Magical Mayo

Sunday

We board our afternoon sailing to Ireland and then continue to the Westgrove Hotel in Clane, Co Kildare for our
dinner and our overnight stay.

Monday

We continue the onward journey to Ballina, with a stop at the National Famine Museum at Strokestown, signifying a
tragic but fascinating chapter of Irish history. We arrive at the Great National Hotel for our 4-night stay during the afternoon.

Tuesday

We visit the Georgian town of Westport before relishing some of Mayo’s most spectacular scenery. Head to
Mulranny, perched on the Wild Atlantic Way; up to Corraun with dramatic views across to Achill Island. We loop back to
Mulranny and the Claggan Mountain Coastal Trail for a visit to Ballycroy Visitors Centre and the unspoilt wilderness of
Wild Nephin National Park.

Wednesday

Today we join a local coach where our guide for the day brings the
heritage of Co. Mayo to life. See the Killala Roundtower and the remarkable Céide
Fields overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Visit Belmullet, along the impressive coast
with sandy beaches before heading back to Ballina via Bangor Erris, on the banks
of the Owenmore River.

Thursday

Today we visit Foxford Woollen Mill, founded in 1892 by an Irish nun,
with an introduction to a century of manufacturing and craftsmanship. Take time to
browse before visiting the National Museum of Ireland. Here, immerse yourself in
Ireland’s rural past but recent way of life and the Victorian Gothic mansion which
overlooks gardens and parkland.

Friday

We travel to Dublin with an afternoon at leisure before continuing to the
City North Hotel for dinner and our overnight stay.

Saturday

Breakfast today is included on board our return Irish Ferries sailing to
Holyhead then we continue homeward.