Sample Tour Itinerary

The Wild Atlantic Way is a haven for traditional Irish musicians.

In every town, village and remote townland dotted along the Western coast, there is a wealth of traditional Irish music sessions to be enjoyed. These sessions are informal and often impromptu, making the Wild Atlantic Way a little piece of music heaven.

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Day 1 .. Meet at The Old Ground Hotel in Ennis, Clare
Meet & greet – few tunes with Eileen & friends
Explore pubs & music in Ennis
Stay at 4* Old Ground Hotel, Ennis

Day 2 .. Breakfast at The Old Ground Hotel
Depart for Mayo … maybe a few tunes in Kiltimagh
Tour of the Museum of Country Life
Unique music experience with Eileen and friends
Group Dinner, Westport
Stay at 4* CastleCourt Hotel , Westport, Mayo

Day 3 .. Breakfast at The CastleCourt Hotel
Explore Westport .. One of Ireland’s prettiest towns
Sightseeing and cultural trip to Achill Island
Guided tour of The Deserted Village, Slievemore
Unique Music Experience on Achill Island
Explore the pubs & music in Westport
Stay at 4* CastleCourt Hotel , Westport, Mayo

Day 4 .. Breakfast at The CastleCourt Hotel
Stop off at the Doolough Famine Memorial
Drive by Killary Fjord and Aasleagh Falls
Afternoon Tea at the authentic and historic Markree Castle
Unique Music Experience at Markree Castle
Group Dinner, Markree Castle
Stay at 4* Markree Castle, Sligo

Day 5 .. Breakfast at Markree Castle
Tour of Markree Castle
Set off along the rugged north coast of County Mayo
Gentle stroll to the spectacular Dún Briste sea stack
Lunch and a few tunes in Belmullet
Relax / stroll / enjoy the grounds of the Castle
Unique Music Experience at Markree Castle
Stay at 4* Markree Castle, Sligo

Day 6 .. Breakfast at The Markree Castle
Guided walking tour of Galway .. ‘The City of The Tribes’
Explore Galway City .. music / culture / history / shopping
‘Selfies’ at the picturesque Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara
Drive the spectacular coast road .. Ballyvaughan to Fanore
Tunes and stories of Doolin with Christy Barry
Stay at 4* Falls Hotel & Spa , Ennistymon, Clare

Day 7 .. Breakfast at The Falls Hotel & Spa
Award winning guided walking tour of the Burren
Meander around Doolin … the home of trad music
Visit The Cliffs of Moher .. the most visited attraction on WAW
Farewell dinner & session at the Falls … Eileen & Friends
Stay at 4* Falls Hotel & Spa , Ennistymon, Clare

Day 8 .. Breakfast at The Falls Hotel & Spa,
Complimentary transfer to Ennis or Shannon Airport