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Immerse yourself in Ireland's culture on a tour designed for 15 people or fewer, featuring a visit to the Biggest Irish Traditional Music Festival in Ireland - The Fleadh Cheoil!
In addition to this epic festival showcasing the finest Irish music talents, this trip's cultural and sightseeing highlights include castle tours, exploration of ancient historical sites, and a visit to the National Steam Rally in Stradbally.
Travel is better with friends, and this tour is all about being in good company with good people.
Here at Healy Tours, we aim to give you authentic experiences in Ireland, as we visit some of the world's most beautiful locations. The written itinerary is just a part of the magic you will experience, as it is impossible to capture on paper the places and the people you will meet along the way.
All accommodation, transportation, excursions, and daily breakfasts are included-- read on for the full details!
11 Day Tour of Ireland
July 30th, 2025
Departing flights from your airport
August 10th, 2025
Return flights (or opt for an extension)
Land Price & Payment Schedule
$3,890 per person sharing a room
$500 supplement for a single room
What's Not Included:
Airfare (see below), Dinners/Meals outside of those listed, Drinks, and any personal purchases.
Airfare is booked independently; we will send you a notification when it comes time to book. Please arrange to fly from any airport to arrive in Dublin on the morning (before 10:00 am) of July 31st. If you need assistance booking your flight, let us know with a text or email!
Please review all Terms and Conditions for your booking, and make note of cancellation and payment dates for this tour.
Travel Insurance is highly recommended to protect your travel investment. Healy Tours is happy to provide insurance quotes for you and will send a quote once we receive your trip registration.
Depart the USA for Ireland
Flights from the USA to Ireland are late afternoon/overnight flights. Depart from your home airport and land in Dublin on the morning of July 31st. Please plan your arrival before 10:00 am.
Welcome to Ireland!
You will land in Dublin and make your way through Immigration to pick up your bags at baggage claim. Our driver will be waiting to meet you in the airport and will collect the group once all parties arrive.
Today you will travel from Dublin to KIlkenny. A stop on the way for some breakfast/lunch at a local eatery will help get you acquainted with the group.
Once you arrive, you will have some time to relax before hotel check-in time, around 3:00 or 4:00 pm.
Welcome Dinner & Overnight: Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Kilkenny Town | Historical Tour and Free Time
Today we will wake in the utterly charming town of Kilkenny with the opportunity to explore this ancient city. Start with a guided historical tour around the town, and then enjoy free time to do what pleases you.
You may wish to tour the imposing Kilkenny Castle, get a guided tour of the Medieval Museum, shop the craft center or winding medieval streets, or simply cozy into a pub or cafe and watch the action.
Kilkenny is alive at night with music and sessions. You will not need to wander far to enjoy a selection of music at any number of pubs.
Overnight: Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Rock of Dunamase | Roscrea Castle
Depart the town of Kilkenny today and explore local heritage sights. The first stop will be the impressive Rock of Dunamase, where you can stand atop this vantage point and appreciate the views of the surrounding countryside.
Next on the agenda will be a trip to the stunning castle and grounds of Roscrea.
In the heart of Roscrea in County Tipperary, one of the oldest towns in Ireland, you will find a magnificent stone castle dating from the 1280s. It was used as a barracks in 1798, housing 350 soldiers. Later, it served as a school, a library, and sanatorium.
The grounds include an impressive garden with a fountain, making Roscrea Castle a pleasant destination for a day out. There is also a restored mill displaying St Crónán’s high cross and pillar stone.
After the day's touring, you will return to your hotel for an evening of music and relaxation - there will be pub time and music at a local venue this evening.
Overnight: Killeshin Hotel
National Steam Rally
Join the best of Irish Culture in the Midlands over the next two days as you explore the region and take part in the National Irish Steam Rally.
The festivities will kick off with a session in Timahoe for a local music session with the bands and locals. Afterward, we will join the Steam Rally Parade, a group favorite for immersing yourself in the local culture. There will be plenty for you to do and explore in and around Portlaoise and Stradbally, and the steam rally—music, gigs, and local pub sessions are planned.
