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  • A Pilgrimage to Ireland
    A Pilgrimage
    to Ireland
    The Land of Saints and Scholars
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    • In the Footsteps of 
      St. Patrick

      Journey to Ireland for a truly authentic Catholic pilgrimage and explore the strong historic resonance of "the Land of Saints and Scholars."

      Encounter our Lord through the beauty of the Irish countryside, the hundreds of ruined castles and abbeys, the spiritual bouquet found in the many churches including Knock Shrine, and of course through the joy of Irish music, food, and drink!

      Group pilgrimages to Ireland start at a base fee for a 9-day pilgrimage at $3,400 per person/double occupancy for a minimum of 15 paying pilgrims. Each additional day is $200 per person. The priest always goes for free and for every 15 paying pilgrims, additional free tickets are complementary. 
    • What's Included

      • Round trip airfare:  
        • Prices vary slightly based on departure airport. If you want to book your own airfare, land-only options are available.
      • Accommodations at the best 4-star hotels
      • Full Irish breakfast every morning
      • Private airport transfers in Dublin
      • Ground transportation in a deluxe motor coach with A/C
        • Stocked with bottled water
      • All tickets for included activities & sites listed on the itinerary
      • Free pilgrimage ticket for the priest
        • 1 additional free ticket for every 15 paying pilgrims.
      • A dedicated pilgrimage director and guide
      • Daily Mass, spiritual activities, and devotions
      • Online preparation webinar and emailed advertisement materials
      • Custom booklet for each pilgrim 
  • Sample Itinerary

    • Days 1 & 2
    • Day 3
    • Day 4
    • Day 5
    • Day 6
    • Day 7
    • Day 8 & 9
    Days 1 & 2
    • Across the Atlantic ~ Arrival in Dublin ~ Shrine of Our Lady of Knock 

      Depart the USA today on board your overnight transatlantic jet flight to Dublin, arriving the following day. Enjoy a full meal service as well as in-flight entertainment such as movies, music, etc.

      Your spiritual pilgrimages begins with your arrival in Dublin. After you pass through passport control and collect your luggage, your tour guide and driver will meet you at the airport exit to escort you to your air conditioned, deluxe motor coach.

      It is fitting that our first location and overnight will be at the International Shrine of Our Lady of Knock. Upon arrival, we will drop off our luggage at our hotel and make our way to the shrine's cafe for lunch. After taking time to refresh in our hotel, we will meet for a Mass of Thanksgiving at the very location of the Marian Apparition. The rest of the day is free to pray, explore the Shrine, the Apparition Museum, and to rest and allow our bodies to adjust to our new timezone. Overnight in Knock.

    Day 3
    • Kylemore Abbey ~ Connemara National Park ~ Galway

      Following breakfast, we begin our journey to Kylemore Abbey and their romantic Victorian Walled Gardens and intimate Gothic Chapel. Upon our arrival at Kylemore, we will join the Benedictine sisters for Mass in their private chapel. After Mass, the sisters will host us for lunch and following, a private tour of the grounds and Abbey.

      The afternoon will be free for pilgrims to explore the grounds and the Victorian Walled Gardens, the Connemara ponies, and simply take in the breathtaking views of the mountains and water that surrounds us.

      After an inspiring day at Kylemore, we board our bus and make our way to our Hotel in Galway. On our way, we will take the scenic route through the Connemara National Park, taking in the mountainous beauty of this region. Enjoy your evening in the musical streets of Galway, full of shops, pubs, and winding streets. Overnight in Galway.

    Day 4
    • Galway Cathedral ~ Cliffs of Moher ~ Wild Atlantic Way ~ Killarney

      After breakfast and hotel check-out, we will make our way to Galway Cathedral for a private Mass and a special welcome by the Cathedral rector.
      After Mass, we will board our bus and take yet another amazing drive down the Wild Atlantic Way. Hugging the west coast with views of the ocean, bays, cliffs, mountains, and the Burren National Park, we find ourselves at our destination: The Cliffs of Moher.

      The Cliffs of Moher offer one of Ireland's most commanding landscapes, being sure to make you stand in awe! After a delicious lunch, we will board our bus and make our way to Killarney where we will check into our hotel and have a free evening full of music, food, drink, and shopping. Overnight in Killarney.

