Named in the Book 1,000 Places to See Before You Die by Patricia Schultz This magnificent 19th-century country house is the kind of destination we usually only dream about. The Cashel House is elegant and yet promotes serenity and relaxation. The décor is classic and traditional and features beautiful paintings and prints, high ceilings, overstuffed antique furnishings, large fireplaces with turf fires, and loads of expansive windows overlooking acres of gardens. A small formal library is perfect for a curl-up afternoon with a good book and an Irish coffee. We will be greeted warmly by staff and the family who owns it. Our bedrooms and baths will be beautifully appointed and all are unique. Every bedroom has a serene view of the countryside. The Cashel House is surrounded by 50 acres of award-winning gardens and woodlands and a private walk with pond and a stream you can hear before you see it. The Dining/Breakfast room is in the formal Conservatory overlooking the front garden. You will not want to leave. www.cashelhouse.ie The Skellig Hotel is sited right on beautiful Dingle Bay and is within close walking distance to the center of the charming village of Dingle. It is within minutes of soaring mountains, long sandy beaches and the blue waters of the Atlantic. The hotel is modern, comfortable and has great services including a terrific spa, several great bars, and a wonderful restaurant with expansive bay views! www.dingleskellig.com
This historic hotel, originally an 18th c. mansion, is sited on beautiful expansive green lawns that overlook the tumbling waterfalls of the River Inagh, called The Cascades. The hotel is within walking distance of the charming village of Ennistymon, a bustling country market town, which has many shops, traditional pubs, historical sights and even a large, modern supermarket. www.fallshotel.ie “Come with us as we explore the most beautiful parts of Ireland while revitalizing and enlightening the creativity we all have within!”
Day 1: Pick up at 10:00 a.m. at Shannon Airport. We will proceed to Connemara , traversing from County Clare to County Galway, sightseeing along the way. Our check-in at the Cashel House will be mid-afternoon. . . which will give us time to explore the beautiful grounds before we have our Welcome Dinner in the Conservatory overlooking the front garden. Day 7, 8 & 9: County Clare is known for its dramatic Atlantic shoreline, charming villages, and lush green countryside. We will enjoy many of these villages including; Ennistymon, Lahinch, Doolin, Liscannor, Lisdoonvarna, Ennis and Fanore. One day we explore along the Gold Coast and tour the mystical Burren. . . a unique rocky landscape, as well as the Burren Perfumery & Poulnabrone Dolmen. Our final afternoon will be spent at the exquisite Dromoland Castle where we will enjoy high tea in grand luxury and top off the afternoon with a stroll through the enchanted Walled Garden. A perfect ending to an exceptional tour! Day 10: Early morning transport to Shannon Airport.
Cost includes all features listed in Tour Inclusions. Hotel accommodations are based on twin-bedded rooms. Private rooms are difficult to book, and require an additional fee. All airfare, alcoholic beverages, tips to our driver/guide, meals not listed in the Inclusions above, and charges of a personal nature are extra. All participants must be ready to depart Shannon Airport by 10 a.m. on September 17, 2018. (Note: your flights from the U.S. will have to leave on the day before, the 16th of September, in order to reach Shannon on that date.) If not on board our vehicle at that time, travelers are responsible for their own transportation to the first night’s hotel. Minimum number of 8 participants is required to operate this tour. If that number is not met we reserve the right to increase the cost or cancel the tour, in which case all money will be refunded. Cancellation fees: Due to the special nature of this tour all payments are non-refundable. Trip insurance is highly recommended (a brochure will be sent at deposit). Double occupancy, per person: $3,295 ...................................... Single supplement: $995. Questions? Call Linda Rosen at 763-475-0508 or email her at: irelandonmymind@msn.com Linda Rosen Ireland On My Mind.com irelandonmymind@msn.com 763- 475- 0508
Registration and Reservations: In order to reserve your place in this trip, contact Ireland On My Mind either by phone or email and we will hold your spot for 2 weeks. We require a $500.00 deposit to secure your place. Flying to Ireland: If you are traveling from the U.S., you will need to leave your home city one day before the program begins. You most likely will be in the air all night and your flight should land at Shannon the morning of day one. If you prefer to fly in earlier, we would be very glad to assist you in recommending a place to stay. Although we do not include airfare, we would be glad to assist you in arranging airfare...especially if several of you are flying together. Just call. Meeting At The Shannon Airport: We will meet you on the morning of Day 1 in the Shannon Airport. We will bring you back to Shannon on the morning of Day 9. Please arrange a flight that comes in early the morning of the first day or if you prefer you can come a day early. Try to book a flight that leaves for the U.S. late morning or mid-day. If you have any questions regarding your flight times...do call! DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION:
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St. James Church in Dingle Town is the site of
some of the best music in all of Ireland. This once abandoned building has been revamped and now has the best
acoustics found anywhere. Concerts are held here Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights during the season. The church
is located right in the middle of Dingle Town. Some absolutely exquisite musicians we have heard here include:
Tommy O’Sullivan, Eoin Duignan and Ger O’Beirne. This venue is absolutely amazing!
