Sharon Shannon | Irish Music Tour | October, 2024

Discover the heart and soul of Ireland on this 8-day journey filled with culture, music, and natural, scenic beauty. Begin the tour in Ennis with a warm welcome from Sharon and friends, explore the breathtaking landscapes of Inagh Valley and Achill Island, and delve into the rich history of Galway City. Enjoy unique traditional Irish music sessions, visit iconic sites like the Cliffs of Moher and Poulnabrone Dolmen, and bid farewell to this enchanting experience with a memorable music session in Ennistymon. 

October 26 | Arrive in Ireland

Meet and greet at The Old Ground Hotel in Ennis
A few tunes with Sharon and friends
Explore pubs & music in Ennis
Stay at 4* Old Ground Hotel, Ennis

October 27 | Inagh Valley, Kylemore and Killary Ford

Breakfast at The Old Ground Hotel, Ennis
Drive the spectacular Inagh Valley
Visit Kylemore Abbey & Walled Gardens
Drive by Killary Fjord and Aasleagh Falls
Group Dinner at the Castlecourt Hotel
Unique Music Experience with Sharon and friends                                                                               Stay at 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Mayo

October 28 | Achill Island

Breakfast at The Castlecourt Hotel, Mayo
Sightseeing and cultural trip to Achill Island
Guided tour of The Deserted Village, Slievemore
Afternoon Music Experience on Achill Island
Group Dinner at the Castlecourt Hotel
Stay at the 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Mayo

October 29 | Murrisk and Matt Molloy’s

Breakfast at The Castlecourt Hotel, Mayo
Visit town of Murrisk, Co Mayo
Explore Croagh Patrick / Murisk Abbey / Famine Memorial
Afternoon session in Matt Molloys, Westport
Stay at the 4* Castlecourt Hotel, Mayo

October 30 | Galway City of the Tribes

Breakfast at The Castlecourt Hotel, Mayo
Visit Galway City .. ‘The City of The Tribes’
Explore Galway City .. music / culture / history / shopping
Afternoon tunes in Galway
Group Dinner at the Falls Hotel
Stay at 4* Falls Hotel, Ennistymon

October 31 | The Burren 

Breakfast at the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon
Visit the ancient Poulnabrone Dolmen
Guided walking tour on The Burren
Afternoon session in Doolin .. The home of trad music
Stay at 4* Falls Hotel, Ennistymon

November 1 | Cliffs of Moher

Breakfast at Falls Hotel, Ennistymon
Visit the Cliffs of Moher- most visited attraction on WAW
Explore the market town of Ennistymon
Afternoon session in Ennistymon
Group Dinner and farewell music session
Stay at 4* Falls Hotel, Ennistymon

November 2 | Return Home

Breakfast at the Falls Hotel
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* 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.