John Whelan | Irish Music Tour | September, 2024

Embark on a captivating 8-day journey through Ireland, beginning with lively tunes and exploration in Ennis, delving into the rich heritage of Ireland’s Ancient East, and culminating in a musical farewell at The Falls Hotel & Spa in Ennistymon, all while enjoying comfortable stays at the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis. the Whitford House Hotel in Wexford and the 4* Falls Hotel & Spa, Ennistymon. 

September 14 | Arrive in Ireland

Meet at The Old Ground Hotel in Ennis, Clare
Meet & greet – and a few tunes with John & friends
Explore pubs & music in Ennis
Stay at 4* Old Ground Hotel, Ennis

September 15 | Tipperary

Full Irish breakfast at hotel
Depart for The Ancient East
Visit The Rock of Cashel, Tipperary
Group dinner & music session in Wexford
Stay at 4* Whitford House Hotel , Wexford

September 16 | Hook Head and JFK Aborbetum

Full Irish breakfast at hotel
Visit Hook Lighthouse .. World’s oldest operational lighthouse
Enjoy a stroll along the spectacular cliffs at Hook Head
Visit the John F Kennedy Aborbetum
Afternoon tunes in Bannow with John & friends
Group dinner & music session in Wexford
Stay at 4* Whitford House Hotel , Wexford

September 17 | Irish National Heritage Park

Full Irish breakfast at hotel
Visit the Irish National Heritage Park
Afternoon session in Gorey
Visit to Blackwater .. A trip down memory lane
Evening session with family and friends
Stay at 4* Whitford House Hotel , Wexford

September 18 | Bunratty Folk Park

Full Irish breakfast at hotel
Depart for the Wild Atlantic Way
Tour of Bunratty Castle & explore the Folk Park
Group dinner in The Falls Hotel
Unique Music Experience .. John and friends
Stay at the 4* Falls Hotel & Spa, Ennistymon

September 19 | Inis Oirr and Doolin

Full Irish breakfast at hotel
Boat trip to the mystical Inis Oírr, Aran Islands
Guided tour & Tunes on Inis Oírr
Meander around Doolin … the home of trad music
Unique music experience in Doolin … Home of Trad Music
Stay at The 4* Falls Hotel & Spa, Ennistymon

September 20 | The Burren and Cliffs of Moher

Full Irish breakfast at hotel
Award winning guided walking tour of The Burren
Visit Cliffs of Moher .. The most visited attraction on WAW
Chill out in the market town of Ennistymon
Group Dinner and farewell music session
Stay at The 4* Falls Hotel & Spa, Ennistymon

September 21 | Return Home

Full Irish breakfast at hotel
Coach transfer to Ennis and Shannon Airport

(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* 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* Whitford House Hotel , Wexford

• Family run property located just 3 miles from medieval Wexford town.
• Known widely for combining old world charm with first class facilities.