Sample Ancestry Group Tour

Launched by the Association of O’Neill Clans at the Hill of The O’Neill Centre, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone on the 12 November 2012, the O’Neill Clans Gathering took place from May 22-26, 2013. This is a prime example of the type of sample ancestry group tour packages that we can provide.

Brack Tours were involved with attending clients in organising all of the details in Ireland for hotels, celebrations and events.

The event

The O’Neill Clans Gathering was designed to bring together O’Neill family members from around the globe to share stories and celebrate an incredibly rich and diverse history of one of Europe’s oldest and most celebrated clans.

The four-day long event included visits to various historical O’Neill sites including:

The Hill of The O’Neill in Dungannon, County Tyrone
The coronation site of The O’Neill in nearby Cookstown
Optional Walking tours of Armagh – a city with a rich O’Neill heritage and
A Visit to Ireland’s capital city Dublin.

Overnight stays at:

3* Armagh City Hotel-Armagh (3 nights)
4* Camden Court Hotel – Dublin (2 nights)

* All tour details were being organised by the Association of the O’Neill Clans.

This 6 Night Sample Tour of Ireland includes:

Private Guided Transport throughout
Transfers & Orientations
Driver Guide Expenses
Bed & Breakfast daily at each Hotel
Activities & Events Listed
Dinners & Lunches included as per detailed itinerary

Tour Details:

START DATE

Tour Commences based on a minimum of 20 passengers (Tour details confirmed as per your group requirements)

END DATE

Tour Finishes with Brack Tours on Day 7 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 Benburb Priory, to include:

Talks on the history, genealogy and legends of the O’Neill Clan.
Talks on the Battle of Benburb
Tour of the Priory
Visit of Benburb Castle – “Chief House” of Shane (The Proud) O’Neill

Visit to O’Fiach Library, with a talk on the Battle of Yellow Ford
Re-enactment of O’Neill Crowning at Tullyhogue

NOT INCLUDED

Air Travel to/from Ireland

Optional Travel Insurance

Gratuity to Tour Director

Tour Registration/Expression of Interest

Please complete our tour enquiry form, if you are interested or wish to know more about this sample tour of Ireland. Alternatively, you can email info@bracktours.com and a member of our team will get in touch.

This tour product can be tailor-made to the needs of your family/clan and will feature locations of interest to your ancestry roots.

Day to Day Itinerary

Full touring itinerary to be finalised, for more information please email info@bracktours.com and a member of the team will be in contact.

Day 1 Overnight Flight

April/October – Overnight flight to Ireland

Day 2-4 Armagh

Armagh City Hotel

From magnificent facilities to magical experiences, the Armagh City Hotel, part of the Mooney Hotel group, has created a new milestone in award winning hospitality in this realm of scholars and kings.

Not only does its international sophistication blend beautifully with its ancient setting, the hotel is making unique history itself with its award winning mix of luxury accommodation, state-of-the-art conference facilities, spectacular leisure facilities and dynamic combination of professionalism and friendly service.

Day 5-6 Dublin

Camden Court Hotel, Dublin

There are many hotels to choose from in Dublin, but the 4 Star Camden Court Hotel has an envious location In the bustling area of Dublin 2, in the heart of Dublin’s City Centre.

Most hotels boast they are within walking distance of top city attractions such as Trinity College, St. Stephen’s Green and shopper’s paradise – Grafton Street but we truly are.

Day 7 Return Flight

March – Return flight to US