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Fill Your Heart With Ireland

Irish Ancestral Tours and Research

Dream an Irish Dream
Dreaming of a wonderful Irish vacation? Allow us to organise the perfect itinerary for you. We offer bespoke tours in Ireland with built-in options to suit every person and budget.

Large and small groups, couples or individuals can be accommodated, as well as multi-centre coach tours and day trips. Our knowledgeable tour-guides are expert in taking you off the beaten track to explore the very best parts of Ireland whilst relaxing in one of our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles as well as knowing when to visit the larger, more visited attractions.

Immersive Experiences
We create personalised itineraries which cover all locations and all manner of experiences of interest on our mighty little island!

You can meet the locals and learn some of our beautiful Irish language, understand the origins of place names, meet Irish craftspeople and experts in farming, fishing and even storytelling.

Learn to cook in an authentic Irish kitchen or sample whiskey direct from a distillery. Fancy building a stone ditch or joining an archaeological dig? Maybe watching sheepdog herding is something that you'd like to see up close, or watch dolphins follow an Irish boat.

There are many "add-on" features to your core itinerary....what will your vacation look like? We provide a full list of immersive experiences for our guests to enjoy. Each vacation is different and tailormade to the client.

Choose Your Own Adventure
From Donegal to Cork, Dublin to Galway, travel the Emerald Isle making wondering memories. Want to experience the Book of Kells (the most famous of the medieval illuminated manuscripts) or the rugged beauty of the majestic Cliffs of Moher on the Wild Atlantic Way? We've got you covered! You can stay in cosy cottages, beautiful hotels, country houses or a modern luxury self-catering home, with many options for every budget. Visit your Ancestral Home in the company of an experienced Fáilte Ireland Approved Irish Tour Guide, with a passion for Irish history and heritage.....you couldn't be in better hands!

One Amazing Island - Six Unique Regions
Did you know that Tourism Ireland promotes six distinctive visitor destinations within the island of Ireland? Each signature location highlights the unique attractions and experiences for overseas visitors. Click on the links below to discover what each area has to offer.

Wild Atlantic Way

Dublin

Ireland's Ancient East

Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

Northern Ireland

Causeway Coastal Route

Shorter Trips or Day Tours?
As well as our longer vacation options, we also offer full and half-day tours for those who wish to avail of a quick stop off in a particular area while independently travelling. Meet with one of our experienced Local, Regional and National Irish Tour Guides who can offer a wealth of knowledge in many different fields - historical, spiritual, ecological, wellness, team-building and much, much more.... Who better to show you around than a local?

All-Inclusive Travel
In a nutshell, we can plan to pick you up at the airport and take you to all the best places to visit on an itinerary that you have helped to create, no matter how long you have arranged to visit. Avoid extortionate car hire prices and nerve-wracking driving on the "wrong side" of the road. We take all the stress of travelling this way and can offer all-inclusive packages which include food, accommodation, entertainment, entrance fees and your own private driver and tour guide at competitive and affordable prices.

Personalised Service with Experienced Tour Experts
Need some additional inspiration? We offer one-to-one zoom calls with an experienced Irish travel planner who can help you choose where and when to visit Ireland. They will outline the various possibilities regarding accommodation, attractions, modes of transport and much more. Discuss your needs and expectations with us today so that we can create the Irish vacation of your dreams.....one that you'll want to tell all your family and friends about!

Travel Guide for Visitors to Ireland

If you are planning to visit Ireland, you may find the following Travel Guide very useful. It gives information on currency, suitable clothing to wear, customs and etiquette and many other topics. Compiled and written by our Irish National Tour Guide, Jennifer McLaughlin-Doherty.

O'Dochartaigh Reunion Tour 2025

Irish Ancestral are hosting a twelve-day O'Dochartaigh Reunion Tour in July 2025 for Clann members who wish to attend the 7-day long Reunion in Inishowen, Co. Donegal and to experience additional adventures along the Wild Atlantic Way, the Ancient East and Dublin City.

The tour has limited places and is offered on a "first come - first served" basis. For more information, please click the button below. The itinerary for the O'Dochartaigh Clann Reunion will be released in early July 2024 along with places for the tour. Click on the button below to be added to the mailing list for further information. Include your name and email address.