Courtney and Seaside Shadows Spiritual Tour – Rebels of Ireland.

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12 reviews
Sep 9 - 19, 2025
Group size: 1 - 26
Courtney and Seaside Shadows Spiritual Tour – Rebels of Ireland.
Ireland

12 reviews

Sep 9 - 19, 2025
Group size: 1 - 26

About this trip

Secret Ireland Tours are delighted to have the pleasure of Courtney McInvale as our Ambassador on this very special and exclusive tour. If you are a history buff or into the paranormal then Courtney and Ireland is just right for you. 

You will spend 9 days in Ireland going from North to South, East to West discovering its history, myths, folklore, battles, rebellions and its hauntings. 

While we are in Ireland you will also experience some breath-taking scenery too, like the famous Ring of Kerry.

You will learn the customs and traditions of the Irish people and we hope that you will make many friends while roaming on this ancient land. 

Courtney McInvale

Courtney McInvale is the founder of Seaside Shadows based out of Mystic, Connecticut and offering walking tours and boat tours throughout the southern New England region. She is a licensed tour guide, published author and actual descendant of accused witches. Courtney is a Connecticut native and spent 5 years in DC after completing her studies at Catholic University of America and the University College Dublin where she studied abroad, majoring in International Relations.   After earning her degree, she worked for the FBI as an analyst -- having been influenced by her time interning at NCIS for the Cold Case Homicide Unit. Following her internship Courtney spent 2 years in Vermont working for Dept of Homeland Security and honing her investigative skills. 

Courtney also spent many months in Ireland in study and visiting, a place rich with histories and hauntings alike! She avidly studies histories of  early American in wartime -- specially the American Civil War and American Revolution as well, Celtic cultures in Ireland and Scotland, specializing in rebellions. She also has a special interest in Celtic cultures during times of rebellion.

Courtney has frequently had fascination with the unexplained and supernatural legends. In Courtney's childhood home in central Connecticut, in a town called East Hampton numerous paranormal occurrences happened. The events were so notable that the Warren family came to investigate the house during her teenage years there. Intrigued by her childhood home and raised by a teacher and a history major, she has always taken an interest in the unknown and has now put her sensitivities, investigative skills, love of history, and writing aspirations to work.

Courtney is also a realist amongst all things. That means you will get an excited, thought-provoking and spooky tour while at the same time being inundated with historical facts to corroborate all the haunting occurrences surrounding all tour regions and within all books  

Courtney has written two books for Arcadia Publishing and the History Press including Haunted Mystic (2014) and Revolutionary War Ghosts of Connecticut (2016) and three books for Haunted Road Media including Civil War Ghosts of Connecticut (2021). Civil War Ghosts of Georgia Volume 1 (2023) and Civil War Ghosts of Georgia Volume 2 (Jan 2024) in the Bury my Bones series. 

Courtney has been featured as a historian on Travel Channel’s Portals to Hell and on Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures. She hosts paranormal investigations and historical site fundraisers annually.  

In her free time Courtney  loves spending time with her husband, Marty, her loving pets, her sisters and wee niece & nephews. She is a sucker for a good period drama or true crime documentary and in free time can be found attending Whiskey Myers and other concerts or nerding out over Outlander and Vikings.

Seaside Shadows

Seaside Shadows is an award-winning tour company originating in Mystic, CT and spreading throughout New England as it comes up across the USA. Their unique brand of haunted history blends legends and folklore in a mix best described as history and mystery giving guests an entertaining and educational experience they wont soon forget. By using master storytelling, Seaside Shadows’ founder Courtney McInvale and her team of guides bring guests on thrilling adventures weaving true stories of dark history, the legends that have come to be and the tales of paranormal that remain today.

We were so excited to launch our Ireland tour, we put it in the spring before we realized ….you’ll want your spooktacular experience as the air gets a chill and the veil between the living and the dead increases. So join us in September 2025 for Courtney and Seaside Shadows Spiritual  Tour – Rebels of Ireland. We can’t wait to spook you soon

Pricing and installment Plan

This tour is based on 25 people taking part.

We have done our very best to give you a tour that you can afford. We stay in mostly 4 star hotels around the country and your last night in Ireland you stay in a Castle. Below you will see what you costs cover and do not cover.

We have interest free installment plans for you to consider. We can design any length installment plan you wish. 

Terms and Conditions

1  The company requires non-refundable deposits to be paid as per tour in a timely manner. By paying a deposit you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Company.

