O'Dochartaigh Reunion Tour 2020
PLACES STILL AVAILABLE!
Tour Leader: Jennifer Doherty
Welcome O'Dochartaigh Clann Member!
The O'Dochartaigh Clann Reunion is set for July 2020 and we Dohertys in Inishowen, Co. Donegal look forward to welcoming our cousins and friends from the United States and all over the globe for what promises to be another great Clann Gathering.
Irish Ancestral Research Services are offering a one of a kind, tailor-made tour over ten nights to a select group of up to thirty Clann members and invite you to join us. The tour will comprise of seven wonderful nights in Inishowen, the home of the O'Dochartaighs for centuries. This is followed by a fun-filled tour along the Wild Atlantic Way, through the Ancient East and ending up in our capital city, Dublin. You will spend each night in a four-star hotel with meals provided*.
Jennifer Doherty will lead the tour. With almost thirty years experience in Irish family and social history and living in Clonmany, an Inishowen village with the highest concentration of Dohertys in the world per head of capita, Jennifer is best placed to give guidance on everything Clann related.
Information relating to the tour can be found on this main page, but should you have any specific queries, including adding a Dublin leg to the end of this tour, then please email Jennifer directly at:
IrishAncestral@gmail.com with the subject heading - "O'Dochartaigh Reunion Tour 2020"
For links to deposit payment, and later in the year, balance payment, please scroll further down this page to secure YOUR place!
Roll on July 2020! Let the Clann Reunion Countdown begin!
Irish Ancestral Research Services are offering a one of a kind, tailor-made tour over ten nights to a select group of up to thirty Clann members and invite you to join us. The tour will comprise of seven wonderful nights in Inishowen, the home of the O'Dochartaighs for centuries. This is followed by a fun-filled tour along the Wild Atlantic Way, through the Ancient East and ending up in our capital city, Dublin. You will spend each night in a four-star hotel with meals provided*.
Jennifer Doherty will lead the tour. With almost thirty years experience in Irish family and social history and living in Clonmany, an Inishowen village with the highest concentration of Dohertys in the world per head of capita, Jennifer is best placed to give guidance on everything Clann related.
Information relating to the tour can be found on this main page, but should you have any specific queries, including adding a Dublin leg to the end of this tour, then please email Jennifer directly at:
IrishAncestral@gmail.com with the subject heading - "O'Dochartaigh Reunion Tour 2020"
For links to deposit payment, and later in the year, balance payment, please scroll further down this page to secure YOUR place!
Roll on July 2020! Let the Clann Reunion Countdown begin!
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Some photos of Clann members at the O'Dochartaigh Reunion 2015
Tour Itinerary
Proposed Departure Day from the United States:
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
It is important that we all get together in one place, at one time, in the States, so that we all arrive in Dublin International Airport at the same time. We are being met by our tour guide there and want to make things as easy for her as possible.
You are invited to make your flight arrangements with:
Dave Kronk
Travel One, 2603 Plaza Drive, Highland, IL 62249.
Ph: 618-409-0143
Email: dkronk@travelone-1.com
Identify yourself as part of the Donna Hart Ireland Group, and he will know how to navigate all the difficulties of getting you from your home to our U.S. departure airport. He will arrange our flight so that we fly overnight and arrive in Dublin International Airport in the EARLY MORNING (6 – 10:30 a.m.) July 22.
If, however, you prefer to make your own arrangements, please let us know your flight details in advance so that we can accommodate your plans and arrange for you to join the tour.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
It is important that we all get together in one place, at one time, in the States, so that we all arrive in Dublin International Airport at the same time. We are being met by our tour guide there and want to make things as easy for her as possible.
You are invited to make your flight arrangements with:
Dave Kronk
Travel One, 2603 Plaza Drive, Highland, IL 62249.
Ph: 618-409-0143
Email: dkronk@travelone-1.com
Identify yourself as part of the Donna Hart Ireland Group, and he will know how to navigate all the difficulties of getting you from your home to our U.S. departure airport. He will arrange our flight so that we fly overnight and arrive in Dublin International Airport in the EARLY MORNING (6 – 10:30 a.m.) July 22.
