Búla Buzz | Irish Music Tour | September, 2024

Experience Ireland on this fantastic 8-day tour, combining learning about the art of the Bodhrán along with captivating, scenic landscapes, cultural explorations, and musical sessions in Ennis, Westport, Achill Island, Sligo, Galway, and beyond, all culminating in a farewell celebration at the Falls Hotel & Spa. 

September 7 | Arrive in Ireland

Meet and greet at The Old Ground Hotel in Ennis
Bodhrán Workshop with Colm & Robbie
Explore pubs & music in Ennis
Stay at 4* Old Ground Hotel, Ennis

September 8 | Murrisk and Matt Molloy’s 

Breakfast at The Old Ground Hotel, Ennis
Depart for Westport
Stop off at Murrisk at the foot of Croagh Patrick
Private session in Matt Molloy’s Pub
Group Dinner in The CastleCourt Hotel
Stay at 4* The CastleCourt Hotel, Westport

September 9 | Westport and Achill

Breakfast at CastleCourt Hotel
Bodhrán workshop in Westport
Guided tour of Achill Island
Visit the Deserted Village & Keem Beach
Private session on Achill Island
Stay at the 4* CastleCourt Hotel, Westport

September 10 | Markree Castle

Breakfast at CastleCourt Hotel
Bodhrán workshop at the Michael Coleman Centre
Light afternoon / High Tea in the Castle
Afternoon concert in Markree
Group dinner and private concert in Markree
Stay at the 4* Markree Castle, Sligo

September 11 | Mullaghmore

Breakfast at Markree Castle
Bodhrán workshop in the castle
Afternoon / High Tea in the Castle
Gentle stroll on Mullaghmore Head, Sligo … ‘The Great Summit’
Group Dinner in Markree
Evening concert in the Chapel at Markree
Stay at the 4* Markree Castle, Sligo

September 12 | Galway City

Breakfast at Markree Castle
Bodhrán workshop in the castle
Explore Galway City .. music / culture / history / shopping
A few tunes in Galway
Drive the spectacular Fanore coast road
Dinner in Ennistymon
Stay at 4* Falls Hotel & Spa, Ennistymon

September 13 | Doolin and Cliffs of Moher

Breakfast at The Falls Hotel & Spa
Bodhrán workshop in hotel
Lunch in Doolin … spiritual home of trad music
Bodhráns on The Cliffs of Moher
Farewell dinner & session at the Falls
Stay at 4* Falls Hotel & Spa, Ennistymon

September 14 | Return Home

Breakfast at The Falls Hotel & Spa
Depart for airport … or continue your adventure in Ireland

(For all Trans-Atlantic flights, we recommend that you are at the airport 3 hours before departure).

4* Old Ground Hotel, Ennis

• 18th Century Restored Manor house hotel.
•  A quick 20-minute drive from Shannon International airport the west coast.

4* Markree Castle, Sligo

• 17th Century authentic Irish castle
•  Secluded 500-acre estate in the scenic north-west of Ireland

4* Falls Hotel & Spa, Ennistymon, Clare

•  Located by Lahinch and the Cliffs of Moher and Burren Geopark
• Eco friendly hotel, and actively promote sustainability on the 50 acre property

4* CastleCourt Hotel, Westport

• Offers variety of activities, dancing, bowling, golf, bingo.
• In the heart of Westport Town and on the doorstep of the Wild Atlantic Way.