Ballads Tour of Ireland
with Danny O’Flaherty
April 22nd – 2nd May 2023
Join Danny O’Flaherty for a unique and exciting tour of Ireland with Brack Tours. Traveling to Connemara, Donegal, Derry, Newry and so much more. Along the way, we will discover traditional Irish pubs, learn the history of some of Ireland’s best-kept secrets and enjoy breathtaking views along some of Ireland’s rugged coastlines. It is sure to be a fun-filled experience.
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 9 Night / 10 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 nine (9) nights in: Renvyle House Hotel, Connemara (3) Abbey Hotel, Donegal (2), Roe Park Resort, Limavady County Derry (2), Killeavy Castle Hotel, Newry (2)
- Full Irish Breakfast daily including the day of arrival.
- Seven (7) 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: $3895.00 per person based on Double Room Occupancy (Land Only)
*Airfare is available upon request please contact info@bracktours.com for more information* |
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| SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (Limited Single Rooms Available) | $735.00 to be paid along with full per-person tour price based on Sole Room Occupancy | ||
| START DATE | US Flight departure 22nd April 2023 with Tour commencement 23rd April 2023 at Dublin Airport. | ||
| END DATE | Tour Finishes 2nd May 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 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.
Upon doing this please mail check and registration form along to Brack Tours, 133 Washington Street #524 Dover, NH 03820
We recommend you have adequate Travel Protection
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To obtain a quote with our partners Travel Insured please click on the image above.
Additional information
| Tour Type | Land Only |
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Ballads Tour of Ireland with Danny O’Flaherty
Day-to-Day Outline Itinerary
(subject to change)
Day 1 - Saturday 22nd April - Overnight Flight to Ireland
Dinner and refreshments will be served. You will awaken this morning to your first glimpse of Ireland.
Day 2 - Sunday 23rd April - Arrive Dublin - Dublin to Connemara
Visits & Sightseeing to include:-
- Welcome Breakfast
- Athlone Castle
- Sean’s Bar – World’s Oldest Pub
Dinner & Overnight: Renvyle House Hotel, Connemara
Day 3 - Monday 24th April - Connemara
Visits & Sightseeing to include:-
- Connemara
- Glen Keen Farm Experience
Dinner & Overnight: Renvyle House Hotel, Connemara
Day 4 - Tuesday 25th April - Aran Islands
Visits & Sightseeing to include:-
- Aran Islands Day Trip
Overnight & Breakfast: Renvyle House Hotel, Connemara
Day 5 - Wednesday 26th April - Conneamra to Donegal
Visits & Sightseeing to include:-
- Birds of Prey
- Burial Place of W.B Yeats
Dinner & Overnight: Abbey Hotel, Donegal
Day 6 - Thursday 27th April- Donegal
Visits & Sightseeing to include:-
- Slieve Leauge Cliffs
- Killybegs & Ardara
Dinner & Overnight: Abbey Hotel, Donegal
Day 7 - Friday 28th April- Donegal to Derry
- Derry City Walking Tour
- Museum of Free Derry
- Guildhall & Peace Bridge
Dinner & Overnight: Roe Park Resort, Limavady County Derry
Day 8 - Saturday 29th April - Antrim Coastline
- Antrim Coast
- Giant’s Causeway
Overnight & Breakfast: Roe Park Resort, Limavady County Derry
Day 9 - Sunday 30th April - Derry to Newry via Belfast
- Belfast City Tour
- Titanic Visitors Centre
Dinner & Overnight: Killeavy Castle Estate, Newry
Day 10 - Monday 1st May - Carlingford & Armagh
- Carlingford
- Ring of Gullion
- Armagh City
- Tommy Makem Arts & Community Centre
Dinner & Overnight: Killeavey Castle Estate, Newry
Day 11 - Tuesday 2nd May - 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.
23rd, 24th & 25th April 2023 – Renvyle House Hotel, Connemara
Renvyle House is a four-star, family-owned, historic country house resort, first opened as a hotel in 1883 and is spectacularly located on a 150-acre estate on the shores of the Atlantic.
The grounds include a private freshwater lake, par 3 golf course, a beach, woodlands, gardens and numerous activities on site including tennis, croquet, outdoor heated swimming pool (summer months), fly-fishing, canoeing, shore angling and more.
26th & 27th October 2023 – Abbey Hotel, Donegal
As one of the longest established Hotels in the North West, renowned for its unique setting in the Centre of the Historic Town of Donegal, with idyllic views of Donegal Bay in the background, the Hotel is perfectly located to enjoy the beautiful County of Donegal. Within minutes of stunning coastal drives, beaches and signature discovery points of the famous Wild Atlantic Way, the Abbey Hotel Donegal Town, is the perfect location for you to stay.
The Abbey Hotel Donegal Town is a premier venue for live Music Events including Country & Western Weekends, Comedy Shows and Live Bands to name but a few, with lively traditional Irish Folk Music in the popular Abbey Bar also a regular occurrence.
28th & 29th April 2023 – Roe Park Resort, Limavady County Derry
The Roe Park Resort, is one of Northern Ireland’s premier golf and spa resorts. Overlooking its own stunning 18-hole parkland golf course and set amidst the gorgeous surroundings of the Roe Valley Country Park.
In keeping with the elegance of the traditional country house estate, all the rooms and suites have been beautifully decorated to complement the original building and offer fabulous views of either the golf course or courtyard garden.
30th April & 1st May 2023 – Killeavy Castle Estate, Newry
Killeavy Castle Estate is the perfect antidote to the modern fast-paced world. As the centerpiece of 350 acres of mixed farm and woodland in County Armagh’s stunning Slieve Gullion, it’s the ideal place to escape, retreat, relax and unwind.
At Killeavy, they all about living life more slowly and in the present; cherishing those ahhh moments – when the distractions of the modern world finally ebb away and you get closer to the things that matter most. Whether that’s nature, history, loved ones or even yourself, this secluded country estate will provide everything you need to emerge fully rejuvenated.
2nd May 2023 – Return flight to the US
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 Tour of Ireland
with Danny O’Flaherty
22nd April – 2nd May 2023
Land Only Tour Price
- Land Only Tour Price $3895.00 per person – Based on double occupancy
- Single Supplement $735.00 (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 $300 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 $1400.00 per person is due by 27th November 2022 if you have registered online this will be payable via a PayPal Invoice.
- Final Payment per person due by 4th February 2023
If paying by check:
- Complete the registration form
- Make 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:
- BALLDA2023
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
Travel Protection Policy Details
To obtain a quote with our partners Travel Insured please click on the image above.