O'Dochartaigh Reunion Tour 2025
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Tour Leader: Jennifer Doherty
Welcome O'Dochartaigh Clann Members!
The O'Dochartaigh Clann Reunion is set for 16 - 22 July 2025 and we Clann members in Ireland look forward to welcoming our cousins and friends from the United States and all over the globe for what promises to be another amazing Gathering of all 300+ spelling variants of this ancient Clann.
Irish Ancestral Tours & Research Services are offering a one of a kind, tailor-made tour over ten nights to a select group of 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 where advertised.
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 any additional days to the end of this tour, then please email Jennifer directly at:
[email protected] with the subject heading - "O'Dochartaigh Reunion Tour 2025"
For bookings made after 31st January 2025, payment must be made in full. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page for payment installment details.
Roll on July 2025! Let the Clann Reunion Countdown begin!
Irish Ancestral Tours & Research Services are offering a one of a kind, tailor-made tour over ten nights to a select group of 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 where advertised.
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 any additional days to the end of this tour, then please email Jennifer directly at:
[email protected] with the subject heading - "O'Dochartaigh Reunion Tour 2025"
For bookings made after 31st January 2025, payment must be made in full. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page for payment installment details.
Roll on July 2025! Let the Clann Reunion Countdown begin!
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Some photos of Clann members at the O'Dochartaigh Reunion 2015
Tour Itinerary: 19 - 25 July 2023
Proposed Departure Day from the United States:
Monday, 17 July 2023
Proposed Departure Date from USA / Canada. All guests to secure their own return flights to Dublin International Airport, Ireland.
All guests should aim to arrive in Dublin, Ireland by the MORNING of Tuesday, 18 July 2023. Some of you are arriving in Ireland on Monday, but most are scheduled to arrive on Tuesday. The tour begins on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. We will be departing for Donegal and the O’Dochartaigh Clann Reunion by 1pm latest of that day.
Information sheets regarding flight details, special food requirements, room preferences, etc. will be issued to each guest prior to your home departure. Please ensure that these are completed and returned as soon as possible to ensure that the tour leader has your full details to prepare for your arrival in advance.
Monday, 17 July 2023
Proposed Departure Date from USA / Canada. All guests to secure their own return flights to Dublin International Airport, Ireland.
All guests should aim to arrive in Dublin, Ireland by the MORNING of Tuesday, 18 July 2023. Some of you are arriving in Ireland on Monday, but most are scheduled to arrive on Tuesday. The tour begins on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. We will be departing for Donegal and the O’Dochartaigh Clann Reunion by 1pm latest of that day.
Information sheets regarding flight details, special food requirements, room preferences, etc. will be issued to each guest prior to your home departure. Please ensure that these are completed and returned as soon as possible to ensure that the tour leader has your full details to prepare for your arrival in advance.
Tuesday, 18 July 2023
TOUR DAY 1
Dublin Airport Meet and Greet - Meet with Jennifer Doherty (Tour Leader) to begin tour.
Proposed timing will be firmed up once we have confirmation of all guests’ arrival details but is likely to be 12pm. Do not worry regarding pickups as no-one will be left behind.
The total drive takes around 3½ hours. We will provide a Coffee Stop Comfort Break on our way north to Donegal. Light refreshments can be purchased.
Arrive at our destination late afternoon / early evening and check into hotel – Inishowen Gateway Hotel. Have a chance to rest for a couple of hours.
Private Tour Group Dinner - Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, 7pm.
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana
Meals provided - Tour: Dinner
Meals provided - ALL-EVENTS Ticket: N/A
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
TOUR DAY 2
Buncrana Historical Guided Walk
Buncrana is the historic town in which our Reunion hotel is located. Gentle stroll along the Shore Front visiting the various local landmarks connected to the O’Dochartaigh Clann including the O’Doherty Keep.
Your afternoon is free to do further exploring of the town, shopping or take time to rest and visit with folks before evening events. Tonight’s Reunion event takes place in our Tour Hotel.
"The Gathering" - Opening Gala Dinner with Entertainment – Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, 7pm – 11pm
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast
Meals provided - ALL-EVENTS Ticket: Dinner
TOUR DAY 2
Buncrana Historical Guided Walk
Buncrana is the historic town in which our Reunion hotel is located. Gentle stroll along the Shore Front visiting the various local landmarks connected to the O’Dochartaigh Clann including the O’Doherty Keep.
Your afternoon is free to do further exploring of the town, shopping or take time to rest and visit with folks before evening events. Tonight’s Reunion event takes place in our Tour Hotel.
