Overview on special tours in 2024
Youghal: Where the first Jews arrived in Ireland and where Cromwell and James II left Ireland. Also filming location of Moby Dick and an incredible amount of history in one place.
- 5 July 2024 at 8 pm (online in German).
Skibbereen: Located in Co. Cork and one of the places that was mostly affected by the Great Famine in mid 19th century. Also the capital of West Cork.
- Saturday, 5 October 2024 at 1 pm (online in German).
- Saturday, 5 October 2024 at 4 pm (online in English).
Kilorglin: This little town became famous by one of the oldest festivals in the World, where a goat is crowned each year. Located on the Ring of Kerry. This year you can follow the tour during 1 day of the festival!
- Sunday, 11 August 2024 at 2 pm (English and German) (online). - Cancelled
Balbriggan: One of the biggest towns in the outskirts of Dublin; with a beautiful long beach and Martello Tower and with its latest tourist attraction - Salt Cave Paradise.
- Sunday, 26 May 2024 at 11 am (online in German). changed
- Sunday, 26 May 2024 at 2 pm (online in English). changed
Skerries: Where St. Patrick is said to have set foot on Irish soil and where 3 famous mills stand.
- Sunday, 26 May 2024 at 5 pm (online in German and English). - changed
Dun Laoghaire: Site of second Dublin Port and where the first radio broadcast was transmitted - a famous event on sea.
- Saturday, 3 August 2024 at 2 pm (online in German).
- Saturday, 3 August 2024 at 4 pm (online in English).
Bray: Not in county Dublin, but at the border. Also located at the bottom of the Wicklow Mountains and where Oscar Wilde lived with his parents for some time.
- Sunday, 4 August 2024 at 2 pm (online in German).
- Sunday, 4 August 2024 at 4 pm (online in English).
Galway: Fourth biggest city in the Republic of Ireland, located in the West. Once part of my set of tours, this year under the section "Special Tours" and there is only one in English and one in German in 2024, on the same day:
- Sunday, 13 October at 10 am (online in German).
- Sunday, 13 October at 2 pm (online in English).
Clifden: Where Marconi, the first radio amateur sent radio signals over the Atlantic Ocean and where 2 famous Americans - Alcock and Browne landed after they had achieved the first oversea flight by plane. The capital of Connemara.
- Saturday, 12 October at 1 pm (online in German).
- Saturday, 12 October at 4 pm (online in English).
Cobh: Formerly called "Queenstown", the town from where many immigrated to America. Small in size but has the highest cathedral in Ireland.
- Saturday, 25 May 2024 at 1 pm (online in German).
- Saturday, 25 May 2024 at 3 pm (online in English). - changed from 4 pm
Kinsale: Site of a crucial battle for Ireland in 1601 named after the town. It has a nice harbour and a wine museum.
- Saturday, 1 June 2024 at 2 pm (online in German).
- Saturday, 1 June 2024 at 5 pm (online in English).
WWW: Means Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow: Does that ring a bell?
The inventor of the Internet got inspired by this acronym which represents 3 counties: Waterford is located west of Wexford, Wicklow north of Wexford. Have a deeper look into the 3 administrative towns of the same name in 2024.
Special tour in Waterford on 6 July 2024 at 2 pm.
Special tour in Wexford on 6 July 2024 at 7 pm.
Special tour in Wicklow town on 7 July 2024 at 3 pm.
The tours are online and in English and German.
Limerick / Ennis: 3 different tours through historic Limerick and 2 different tours through Ennis, the capital of County Clare.
- Limerick / Tour 1: Saturday, 13 April at 11 am (online in German).
- Limerick / Tour 2: Saturday, 13 April at 1 pm (online in German).
- Limerick / Tour 3: Saturday, 13 April at 3 pm (online in German).
- Ennis / Tour 1: Saturday, 13 April at 7 pm (online in German).
- Ennis / Tour 2: Sunday, 14 April at 10 am (online in German).
There will also be event related tours in 2024:
Start of summer in the Celtic Calendar
- Wednesday, 1 May 2024 at 6 pm (online in German and English) - cancelled
Start of autumn in the Celtic Calendar
- Thursday, 1 August 2024 at 6 pm (online in German and English)
Both are important dates in the Celtic calendar. Learn more about these dates in Irish tradition / folklore. The place for the tour still has to be confirmed.
This year new: St. Columba's (Colmcille's) Day
St. Columba (not to be confused with St. Columban) is 1 of the 3 big Saints of Ireland. There are some stories to tell about him. The place for the tour still has to be confirmed.
- Sunday, 9 June at 6 pm (online in German and English)
This year new: Bloomsday
Ulysees may be known to most of you. James Joyce is the author. In this work he calls himself Leopold Bloom.
There will be 4 tours on that special day that is Father's Day as well this year. All tours will be conduced in Dublin.
- Sunday, 16 June at 10 am (online in German)
- Sunday, 16 June at 12 pm (walking tour in German)
- Sunday, 16 June at 2 pm (online in English)
- Sunday, 16 June at 4 pm (walking tour in English)
Halloween Tour
Well known Irish rooted festival and the night to the start of winter in the Celtic Calendar as well. The place still has to be confirmed.
- Thursday, 31 October at 8 pm (online in English and German)
Special Christmas Tour
Stroll across the festive atmosphere and enjoy the Christmas decoration at night. The place still has to be confirmed.
- Saturday, 7 December at 7 pm (online in English and German).