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* |
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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) | ||
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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.
We recommend you have adequate Travel Protection
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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 - Wednesday 11th September - Overnight Flight to Ireland
Dinner and refreshments will be served. You will awaken this morning to your first glimpse of Ireland.
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
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
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
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
Day 6 - Monday 16th September - Ring of Kerry
Visits & Sightseeing to include:-
- Ring of Kerry
Overnight & Breakfast: James Hotel, Tralee
Day 7 - Tuesday 17th September - Tralee to Kilkenny
- Rock of Cashel
Dinner, Overnight & Breakfast: Rivercourt Hotel, Kilkenny
Day 8 - Wednesday 18th September - Kilkenny City
- Smithwicks Distillery
- Walking Tour Kilkenny
- Free time in Kilkenny
Overnight & Breakfast: Rivercourt Hotel, Kilkenny
Day 9 - Thursday 19th September - Local Touring
- Dunbrody Famine Ship
- Hurling experience at Malzards with entertainment
Dinner, Overnight & Breakfast: Rivercourt Hotel, Kilkenny
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
*Subject to Change depending on numbers going on tour *
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
Travel Protection Policy Details
To obtain a quote with our partners Travel Insured please click on the image above.