A group of three islands off the coast of County Galway and County Clare. The biggest of the 3 islands is Inishmore and the smallest Inisheer. The islands get their name from the Irish word ARA , which means "a kidney" and , by extension , a...
The capital of Connemara. A wild esolate looking town with a slendidly wide main street which is the ideal base for exploring the great natural beauties of the West. The 2 hour journey fron Galway provides a truly memorable approach. Situated between the Atlantic and the peaks of...
Ireland, an island in north-west Europe, has an area of 32,595 square miles. At its greatest it is 302 miles long and 171 miles wide and consists of a central lowland surrounded by a broken range of hills and small mountains. The climate is mild on...
One of the four provinces of Ireland. This Northwest province covers an area of 6838 square miles. It has a population of around 500,000. Connacht is the least arable but one of the most beautiful provinces of Ireland. Its name derives from the Connachta , followers of Conn of...
This is an area of County Galway. It is situated west of the Corrib and stretches between the townlands of Barna and Carna. Comnnemara is one of the most scenic areas of Ireland , with a vibrant Irish-speaking community who have a rich tradition of singing ,...
The absolute best way to see Ireland is to call Maurice at Ireland Luxury Tours. He will ask you questions about your interests, make suggestions and plan a trip to see Ireland that you will never forget. You will be picked up and driven in...
Clonfert Church of Ireland Cathedral in East Galway is the burial place of the great Kerry sailor , Saint Brendan , who died in 577. Parts of the West gable , with projecting antea at the corners , are among the lodest surviving parts of the...
DAY ONE : Fly into Dublin. Ireland Luxury Tours driver/guide will meet you at airport. Travel to Cork. (approx 3 hour drive). Book into the Hayfield Manor Hotel http://www.hotels.com/ho182169/hayfield-manor-hotel-cork-ireland/ for 2 nights. DAY TWO : Visit the English Market in Cork http://www.theenglishmarket.ie/ and historic Kinsale http://www.kinsale.ie/ DAY...
Fri 14th May travel 4 hours directly to Ballynahinch Castle...
On our tours of Ireland we love it when the clients decide on our Galway option. Ireland Luxury Tours enjoy this part of the counry as much as anyone. Connemara is the westernmost section of County Galway, beyond Lough Corrib. Inland are moors and looming hills,...