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10 Night South of Ireland with Aran Islands Knitting Tour

Tour Overview

Our South of Ireland with Aran Islands Knitting Tour is a magical journey designed for passionate knitters, blending rich Irish heritage with inspiring textile traditions. Beginning in Dublin, guests explore historic landmarks and enjoy an exclusive creative showcase with renowned crochet designer Aoibhe Ní, followed by immersive workshops with expert tutors including Pauline Gallagher and Anne O’Maille. Traveling west to Galway, the tour takes in the wild beauty of Connemara, visits to Kylemore Abbey and Glen Keen Sheep Farm, and time to soak up the vibrant culture of the City of Tribes. A highlight is the enchanting stay on Inis Oírr in the Aran Islands, where guests experience authentic island life through traditional knitting, spinning, dyeing, baking, and craft demonstrations. The journey continues south through charming villages to Killarney and the Ring of Kerry, featuring exclusive workshops with celebrated designer Carol Feller of Stolen Stitches and in the stunning artisan home of Liz Spillane to discover the Art of Knitting with Colour and Texture. With visits to Kerry Woollen Mills and the iconic Rock of Cashel before a farewell dinner in Dublin, this tour offers an unforgettable blend of creativity, culture, and the timeless magic of Irish knitting.

What's Included

  • Complimentary private transfers on arrival and departure
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary in a luxury coach with an experienced driver
  • Experienced tour guide/tour manager throughout
  • 4 Star Hotel Accommodation on the Irish Mainland
  • Authentic and traditional bed and breakfast accommodation on Inis Oirr for 2 nights
  • Full breakfast daily
  • 5 dinners
  • 4 lunches
  • Farewell Dinner
  • Entrance to the following attractions: St. Patrick's Cathedral, Kylemore Abbey, Rock of Cashel
  • Return Ferry to Aran Islands
  • Inis Oírr Guided Tour
  • Aran Island Baking & Butter Making Demonstration
  • Ring of Kerry Highlights
  • Glen Keen Sheep Farm sheep herding and wool spinning

Workshops/Knitting Activities Included in This Tour:

  • Stranded and Steeked Colourwork With Pauline Gallagher of The Knitting Class - Dublin
  • Tunisian Crochet Demonstration & Trunk Show with crochet expert Aoibhe Ni
  • Unique Aran stitches Irish style Class with Anne O'Maille - Galway
  • Aran Islands Knitting Class with Úna McDonagh - Inis Oirr
  • Aran Island Spinning & Dyeing Class- Inis Oirr
  • Cable Knitting Class with Carol Feller (including a copy of one of Carol's best selling books) - Killarney
  • Knitting with Colour and Texture class with Liz Spillane - Kenmare
  • Kerry Woollen Mills Tour
Carol Feller Workshop - Ireland Knitting Tour
Departure Date
SOLD OUT17 Apr 2023
SOLD OUT!10 Jul 2023
SOLD OUT!18 Sep 2023
SOLD OUT!15 Apr 2024
SOLD OUT!8 Jul 2024
SOLD OUT!16 Sep 2024
SOLD OUT!3 Apr 2025
SOLD OUT!11 Sep 2025
2 Apr 2026
2 Spots Left!8 Oct 2026
4 Spots Left!17 Sep 2026
Filling Fast!1 Apr 2027
2 Sep 2027
Per Person Sharing (pps) €4,320 €4,380 €4,500 €4,320 €4,380 €4,500 €4,320 €4,380 €4,539 €4,539 €4,539 €4,539 €4,739
Additional Single Occupancy Supplement €999 €999 €999 €999 €999 €999 €999 €999 €999 €999 €999 €999 €1,149
2 pre-night package in Dublin pps €349 €349 €349 €349 €369
2 pre-night package single supplement €155 €155 €155 €155 €190
1 pre-night package in Dublin pps €229 €229 €229 €229 €249
1 pre-night package single supplement €85 €85 €85 €85 €110
Prices in other currencies are indicative only. Please note that we charge in Euro or Sterling.

Participant Feedback

The knitting tour was absolutely wonderful. I had such a great time. Jane was a wonderful tour guide. Her love of her country comes shining through when she told us of the history and current events. I plan on taking another Knitting tour in the future.

Maureen Brooks

I want to thank you and the other staff at Irish Tourism for your professionalism and assistance. I had a wonderful time on my Ireland Knitting & Craft Tour last month. Loved Ireland! Our tour guide and our bus driver were superb!

Robin Shefts

Thank you for following up with me! The trip was truly wonderful. Our tour guide was outstanding and the bus driver did a really fantastic job on some difficult roads. There were some miscommunications about transportation to and from the airport for us (Kevin and Kristin), but those were resolved pretty quickly. This trip makes me want to try one of your knitting retreats now!

Kristin Dillman Jones

We had a great time. The guide, and the driver, were the BEST! I loved every place we went and hope to be able to return some day to some of the places, especially Inis Mor and the other islands. I, for one, went to see the landscape in the parts of Ireland that I hadn't yet seen. I'm sure that other prospective participants feel the same.

Susan Schoenbach

I had an absolutely wonderful time on the knitting tour! Such wonderful people and places and events! The workshops were great and our hotels were wonderful. Fiona and Kenny were fabulous. Some of our group have asked if there is an email we could have for Fiona - respecting her privacy, is there a work email that she uses.

Already thinking about my next tour :)

Cathy Seguin

Thank you Tina. It was a fabulous trip. I have done both knitting tours. I believe Donegal was my favorite but I loved both tours.

Monica Gottfried

We had such a wonderful time! Every person welcomed us and made us feel so special. Our tour guide, Mary, and coach driver, Bert, took exceptional care and made each event unforgettable. I loved all of the instructors and learned so much. It was the trip of a lifetime.

Lani Armelin

The tour was so amazing for me and I know, that was not the last time I was in Ireland. I love the people and the country so much. I think about my next tour with my friend next year. I will surprise him with this tour.

Gaby Funke

Meet Our Local Craft Experts

Expert portrait

Aoibhe Ni / Ireland

Crochet Instructor
VIEW PROFILE OF Aoibhe Ni
Woman wearing knitted cowl

Pauline Gallagher / Ireland

The Knitting Class Dublin
VIEW PROFILE OF Pauline Gallagher

Anne O Maille / Galway, Ireland

Knitting Instructor
VIEW PROFILE OF Anne O Maille
Expert portrait

Una McDonagh / Inisheer, Co. Galway

Knitting Instructor
VIEW PROFILE OF Una McDonagh

Liz Spillane / Kenmare, Co. Kerry

Knitting Instructor/Textile Artist
VIEW PROFILE OF Liz Spillane
Woman posing with knitting

Carol Feller – Knitwear Designer / Ireland and Spain

Knitwear Designer and Teacher
VIEW PROFILE OF Carol Feller – Knitwear Designer
Call us for more info
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What About Non-Knitters?

Don’t worry, you can bring your partners, companions or family who don’t knit. We have plenty to keep them occupied during your knitting classes and they are more than welcome to join in with everything else!

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