    Day 5
    • The Ring of Kerry

      Following a delicious Irish breakfast, we will take a short walk to the Killarney Franciscan Friary (OFM) for Mass. Following Mass, we will board our bus and begin the scenic journey around the Ring of Kerry. Some of our stops on the Ring include: 

      • The Kerry Bog Village Museum & Red Fox Inn
      • Cahersiveen & the Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church
      • Waterville (Charlie Chaplain's favorite holiday spot)
      • Lunch at the Scarriff Inn
      • The Village of Sneem (Quill's Woolen Market)
      • Moll's Gap & Ladies' View
      • Killarney National Park

      We return to Killarney for a second night of food, drink, and music! Overnight in Killarney.
    Day 6
    • The Rock of Cashel ~ The Glendalough Monastic Site

      After breakfast and Mass, we will check out of our hotel and make our way to the Rock of Cashel, originally the seat of the kings of Munster. According to legend, St. Patrick himself came here to convert King Aenghus to Christianity. Brian Boru was crowned High King at Cashel in 978 and made it his capital.
      After lunch in Cashel, we make our way to a stunning glaciated valley in County Wicklow, where in the sixth century, one of Ireland’s most revered saints founded a monastery. The foundation of St Kevin at Glendalough became one of the most famous religious centers in Europe.

      The remains of this Monastic City, which are dotted across the glen, include a superb round tower, numerous medieval stone churches and some decorated crosses. After a guided tour of the monastic site, we will check into the hotel right next door and enjoy a free evening in the glen. Overnight in Glendalough.

    Day 7
    • Bus Tour of Dublin ~ St. Patrick's Cathedral ~ Christ Church Cathedral

      After waking up to the breathtaking views of Glendalough, we will board our bus and journey towards Dublin passing through the Wicklow Mountains National Park. 

      As we make our way to the hotel, we will take a driving tour pointing out some of Dublin's most historic sites. After dropping our bags off at the hotel, we will take a walking orientation tour of our surrounding area, celebrate Mass at St. Teresa's Church (Disclaced Carmelite Friary), and visit the historic Cathedrals of St. Patrick and Christ Church Cathedral. The evening is free to explore the Temple Bar District, have dinner, and partake in the musical culture of Dublin. Overnight in Dublin.

    Day 8 & 9
    • A Free Day in Dublin ~ Our Journey Home

      Our final full day in Ireland is a scheduled free day. We will provide each pilgrim with a Dublin Pass allowing them free entrance to some of Dublin's most iconic sites. Pilgrims get the chance to pick and choose what interests them individually and exlore Dublin at their own pace. Some of the most popular sites: 

      • GPO Museum
      • Guinness Storehouse
      • Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour & Tasting
      • Big Bus Dublin Hop-on / Hop-off Bus Tour
      • EPIC: The Irish Emigration Museum
      • Dublin Castle
      • Trinity College Old Library & Book of Kells
      • Kilmainham Gaol (prison)
      • Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI)
      With many other sites to choose from!

      The next morning, with vivid memories of Ireland, we transfer to the airport and board the return flight back to the USA, arriving the same day.
    • "Cody wasn't just a tour guide; he was a fellow pilgrim. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly has a passion for guiding pilgrimages."

      - Fr. Christopher Gaffrey, OFM, Pilgrim from Derry, NH

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  • About Us
      • About Our Walking Pilgrimages & FAQs
      • Contact Us
  • Destinations
      • Rome
      • The Holy Land
      • Ireland
      • Greece & Turkey: The Footsteps of St. Paul
      • Poland & Prague: The Saints of Divine Mercy
      • Camino de Santiago
      • Catholic England
      • The Shrines of France
  • Lead a Pilgrimage
  • Current Pilgrimages
    • 2023 Pilgrimages
      • Rome & Assisi - Fr. Marcelli & Dcn. Grote
      • The Holy Land - Fr. Morgan & Fr. Hale
      • The Shrines of France - Fr. Jamie Weber
    • 2024 Pilgrimages
      • Greece & Turkey - Fr. Tom Wray
      • Rome & Assisi - Fr. Nick Ward
      • Northern Italy - Fr. Koehl & Fr. DeGasperi
      • Catholic England - Fr. Jamie Weber
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