This evening, enjoy a talk and meet and greet drinks reception with Vawn Corrigan, Author of Irish Aran, History, Tradition and Fashion, before your welcome 'cast-on' dinner!
Overnight Camden Court Hotel, Dublin – Lunch and Dinner included
This afternoon is yours to explore Dublin at leisure and make the most of the myriad of bars, bistros, traditional pubs and restaurants.
Overnight Dublin - Breakfast included.
There will be a brief stop in Galway city for lunch (not included) and a chance to explore the lanes and boutiques before we continue to Rossaveal in Galway to board your ferry to Inis Mór, the largest of the three Aran Islands in Galway Bay. Meet with locals on arrival where you will be introduced to Aran life and hear all about the history of Dun Aonghasa before your visit tomorrow. Dinner will be served at your hotel followed by a traditional Irish dancing lesson!
Overnight Inis Mór - Breakfast and Dinner included
Visit the impressive fort of Dún Aonghasa with it’s three terraced walls surrounding an inner enclosure containing a platform on the edge of a 300 ft high cliff. It’s important to note that there’s a sharp incline as you walk to the fort and suitable footwear should be worn. The views from the top are quite breath-taking looking out over the Atlantic Ocean. You will also have the opportunity to visit some local knitwear shops on the island and enjoy a cosy lunch (included) at Teach Nan Pháidí!
Overnight Inis Mór - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
After lunch (included), we head north to County Sligo, colloquially known as Yeats Country due to its close ties with the Nobel laureate poet. Upon arrival, partake in a Dorset Buttons class with Killala Woolcraft in Sligo. Check in to your hotel and enjoy an evening meal with your fellow knitters.
Overnight Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
This will be followed by lunch (included) and then time to take part in a surprise activity! Journey back to your hotel and relax for the evening.
Overnight Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo - Breakfast and Lunch included
After the workshop you will enjoy lunch (included), before you visit Studio Donegal and see the handweavers at work, using the finest Donegal yarns. Arrive at your charming hotel and relax with a evening dinner.
Overnight Lough Erne Resort, Fermanagh - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
After which we make our way to the Giant’s Causeway where over 60 million years ago, three great lava flows were laid down, cooling the basalt plateau into interlocking basalt columns. Finally, we arrive at our hotel, right on the stunning Antrim Coast with uninterrupted views across the Irish Sea. Enjoy dinner at your hotel (included).
Overnight Antrim Coast- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
We make our way to visit Folklore Yarns with their own collection based on Irish Folklore! After some free time around the beautiful city of Belfast, return to your hote for a relaxing evening.
Overnight Dunadry Hotel, Antrim – Breakfast included
Áine and her team will host a spinning and tapestry workshop where we are introduced to hand spinning sheep’s wool by using a drop spindle. Have a go at weaving a sample piece on a four-sided tapestry frame loom! Return to Dublin for a farewell ‘cast-off’ dinner at your hotel in Dublin.
Overnight in Dublin -Breakfast, Lunch and Farewell Dinner included.
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