"The Gathering" - Opening Gala Dinner with Entertainment – Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, 7pm – 11pm
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast
Meals provided - ALL-EVENTS Ticket: Dinner
Thursday, 20 July 2023
TOUR DAY 3
Donegal Delights Tour
Highlights include Fanad Lighthouse, Rathmullan (famous for the Flight of the Earls in 1607), and the historic Planation town, Ramelton. This tour will provide a glimpse of the other side of Donegal from the Inishowen Peninsula and the origins of the Clann.
http://www.donegaldiaspora.ie/place/ramelton-heritage-town https://fanadlighthouse.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rathmullan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_of_the_Earls
Lunch – Portsalon (looking directly across to Inishowen Peninsula), 1pm
Return to Buncrana by 4pm. Make your own early evening dinner reservations in Buncrana (list of restaurants will be provided - although as the turnaround time is tight, we would perhaps recommend eating in the hotel this evening). The bus leaves our hotel at 5.30pm to go to Ballyliffin.
Family History and Heritage Forum, Ballyliffin Hotel, Ballyliffin, 6 – 10pm (no dinner included)
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Lunch
Meals provided - ALL-EVENTS Ticket: N/A
TOUR DAY 3
Donegal Delights Tour
Highlights include Fanad Lighthouse, Rathmullan (famous for the Flight of the Earls in 1607), and the historic Planation town, Ramelton. This tour will provide a glimpse of the other side of Donegal from the Inishowen Peninsula and the origins of the Clann.
http://www.donegaldiaspora.ie/place/ramelton-heritage-town https://fanadlighthouse.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rathmullan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_of_the_Earls
Lunch – Portsalon (looking directly across to Inishowen Peninsula), 1pm
Return to Buncrana by 4pm. Make your own early evening dinner reservations in Buncrana (list of restaurants will be provided - although as the turnaround time is tight, we would perhaps recommend eating in the hotel this evening). The bus leaves our hotel at 5.30pm to go to Ballyliffin.
Family History and Heritage Forum, Ballyliffin Hotel, Ballyliffin, 6 – 10pm (no dinner included)
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Lunch
Meals provided - ALL-EVENTS Ticket: N/A
Friday, 21 July 2023
TOUR DAY 4
Inishowen 100 Tour
Explore Inishowen, a beautiful and historic peninsula and home of the O’Dochartaigh castles. Enjoy the stunning landscapes, rich culture, and friendly locals during your visit. This scenic drive is one hundred miles long (hence the title) and there will be plenty of photo op stops along the way to capture the breathtakingly wild and rugged vistas.
Lunch - in Seaview Tavern, Malin Head, 1pm
Return to Buncrana by 5pm. Make your own dinner reservations this evening in Buncrana (list of restaurants will be provided).
The O'Dochartaigh Traditional Irish Music Session – O’Flaherty’s Bar, Main Street, Buncrana, From 9pm.
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Lunch
Meals provided - ALL-EVENTS Ticket: N/A
TOUR DAY 4
Inishowen 100 Tour
Explore Inishowen, a beautiful and historic peninsula and home of the O’Dochartaigh castles. Enjoy the stunning landscapes, rich culture, and friendly locals during your visit. This scenic drive is one hundred miles long (hence the title) and there will be plenty of photo op stops along the way to capture the breathtakingly wild and rugged vistas.
Lunch - in Seaview Tavern, Malin Head, 1pm
Return to Buncrana by 5pm. Make your own dinner reservations this evening in Buncrana (list of restaurants will be provided).
The O'Dochartaigh Traditional Irish Music Session – O’Flaherty’s Bar, Main Street, Buncrana, From 9pm.
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Lunch
Meals provided - ALL-EVENTS Ticket: N/A
Saturday, 22 July 2023
TOUR DAY 5
O’Dochartaigh Day - Derry
The bus departs for Derry City from our hotel at 9.15am.
O’Dochartaigh Clann “Welcome to Derry” Reception – Guildhall, Derry City from 10am
Exhibitions and Tours, Derry, available throughout the day until 5pm. Details will be provided.
The Walls, the Diamond, St. Columb’s, The Murals, Tower Museum
You are free between tours to explore Derry city centre with its wide selection of stores, boutiques and craft village. Make your own lunch arrangements from the list provided.
https://www.ireland.com/en-us/destinations/northern-ireland/county-londonderry/derry-londonderry/articles/derry-londonderry-top-9-new/
Tour Group Dinner in Timberquay Restaurant, Derry at 5:30pm
The bus will depart from Derry at 7pm to return to Buncrana. The rest of your evening is free.
