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Exploring the Heart & Sole of the south coast of IrelandPicture of Jim Gallagher in Ireland.

 

June 10-18, 2009
Only 1 spaces left!

Join archaeologist Jim Gallagher, Irish walking guide Maeve Kelly, on wonderfully adventuresome and fun hikes on the amazingly beautiful islands and coastlines of the breathtaking south coast of Ireland!

 

Maeve and I have picked the best hikes and places to visit from these two areas for this year’s tour. We will visit uninhabited off-shore island, hike along spectacular sea cliffs, and visit sea bird nesting areas, breathtaking seashores, and mountains. This year’s tour is loaded with special hidden places and lots of extras. Some of the features of this tour which add to the enjoyment of the experience include:

  • We will be in areas that most tourists don’t get to see and we will enjoy the breath taking scenery, spring wild flowers, nesting shore birds, archaeological and historical sites, all far removed from the crowded tourist destinations.
  • Knowledgeable and fun local Irish guides and experts accompany us
  • Accommodations in Excellent B&B’s and small lodges, and great food!
  • The opportunity to experience Irish culture, traditions, people, and music first hand
  • Van transport for all luggage. No need to carry heavy packs on the trail!
  • These great hikes will provide a wonderful sense of discovery and accomplishment

The camaraderie of a small group (minimum 8, maximum 12) of people who enjoy hiking and nature is a great part of our tour. Recounting of the days highlights and challenges over a good meal or turf (peat) fire at the end of the day are one of the most enjoyable parts of the trip experience.

To best sample this beautiful, rugged and remote area, we have chosen a mixture of easy-to-strenuous day hikes along with some sightseeing. This allows us to experience the beauty and natural wonders of the southwest coast as well as explore places of historic interest (castles, archaeological sites, etc).

Please contact me if you would like more information about this tour. But don’t wait too long. Three out of the last four tours have sold out early and the longer you wait the more expensive (and hard to get) are the airfares.

I hope you can join us!

Jim Gallagher, Tour Leader
608.784.8042
jimjangallagher@msn.com

Printable Itinerary (6 page PDF)

Printable Registration Form (1 page PDF)

$2,725 (per person based on double occupancy)
$2,940 (per person based on single occupancy)
If you are registering online with a credit card, a 3% credit card fee is included. If you don't want this fee imposed, then mail in a registration form along with your check.

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Ireland Preview of Photos

Picture of a Celtic fort in Co. Kerry.

 
Picture of people eating lunch on the trail.
A Celtic fort in Co. Kerry
Lunch time on the trail
Picture of people on the trail in Co. Kerry.
 Picture of people dining at Derryeast Farmhouse B & B.
On the trail in Co. Kerry
Dining at Derryeast Farmhouse B & B
Picture of Derryeast Farmhouse B & B.
Picture of view from Derryeast Farmhouse.
Derryeast Farmhouse B & B
View from Derryeast Farmhouse
Picture of the Teahan family at Derryeast.
Picture of people on boat.
Our hosts the Teahan family at Derryeast
Boat trip to the Skellig Islands
Picture of Skellig Michael.
Picture of people walking to ruins at Skellig Michael.
Skellig Michael
The walk up to the ruins at Skellig Michael
Picture of Puffins on Skellig Michael.
Picture of people walking stairs on Skellig Michael.
Puffins on Skellig Michael
Skellig Michael stairs
Picture of entrance to ruins on Skellig Michael.
Picture of ruins on Skellig Michael.
Entrance to the ruins on Skellig Michael
The ruins on Skellig Michael
Picture of Little Skellig as seen from Skellig Michael.
Picture of person taking lunch break on Skellig Michael.
Little Skellig as seen from Skellig Michael
Lunch break on Skellig Michael
Picture of Little Skellig.
Picture of people walking on cliff.
Little Skellig, home ot 20,000 pair of nesting gannets
Cliff walk
Picture of people hiking.
Picture of people hiking on trail.
Hiking Adventures
County Kerry hike
Picture of hikers.
Picture of hikers admiring ancient standing stones along the trail.
Hiking Challenges
Ancient standing stones along the trail
Picture of Killarney National Park boat trip.
Picture of a castle in Killarney National Park.
Killarney National Park boat trip
Castle in Killarney National Park, boat trip
Picture of people taking the Killarney National Park boat trip.
Picture of people walking on Inch Beach in Dingle.
Killarney National Park boat trip A walk on Inch Beach, Dingle
Picture of hikers taking a lunch break on the trail. Picture of classic Dingle pub.
Lunch break on the trail Classic Dingle pub
Picture of people having a music session in Dingle. Picture of hikers enjoying a pub stop after a great hike.
Music session in Dingle Taking a pub stop after a great hike
Picture of hikers enjoying a pub stop in Dingle. Picture of people on boat trip to Blasket Islands.
Dingle pub stop Boat trip to Blasket Islands
Picture of deserted village on Great Blasket Island. Picture of hiker on Great Blasket Island.
Deserted village on Great Blasket Island Hiking on Great Blasket Island
Picture of hikers at archaeological site on Great Blasket Island. Picture of hikers on Great Blasket Island.
Archaeological site on Great Blasket Great Blasket Island
Picture of hikers taking a lunch break on Great Blasket Island.

 

 

 

 

Picture of shamrock.
Lunch break on Great Blasket  

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