Ballads, Bays & Byroads Hosted by
Tom Sweeney, Kevin Evans & Brian Doherty
May 18th – 27th 2023
(please note that tour pricing is based in Euros €)
Tom Sweeney is a genuine rarity in the field of Irish singing. His audiences range from four and five-year-olds right up to the thousands who regularly attend his performances on the stages of the U.S. and Canada’s premier Irish music festivals. Along with brother Jimmy, the late Donegal fiddle player, P.V.O Donnell and fellow Omagh man, Brian Doherty, known collectively as Barley Bree, Tom spent nearly twenty years in Nova Scotia, Canada plying his musical trade.
Kevin Evans & Brian Doherty have entertained audiences from Waterford, Ireland to New Waterford, Cape Breton, from Berlin to Boston and from Nova Scotia to New Zealand. They are first-rate musicians, singers, songwriters, promoters and producers and have been an integral part of the East Coast music scene for over thirty-five years.
We invite you to discover Ireland on our 8-night tour Ballads, Bays & Byroads Hosted by Tom Sweeney, Kevin Evans & Brian Doherty. From Galway to Killarney and Dungarvan to Dublin you will discover two great cities, parts of the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way and the history of Ireland’s Ancient East.
Our 8 Night / 9 Day tour of Ireland includes:
- Deluxe motorcoach for all transfers, touring also sightseeing
- Services of a professional Tour Director throughout
- First-class hotel accommodations for eight (8) nights in: Park House Hotel, Galway (2), International Hotel, Killarney (2), The Park Hotel, Dungarvan (2), Camden Court Hotel, Dublin (2)
- Full Irish Breakfast daily including the day of arrival
- Four (4) hotel dinners Two (2) Casual Pub dinners at Kate Kearney’s Cottage Killarney & Nancy Hands Pub Dublin
- Welcome drink reception
- Porterage at hotels throughout of 1 suitcase per person
- Taxes and Service Charges on items included
- Finally Travel documents to include: Document wallet, luggage tags and daily itinerary
Tour Details (please note that tour pricing is in Euros €)
| TOUR PRICE | Land Only Price: €2945.00 (Euros) per person based on Double Room Occupancy (Land Only) | ||
| SINGLE SUPPLEMENT | €525.00 (Euros) to be paid along with full per person tour consequently price based on Sole Room Occupancy | ||
| START DATE | Tour Commences May 19th 2023 at Dublin Airport | ||
| END DATE | Tour Finishes May 27th 2023 at Dublin Airport | ||
| WEAR | Clothing (we recommend layered clothing, sensible walking shoes, rain jacket and carry bag for daily touring) | ||
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Tour Registration:
For all tour registrations who wish to pay via credit card please download and print the below registration form by clicking on the PDF icon and a member of the team will be in contact to receive your credit card details.
To register for this tour and if paying by check please click on the PDF icon below and download & print this registration form.
Upon doing this please mail check and registration form along to Brack Tours, 133 Washington Street #524 Dover, NH 03820
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Ballads, Bays & Byroads Hosted by
Tom Sweeney, Kevin Evans & Brian Doherty
Day to Day Outline Itinerary
(subject to change)
Day 1 - Thursday 18th May - Overnight Flight to Ireland
Dinner and refreshments will be served. You will awaken this morning to your first glimpse of Ireland.
Day 2 - Friday 19th May - Arrive Dublin - Dublin to Galway
Visits & Sightseeing to include:-
- Welcome Breakfast
- Athlone Castle
- Sean’s Bar – World’s Oldest Pub
- Galway Panoramic City Tour
Dinner & Overnight: Park House Hotel, Galway
Day 3 - Saturday 20th May - Galway City or Connemara
Visits & Sightseeing to include:-
- Corrib Princess Cruise & Irish Coffee Demonstration or Kylemore Abbey
- Free time in Galway
Overnight & Breakfast: Park House Hotel, Galway
Day 4 - Sunday 21st May - Galway to Killarney via County Clare
Visits & Sightseeing to include:-
- Rathbaun Farm Experience
- Cliffs of Moher & the Burren Region
Dinner & Overnight: The International Hotel, Killarney
Day 5 - Monday 22nd May - Ring of Kerry
Visits & Sightseeing to include:-
- The Ring of Kerry
- Free time in Killarney
Overnight & Breakfast: The International Hotel, Killarney
Day 6 - Tuesday 23rd May - Killarney to Dungarvan
Visits & Sightseeing to include:-
- Blarney Castle & Woollen Mills
- Cobh Village & Heritage Centre
Dinner & Overnight: The Park Hotel, Dungarvan
Day 7 - Wednesday 24th May - Local Touring of the Dungarvan Area
Visits & Sightseeing to include:-
- Local touring of Dungarvan area
- Evening concert in Dungarvan
Overnight & Breakfast: The Park Hotel, Dungarvan
Day 8 - Thursday 25th May - Dungarvan to Dublin
Visits & Sightseeing to include:-
- Waterford City & House of Waterford Crystal
- Glendalough & St Kevin’s
- Dublin Panoramic City Tour
Dinner & Overnight: Camden Court Hotel, Dublin
Day 9 - Friday 26th May - Dublin City
Visits & Sightseeing to include:-
- Kilmainham Gaol or Dublin Castle
- Epic Ireland Museum or Guinness Storehouse
Overnight & Breakfast: Camden Court Hotel, Dublin
Day 10 - Saturday 27th May - Depart Ireland for Canada/US
In the blink of an eye, your vacation in Ireland has come to an end! After breakfast, you will be escorted to Dublin Airport where you bid your last farewells to your Irish Tour Director.
