Name: Adventures of Ireland with Jerry Marks
Start: 2022-09-11
End: 2022-09-19
Location: Adventures in Ireland with Jerry Marks

Secret Ireland Tours LLC

35 reviews

Sep 11 - 19, 2022

Group size: 1 - 16

Adventures of Ireland with Jerry Marks

Adventures in Ireland with Jerry Marks

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Secret Ireland Tours LLC

35 reviews

$NaN

Sep 11 - 19, 2022

Group size: 1 - 16

Airport Transfers
Pick up and leave back to airport. Please book your flights to arrive before 9am on the 1st day and to leave after 1pm the last day of the tour.
Accommodation
8 nights accommodation, Cawleys Hotel in Sligo, Connacht Hotel in Galway and the Fitzpatricks Hotel in Dublin.
Breakfasts
8 good hearty breakfasts to keep us going all day.
Bus
We work with a very professional bus company who always supply us with a comfortable motor coach.
Driver
We have an expert driver who enjoys bringing us from place to place. He knows the highways and byways like the back of his hands
Fee's
Entry fee's into all venue's on itinerary
Food
Snacks and soft drinks while on the bus
Tour Guide
Expert Secret Ireland Tours Guide to tell you all about the different places we visit each day.
Taxes
All taxes and charges associated with accommodation and bus
Entertainment
We book some local musicians to entertain you on one of two of the nights

Day 1
Day 1
Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, Temple Bar
We pick you up at Terminal 2 at Dublin airport at 9am. Our first stop is Trinity College where you can view one of our National Treasures, The Book of Kells. Learn all about how it was created, how it was written and how it is stored. We will also walk through the long room which is one of the iconic Library's of the world. This library houses the first edition of every book printed in Ireland.

We then go to the Guinness Store House and learn who Guinness is made, stores and you can even learn how to pour your own perfect pint.

Then if you are not too tired we can go for a stroll through the famous Temple bar area of Dublin before we return to our hotel in Swords, thefortyfour.ie

PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to slight change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions.
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Day 2
Day 2
Powerscourt House and Gardens, Glendalough
Today we go south to Wicklow where we visit Powerscourt house and Gardens. There you will see beautiful ponds, walks, Japanese gardens, and beautiful features. We then go to a monastic site in Glendalough that dates back to the 6th century. Some of the buildings from that time still stand today, such as St Kevin's round tower, and some of the churches there too! The scenery is stunning also.

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Day 3
Day 3
Belvedere House, Lough Key Forest Park
Above is a picture of the Jealous wall that can be seen at Belvedere House and there is a very interesting story behind this wall. We will learn all about it and the history of the house when we visit. The local guide is full of knowledge and will bring you around the house and gardens.

We then make our way to the beautiful Lough Key Forest Park in Co Roscommon. There we can see the ruins of an 11th century castle that sits on its own Island. We can enjoy walks around the lake and there are faery bridges, wishing chairs, tunnels, canopy walks, zip lines and so much more to enjoy.

We then make our way to our country hotel Cawleyshotel.ie

PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to slight change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions.
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Day 4
Day 4
Glencar Waterfall, Horseshoe Drive, Mullaghmore, Strandhill,
We take a scenic drive today. Our first stop is Glencar Waterfall. This is a beautiful place to visit, and is just across the road from Glencar Lake, which is a breath-taking scene. Many poems and stories were written about this place by the famous WB Yeats. You'll see why when you get there.

We then take a drive around a stunning coastal area of North Sligo called the Mullaghmore coastal drive. You will see Classiebawn Castle where the Queen of Englands first cousin Lord Mountbatten used as a holiday home.

We then go to a small coastal seaside town called Strandhill to watch the Atlantic waves smash against the Sligo shoreline.

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Day 5
Day 5
Sliabh Liag
We take great delight when we bring your visitors to Sliabh Liag. It is said to be the highest cliff face in Europe and the only way to describe this place is Breath-taking. The scenery to the place is stunning and while there you can take a beautiful cliff walk and watch the Wild Atlantic Way from the viewing platform. We then drop into Donegal town on our way back to Sligo.

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Day 6
Day 6
Carrowmore
We take the morning off because we are going to have a late night of music, fun and dance, and if you like to sing you will be welcome to join in. But before we head for the music bar we visit an ancient site dating back to megalithic times. This is Carrowmore megalithic site and while there you will learn of its history and we can also see and visit the stone circle there too! We then go to Sligo town to explore and do some shopping before we go singing and dancing for the night.

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Day 7
Day 7
Museum of Country Life, Kylemore Abbey, Galway city
We leave the North West today and go West to Galway, but on the way we visit the Museum of Country life, where you will learn and see how the Irish lived long ago. The cooking utensils, farming equipment, houses, and social life.

We then take a scenic drive to Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled garden. This abbey is nestled on the shores of a beautiful lake and there are stunning walks around it. The Victorian Walled Garden is a must see while we are there. We then go to Galway city where we stay in TheConnachtHotel.ie

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Day 8
Day 8
Dublin Shopping
We leave the West today and bring you back to Dublin. Today you can go off on your own to explore Dublin and all it has to offer. There are some great shopping centers, many places to visit too. We drop you off and pick you up at a designated place and time to bring you to our Castle accommodation where we spend our last night in Ireland. We stay in Fitzpatrick'scastle.com

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Day 8
Day 8
Fitzpatrick's Castle
We delight in bringing our groups to this Castle. It is in a small coastal town of Killiney which is South of Dublin City. It dates back to the 17th century and has all the old world charm of an Irish castle but all the modern conveniences of a 4 star hotel. We could have a group dinner here, and have a drink and a chat about your experiences.

