar for relaxation with a snack or a cocktail. All 146 guest rooms have been designed to the most exacting standards of contemporary styling. The health and fitness club features a swimming pool and gym. Located downtown Derry and within easy walking distance of Derry's famous medieval walls and all the shops and pubs. Hotel parking Cabra Castle Hotel Kingscourt This castle’s history dates to 1760 and gives a mature, cultured air to the magnificent hallways and stairwells. Stay in one of 80 historical and richly designed bedrooms, most of which are situated in the courtyard development, a restoration of the original working areas. Play golf on the 9-hole course or walk around the extensive grounds. Member of Manor House Hotels Group. Located outside the town of Kingscourt, 50 miles northwest of Dublin city and 45 miles from Dublin Airport. Hotel parking. The D Hotel Drogheda This modern hotel offers 104 elegant bedrooms designed for guest comfort and relaxation, many with superb views over the Boyne River and Drogheda's town center. The lounge, d bar and restaurant on the ground floor have a cosmopolitan touch, opening onto riverside terraces and a promenade. Wm Cairnes Gastropub, housed in a former brewery, offers a convivial location for dining and casual snacks. Located just 25 minutes north of Dublin Airport on M1 and within walking distance of Drogheda’s shops and attractions. Hotel parking.
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