If, however, you prefer to make your own arrangements, please let us know your flight details in advance so that we can accommodate your plans and arrange for you to join the tour.
Ireland - Day 1
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Jennifer Doherty, our tour leader will meet us, and we’ll take off on our bus for Donegal.
The bus will depart at 10.30am sharp. The total drive takes around 3.5 hours however, we will stop half-way for lunch.
Lunch at Westenra Arms Hotel in Monaghan Town, a 17th century hotel at 12.30pm
Arrive at our destination and check into hotel - Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel, in Ballyliffin Have a chance to rest for a couple of hours.
Private dinner at the Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel at 6pm, and then to bed.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Jennifer Doherty, our tour leader will meet us, and we’ll take off on our bus for Donegal.
The bus will depart at 10.30am sharp. The total drive takes around 3.5 hours however, we will stop half-way for lunch.
Lunch at Westenra Arms Hotel in Monaghan Town, a 17th century hotel at 12.30pm
Arrive at our destination and check into hotel - Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel, in Ballyliffin Have a chance to rest for a couple of hours.
Private dinner at the Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel at 6pm, and then to bed.
Day 2
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Clonmany Village Historical Guided Walk, with Jennifer. Clonmany is the parish in which Ballyliffin and our hotel is located. It contains the highest concentration of Dohertys than any other parish in the world. This will be a gentle stroll on level ground – not a hike (from 10am to 1pm)
Lunch at the Glen House, Straid, Clonmany at 1pm 18th century home of the O’Doherty family for generations, landlords of the local area.
Down time to rest and visit with folks before evening events.
Opening Reunion Dinner and Ceili, Ballyliffin Hotel, also in Ballyliffin. 6:30 – 11 p.m.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Clonmany Village Historical Guided Walk, with Jennifer. Clonmany is the parish in which Ballyliffin and our hotel is located. It contains the highest concentration of Dohertys than any other parish in the world. This will be a gentle stroll on level ground – not a hike (from 10am to 1pm)
Lunch at the Glen House, Straid, Clonmany at 1pm 18th century home of the O’Doherty family for generations, landlords of the local area.
Down time to rest and visit with folks before evening events.
Opening Reunion Dinner and Ceili, Ballyliffin Hotel, also in Ballyliffin. 6:30 – 11 p.m.
Day 3
Friday, July 24, 2020
“Donegal Delights Tour” with Jennifer. Fanad Lighthouse, then Rathmullan and Ramelton
http://www.donegaldiaspora.ie/place/ramelton-heritage-town
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rathmullan
https://fanadlighthouse.com/
Lunch at Rathmullan House at 1pm
Down time to rest and visit with folks before evening events.
Fifth Clann Genealogy Forum, Strand Hotel, Ballyliffin, 7 – 11 p.m. (no dinner included)
Friday, July 24, 2020
“Donegal Delights Tour” with Jennifer. Fanad Lighthouse, then Rathmullan and Ramelton
http://www.donegaldiaspora.ie/place/ramelton-heritage-town
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rathmullan
https://fanadlighthouse.com/
Lunch at Rathmullan House at 1pm
Down time to rest and visit with folks before evening events.
Fifth Clann Genealogy Forum, Strand Hotel, Ballyliffin, 7 – 11 p.m. (no dinner included)
Day 4
Saturday, July 25, 2020
9am start with Northern Ireland Tour which include Dunluce Castle and Giant’s Causeway.
https://www.glenarmcastle.com/dunluce-castle , https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/giants-causeway
Lunch in Portrush at 1pm
Back to Carndonagh for the Market Fair. This event is on all day to the early evening. Spend around 2 hours here and then back to the hotel in Ballyliffin to freshen-up before dinner.