2  Our tours are all based on double occupancy. There will be an additional supplement for single travelers which will depend on tour taken. 

3  Payment for deposit will hold your place, final balance  payment will be 30 days before the start of your choice of  tour. If you are paying by credit card you will have bank charges.

4  Installment plans are available for anyone who would like to avail of them.

5  Travel insurance is something that the company strongly suggests all clients purchase to protect their travel investment.

6  Due to limited capacity on coaches, there is a limit of one suitcase per passenger. 

7  Participants are responsible for all their property, luggage, backpacks, phone's, laptops etc. 

8  The company tour guide will give all participants phone no's of tour guides and driver at the start of the trip or in an email before the start of the trip, it is vital that you keep these in a safe place.

9  At the start of each day your tour guide will tell you what time you should be ready, or to be on the bus for the next day's journey, it is up to you to contact your guide if you missed announcements on times. 

10 There is a cancellation fee for participants who cancel within 90 days of the start of trip. Please see contract.

11  Some of our trips require walking over stony roads and pathways, it is advised to always bring strong waterproof walking shoes, and waterproof/windproof outer coats/jackets also.

12 We also advise all participants to let us know of food allergies they have.

13 Each participant is responsible for their baggage being brought from the Coach to their accommodation except in the case where the company have booked porterage. The group will be advised where porterage will take place.

14 Conditions, availability, or contractual obligations may warrant for dates, venues, lodging, talent/celebrity headliners/hosts/guests. Ambassadors, tour guides or transportation modes to be changed or cancelled. It is our intent and obligation, within the best of our ability, to substitute and /or accommodate equal or enhanced alternatives. We will not refund any deposits or payments towards the tour due to these conditions.

15. Conditions, availability, or contractual obligations may warrant for dates, venues, lodging,  talent/celebrity headliners/hosts/guests. Ambassadors, tour guides or transportation modes to be changed or cancelled. It is our intent and obligation, within the best of our ability, to substitute and /or accommodate equal or enhanced alternatives. We will not refund any deposits or payments towards the tour due to these conditions.

What’s included

  • Transfers
    We pick you up at Dublin airport on or before 9am the first day of the tour and leave you back to the airport at 9.30am the last day.
  • Meals
    11 Full Irish breakfasts
  • Accommodation
    We stay in 3/4 star hotels around the country, and your last nights stay is in a 17th century Castle.
  • Venue's
    Fee's into all venues on Itinerary
  • Guides
    Secret Ireland Tours tour guide and local guides associated with different venues
  • Courtney McInvale
    Courtney's insight and knowledge will be on full display while in Ireland
  • Snacks
    Snacks and Drinks on bus while traveling on bus.
  • Taxes
    All Taxes and charges
  • Coach
    Comfortable Motor coach
  • Driver
    Expert Driver who know the roads like the back of his hand
  • E Book
    We will give you a link to the ebook for your enjoyment.
  • Ambassador
    Courtney McInvale will be with us for the duration of the tour and will share her knowledge and gifts.

What’s not included

  • Flights
    We do not cover flights
  • Travel Insurance
    Travel insurance links are on our website: www.SecretIrelandToursLLC.com if you wish to use them.
  • Tips
    It is totally up to you if you want to tip the driver and guide. We appreciate it.
  • Meals
    Lunch or evening meal
  • Laundry
    We do our best to arrange laundry services but the price is not included in the cost of the tour.

Available Packages

Double room
Deposit:$300
Available until March 17, 20256 left

This option is for a couple who want to share a room with 1 double bed. When choosing, please put both names down. 

$2,650
Deposit:$300
Twin room
Deposit:$300
Available until March 17, 20254 left

Twin room is for those who want to share a room but wants two beds in that room. Please put down the names of both people when booking.

$2,650
Deposit:$300
Single Occupancy
Deposit:$300
Available until February 17, 20255 left

This is for those who do NOT want to share a room. 

$2,850
Deposit:$300


Itinerary

Day 1
Battle of the Boyne/ Leprechaun Musuem

Battle of the Boyne.

 (July 1, 1690), in Irish history, a major conflict fought along the Boyne River in Ireland. between King William 111 (William of Orange) and the exiled king James 11.  Having been deposed and exiled after William’s landing at Brixham  and subsequent English desertions, James II sought to retake his throne through an alliance with Ireland and France. A string of Irish Jacobite victories in the northern country were followed by a swift but indecisive loss on the Boyne River. Although James’s escape dragged the First Jacobite Rising into 1691, the Battle of the Boyne reassured William’s allies of his commitment to defeating all French-aligned forces.