Ballintubber Abbey is a 14th c. royal abbey located in a rural area in County Mayo.
It is the only church in Ireland founded by an Irish king that is still in daily use. Several ruins
on the site are reported to have been visited by St.Patrick in 441 A.D. From this abbey, a pilgrims’
way which has been in use for over 1,000 years, leads to Croagh Patrick, a mountain 35km away. At the
entrance to the Pilgrims’ Way we often conduct a service "For Those Who Have Gone Before" for anyone
who cares to partake.
Stephon is our main guide on the
island of Inis Oirr, our favorite of the 3 Aran Islands. Stephon and his team, who were born and raised on this wee island,
provide a pony and cart for us as we disembark from the ferry from the main land. Our tour includes a tour around the island
featuring the ruins of an O’Brien Castle, a hill-side graveyard, a ship tossed ashore years ago by a storm, the most amazing
rock walls you will ever see and the incredible Inis Oirr shoreline. Stephon’s most famous line is,” Ireland is that island
that is located right off the shore of Inis Oirr.” His main horse is named, “Mahtilda”.
The Cashel House Hotel in Connemara is our
favorite place to stay. Nothing that we have ever seen can compete with this charming, traditional country house. Built in the 19th century,
it is sited on over 50 acres of award-winning gardens and woods. The property overlooks Cashel Bay and is quiet and secluded. This gracious and
elegant manor house itself is everything you could possibly wish for in a vacation destination: large, beautifully decorated rooms, turf burning
fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, quiet drawing rooms and library and an exceptional dining experience! We always receive a genuine, warm welcome
by the McEvilly’s, the owners or Ray, the manager. 
Kieran and Jon O’Connell are musical
brothers from Lahinch, County Clare. Eoin O’Neill, a musician from that area, suggested we hire the O’Connells for our farewell night.
We are so glad we did. The O’Connells play a variety of music. We prefer to hear the traditional Irish ballads. If you would like to
sample something they have done, check this out on You Tube: 14th Annual Corofin Traditional Festival 2015 with Kieran O’Connell.
O’Sullivan’s Courthouse Pub in Dingle Town,
Dingle Peninsula. This pub, with music inspired and led by Tommy O’Sullivan, has the best music any pub in Ireland has to offer! Be prepared to be
wowed!!! If you are lucky enough to go to Dingle you will be drawn to this place again and again! Tommy, a well-known musician, is not only a wizard
at the guitar but has a beautiful voice. Saundra, his elegant wife, often contributes to the evening’s festivities with her beautiful ballads.
Siopa Ceoil is a music shop located in an old fisherman’s
cottage on the wharf area of Dingle Town. We have been absolutely delighted by the concerts we have heard here over the years. Concerts
are offered on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday with different talented entertainers each night. During intermission guests are served a
delicious Irish Coffee. Some of Ireland’s most famous dancers, singers and musicians have performed in this wee, intimate cottage for
us including: Seamus Begley, David Geaney & Donogh Hennessy. Step into this charming shop, check it out for a moment, and you will
likely be greeted by the owners, Michael or Dara Herlighy. 
Gavin Lavelle – Don’t go to Clifden
without popping into Lavelle’s Art Gallery…..right on the main street. Lavelle’s gallery is located in the owner’s grandparent’s original home but
you wouldn’t know it once you are in it. He is a well-known artist in Ireland as well as the European Continent and the United States. Stop in and
check out the wonderful original art displayed here…..his own as well as several other talented Irish artists. Gavin is a great storyteller and knows
just about everything regarding the area he lives in. We have asked him to speak to our group regarding creativity ….because not only is he one of
the most creative people we know…..he is successful at it!. 
John Hooton, award-winning photographer,
is Ireland On My Mind’s photographer of choice. Whenever we include a photography session on one of our tours, he drags us out to disserted beaches,
abandoned buildings and historical ruins and we couldn’t be happier! All of us always say our photography skills improve drastically after a lesson
from John, inspite of our varied levels of skills and equipment. 
Irish Musicians. Over the years,
we have gotten to know many well-known and talented Traditional Irish Musicians! You will hear and even meet many of them on our tours. We pub
crawl every night we are in an Irish village! The music is outstanding and not to be missed.
Scenes from the Quiet Man Movie. Even if you are
not a Quiet Man aficionado you will love the sites we explore found in this 1951 classic: the Quiet Man Bridge, John Wayne’s favorite pub while on
location for the filming, the village of Cong, the grounds of Ashford Castle, the Connemara Loop, Glassilaun Beach, White O’Morn Cottage, John Wayne
and Maureen O’Hara Statue and more! , 
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