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Dinner
Meals provided - ALL-EVENTS Ticket: N/A
TOUR DAY 5
O’Dochartaigh Day - Derry
The bus departs for Derry City from our hotel at 9.15am.
O’Dochartaigh Clann “Welcome to Derry” Reception – Guildhall, Derry City from 10am
Exhibitions and Tours, Derry, available throughout the day until 5pm. Details will be provided.
The Walls, the Diamond, St. Columb’s, The Murals, Tower Museum
You are free between tours to explore Derry city centre with its wide selection of stores, boutiques and craft village. Make your own lunch arrangements from the list provided.
https://www.ireland.com/en-us/destinations/northern-ireland/county-londonderry/derry-londonderry/articles/derry-londonderry-top-9-new/
Tour Group Dinner in Timberquay Restaurant, Derry at 5:30pm
The bus will depart from Derry at 7pm to return to Buncrana. The rest of your evening is free.
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Dinner
Meals provided - ALL-EVENTS Ticket: N/A
Sunday, 23 July 2023
TOUR DAY 6
The morning is free for those who wish to attend church services to do so – a list of local churches and service times will be provided.
The bus will depart from the hotel to Clonmany at 1.30pm.
Rambling Cottage – Glendowen Craft Studio, 2 – 6pm
Watch local craftspeople at work in a variety of Irish traditional crafts – including wool spinning, loom weaving, quilting, basketmaking and the creation of country foods such as butter churning. Storytelling, music, song, and dance sessions to be held throughout the day.
A lunch of homemade soup and sandwiches will be provided.
Bus to depart at 5pm to return to the hotel.
Private Screening of “The Last of the Name,” plus Buffet Meal - Inishowen Gateway Hotel, 8 – 10pm
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Dinner
Meals provided - ALL-EVENTS Ticket: Lunch
TOUR DAY 6
The morning is free for those who wish to attend church services to do so – a list of local churches and service times will be provided.
The bus will depart from the hotel to Clonmany at 1.30pm.
Rambling Cottage – Glendowen Craft Studio, 2 – 6pm
Watch local craftspeople at work in a variety of Irish traditional crafts – including wool spinning, loom weaving, quilting, basketmaking and the creation of country foods such as butter churning. Storytelling, music, song, and dance sessions to be held throughout the day.
A lunch of homemade soup and sandwiches will be provided.
Bus to depart at 5pm to return to the hotel.
Private Screening of “The Last of the Name,” plus Buffet Meal - Inishowen Gateway Hotel, 8 – 10pm
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Dinner
Meals provided - ALL-EVENTS Ticket: Lunch
Monday, 24 July 2023
TOUR DAY 7
Morning and early afternoon free. Make your own lunch arrangements from list provided.
Buncrana O’Dochartaigh Day
Heritage Ambassador Walking Tour to discover the history of Inishowen's largest town from 2pm at Shore Front. Procession of the Clann to O’Doherty's Keep and raising of the O’Dochartaigh Standard. An afternoon of entertainment in the tradition of the ancient Clann Gatherings until 5pm.
Bus departing Inishowen Gateway Hotel at 5.30pm to go for dinner in Ballyliffin
Private Tour Group Dinner at Nancy's Barn, Ballyliffin - home of the world championship winning chowder and owned by Clann member, Kieran Doherty (Duey)
Bus departing Ballyliffin at 7.45pm to travel to Malin Head.
Storytelling and Music by special guest, Seoirse O’Dochartaigh at Farren's Bar, Malin Head (Ireland's most northerly pub)
Seoirse is a renowned storyteller, singer, painter, and genealogist who has worked tirelessly to record the history and heritage of Inishowen, the land of his ancestors.
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana.
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Dinner
Meals provided - ALL-EVENTS Ticket: N/A
TOUR DAY 7
Morning and early afternoon free. Make your own lunch arrangements from list provided.
Buncrana O’Dochartaigh Day
Heritage Ambassador Walking Tour to discover the history of Inishowen's largest town from 2pm at Shore Front. Procession of the Clann to O’Doherty's Keep and raising of the O’Dochartaigh Standard. An afternoon of entertainment in the tradition of the ancient Clann Gatherings until 5pm.
Bus departing Inishowen Gateway Hotel at 5.30pm to go for dinner in Ballyliffin
Private Tour Group Dinner at Nancy's Barn, Ballyliffin - home of the world championship winning chowder and owned by Clann member, Kieran Doherty (Duey)
Bus departing Ballyliffin at 7.45pm to travel to Malin Head.
Storytelling and Music by special guest, Seoirse O’Dochartaigh at Farren's Bar, Malin Head (Ireland's most northerly pub)
Seoirse is a renowned storyteller, singer, painter, and genealogist who has worked tirelessly to record the history and heritage of Inishowen, the land of his ancestors.
