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Start your knitting tour of Ireland in the historic city of Dublin where you will have the opportunity to see Trinity College Library and the famous Book of Kells before visiting the Constant Knitter, a local yarn store to meet a craftsperson for a short demonstration on their craft topic and informal chat. On your second day in Dublin you will meet Lisa from ‘This is Knit’ for a knitting class on the Moebius Knitting method. A highlight of your tour may well be the trip to Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands where we will experience traditional knitting and crafts with Una McDonagh. Continue to County Mayo where you we will visit the Museum of Country Life, an informative museum which displays the way of life of rural Irish people from 1850 with a strong focus on traditional crafts and trade. In Donegal, we visit Donegal Yarns and Studio Donegal, a hand-weaving and clothing manufacturing business, the stunning Slieve League Cliffs, Glencolmcille Folk Village along with enjoying a workshop with Irish designer Edel MacBride. The following day discover Ireland’s famous Causeway Coast, visiting the Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle. See Belfast City and explore the famous Titanic Belfast museum and Mourne Alpacas. Before you return to Dublin for your final overnight, enjoy a spinning and tapestry workshop with Aine Dunne and pay a visit to the Irish Linen Museum for a guided tour.
Optional pre-night packages available should you wish to spend a night or two extra in Dublin before the tour starts. Please see pricing section for details.
Arrive Shannon Airport and meet with your experienced Irish driver/guide. All of the drivers we use are qualified guides and have great personalities that really will make your trip unforgettable. Transfer to West Clare Railway & Heritage Centre. Closed in 1961, the original Steam Locomotive and over 2km’s of line have been refurbished to full working order. Additionally, Moyasta Junction Station House is now restored and open. Following your visit, travel to Tralee via the Kilimer – Tarbert ferry. Time permitting, we will stop at Tarbert Bridewell Courthouse & Jail. Overnight Tralee DBB
After breakfast, a short drive to the Tralee To Blennerville Steam Train. A section of the famous Tralee to Dingle Light Railway (1891-1953), was restored and featured in the BBC Great Railway Journeys of the World TV series, as one of the world's most famous narrow-guage lines. After lunch, travel the short distance to the Heritage town of Listowel to see the Lartigue Monorail, the world’s first monorail, that ran between Listowel and Ballybunnion. Evening free. Overnight Tralee DBB
Depending on the time of your return flight, today you may wish to explore Tralee for that last minute shopping. Transfer to Shannon via Adare, regarded as the prettiest village in Ireland and Bunratty. Subject to the time of your return flight, a stop will be made at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Arrive in time to check-in for your return flight.
DBB = Dinner, Bed & Irish Breakfast
Non-Knitter Partners & Friend
Do you have a partner or friend that doesn't knit? They are welcome to come along, ask our sales representatives about our non-knitter discount!
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Should you wish to change your tour to one of our other available tours or to a different date, you can do so subject to availability. An amendment fee of €500 per person will apply. Within 60 days of the tour commencement date, cancellation fees will apply.
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