About Us
Our background
Greetings! We are Nichole and Billy Healy, owners of Healy Glass Artistry. Billy Healy was born and raised in Waterford Ireland, Nichole hails from Milwaukee Wisconsin.
We have been lucky enough to enjoy traveling back to Ireland to see our family dozens of times over the last two decades. Traveling has become the norm in our lives, as we have worked all around the United States at hundreds of Art, Craft, and Irish Cultural events as artisans. Along the way, we have met some wonderful people—and the question kept arising “When will you take us to Ireland?”
How We Got Started
From that question, an idea was born.
We decided to offer customized tour packages that focus on hand-crafters and artisans working in Ireland. Our customized tours visit some off-the-beaten-path places combined with must-see destinations around Ireland.
We have stops built into our tour to allow you time to relax or explore; with the group or on your own. Our hotels have world-class spas, and we will be close to golf courses and shopping. Of course—the heart of Irish Culture can always be found in a nearby local pub, and with an Irish host, we will never be too far from a pint, a chat, and a laugh.
Dreaming of Ireland
We know that Ireland is a dream destination for many people.
We meet countless people in our travels across the United States who have been to Ireland and who long to return, as well as those who consider it one of their ‘bucket list’ items.
Our philosophy on travel is that it should be as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Our mission is to take the guess-work out of it for you, to create an atmosphere of warmth, Irish hospitality, and camaraderie, while visiting some of the most amazing places on our planet.
unique tours for different needs
Silver Tours
Great tours for more adventurous travelers, for those traveling with families, or those seeking more budget-friendly options!
These tours will generally be shorter in length, but will still allow you to enjoy exquisite travel experiences.
We can build custom itineraries for the Silver-Level traveler, or book you with travel groups to get you the most efficiency for your travel dollar.
Generally, Silver Level Tours Include:
-fewer meal inclusions
-fewer included tour options (to allow you to shape your day)
-mid-priced hotels or B&B options
-may include bookings with tour groups to keep costs down
Gold Tours
Beautiful 4-star accommodation and all of the service and quality you would expect from a Healy Tour. These trips may be escorted or non-escorted; and may be slightly shorter in length than a Platinum Tour.
Gold-Level Tours Will Include:
-4-star accommodation, hotels and manor houses, perhaps a castle stay
-Daily breakfasts, and some meal inclusions
-Some entertainment and tour options included
Platinum Tours
These are our Premium tour packages. These are our most inclusive itineraries, escorted tours. These tours will include a blend of 4-star and 5-star accommodations, like manor houses, castle stays, golf and spa locations.
Platinum-Level Tours Will Include:
-4-star and 5-star accommodation in the best hotels/manor houses/estates in the destination
-Inclusive of daily breakfasts, more dinners
-Entertainment, shows, tours, bookings all inclusive
-Concierge service for spa, golf, or activity bookings