Activities include:
Lawnmower Racing, Trade Stalls, a Pet Farm, Sheepdog Demonstrations, A Century of Sawing with Steam, a Vintage Road Making Display, a Food Tent, Stradbally Woodland Railway steam trains, a Sawbench Display, Blacksmith’s Village, a Craft Village, Music
Included: Breakfast, Entertainment, Festival Admission
Overnight: Killeshin Hotel
Blarney Castle & Gardens
Set out this morning to tour the famous and imposing Blarney Castle, where you will explore history from nearly six hundred years ago. Perhaps you will kiss the legendary Blarney Stone, said to give those who do the “gift of the gab”. If kissing the stone is not for you - don't worry - Blarney Castle and grounds are a well-known tourist destination for a reason - it is a beautiful day to explore and enjoy the Irish countryside.
You may wish to stop at the nearby Blarney Woolen Mills, often termed "The largest Irish store anywhere", where genuine Irish products from crystal to Aran sweaters, to the finest in Irish crafts are proudly on display.
Included: Blarney Castle Tour
Overnight: The Commodore Hotel, Cobh
Kinsale Town
Travel south to Kinsale today to see the town full of colorful buildings, Kinsale is a quaint harbour town bursting with Irish charm.
Overnight: The Commodore Hotel, Cobh
Explore Cobh and the Heritage of the Emmigration from Ireland
Cobh is a port town from where many Irish people left the shores of Ireland, and emmigrated to America. Learn about this history and enjoy the lively town before heading east to Waterford.
Overnight: The Waterford Marina Hotel
The Fleadh Cheoil (Irish pronunciation: [ˌfʲlʲaː ˈçoːlʲ]), or "music festival" in English, is the biggest annual gathering and celebration of traditional music, singers, dancers, and the Irish language - made up of street sessions, concerts, and classes.
Waterford and Wexford | The Fleadh - Ireland's Own Trad Festival
This is a fabulous opportunity to visit the Irish Fleadh taking place in the town of Wexford, Ireland. Musical events abound at the Fleadh, and the best from around the country come to gather.
The group will travel to Wexford today to enjoy the sights and sounds of the festival, and return to Waterford in the evenings after what is sure to be a busy and memorable event. Alternatively, you can take this time to begin to explore Waterford and relax locally.
The Fleadh also features competitions in music and dance for all ages, attracting the country’s most talented to show off their song and dance skills. The Fleadh aims to promote the learning of and performance of Irish traditional music and dance internationally and domestically, as the group maintains international branches in several countries. The Fleadh is a massive event in Ireland, with music brimming over in the streets, and a little something for everyone.
Overnight: The Waterford Marina Hotel
Explore Waterford
We know it is important for you to have the time to explore the magic of Ireland at your own pace. This is a chance to slow down, take a day to sleep in, find some shops or a pub, and relax in town. This ancient Viking city has many nooks and crannies to explore.
You may wish to visit Reginald's Tower, the oldest civic building in Ireland. The tower has been in continuous use throughout its 800-year turbulent history and was originally the site of a wooden Viking fort. The Viking Triangle in Waterford has loads of history to be explored. We recommend a visit to the Waterford Treasures Museum to fully appreciate the rich history of this region.
Overnight: The Waterford Marina Hotel
Return to Dublin | The Wicklow Mountains
Depart Waterford this morning and travel back to Dublin for your return flights. Enroute, your driver will take the scenic route through the splendid Wicklow Mountains, which have been the scene for multiple television and movie sets, such as The Vikings, and P.S. I Love You. Wicklow is a stunning, remote, and beautiful part of the country in the eastern part of Ireland.
Once you arrive in Dublin, it will be time to board your return flights home.
Want more time in Ireland? Healy Tours will be happy to help you plan an extension in Dublin or beyond! See below for more information.
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We are here to answer your travel questions, help with airfare or booking extensions, or to assist with trip insurance.
For those who want more time in Ireland (and you will!) we have some built-in extension options. This will make your independent travel easy as can be. All tours, travel, and essentials are pre-booked for you.
This is a much-loved excursion into Northern Ireland. See some of the best sights on the planet here! This trip will take you by train to the north, and includes accomodation, The Titanic Museum, a day tour to the Giant's Causeway, and more!
There is so much to do and see in Dublin. Why not book in a little early, or stay after the tour departs, to really dig in and enjoy the history. This extension Includes hotel accommodations and Hop-on Hop-off bus tickets.
Want to visit your ancestral home? Want to see something in particular? We can help you get there! Whether you want to travel with a private driver or train, or bus, we have you covered. Just call us or email us with the details!
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