Leprechaun Museum

Welcome to the Carlingford Leprechaun & Fairy Cavern, all visitors will be greeted by McCoillte (Kevin Woods), the Leprechaun Whisperer who will introduce you to the story of "The Last Leprechauns of Ireland". The visit includes 15 minutes of storytelling and an introduction to how the last remaining leprechauns of Ireland became a protected species by the E.U. Following the storytelling we then visit below the ground where leprechauns and fairies converge in the morning as the sun rises, There are tunnels, one links with the fairy glen in Rostrevor, Co. Down and the other with Foy mountain and the home of Ireland's last remaining leprechauns. McCoillte, the Leprechaun Whisperer will continue with his storytelling and entertainment. 


The Brazenhead Pub

Established in 1754, The Brazen Head is Dublin’s oldest pub. With a lively bar that is full of character and a decent pub food offering, this is a popular venue for live music and storytelling. But the Brazen Head has a few stories of its own, and at least one of the characters that frequented the pub in life, appears to have kept coming back, long after “last orders” had been called.

Irish revolutionary, Robert Emmet, was a regular visitor to the pub, and elements of rebel activity were planned within its walls. On the 20th of September 1803, Emmet was hanged until dead and then beheaded. The exact whereabouts of his bodily remains are unknown, but his spirit returned to his favourite watering hole. Many have spotted his ghost in the bar, keeping a lookout for his enemies and the man who cut off his head – another regular patron.

Itinerary in subject to slight change depending on weather and conditions out of our control.

Activity level: Moderate

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Secret Ireland Tours LLC
12 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.

Reviews

Unfortunately, my review for this trip is 2 stars and I’ve conveyed my complaints to Mai on several emails. This trip did not live up to the expectations and was very disappointing when it comes to the itinerary changes, expectations, health and safety, overall costs, and what we received for the costs. The trip that was conveyed was not what I received. That’s unfortunate and I expect this review to be removed from the site.
By Shannon P for Secret Halloween Journey to Ireland with Vanessa Hogle 2022 on Nov 27, 2022
Hi Shannon, We are sorry that the trip did not live up to your expectations. As I explained to you in our email exchange, we have stated on our WeTravel itinerary, each days itinerary is subject to change depending on weather and other things. I know that the tour guide decided to change a few things around because of weather, and you did not see some places that you wanted. This could not be avoided. We have had great comments from many of the other people in the group.
By Secret Ireland Tours LLC on Dec 03, 2022
SI
Fantastically amazing. It was my very first experience out of the United States and I absolutely loved it. The accommodations were just as amazing with their historical personas and eclectic style. Would definitely go again give the opportunity.
By Rachael H for Secret Halloween Journey to Ireland with Vanessa Hogle 2022 on Nov 12, 2022
THANK YOU SO MUCH
By Secret Ireland Tours LLC on Nov 15, 2022
SI
I had a wonderful time. Ireland is beautiful. I enjoyed the other people on the tour. The Accommodations were very nice and comfortable. I had a lovely time. I am looking forward to another visit
By Karla W for Secret Halloween Journey to Ireland with Vanessa Hogle 2022 on Nov 12, 2022
Delighted you enjoyed your trip!
By Secret Ireland Tours LLC on Nov 15, 2022
SI
I had a great time , Ireland is amazing. Staff was knowledgeable, interesting & such good natured people. So many cultural & historical events brought to light & enhanced my tour. Vanessa guide through areas I was thrilled to learn about. Liam patience’s & experience with people was a blessing. His history of the land & its people are amazing. I would tour with them & recommend them always . Kathryn Wright
By Kathryn W for Secret Halloween Journey to Ireland with Vanessa Hogle 2022 on Nov 08, 2022
Thank you for the kind words Kathryn.
By Secret Ireland Tours LLC on Nov 15, 2022
SI
The trip was absolutely fantastic! The hotels had that Old World feel and we situated close to the center of towns so there was plenty to do. The scheduled events were plentiful but not so much you felt rushed. Our guide Frank was the best! His unique experience of life as an Irishman made for a great perspective on the culture and character of this great land. Everyone was so pleasant. I definitely recommend an Irish tour of your own.
By Thomas B for Christy Haley Irish Experience on Oct 10, 2022
Thank you Thomas for your kind words.
By Secret Ireland Tours LLC on Nov 15, 2022
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