19th & 20th May 2023 – Park House Hotel
With a perfect location in the heart of Galway city, the 4 Star Park House Hotel has been welcoming guests since 1975 and has a reputation for excellence in accommodation, customer service and food. Guests need only step outside the door to explore Galway city and it’s wonderful surroundings – rich in culture, heritage and natural beauty.
The hotel has complimentary high-speed wifi throughout and carpark on site. All bedrooms are smoke-free with individually controlled air-conditioning, multi-channel TV, tea/coffee making facilities, premium bedding and luxury eco-friendly toiletries.
21st & 22nd May 2023 – International Hotel, Killarney
Nestled in the heart of the old town, just moments from Killarney National Park, the 4-star International Hotel Killarney has been welcoming guests with its blend of traditional hospitality and comfort for more than a century. And now it’s your turn.
History seeps from the walls of this old-world gem, where you can relax by a log fire after a long day of sightseeing, take a stroll downtown or into the lush wonderland of Killarney National Park.
23rd & 24th May 2023 – The Park Hotel, Dungarvan
The family-owned Park Hotel Dungarvan is ideally situated right on the doorstep of the Waterford Cycling Greenway. Dungarvan – a harbour town located at the heart of County Waterford, Ireland. You’re never short of a good restaurant in Dungarvan, especially the famous Tannery Restaurant. Leisure facilities include – 20m swimming pool, therapeutic whirlpool, children’s fun pool, sauna, steam room, state of the art gymnasium.
25th & 26th May 2023 – Camden Court Hotel, Dublin
This Dublin City Centre 4 Star hotel offers an array of complimentary extras such as access to our Leisure Centre and high-speed Wi-Fi. The Leisure Centre has a 16-metre swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and fully equipped gym.
Camden Court Hotel boasts an envious location in the heart of Dublin’s City Centre. You are within walking distance of some of the city’s top landmarks such as Trinity College, St Stephen’s Green and the National Concert Hall.
Return flight to Canada/US – 27th May 2023
You bid farewell to the Emerald Isle as you board your flight back home.
All our coaches are Luxurious and ideal for a comfortable tour of Ireland. There is ample leg room and all seats recline. The coaches are fully air conditioned and have a wc on board. There is a PA system on board so as not to miss a word of our knowledgeable and competent drivers/guides.
Luxury 49 Seat Executive Coach
- 49 Reclining Seats
- Full air conditioning
- DVD player
- Refrigerator
- WC
*Subject to Change depending on numbers going on tour *
Ballads, Bays & Byroads Hosted by
Tom Sweeney, Kevin Evans & Brian Doherty
18th – 27th May 2023
Land Only Tour Price: (Prices based in Euros €)
- Land Tour Price €2945.00 per person – Based on double occupancy
- Single Supplement €525.00 (Book early limited availability) – Based on single occupancy & to be paid along with Full Tour Cost
How To Join:
- To join this tour, complete the below registration form and send along with a check deposit of €300.00 per person and make this payable to Brack Tours, or if paying by credit card please complete the below registration form and send along to info@bracktours.com a member of our team will then be in contact to receive your card details.
Deposits & Payments Schedule per person:
- A deposit of €300.00 per person is required at the time of booking
- A Second part payment of €1000.00 per person is due by 9th January 2023
- A Final Payment per person is due by 13th March 2023
*Payments to be made in Euro’s €, your credit card company will process the charge in US or Canadian Dollars using the best available exchange rate at the time of payment.*
If paying by check:
- Complete the registration form
- Make the check payable to Brack Tours
- Mail the form along with the check to: Brack Tours, 133 Washington Street #524 Dover, NH 03820
Tour Booking Code:
- BBBSED23
Air Cancellation Penalties:
- Air: 120 days prior to departure, the air is Non-refundable
Land Cancellation Penalties:
- Land: Outside of 65 days Forfeit of deposit per person
- Land: 64 – 46 days Forfeit 35% Land Price per person
- Land: 45 – 16 days Forfeit 50% Land Price per person
- Land: 15 days or less Forfeit 100% Land Price per person
Tour Registration:
For all tour registrations who wish to pay via credit card please download and print the below registration form by clicking on the PDF icon and a member of the team will be in contact to receive your credit card details.
To register for this tour and if paying by check please click on the PDF icon below and download & print this registration form.
Travel Protection / Trip Insurance:
As our policy, Brack Tours strongly advises all tour members to have an adequate travel protection policy to cover in the event of unforeseen circumstances either before or during your trip. USA Resident’s travel protection can be arranged by contacting sinead@bracktours.com or by clicking the below travel insured image.
Unfortunately, we cannot arrange travel protection for Canadian residents. However, Canadian residents can directly visit the Travel Insured International website, for more information please visit the following link: https://canada.travelinusred.com/travel/trip-info
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