Ireland - Celtic Christianity

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Ireland
- Celtic Christianity
17 DAY TOUR
MAY 3 - 19, 2016
TOUR HOSTS
Rev Peggy McDonagh
&
Kathryn Doherty
FEATURING:
DUBLIN • POWERSCOURT • GLENDALOUGH • NEW ROSS
WATERFORD • CASHEL • CORK • BLARNEY • KILLARNEY
RING OF KERRY • CLIFFS OF MOHER • CONNEMARA • SLIGO
ENNISKILLEN • OMAGH • DERRY • GIANT'S CAUSEWAY
BELFAST • ARMAGH • DOWNPATRICK
Come with us to travel the land of Saints and Scholars...
Ireland! In Ireland we will enjoy the friendliness and
hospitality of a people who live in a land of myth and
history. Home of Saints like Patrick and Brigid, Kevin and
Columba we will explore the history of Celtic Christianity
while enjoying the many sites of interest in this modern
yet historic land. From rugged coastline to historic ruins
we will see the beauty of this Emerald Isle. This will be an
educational tour featuring history, reflection, time spent
with friendly people and the occasional
mug of Guinness!
Giants
Causeway
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2 Overnights
Derry 2
Sightseeing Stop
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50 Miles
Omagh
1
Sligo
Enniskillen
Belfast
Armagh
Downpatrick
Dundalk
Monasterboice
Kylemore
Abbey
Clifden
1
Dublin 2
2 Galway
Powerscourt
Glendalough
Cliffs of
Moher
Cashel
New Ross
2 Waterford
2 Killarney
Blarney
Ring of
Kerry
Cork
Cobh
3
TUESDAY, MAY 3
Day 1 · Departure Day
Today we depart for Ireland, the
"land of forty shades of green", and
a population of friendly storytelling
people happily waiting to greet you.
This tour is filled with everything one
could desire on a trip. We meet at the
airport to begin our journey with an
overseas flight.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 | D
Day 2 · Arrive Dublin
On arrival in Dublin we will be
met by our Irish host and taken on
a short tour of the city. We'll visit
the Guinness Storehouse, Ireland's
number one visitor attraction,
providing an unforgettable welcome
and a magical journey into the heart
of the world famous company, as
well as a visit to the "Gravity Bar"
for a pint and one of the best views
of Dublin city centre. Then we
check in to our hotel where we can
freshen up before dinner.
of the original ship, built in 1845,
which carried thousands of emigrants
from Ireland to North America over
a period of thirty years. Then we continue on to nearby Waterford where
we will stay overnight.
SATURDAY, MAY 7 | BD
Day 5 · Waterford Crystal
- Cashel
We start our day with a tour of
Waterford featuring a visit to the
Waterford Crystal Factory, where
we will see the glass blown and then
intricately cut right before our eyes,
and then have a short time wandering
through the factory store. Our next
stop brings us to Cashel to visit the
famous Rock of Cashel. This fortified
medieval abbey was once the seat of
the Kings of Munster, and is where
tradition says St. Patrick baptized
the King when he converted to
Christianity. We then make our way
back to Waterford.
SUNDAY, MAY 8 | BD
Day 6 · Cobh - Cork - Blarney
Today we travel through the fishing
Day 3 · Exploring Dublin
ports of Dungarvan and Youghal,
Our sightseeing today includes
before arriving in Cobh, which was
statute-lined O’Connell Street, and
the last glimpse of Ireland for many
the General Post Office - scene of the
who embarked for the new lands
1916 Easter uprising. We also drive
from there, including those aboard
around some of Dublin’s elegant
the Titanic. We'll take in a dramatGeorgian squares and visit St. Patrick’s ic multimedia presentation about
Cathedral, associated with Dean
Queenstown, before we visit the
city of Cork. Established as a centre
Jonathan Swift, author of 'Gulliver’s
of learning in the 7th century by St
Travels'. We complete our morFinbarr, it is the Republic of Ireland's
ning with a visit to Trinity College,
second largest city. Our travels then
founded by Elizabeth I, now home
take us on to Blarney Castle, for the
to the famous manuscript: the Book
chance to kiss the Blarney Stone,
of Kells. Following lunch in a nearby
pub, we visit the National Museum of which legend states gives one the gift
of eloquent speech. We finish the day
Ireland, which is the premier cultural
when we check in to our hotel for the
institution and home to the greatest
collection of Irish heritage, culture and next two nights in Killarney.
natural history in the world. Later this
MONDAY, MAY 9 | BD
afternoon we enjoy a tour of the Old
Day
7 · Ring of Kerry
Jameson Distillery where we learn the
secrets of Irish Whiskey distillation
This morning we travel along the
and take part in a tasting!
famous 100-mile stretch of road
known as the "Ring of Kerry." This
FRIDAY, MAY 6 | BD
coastal road passes through Ireland's
Day 4 · Powerscourt
highest mountains and provides
dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean
Glendalough - New Ross
breaking onto shore. On the way,
This morning we travel through the
we stop at the Kerry Bog Village
scenic Wicklow Mountains to visit
Museum which provides an insight
Powerscourt Gardens. We'll be able
into how people lived and worked in
to stroll around the formal gardens,
Ireland in the 18th century. Later this
sweeping terraces and ornamental
lakes, taking in the over two hundred afternoon we enjoy a jaunting car ride
varieties of trees and shrubs. Then we through the picturesque Muckross
Estate with time to stroll through the
continue to Glendalough to visit the
6th century monastic settlement with beautiful gardens.
the ruins of seven churches, and a
TUESDAY, MAY 10 | BD
round tower. We will plan on a brief
Day 8 · Cliffs of Moher - The
worship service in one of the chapels
Burrens
while we are there. Afterwards, we
Today we travel north to the Cliffs
travel south to New Ross where we
of Moher. This remarkable sight will
visit the Dunbrody Emigrant Ship.
leave us breathless. Don't go too close
The Dunbrody is a full scale replica
THURSDAY, MAY 5 | BLD
to the edge if you don't like heights,
as the cliffs rise some 800 feet from
the ocean below. There will be time to
allow for walking along the cliffs and
quiet reflection. We then continue
through the strange lunar landscape
of the Burren region, which is rich in
archaeological remains and rare flora,
before arriving in Galway.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 | BD
Day 9 · Connemara Tour
Famous for the savage beauty of its
lake and mountain scenery, today
we embark on a tour of the wild and
rugged Connemara region. First
we visit the pretty hillside town of
Clifden, then we stop at St. Brigit's
Garden which takes us on a magical
journey into the heart of Celtic heritage and mythology. The award-winning Celtic Gardens are widely
regarded as one of the most spectacular in Ireland. We continue and visit
the magnificent Kylemore Abbey - a
beautiful mansion in a lakeside setting
against a mountainous backdrop.
This evening, we enjoy a four-course
banquet at Dunguaire Castle, a small
17th century castle situated on the
shores of Galway Bay. Here we will be
entertained by the castle performers
who will inspire us with the profound, the humorous, and the incisive
words of writers such as Synge, Yeats,
Shaw and O'Casey.
THURSDAY, MAY 12 | BD
Day 10 · Sligo
This morning we travel north through
a beautiful and unspoilt area of the
country. Our first stop will be for a visit
to Sligo Abbey - a Dominican Friary
originally founded in the mid 13th
century - that contains a great wealth
of Gothic and Renaissance carvings.
Next we make a short stop at the Yeats
Visitor Centre.
FRIDAY, MAY 13 | BD
Day 11 · Enniskillen - Omagh
- Derry
Today we will take a short cruise on
Loch Erne to Devenish Island. As we
cruise out to this 6th century monastery, we see Enniskillen Castle, the
medieval seat of the Maguires. After
lunch, we travel to Omagh and visit
the Ulster American Folk Park. This
open air museum explores the historical link between Ulster and America,
focusing particularly on the lifestyle
and experiences of those emigrants
who sailed from Ulster to America in
the 18th and 19th centuries. Then it's
on to our hotel in Derry.
SATURDAY, MAY 14 | BD
Day 12 · Derry Sightseeing
This morning we take a sightseeing
tour of Derry city. First we have a
photo stop at St. Columb Cathedral
and pass by the Guildhall. Then we
continue on to the Tower Museum
which tells the story of Derry from
prehistoric times to the present
day. We complete our tour with an
opportunity to walk along the Walls
of Derry. The afternoon is free to
relax, shop, or explore on our own.
Tonight we go for dinner at a traditional pub and afterwards we can
join in with the locals enjoying their
popular Irish music.
SUNDAY, MAY 15 | BD
Day 13 · Antrim Coast
- Giant's Causeway
Today, as we travel along the Antrim
Coast, we visit the ruins of Dunluce
Castle. Then we visit the Giant's
Causeway, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Here we will watch
a short video presentation before
taking a bus ride down to the actual
Causeway, the rock formation that
extends from Ireland to Scotland,
and the home of many a great myth.
Next we have an opportunity to
visit Corrymeela Community in
Ballycastle to learn about their work
in the community regarding peace
and reconciliation, and then continue
on to Belfast for the night.
MONDAY, MAY 16 | BD
Day 14 · Belfast
- Titanic Centre
Our day begins with a bus tour
of Belfast, the largest and most
cosmopolitan city in Northern
Ireland. We'll see Belfast City Hall,
the Belfast Opera Centre, and much
more. We also take a ride along Falls
Road to see the incredible murals.
Next we visit the Waterfront area to
see all the recent developments, and
then spend the rest of the afternoon
at the Titanic Visitors Centre.
TOUR HOSTS
Rev Peggy McDonagh
Kathryn Doherty
3303 Capital Hill Cres. NW
Calgary, AB T2M 2R2
Cell: (403) 461-4039
Office: (403) 284-2276 ext104
Email: peggy@sduc.ca
Calgary, AB T2M 2R2
Cell: (403) 805-1353
Email: admin@sduc.ca
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 | BD
Day 16 · Downpatrick
- Monasterboice - Dublin
Our day starts with a short drive to
Downpatrick, where it is said we will
see the graves of not only St. Patrick,
but also St. Brigid and St. Columba.
We'll also visit the St. Patrick Centre.
Our travels then take us south, stopping at Monasterboice where we see
the finest preserved Celtic Crosses in
all of Ireland. The Boyne Valley is the
site of the famous megalithic passage
tombs of Knowth and Newgrange
(WHS) which were built over 5000
years ago, before Stonehenge and the
pyramids of Egypt. At the Brú na
Bóinne Visitor Centre we learn more
about these sites from the interactive
exhibits and audio-visual presentation, after which we visit one of the
ancient tombs. We'll stay outside
Dublin tonight and will celebrate the
successful conclusion of our tour by
attending an Irish folklore show.
THURSDAY, MAY 19 | B
Day 17 · Return Home
This morning we are taken to the
airport for our flight home, excited
that we can soon tell all our friends
and family about our wonderful trip
to the Island of Saints and Scholars.
TUESDAY, MAY 17 | BD
Day 15 · Armagh - Free Time
This morning we take a short
ride outside Belfast to Armagh,
which is a very special place with
a wonderful history, and is known
as the ecclesiastical capital of
Ireland, where the Roman Catholic
and Anglican Archbishops reside.
Here we visit the Centre for Celtic
Spirituality. The Centre's aims
are, to share the ancient heritage
of Celtic Spirituality, Armagh and
Ireland with the rest of the world;
to inspire others – of all faiths and
none – on their spiritual journey, through the power of Celtic
Spirituality, and to bring together
Christian churches in a spirit of
peace, respect and understanding.
We then return to Belfast, where
we have the rest of the afternoon to
do as we choose, shop, explore or
just relax.
PRICES
Calgary$6095
Edmonton$6095
Vancouver$6095
Saskatoon$6095
Toronto
$5895
Prices from other cities available upon
request. Prices are per person based
on double occupancy. The supplement
for a single room is $960 per person.
This tour is not subject to GST/HST.
PRICE INCLUDES
• Return economy class airfare
• Current airline taxes, fuel
surcharges and airport fees
($450)
• Superior Tourist class and First
class hotels
• First class motorcoach
• Meals as shown (B=breakfast,
L=lunch, D=dinner)
• Professional tour guide
• Sightseeing tours including
entrance fees
• Luggage handling at hotels
• Tipping for all included
services
• All foreign taxes
• Rostad Tours travel gift
• Comprehensive and personalized tour documentation
Not Included: Meals not shown,
Beverages, Items of a personal
nature, Any airline luggage fees,
Increases to surcharges, taxes or
fees, Insurance.
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL
Active
Able to walk 4 km on uneven surfaces
such as cobblestone streets and be
able to climb stairs or steep inclines
unassisted.
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Beer Tasting at Guinness Storehouse

Pub lunch in Dublin

Jaunting Car Ride in Killarney

Irish Banquet at Dunguaire Castle

Cruise on Loch Erne to Devenish Island

Pub Dinner in Derry

Whisky tasting at Bushmills Distillery
Tour Conditions & Information
SHARED & SINGLE
ACCOMMODATION
Passengers must indicate at the time of
booking whether they want to share a
room or if they prefer a single room.
Your roommate, if known, should
also be indicated. If you do not have
a roommate we will attempt to find a
suitable travelling companion to share a
room with you. If you join the tour by
December 5, 2015 and we are unable to
find a roommate, you will only be charged
one-half of the single supplement. If you
join the tour after December 5, 2015and
we are not able to find a roommate, you
will be charged the full single supplement.
Triple rooms, while not recommended,
can be arranged.
RESERVATION CHANGES
If you want to change your reservation,
such as change your departure city or
TOUR PRICE
Prices are based on currency levels,
airfares, fuel surcharges and taxes valid
as of June 15, 2015. Although unlikely,
we reserve the right to adjust prices if
there are significant changes to any of the
above elements.
CANCELLATIONS
Your deposit is fully refundable for any
reason up to 90 days prior to departure.
Cancellations after this date are subject
to the following maximum cancellation
charges:
90 to 61 days prior to
departure
$2000
60 to 31 days
$3000
30 to 0 days
$4000
If you cancel, you will receive back all
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applicable cancellation fee. The charges
apply to the base price of the tour only
and do not include cancellation charges
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additional tours, etc.
INSURANCE
We recommend that all passengers buy
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months. If you do not already have a
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departure.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
During walking tours you will likely
experience uneven ground, cobblestone
streets and various amounts of steps or
stairs. For your enjoyment, and in fairness
to your fellow passengers, you should be in
good physical condition, with the ability
to stand for reasonable periods of time
and walk several kilometres easily. Should
you feel a particular excursion may be
too strenuous, you are welcome to forego
the sightseeing tour and rest or explore
on your own. At the time of printing, no
inoculations are required for this tour.
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Departs: May 3, 2016
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Date of Birth: 19 ____/____/____
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(2): _____ __________________________________
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Date of Birth: 19 ____/____/____
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Rev Peggy McDonagh
Calgary, AB T2M 2R2
OR
Kathryn Doherty
Calgary, AB T2M 2R2