Land Only
Tour Type
July
Month
8 Nights
Duration
USD $
Currency

Songs, Stories & Spirit of Ireland Tour

With John Dady

2nd – 11th July 2027


Join Brack Tours on the Songs Stories & Spirit of Ireland Tour with John Dady. Experience the very best of Ireland’s music, storytelling, scenery, and culture on this unforgettable journey alongside renowned musician and entertainer John Dady. Beginning with a relaxing overnight stay in Naas, the tour then winds south to the Viking city of Waterford for two nights, before continuing along Ireland’s spectacular southwest coast to the vibrant town of Dingle for a further two nights. Your final three nights are spent in Ennis, one of Ireland’s most celebrated traditional music towns and the perfect base to experience the lively atmosphere of the Willie Clancy Festival in nearby Miltown Malbay. Throughout the tour, guests will enjoy authentic Irish hospitality, lively pub sessions, breathtaking scenery, rich local history, and plenty of laughter, songs, and stories shared by John himself, creating a truly immersive Songs, Stories & Spirit of Ireland Tour.

John Dady – A celebrated folk musician from Rochester, New York, John Dady is best known as half of the beloved Dady Brothers duo. With his warm voice, mastery of guitar and ukulele, and heartfelt connection to Irish and American folk traditions, he has entertained audiences across the U.S. and Ireland for decades.

Our 8 Night / 9 Day tour of Ireland includes:

  • Deluxe motorcoach for all transfers, touring, and sightseeing
  • Services of a professional Irish Tour Director throughout
  • Hotel Accommodations for eight (8) nights in: Lawlors of Naas Hotel, Naas (1), Faithlegg Hotel, Waterford (2), Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle (2), Old Ground Hotel, Ennis (3)
  • Welcome drink reception
  • Porterage at hotels throughout for 1 suitcase per person
  • Taxes and Service Charges on items included

*Please note that features, attractions, and the final itinerary are subject to change.*

Tour Details:

TOUR PRICE (USD $) Land Only Price: $4339.00 per person based on Double Room Occupancy (Land Only)
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (Limited Single Rooms Available)  $886.00 to be paid along with the full per-person tour price based on Sole Room Occupancy
START DATE Tour Commences 3rd July 2027 at Dublin Airport meeting around 9.00am.
END DATE Tour Finishes 11th July 2027 at Shannon Airport.
WEAR Clothing (we recommend layered clothing, sensible walking shoes, rain jacket and carry bag for daily touring)
INCLUDED

Russborough House with Birds of Prey

Shackleton Experience – Polar Explorer

Kilkenny City Walking Tour

Malzards Pub Experience

Dunbrody Famine Ship

Hook Lighthouse

Walking Tour of Waterford

Blarney Castle & Woollen Mills

Killarney Town (free time)

Slea Head & Blasket Visitor Centre

Free time in Dingle

Tralee & Adare Village

Limerick City Panoramic Tour

Willie Clancy Milltown Malbay Festival & Events

Bunratty Castle & Folk Park

Bunratty Banquet

*Songs & Stories throughout with your host John Dady*

NOT INCLUDED International Flights (Land Only)
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Songs, Stories & Spirit of Ireland Tour

with John Dady

Outline Itinerary (subject to change)

1

Day 1

Overnight Flight to Ireland – Dinner and refreshments will be served on board. You will awaken this morning to your first glimpse of Ireland (Day 2 – meet at Dublin Airport)

2

Day 2

Visits & Sightseeing to include:-

  • Airport Meet & Greet
  • Welcome Breakfast
  • Russborough House with Birds of Prey Experience

Hotel: Lawlors of Naas Hotel, Naas. Dinner, Overnight & Breakfast.

3

Day 3

Visits & Sightseeing to include:-

  • Shackleton Experience – Polar Explorer
  • Kilkenny City Walking Tour
  • Malzards Pub Experience

Hotel: Faithlegg Hotel, Waterford. Dinner, Overnight & Breakfast.

4

Day 4

Visits & Sightseeing to include:-

  • Dunbrody Famine Ship
  • Hook Lighthouse
  • Waterford City Walking Tour

Hotel: Faithlegg Hotel, Waterford. Overnight & Breakfast.

5

Day 5

Visits & Sightseeing to include:-

  • Blarney Castle & Blarney Woollen Mills
  • Free time in Killarney Town

Hotel: Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle. Dinner, Overnight & Breakfast.

6

Day 6

Visits & Sightseeing to include:-

  • Dingle Peninsula & Slea Head
  • Blasket Visitor Centre
  • Free time in Dingle

Hotel: Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle. Overnight & Breakfast.

7

Day 7

Visits & Sightseeing to include:-

  • Tralee & Adare Village
  • Free time in Limerick City
  • Panoramic Tour of Limerick

Hotel: Old Ground Hotel, Ennis. Dinner, Overnight & Breakfast.

8

Day 8

Visits & Sightseeing to include:-

  • Willie Clancy Milltown Malbay Festival & Events

Hotel: Old Ground Hotel, Ennis. Overnight & Breakfast.

9

Day 9

Visits & Sightseeing to include:-

  • Visit to Quinn Abbey
  • Free time in Ennis
  • Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
  • Bunratty Banquet

Hotel: Old Ground Hotel, Ennis. Overnight & Breakfast

10

Day 10

Morning transfer to Shannon Airport for departure home.

2nd July 2027 – Overnight Flight to Ireland

3rd July 2027 – Lawlors of Naas Hotel, Naas

Board Basis: DBB

4th & 5th July 2027 – Faithlegg Hotel, Waterford

Board Basis: DBB/BB

6th & 7th July 2027 – Dingle Skellig Hotel, Dingle

Board Basis: DBB/BB

8th, 9th & 10th July – Old Ground Hotel, Ennis

Board Basis: DBB/BB/BB

11th July 2027 – 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

Songs, Stories & Spirit of Ireland Tour

with John Dady

2nd – 11th July 2027

Land Only Tour Price (Pricing in USD $)

  • Land Only Price: $4339.00 per person based on Double Room Occupancy (Land Only) 
  • Single Supplement: $886.00 to be paid along with full per-person tour price based on Sole Room Occupancy

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Deposits & Payments Schedule per person:

  • A deposit of $300.00 per person is required at the time of booking
  • Second part payment of $1500.00 due by 2nd February 2027
  • All Final Payment due by 13th April 2027

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

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