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Irish Literary
This unique tour explores both Southern and Northern Ireland through the
world of its greatest novelists, poets and playwrights including Joyce,
Christie Brown, C S Lewis, Yeats, Beckett, Shaw, Swift, Wilde and Synge.
Our intention is see an Ireland trhough the eyes of its creative genius,
not simply to see sites connected with individual writers.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Dublin - Omagh
Focus on the 'North West Passage' with stops
at Kells, Tara and Newgrange. Today we are exploring Celtic folklore
and the world of the mystical Ireland.
Day 2 Omagh
Two cities: Armagh and Belfast.
The ancient city of Armagh takes its name from Ard Mhacha or "Macha's Height" after the legendary queen goddess Macha. In English Street the Saint Patrick's Trian Visitor Centre, has an exhibition dedicated to the words of novelist and poet Jonathon Swift, who was a frequent visitor to the district. Also in the city is the Robinson Library. This is a beautifully restored library where there are many literary treasures. We feature a literary walking tour of Ulster's capital city. Concentrating on both historic and contemporary poets, playwrites and novelists, this excellent tour introduces us to the city's heritage and astounding recent history in a unique way. Day 3 Sligo
Brian Friel, Benedict Kiely, Alice Milligan
and W.F. Marshall are all names of the literary world closely associated
with the Omagh area. These associations are brought to life, in the
Marshall Country Trail, a signposted trail which commences and finishes
in the town of Omagh and takes you through the heart of Tyrone along
uncluttered country roads where you can still experience the lifestyle
that Marshall loved to write about. 23 stops along the trail mark
the way and provide information on the surrounding area and help
you experience the countryside which has become synonymous with Marshall
and his writings. Day 4 Sligo
Focus on W B Yates: including Coole Park, Kylemore
Abbey, Sligo County Museum Drumcliffe Church and Cemetery.
Day 5 Galway
Our touring route today is one that takes us
through breathtaking scenery to Galway. A Galway highlight will lie
in discovering Joyce connections here through the family heritage
of his wife, Nora.
Day 6 Dublin
We return across central Ireland to Dublin,
visiting a variety of historic sites and attractions en route that
complement our literary theme. This evening we'll enjoy a fantasitic
literary pub crawl in Dublin!
Day 7 Dublin
Dublin writers day, with the festival events
of 'Bloomsday' as the June departure highlight. Additional highlights
include Irish writers museum, Joyce's Martello Tower and tour of
Irish writers homes.
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