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"Wonderful
all-around trip,
and I loved the country.
Accommodations were first
class and the food delicious.”
Audrey Morgan, Oakland CA
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A private tour aimed
at introducing Moriartys and their friends to their heritage in
the spectacular South West of Ireland. Personally guided by Con
Moriarty and assisted by a number of scholars, musicians, artists,
philosophers and more...
Itinerary in brief
Days 1 - 3 The Greater Killarney Valley
(Saturday - Monday. October 20 -22)
Our tour assembles in Killarney at the luxurious Aghadoe Heights Hotel. This
magnificent location overlooks the majestic Killarney Valley and will our base
for three nights as well as providing the location for the Moriarty Gathering
and following Banquet. We will explore the two-thousand year old Moriarty connection
with this are on our arrival day. Sunday will spent with our wider community
of relatives at the day-long Gathering and following Banquet. Our private tour
begins on Monday, exploring the local region of the Killarney National Park,
Gap of Dunloe and Black Valley with a number of tours to suit a variety of interests
and abilities.
Days 4 - 5 Kenmare and Southern Peninsulas
(Tuesday - Wednesday. October 23 -24)
Deep in the heart of the rugged South West of Ireland is nestled
one
of the nation’s prettiest towns. Kenmare is a colourful and vibrant place
that lies between mountain and sea. Rich in history, Kenmare is today regarded
as
one of Ireland’s great gourmet centres. It will be our base for two nights,
allowing us to explore
the history of Ireland etched on the dramatic landscapes of the peninsulas of
Sheeps Head and Beara Peninsula and in particular examine the incredible archaeology
of the region; the rich ritual antiquities of the Bronze Ages and the earliest
sites associated
with our Moriarty forefathers.
Day 6 - 8 Uíbh Ráthach/'Ring of Kerry' & Dingle Peninsula
(Thursday – Saturday. October 25 -27)
Our tour schedule will have a great deal of flexibility to allow participants
engage with all that the region has to offer or to relax. There will be opportunities
to play golf at some of the finest links in the world Waterville, Ballybunion
or Tralee, to hike hill or coastal walks, to shop, connect with relations, meditate,
paint, bike…..
There will a chance to explore the “Ring of Kerry” region and it’s
incredible wealth of cultural and natural riches. There will be a chance to visit
the monastic outpost that is Scelig Mhichíl (Skelligs) before we head
to the magical peninsula of Dingle. This has been described as “the most
beautiful place on Earth” (National Geographic). Our base will be in Dingle
town from where we will explore the majesty of this landscape. It is a place
of great seafood, fifty pubs, amazing music, where Gaelic is the mother tongue
of the inhabitants and of course with strong Moriarty connections. Depart Ireland/tour
ends on Saturday October 27.
Cost
US Dollars $1950 / Euro €1500
Three nights five-star hotel accommodation at the Aghadoe Heights, two nights
five star guesthouse accommodation at Kenmare and Dingle, full breakfast daily,
all ground transport, guiding, lectures, six nights evening meals (excluding
the Banquet).
Suggested Reading
How the Irish Saved Civilisation by Thos. Cahill
Ireland - A History by Robert Kee
The Blaskets – A Kerry Island Library by Muiris MacConaighle
Skelligs – Island Outpost of Europe by Des Lavelle
Anam Cara by John O'Donoghue
Useful links
www.moriartygathering.com
Tour Map
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A very special opportunity
for Moriartys to connect with Ireland and most especially
with the rich Moriarty heritage.
The magnificent landscapes
of Kerry and the South
West of Ireland.
The Moriarty Gathering - connecting with Moriartys
from around the world.
Escort by Con Moriarty
and friends.
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