Genealogical Tour to Ireland

There are two main centres for genealogical research in Ireland. They are Dublin, mainly for the 26 counties of the Republic and Belfast for the 6 counties of Northern Ireland.

You can then set a course of as many nights as you wish to travel through beautiful countryside in a rental car or with a private guide. Visit historic castles, archeological sites and natural attractions as well as experience the warmth and hospitality of the Irish people. Any trip can be specifically tailored to suit your own family history and requirements.

Highlights: A pre-tour in-depth consultative process and possibly a lecture given by one of Ireland’s most respected genealogists. Visit locations related to your family.

Sample itinerary:
This itinerary is based on a specific family whose ancestors came from County Limerick and their trip culminated in their visiting the former home and origin of those ancestors.

Day 1: Arrive Dublin (D)
A transfer is provided to your hotel in Dublin. Then a welcome drink and a briefing session.

Day 2: Dublin (B)
Option of a private breakfast session with a local genealogist, Then a morning lecture for in the National Library of Ireland, presented by a genealogist. The lecture will concern your family name and you will be given an information pack on genealogy sources in Dublin. Sightseeing can be arranged when you are not involved in research.

Day 3: Dublin to Galway (B, D)
Travel to Galway city. En route visit the monastic site of Clonmacnoise. This ancient monastic site dates back almost 1,500 years. St. Ciaran, the son of an Ulsterman who had settled in Connaught, chose the site in 545 AD because of its ideal location at the junction of river and road travel in Celtic Ireland. Arrive into Galway city in the early afternoon.

Galway city is regarded as one of Ireland’s foremost cultural centres. Located on the Atlantic and sitting at the edge of beautiful Connemara and a large Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) region, it is a vibrant university town. It offers visitors medieval charm, an active drama scene, lively pubs and great traditional music

Day 4: Galway (B, D)
A day trip to Inishmore the largest of the Aran Islands. These Islands are a group of three islands located at the mouth of Galway Bay. The largest island is Inishmore. Irish is a spoken language on all three islands, and is the language used for the names of the islands and many of the island’s villages and place names. Return to the mainland in the afternoon

Day 5: Galway to Limerick (B, D)
En route to Limerick, visit the Burren region and the Cliffs of Moher. The Burren, situated in north-west County Clare, covers over 300 square kilometres and is the largest karstic limestone area in Western Europe. The Burren is an anomaly in the Irish landscape and continues to fascinate geologists who come to study its limestone patterns, underground rivers and grykes (cracks). The Cliffs of Moher rise 213 metres above the Atlantic Ocean from Hag’s Head to O’Brien’s Tower, eight kilometers away. The Cliffs boast some of Ireland’s most spectacular views. On a clear day the Aran Islands are visible in Galway Bay, as are the valleys and hills of Connemara. Arrive in Limerick late afternoon

Day 6: Limerick (B)
Depart Limerick for your ancestral townland. Walk the ground of your ancestors with local historian who will fill you in on the family connections in the area. Visit the local school that was founded and built by your ancestors.

Day 7:Departure (B)
A transfer either to Shannon Airport or to Dublin.

Included:
* Accommodation for 6 nights
* Breakfast daily
* Dinners as indicated
* Activities as described in the itinerary
* Transfers
* An information pack related to your family search.
* Service of a local historian where relevant

Let us tailor this Irish Genealogical tour to your family name. Please call Concierge Traveller on 1800 047 047.

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