In April 2012, Belfast city and Cobh Town, County Cork, will commemorate the centenary of the sinking of the ship, Titanic. The new center in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter is now open. Construction of this marvelous facility is a welcome addition to the major tourist attractions in Northern Ireland. Anyone interested in Titanic should, without doubt, include the Titanic Quarter visitor center on their Tour of Ireland itinerary.   Cobh Town, County Cork was the last port of call for Titanic before [...]

When travelling on tour with guests our driver guides invariably identify many man made features on the landscape. One curious type of structure known as A Round Tower always stirs the inquiring mind and inevitably leads to an explanation as to what they are. Round Towers were important monastic buildings and had a number of functions. They were typically between 50 and 120 feet in height and acted as an indicator to identify the location of a [...]

Happy St Patrick’s Day Y’all, Below is our List of the Top 10 Places to Celebrate ST Patrick’s Day This Year. We will be in Dublin & Tipperary, Ireland. Next Year its Chicago, Savannah, Montserrat .. who knows ??? Dublin (Ireland) – the Home of the greatest St Patrick’s Day celebrations on Earth, and the home of Guinness, the best partnership since Adam & Eve. Chicago (Illinois) – The Chicago River officially turns green at 10:45 a.m. on March 17, and [...]

After undertaking some brief research on the origin of St. Patrick’s Day Parades, I now believe the first St. Patricks Day Parade took place in Boston in 1737.The first recorded event would appear to have taken place in New York circa 1762. Irrespective of any historical evidence contrary to the afore stated, the fact remains that on the 17th March of every year, almost one third of the World’s population becomes Irish for a Day. [...]

We are offering 5% off all new & provisional tours confirmations over St Patrick’s Weekend – March 17th – 20th 2011. Also Complimentary Heritage Ireland Cards for all bookings made before March 31st  2011 .The Heritage Card allows you access to Irelands most loved attractions such as Kilmainham Jail, Kilkenny Castle, Rock of Cashel, Charles Fort & Muckross House & Gardens.