September
Month
8 Nights
Duration

Ballads Tour of Ireland

with Danny O’Flaherty

11th – 20th September 2024

Embark on a captivating musical journey with the Ballads Tour of Ireland featuring the soul-stirring melodies of the renowned Danny O’Flaherty. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Ireland as the tour takes you to the enchanting towns of Ennis, Westport, Kerry, and Kilkenny. Danny O’Flaherty, a masterful storyteller through his ballads, will serenade you with tales of love, heritage, and the picturesque landscapes that define Ireland’s charm. From the lively streets of Ennis to the scenic beauty of Westport, the medieval cobbled streets of Kilkenny and so much more await you on this jam-packed touring experience. Lastly one of the highlights of the tour will be visiting the Birthplace of Margaret of New Orleans, learning more about the famed Margaret Haughery along the way.

Danny is a native Irish speaker from the Gaeltacht (Gail-tuck) region of Connemara on the West Coast of Ireland. Much of his time growing up was spent around the turf fire listening to songs and stories of his elders, and this instilled in him the desire to pass the music on! He is a singer, songwriter, and performer of Folk and Celtic music and is dedicated to preserving the heritage of our ancestors.

Our 8 Night / 9 Day tour of Ireland includes:

  • Deluxe motorcoach for all transfers, touring and sightseeing
  • Services of a professional Tour Director throughout
  • First-class hotel accommodations for eight (8) nights in: Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon (1), Clew Bay Hotel, Westport (2), James Hotel, Tralee (2), Rivercourt Hotel, Kilkenny (3)
  • Full Irish Breakfast daily including the day of arrival.
  • Five (5) hotel dinners
  • Welcome drink reception
  • Porterage at hotels throughout of 1 suitcase per person
  • Taxes and Service Charges on items included
  • Travel documents to include: Document wallet, luggage tags and daily itinerary

Tour Details

TOUR PRICE  Land Only Price: $3769.00 per person based on Double Room Occupancy (Land Only)

*Airfare is available upon request please contact info@bracktours.com for more information*

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (Limited Single Rooms Available)  $599.00 to be paid along with the full per-person tour price based on Sole Room Occupancy
START DATE US Flight departure 11th September 2024 with Tour commencement on 12th September 2024 at Dublin Airport 
END DATE Tour Finishes 20th September 2024 at Dublin Airport
WEAR Clothing (we recommend layered clothing, sensible walking shoes, rain jacket and carry bag for daily touring)
INCLUDED

Sightseeing & Visitor Attractions:

Visit to Margaret of New Orleans Birthplace

Panoramic Tour of Galway

Visit Connemara homeplace of Danny

Cliffs of Moher

Quaint Village of Adare

Ring of Kerry

Rock of Cashel

Smithwicks Experience

Walking Tour Kilkenny

Free Time in Kilkenny

Dunbrody Famine Ship

Hurling experience at Malzard’s with entertainment.

*Music and entertainment provided throughout by Danny O’Flaherty*

NOT INCLUDED
Optional Travel Protection
Gratuity to Tour Director

Airfare not included

Tour Registration:

For all tour registrations please fill out the booking form found on the right-hand side of this webpage please also click the number of members that you will be signing up for and that all information is correct before proceeding.

To register for this tour and if paying by check please click on the PDF icon below and download & print this registration form.

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Additional information

Tour TypeLand Only

Ballads Tour of Ireland with Danny O’Flaherty

Day-to-Day Outline Itinerary

(subject to change)

1

Day 1 - Wednesday 11th September - Overnight Flight to Ireland

Dinner and refreshments will be served. You will awaken this morning to your first glimpse of Ireland.

2

Day 2 - Thursday 12th September - Arrive Dublin

Visits & Sightseeing to include:-

  • Welcome Breakfast
  • Visit to Margaret of New Orleans Birthplace

Dinner, Overnight & Breakfast: Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon

3

Day 3 - Friday 13th September - Carrick on Shannon to Westport

Visits & Sightseeing to include:-

  • Local Touring on route to Westport

Dinner, Overnight & Breakfast: Clew Bay Hotel, Westport

4

Day 4 - Saturday 14th September - Connemara

Visits & Sightseeing to include:-

  • Explore the Connemara Region, the homeplace of Danny O’Flaherty

Overnight & Breakfast: Clew Bay Hotel, Westport

5

Day 5 - Sunday 15th September - Westport to Kerry

Visits & Sightseeing to include:-

  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Quaint Village of Adar

Dinner, Overnight & Breakfast: James Hotel, Tralee

6

Day 6 - Monday 16th September - Ring of Kerry

Visits & Sightseeing to include:-

  • Ring of Kerry

Overnight & Breakfast: James Hotel, Tralee

7

Day 7 - Tuesday 17th September - Tralee to Kilkenny

  • Rock of Cashel

Dinner, Overnight & Breakfast: Rivercourt Hotel, Kilkenny

8

Day 8 - Wednesday 18th September - Kilkenny City

  • Smithwicks Distillery
  • Walking Tour Kilkenny
  • Free time in Kilkenny

Overnight & Breakfast: Rivercourt Hotel, Kilkenny

9

Day 9 - Thursday 19th September - Local Touring

  • Dunbrody Famine Ship
  • Hurling experience at Malzards with entertainment

Dinner, Overnight & Breakfast: Rivercourt Hotel, Kilkenny

10

Day 10 - Friday 20th September - Depart Ireland to 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.

11th September 2024 – Overnight Flight to Ireland

12th September 2024 – Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon

Board Basis: DBB

13th & 14th September 2024  – Clew Bay Hotel, Westport

Board Basis: DBB/BB

15th & 16th September 2024 – James Hotel, Tralee

Board Basis: DBB/BB

17th, 18th & 19th September 2024 – Rivercourt Hotel, Kilkenny 

Board Basis: DBB/BB

20th September 2024 – Return flight to the US

You bid farewell to the Emerald Isle as you board your flight back home.

DBB = Dinner, Bed & Breakfast 

BB = Bed & Breakfast

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

Kerry Coaches 49 Seater

*Subject to Change depending on numbers going on tour *

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Ballads Tour of Ireland

with Danny O’Flaherty

12th – 20th September 2024

Land Only Tour Price

  • Land Only Tour Price $3769.00 per person – Based on double occupancy
  • Single Supplement $599.00 (Book early limited availability) – Based on single occupancy & to be paid along with Full Tour Cost
  • *Flights are on a request basis at this stage*

How To Join

  • To join this tour, complete the below registration form and send it along with a check deposit of $500.00 per person and make payable to Brack Tours or if paying by credit card please see the right-hand section of this webpage for the tour booking form.

Deposits & Payments Schedule per person:

  • A deposit of $300.00 per person is required at the time of booking
  • The second part payment of $1500.00 per person is due by 3rd May 2024 if you have registered online this will be payable via a PayPal Invoice.
  • Final Payment per person due by 1st July 2024

If paying by check:

  • Complete the registration form
  • Make check payable to Brack Tours
  • Mail the form along with the check to: Brack Tours LLC 8 East Main Street #111 Avon MA 02322 USA

Tour Booking Code:

  • BALLDA2024

Air Cancellation Penalties:

  • Air: 120 days prior to departure 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

To register for this tour and if paying by check please click on the PDF icon below and download & print this registration form.

We recommend you have adequate Travel Protection

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