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana.
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Dinner
Meals provided - ALL-EVENTS Ticket: N/A
Tuesday, 25 July 2023
TOUR DAY 8
Northern Ireland Tour including Dunluce Castle and Giant’s Causeway.
https://www.glenarmcastle.com/dunluce-castle
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/giants-causeway
Lunch – Picnic Lunch "On the Go" at time is limited today to ensure that we manage to fit everything in!
Return to Buncrana by 2:30pm. Quick turnaround to depart again by 3.30pm for Isle of Doagh.
The Wake of Mickey John Joe Doherty – Doagh Famine Village, Isle of Doagh, 4pm – 6pm
Doagh Famine Village tells the story of Irish life from the Great Famine of the 1840s through until the present day. Pat Doherty the tour guide gives an expert interpretation showing how families and communities have lived on the edge generation after generation, adapting and surviving as the environment and society around the local area changed over the years. Learn traditional Irish wake customs from a show with a difference! Tea / Coffee and light refreshments provided.
“The O’Dochartaigh Scattering”
Time to enjoy a traditional Irish Ceilidh Dance (with light supper provided) and to bid "slan libh" to Clann cousins until the next time. Local dancers will provide instruction for dances - a great excuse to let your hair down!
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana.
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Lunch
Meals provided - ALL-EVENTS Ticket: Dinner
TOUR DAY 8
Northern Ireland Tour including Dunluce Castle and Giant’s Causeway.
https://www.glenarmcastle.com/dunluce-castle
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/giants-causeway
Lunch – Picnic Lunch "On the Go" at time is limited today to ensure that we manage to fit everything in!
Return to Buncrana by 2:30pm. Quick turnaround to depart again by 3.30pm for Isle of Doagh.
The Wake of Mickey John Joe Doherty – Doagh Famine Village, Isle of Doagh, 4pm – 6pm
Doagh Famine Village tells the story of Irish life from the Great Famine of the 1840s through until the present day. Pat Doherty the tour guide gives an expert interpretation showing how families and communities have lived on the edge generation after generation, adapting and surviving as the environment and society around the local area changed over the years. Learn traditional Irish wake customs from a show with a difference! Tea / Coffee and light refreshments provided.
“The O’Dochartaigh Scattering”
Time to enjoy a traditional Irish Ceilidh Dance (with light supper provided) and to bid "slan libh" to Clann cousins until the next time. Local dancers will provide instruction for dances - a great excuse to let your hair down!
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana.
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Lunch
Meals provided - ALL-EVENTS Ticket: Dinner
Wednesday 26 July 2023
TOUR DAY 9
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
Lunch and Private Guided Tour of Kylemore Abbey, Co. Galway - afternoon.
Built in 1868 as a private home of Mitchell Henry, Kylemore became the home of the Irish Benedictine Nuns in 1920 after they were forced to flee Ypres (their base for 340 years) during World War I.
https://www.kylemoreabbey.com/
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 The Galmont Hotel and Spa, Galway City
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: The Galmont Hotel and Spa, Galway City
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Lunch
TOUR DAY 9
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
Lunch and Private Guided Tour of Kylemore Abbey, Co. Galway - afternoon.
Built in 1868 as a private home of Mitchell Henry, Kylemore became the home of the Irish Benedictine Nuns in 1920 after they were forced to flee Ypres (their base for 340 years) during World War I.
https://www.kylemoreabbey.com/
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 The Galmont Hotel and Spa, Galway City
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: The Galmont Hotel and Spa, Galway City
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Lunch
Thursday 27 July 2023
TOUR DAY 10
Depart Galway.
Tour of Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Co. Clare - morning
Visit to the acclaimed 15th century iconic castle, the most complete and authentic in Ireland. The site on which the castle now stands was originally a Viking trading camp in 970AD (over 1,000 years ago!). The Folk Park consists of 26 acres of unspoilt Clare countryside and features over 30 buildings in a “living” village and rural setting.
https://www.bunrattycastle.ie/bunratty-castle/
Lunch – Durty Nelly’s, Bunratty Castle, 1pm
1620-era thatched-roof cottage with lanterns and sawdusty floors, once a bar for castle guards.
Explore Clonmacnoise Monastery – afternoon
Spectacular 6th century monastery on the banks of the river Shannon
https://www.ireland.com/en-us/amazing-places/clonmacnoise/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-tXlBRDWARIsAGYQAmcwiaZEKzb-LpqLASchHeuwGP6CXS8RMBjz2ewyzBwjskLRKEL-5dIaAs6dEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Check in at the Camden Court Hotel, Dublin.
