6:50 am: DEPART COLLEGE GREEN
At The Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street (please check sitemap) we will meet our friendly and knowledgeable tour guide and travel companions, before beginning an incredible day tour through Ireland's southern terrain - passing quickly by Dublin before entering "The Curragh", in County Kildare; an ideal region for breeding and training horses! Our trip will come to an exciting end at The Curragh area in County Kildare for breeding horses!
9:00 AM: ROCK OF CASHEL
At our first castle tour stop - one of Ireland's seven wonders, The Rock of Cashel! Here we will discover its Hall of Vicars, Cormack's Chapel, Celtic Cathedral, Round Tower, and surrounding grounds packed with ancient high crosses! Moreover, visitors have an outstanding opportunity to admire one of Ireland's oldest Romanesque wall paintings located inside this celebrated historical landmark!
11:30 AM: KISS THE STONE AT BLARNEY CASTLE
Blarney Castle is often the highlight of our tour for many visitors, renowned for its famous Blarney Stone which can grant anyone with the "gift of gab." However, Blarney Castle itself deserves exploration too, and offers lush gardens, woodland walks, and numerous Rock Close and Wishing Steps where visitors can make wishes!
3:30 PM: CAHIR CASTLE
Cahir Castle in County Tipperary, Ireland stands as a testament to Ireland's long history, boasting majestic stone walls, towers, battlements and grandiosity that radiate power and grandeur. First built as early as 13th Century it has seen battles, sieges and political intrigue play out over its 600-year lifespan.
7:30 pm: ARRIVE BACK IN DUBLIN
To finish off, we’ll arrive back in Dublin to reminisce about all of the exciting highlights!
All times are approximate and subject to change based on traffic conditions