Private dinner at McGrory’s of Culdaff. Entertainment will be provided, 7 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, July 25, 2020
9am start with Northern Ireland Tour which include Dunluce Castle and Giant’s Causeway.
https://www.glenarmcastle.com/dunluce-castle , https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/giants-causeway
Lunch in Portrush at 1pm
Back to Carndonagh for the Market Fair. This event is on all day to the early evening. Spend around 2 hours here and then back to the hotel in Ballyliffin to freshen-up before dinner.
Private dinner at McGrory’s of Culdaff. Entertainment will be provided, 7 – 10 p.m.
Day 5
Sunday, July 26, 2020
Sunday Church Service. We’ll do either Catholic or Protestant—whichever you feel more comfortable with.
O’Dochartaigh Reunion BBQ, Culdonagh Manor, Malin, 1 – 6 p.m.
Down time to rest and visit with folks before evening events.
Screening of “The Last of the Name,” buffet meal, Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel, 8 – 10 p.m.
Sunday, July 26, 2020
Sunday Church Service. We’ll do either Catholic or Protestant—whichever you feel more comfortable with.
O’Dochartaigh Reunion BBQ, Culdonagh Manor, Malin, 1 – 6 p.m.
Down time to rest and visit with folks before evening events.
Screening of “The Last of the Name,” buffet meal, Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel, 8 – 10 p.m.
Day 6
Monday, July 27, 2020
Inishowen Bus Tour, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Down time to rest and visit with folks before evening events.
Dinner at Nancy’s Barn, Ballyliffin, 6 – 10 p.m.
Monday, July 27, 2020
Inishowen Bus Tour, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Down time to rest and visit with folks before evening events.
Dinner at Nancy’s Barn, Ballyliffin, 6 – 10 p.m.
Day 7
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Sleep in, if you want, this day.
City of Derry Tour, Derry, 12 – 5 p.m. The Walls, the Diamond, St. Columb’s, The Murals, Tower Museum.
https://www.ireland.com/en-us/destinations/northern-ireland/county-londonderry/derry-londonderry/articles/derry-londonderry-top-9-new/
Closing Banquet, An Grianan Hotel, Burt, 6:30 – 11 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Sleep in, if you want, this day.
City of Derry Tour, Derry, 12 – 5 p.m. The Walls, the Diamond, St. Columb’s, The Murals, Tower Museum.
https://www.ireland.com/en-us/destinations/northern-ireland/county-londonderry/derry-londonderry/articles/derry-londonderry-top-9-new/
Closing Banquet, An Grianan Hotel, Burt, 6:30 – 11 p.m.
Day 8
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Check out of hotel and head south toward west coast of Ireland - “The Wild Atlantic Way”
https://www.wildatlanticway.com/
Grave of William Butler Yeats, Drumcliffe, Co. Sligo - morning.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drumcliff
Afternoon Tea and Private Guided Tour of Westport House, Co. Mayo, afternoon.
https://www.westporthouse.ie/historic-house/
Explore Galway City, evening / night. (no dinner included as this is a free night – you can make your own arrangements for dinner outside of the group if you wish)
Spend night at Jury’s Hotel, Galway City
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Check out of hotel and head south toward west coast of Ireland - “The Wild Atlantic Way”
https://www.wildatlanticway.com/
Grave of William Butler Yeats, Drumcliffe, Co. Sligo - morning.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drumcliff
Afternoon Tea and Private Guided Tour of Westport House, Co. Mayo, afternoon.
https://www.westporthouse.ie/historic-house/
Explore Galway City, evening / night. (no dinner included as this is a free night – you can make your own arrangements for dinner outside of the group if you wish)
Spend night at Jury’s Hotel, Galway City
Day 9
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Depart Galway.
Private Tour of Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden, Connemara, County Galway,
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
https://www.kylemoreabbey.com/
Lunch at Kylemore Abbey
Check in to Old Ground Hotel, Ennis.
Dinner: Irish Night at Bunratty Castle, Bunratty, 7 – 10 p.m.
https://www.bunrattycastle.ie/bunratty-castle/
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Depart Galway.
Private Tour of Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden, Connemara, County Galway,
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
https://www.kylemoreabbey.com/
Lunch at Kylemore Abbey
Check in to Old Ground Hotel, Ennis.
