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This long mountain range which forms the border between two countries is known from its appearance as na Staighri Dubha (‘the Black Stairs’) and its scenery is a must see on your Ireland tours. Notwithstanding this name , it is an area of great natural...

We have a great variety of Belfast tours available. Such as our tour of the Ards Peninsula and the Mountains of Mourne. Set off from your hotel in Belfast and drive along the Ards Peninsula visiting Mount Stewart Gardens and taking the ferry from Portaferry to...

Just last week we arranged a golf tour in Northern Ireland for some clients. Though we cover all of Ireland the North seems to be popular this year due to the success of so many golfers from such a small area. They will get to play...

In Christchurch Cathedral lies the tomb of a former King of Leinster, a hidden gem that dates back to the 12th century and is a must see on your Ireland tours. When the disposed King of Leinster , Diarmaid Mac Murchadha , went to Britain to...

The effigies in St. Canice’s Cathedral are a must see on your tours of Ireland and tell the story of two how, by the 15th Century , two families descended from the Norman invaders had come to dominate most of Irish life. These were the...

While on a tour last week I had the pleasure of visiting some great areas of this beautiful island. We had local food in little pubs and enjoyed the traditional music. In fact on Sunday night in the Harbour Bar , Newcastle , County Down a lot...

In the South-East of County Sligo lies a broad mountain , nearly four and a half miles in circumference and because of its rich history is a must see on your tours of Ireland. On its summit – 1,180 feet high – prehistoric people constructed...

The Flight of the Earls took place on September 4th 160 and was a pivotal point in Irish history , when the last remaining of the Old Irish nobility fled the country. Hugh O’Neill , Earl Of Tyrone , and his followers – Rory O’Donnell...

Today we have clients on a "mini tour" of Ireland. They only had four nights in Ireland so we created this for them. DAY ONE : Arrive in Dublin and transfer to Sheen Falls Lodge  http://www.sheenfallslodge.ie/ for 2 nights. Tour of Ring of Beara on the first...

If you are thinking of visiting Ireland in 2013 we advise you to start planning now as Ireland tours are very popular. At Ireland Luxury Tours we specialize in letting you see the real Ireland and meet real Irish people through our bespoke Ireland Tours. To do...