Dinner in the Iveagh Restaurant in our hotel.
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Camden Court Hotel, Dublin
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Lunch and Dinner
TOUR DAY 10
Depart Galway.
Tour of Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Co. Clare - morning
Visit to the acclaimed 15th century iconic castle, the most complete and authentic in Ireland. The site on which the castle now stands was originally a Viking trading camp in 970AD (over 1,000 years ago!). The Folk Park consists of 26 acres of unspoilt Clare countryside and features over 30 buildings in a “living” village and rural setting.
https://www.bunrattycastle.ie/bunratty-castle/
Lunch – Durty Nelly’s, Bunratty Castle, 1pm
1620-era thatched-roof cottage with lanterns and sawdusty floors, once a bar for castle guards.
Explore Clonmacnoise Monastery – afternoon
Spectacular 6th century monastery on the banks of the river Shannon
https://www.ireland.com/en-us/amazing-places/clonmacnoise/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-tXlBRDWARIsAGYQAmcwiaZEKzb-LpqLASchHeuwGP6CXS8RMBjz2ewyzBwjskLRKEL-5dIaAs6dEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Check in at the Camden Court Hotel, Dublin.
Dinner in the Iveagh Restaurant in our hotel.
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Camden Court Hotel, Dublin
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Lunch and Dinner
Friday 28 July 2023
TOUR DAY 11
Depart hotel and head east to Dublin
Book of Kells
One of the most famous artefacts in the world. An illuminated manuscript made by Scottish or Irish monks in around 800, the book illustrates the four Gospels of the Christian New Testament with arrestingly beautiful attention to detail.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Kells
Dublin Castle
Constructed in the early thirteenth century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland. In 1922, following Ireland’s independence, Dublin Castle was handed over to the new Irish government.
http://www.dublincastle.ie/
Time provided between attractions to grab a quick lunch - suggestions will be given.
Guinness Storehouse Tour
Visit the Guinness Storehouse to experience the history, heart and soul of Ireland's most iconic beer founded at St. James’s Gate in 1759 by Arthur Guinness.
https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en
Spend a second night at Camden Court Hotel, Dublin City
Dinner in a Dublin city restaurant - TBC
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Camden Court Hotel, Dublin City
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Dinner
TOUR DAY 11
Depart hotel and head east to Dublin
Book of Kells
One of the most famous artefacts in the world. An illuminated manuscript made by Scottish or Irish monks in around 800, the book illustrates the four Gospels of the Christian New Testament with arrestingly beautiful attention to detail.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Kells
Dublin Castle
Constructed in the early thirteenth century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland. In 1922, following Ireland’s independence, Dublin Castle was handed over to the new Irish government.
http://www.dublincastle.ie/
Time provided between attractions to grab a quick lunch - suggestions will be given.
Guinness Storehouse Tour
Visit the Guinness Storehouse to experience the history, heart and soul of Ireland's most iconic beer founded at St. James’s Gate in 1759 by Arthur Guinness.
https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en
Spend a second night at Camden Court Hotel, Dublin City
Dinner in a Dublin city restaurant - TBC
Accommodation / Meal Information
Accommodation: Camden Court Hotel, Dublin City
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast and Dinner
Saturday 29 July 2023
TOUR DAY 12 - DEPARTURE DAY
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 bit more 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 Camden Court 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)
Accommodation / Meal Information
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast only
TOUR DAY 12 - DEPARTURE DAY
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 bit more 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 Camden Court 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)
Accommodation / Meal Information
Meals provided - Tour: Breakfast only
Price Per Person**(new pricing for 2023)
€4,991 Euros (approx. $4,785 US Dollars)++
**Payable in three installments before 31st January 2023 unless agreed with Tour Operator
Billed in EUROS
++ Based on currency exchange service at 27 September 2022
Please note that a single supplement charge will apply for those travelling solo who are not sharing a room
Cancellation policy on request
Should you wish to pay by BANK TRANSFER please email Jennifer at [email protected] to request bank transfer details
Places are limited and are strictly on a first come first served basis.
O'Dochartaigh Clann Reunion Tour 2023
Notes to Tour:
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Meals provided will be shown in the itinerary above except where mentioned on ALL-EVENTS Reunion Ticket
Accommodation in 4* or above hotels
Fully guided tours with entrance fees to all locations stated in itinerary
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
https://www.odohertyheritage.org/reunion
Cost is €250 if purchased before 17 March 2023 (€270 after this date)
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
More information on Tour Attractions, Dublin City Add-Ons and Accommodation can be found here: