History and Heritage of Ireland Tour


~Living History and Heritage~Music~Archeology~Natural History~Cultural Traditions~

Author, FLOWING TIDES–History and Memory in an Irish Soundscape (Oxford Univ Press, 2016) and SHORT HISTORY OF IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC (O’Brien Press, Dublin)

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Space is limited to 25 participants

–Reserve by January 15 to SAVE $300! 

→Immerse  yourself in the rich history and heritage of Ireland

→ Travel with Ireland’s noted cultural historian and award-winning traditional musician Dr Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin, Johnson Chair of Canadian Irish Studies at Concordia University in Montréal and formerly Smurfit Stone Professor of Irish Studies at UM-St Louis. (SEE ‘Meet Your Guide’)

Dr Gearóid is author of ‘Flowing Tides– History and Memory in an Irish Soundscape’ – a 200 year journey through the historical events and musical characters that shaped the beloved traditional music of County Clare from the Napoleon Wars down through Celtic Tiger. He is a fourth generation County Clare musician and former member of the legendary Kilfenora Céilí Band.

→ Explore Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, Galway, Clare, Limerick and KerryWild Atlantic Way

→ Meet locals, taste authentic cuisine and enjoy expert-led excursions

→ Discover an country of spectacular natural beauty

→ Enjoy nightly musical sessions and private recitals

→ Explore a living history and heritage of Ireland, dating to the mesolithic period


Dr Gearóid’s History and Heritage Tour of Ireland

  • Learn useful Irish expressions– the oldest spoken language in western Europe
  • Step out for a traditional dance or try your hand at learning a simple tune on the traditional whistle
  • Enjoy nightly musical sessions and initmate recitals
  • Meet members of the Kilfenora Céilí BandIreland’s oldest continually surviving dance band


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PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS by Celtic Tours World Vacations (Albany, NY) Travel experts and family-owned company founded in 1972

CONTACT
Jeanne Orenstein
Celtic Tours 
1860 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
Phone: 518-862-0042×310
Email: jeanneo@celtictours.com

$300 early bird discountRATES INCLUDE:

  • 9 nights hotel accommodations plus full breakfast daily (except day of arrival)
  • 4 hotel dinners plus Bunratty Castle Banquet
  • Admissions: Cragganowen Project, Quin Abbey, Bunratty Folk Park, Cliffs of Moher, Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog demonstration, Aran Island Ferry, Aran Island tour, Dun Aonghasa, Kylemore Abbey (photo stop), Muckross House, Burren Museum, Lough Corrib Cruise and Galway Walking tour.
  • All transportation and sightseeing via deluxe touring motor coach
  • Tips and taxes on items included.

Meet  your History and Heritage of Ireland guide

Professor Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin (Concordia University, Montréal)

→Listen to this August 2016 interview with radio host Pat Flynn of CLARE-FM

→August 2016  Dr Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin (musical director) and The Clare Tracin’ Ensemble with Irish dancer James Devine at Ireland’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann  (Glór Concert Theatre, Ennis, County Clare)

→November 2016 presentation at the McGill University Schulich School of Music

→November 2016 music set with Montréal’s Birds on a Wire String Quartet (performing O’Carolan’s Draught)