PLEASE NOTE: Itineraries are subject to slight change depending on availability or weather & travel conditions.
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Day 9
Day 9
Dublin Airport
We leave you back to Terminal 2 at Dublin airport today. We ask you when booking your flights please remember to book your flight to come anytime before 9am the first morning of the tour and have your flight leave anytime after 1 pm the last day of the tour. American customs are at Dublin airport and it is required that you check in 3 hours before you flight time, so we like to get people to the airport by 9 or 10am in the morning.
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Day 1

Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, Temple Bar

Secret Ireland Tours LLC

35 reviews

We are a 100% Irish-owned tour company that specialises in tours to Ireland. We offer authentic, affordable, unique itineraries to our clients. We have tours for groups up to 12 and up to 30. You will find tours for different parts of the country, different prices, and different times of the year. We bring you to some amazing places. We also offer packages for traveler who do not want to join a tour. If you want to put your own tour itinerary together but you need help, we offer consultation services also.

The trip was amazing. Mai Hernon is exactly the kind of person you want for your tour guide; communicative, consistent, compassionate, reliable, and someone who loves their job. She made sure everyone knew what to expect the next day, when to show up at the bus, and she made me feel taken care of when I fell ill. I'll always be grateful to her for her help, and for making this trip possible for me. Secret Ireland Tours LLC is the ideal company for the competent traveler.

By Chardaye C for Spooky Ireland with Chris Fleming on Oct 22, 2025

We would like to thank Secret Ireland Tours LLC for a wonderful trip that we had. It was so magical. The Ambassador's Michelle and Brittany were wonderful. Our tour guide Andrian was so wonderful too. The knowledge that he knew about the places that we went to was amazing. Our bus driver Eddie was a wonderful person too. He got us safely to each location that we went to. We had such a wonderful time in Ireland. We loved every minute of it. I would recommend Secrect Ireland Tours to my friends and family. Thank you so much for the wonderful time we had.

By KELLY T for Mysterious Journey to Ireland with Michelle and Brittney on Oct 10, 2025

This trip was a fantastic time! We saw many different sides of Ireland and our tour guide Adrian and Ambassadors Michelle and Brittney couldn't have been better. If those three are back again, sign me up!

By Larry E for Mysterious Journey to Ireland with Michelle and Brittney on Oct 04, 2025

Coming into the trip we had no idea about Ireland’s history or culture, but left with a great knowledge of both. Not only that, but was surrounded by great people, food, and locations. We would all love to go back, or choose other locations, with Secret Ireland Tours! -Tristen Wendling (Traveler) -Mason Westerhoff (Traveler) -Shelby Adamiec (Traveler)

By Michelle R for Mysterious Journey to Ireland with Michelle and Brittney on Oct 02, 2025

Tour Review – Spooky Ireland Tour By Chris Fleming As an ambassador to Ireland, I was truly impressed by how energetic, upbeat, and exceptionally well-organized Mai was throughout the entire tour. Even on days when I felt completely exhausted, she was full of energy and enthusiasm, keeping everyone in high spirits. Her passion was infectious, and she consistently went above and beyond to ensure everyone was happy and well taken care of. Even our bus driver, Ronan, was fantastic! There was a strong sense of camaraderie among the group-we looked out for one another and made sure everyone was enjoying themselves. Our accommodations were excellent, and I especially loved visiting places I had never been before, such as Christ Church, Cork Gaol, and the Hellfire Club to name a few. The hike up the mountain to the Hellfire Club was breathtaking, and we were even blessed with a stunning rainbow at the top. In fact, rainbows seemed to follow us throughout the trip, adding a touch of magic to the experience. No leprechauns or pots of gold this time-maybe next time! I was so pleased with how smoothly everything went that I’m already looking forward to planning another tour with Mai in 2026. Her energy, dedication, and genuine love for what she does are truly unmatched!

By Chris F for Spooky Ireland with Chris Fleming on Sep 29, 2025

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Mai from Secret Ireland Tours was my private driver on a tour that I took around the East, South and West of Ireland and I must say that it was the best experience I’ve ever had. I don’t drive so she met me at the airport in her car and we stayed in Swords Dublin for the first two days. She brought me to all the interesting places in and around Dublin. We visited amazing places like Glendalough, Powerscourt House and Gardens, the Waterfall. We visited Kilkenny castle and the beautiful town of Kilkenny. While we were there we also visited the beautiful Cathedral too. We drove down to the Cork Coast and stayed in a lovely B&B in Youghal. We then went by the coast and visited Drombeg stone circle which was amazing. My favorite place was the little town of Glandore not far from Drombeg. We stopped there to have dinner. The food was out on its own. We drove around the Ring of Beara and the spectacular Ring of Kerry with so many stops. I have so many great photo’s of these places. We finally went to Galway where we stayed in a great hotel just outside the town and we had a great meal there. She brought me to Kylemore Abbey and we saw the Connemara countryside. I have to say I could not believe how much I fitted into this trip and I would not have been able to put it together myself. Mai is from Ireland and knows the country very well and I had the trip of a lifetime with her. She is great company and we have now become friends. 5 stars is not enough. I highly recommend Secret Ireland Tours

By denise m on 10 Dec, 2024

I just returned home after a 10 day tour of Ireland with Secret Ireland Tours. I had absolutely the best time! I absolutely loved each and every moment, location, surprise and people we met along the way. I was amazed at the lodging, but also the historical stops along the way. The 2 Samhain festivals were so memorable. At the end it was almost impossible for me to chose my favorite moment. It was all so very magical and exciting! Mai was such a lovely tour guide and learning about the history of her country was an added bonus. I honestly would do it all over again in a heartbeat 💓. Thank you Mai for filling me with so many incredible memories!

By Cindy D on 07 Nov, 2024

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