Dinner: Irish Night at Bunratty Castle, Bunratty, 7 – 10 p.m.
https://www.bunrattycastle.ie/bunratty-castle/
Day 10
Friday, July 31, 2020
Depart hotel and head east.
Explore Clonmacnoise Monastery, morning.
https://www.ireland.com/en-us/amazing-places/clonmacnoise/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-tXlBRDWARIsAGYQAmcwiaZEKzb-LpqLASchHeuwGP6CXS8RMBjz2ewyzBwjskLRKEL-5dIaAs6dEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Picnic Lunch at Clonmacnoise
Drive to Newgrange arriving at 2pm. Spend a couple of hours there exploring.
https://www.newgrange.com/
Check in to Mespil Hotel, Dublin.
Dinner in a Dublin city restaurant
Friday, July 31, 2020
Depart hotel and head east.
Explore Clonmacnoise Monastery, morning.
https://www.ireland.com/en-us/amazing-places/clonmacnoise/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-tXlBRDWARIsAGYQAmcwiaZEKzb-LpqLASchHeuwGP6CXS8RMBjz2ewyzBwjskLRKEL-5dIaAs6dEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Picnic Lunch at Clonmacnoise
Drive to Newgrange arriving at 2pm. Spend a couple of hours there exploring.
https://www.newgrange.com/
Check in to Mespil Hotel, Dublin.
Dinner in a Dublin city restaurant
Day 11
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Check out of hotel – latest checkout is 12pm and you may wish either to rest before your flight home or take advantage of the free time in the morning and explore a little of Dublin.
Should you want a tour guide on this day or for a couple more days, then please note that they are not included in the tour price and you should make your own reservations with Jennifer privately in advance of the tour beginning. She would be happy to arrange private tours for small to medium sized groups and is knowledgeable about the perfect itineraries for visitors with limited time.
Coach transfer provided to Dublin Airport at 1pm only from the Mespil Hotel and assistance with check-in will be given if required before final farewell. If you wish to leave for the airport at any other time, please note that this is not included in the tour, however, private transfer can be arranged for you at an additional charge.
(Breakfast is the only meal which is included today)
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Check out of hotel – latest checkout is 12pm and you may wish either to rest before your flight home or take advantage of the free time in the morning and explore a little of Dublin.
Should you want a tour guide on this day or for a couple more days, then please note that they are not included in the tour price and you should make your own reservations with Jennifer privately in advance of the tour beginning. She would be happy to arrange private tours for small to medium sized groups and is knowledgeable about the perfect itineraries for visitors with limited time.
Coach transfer provided to Dublin Airport at 1pm only from the Mespil Hotel and assistance with check-in will be given if required before final farewell. If you wish to leave for the airport at any other time, please note that this is not included in the tour, however, private transfer can be arranged for you at an additional charge.
(Breakfast is the only meal which is included today)
Price Per Person**(subject to 2019 pricing)
€3,825 Euros / $4,350 US Dollars
Please note that a single supplement charge will apply for those travelling solo who are not sharing a room
Since places are limited and there has been an unprecedented rush on accommodation bookings in Inishowen (especially for a tour group of this size) as of this month, we have had to move the date up.
Places are strictly on a first come first served basis.
Notes to Tour:
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner each day, except where mentioned on ALL-EVENTS Reunion Ticket
Accommodation in 4* or above hotels
Fully guided tours with entrance fees to all locations
Tour Guide on call to handle all guest requirements
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Flights to and from Ireland
Individual Travel Insurance - guests must arrange their own insurance cover
Any additional meals not mentioned
Drinks are NOT included with any meals
The ALL-EVENTS Reunion Ticket - this must be purchased separately from the Reunion Committee
http://www.odochartaighreunion.com/booking.htm
The cost is €206 per person
The itinerary above includes the schedule of the Reunion so it is advisable to ensure you have purchased the All-Events ticket too.
Any changes to the itinerary which incur additional costs once booked including price increases
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