County Clare: attività uniche

Arrive at Burren Nature Sanctuary Meet and feed the farm animals including Frisky the goat and her friends Hannah, Mocha and Chino, Frank the Llama and Dolly the alpaca Continue to Emilia's paddock and meet Emilia the Juliana pig (or Flora her understudy!) Emilia will run out of her paddock to get her harness on and with help from Mary or Helen, you will learn how to lead Emilia and use the pig paddle to turn and direct her! Laugh a lot! Set off down the nature walk and learn a little about the famine village (Emilia is not a great fan of history...) Lead Emilia around the fairy woodland and visit the fairy houses. Make a wish in the Fairy wishing well. Take photos with Emila and share on social media or save as a Christmas card image! Continue your walk unguided around the mile-long nature walk. Great for groups. Bring a picnic to enjoy in one of our shelters Subject to cancellation in very bad weather- Emilia does not like heavy rain!

We will bake fruit, lavender and berry scones, and spelt or brown bread. I believe in a hands on approach for my guests - from handling ingredients to kneading dough. It isn't all about the cooking, I share lots of tips from my experience over the years. I love to see my customer's faces full of excitement and joy at the sight of the end product - freshly baked scones and bread. And best of all we have lots of fun!!! If any of the dates on my calendar do not suit you, please contact me and I’ll do my best to accommodate you. We can also make gluten or wheat free goods, vegan goods and can accommodate to any dietary requirements you might have. My classes are perfect for team building, spending time with family or catching up with friends.

During the hour long class you will learn few basic steps and moves from Sean-nós and Irish step dancing, and a bit of the background history of traditional Irish dancing and music. We'll start with a short tour in the thatched cottage. Then we'll jump right into the dancing. We'll learn and practice the steps without the music first, we add the music afterwards. Towards the end you will have an opportunity to record all the fun of your experience to share it with your friends, loved ones, and on your social media. You will also be able to record the steps we learned during the class. In the end we can discuss any mysteries and/or questions you have related to the Irish music and dancing world. I’m also very happy to share with you where you can find authentic traditional music in the pubs. To finish off the experience I'll make a short dance performance for you. Other things to note Alternative times can be accommodated This experience is suited for all fitness levels! We won't do anything extremely physically demanding. The main goal is to try out an easy dance step/steps and have fun.

You can come up to our base in the Galtee Moutains (one hour drive from Cork City) and we will ride the bikes around the Galtee Castle Woods and then up into the mountains and then Hike into the Galtee Mountains, the highest inland mountain range in Ireland. The bikes are Rad Rhino fat tyre electric bikes with plenty of torque to help you up the hills and enjoy the downhills. I will share my knowledge of the local area while we cruise the trails and hike in the mountain. We will picnic with a hot drink and healthy food in the mountains with beautiful views. This experience is not really able to be acceded by public transport.. own transport is required. We also have accommodation available in a wooden yurt or a converted horse truck. Both can sleep up to 4 people each. https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/5239784 https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/20274465 Other things to note Snacks, drinks and wet weather gear. Sturdy boots, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat.

**I am currently on maternity leave so I am not running as many public classes as usual for Summer 2024** In the company of an experienced local Irish dancer learn a variety of different Irish dance styles and steps in a fun and relaxed environment. Visitors are introduced to sean-nós (Old style), Ceilí (group dancing) and the world famous Riverdance style. In 90 minutes unforgettable memories are created that allows participants to physically move through the history and embody the culture of Ireland.

We will cycle on quiet back roads into the wild Burren on electric bikes, visit historical locations such as 10th century ring forts and a dolmen from 3500 BC, and experience the amazing flora and landscape of this protected region. We will cycle on small back roads with little or no traffic, seeing the parts of the Burren most visitors never see. We will stop for lunch or coffee and cake, or simply chat to the local people, and of course, get plenty of fresh air. You will bike as much or as little as you wish, and if the weather is really bad, there is always a Plan B! Other things to note We don't provide lunch or food/drinks, but can stop at a cafe for refreshments which you will need to pay for on the day, or you can bring a picnic to eat al fresco.

This tasting experience takes place in Doolin, at the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way, near the Cliffs of Moher. We will meet in Fitz’s traditional Irish bar in the beautiful village of Doolin. You will hear about the history of whiskey in Ireland, different types of Irish whiskey, and what distinguishes them from each other, and from Scotch and bourbon. 3 Irish whiskeys from 3 different Irish distilleries, in different regions of Ireland: Midleton (Munster/south) Bushmills (Ulster/north) and Teeling (Leinster/Dublin), will be provided, with recommendations on serving and accompaniments. Your guide is a local, so will tell you lots of stories and introduce you to local folklore from Doolin and the surrounding villages and towns. Why not try this experience after a visit to the Cliffs of Moher? Other things to note This experience is for over 18s only.

PICK UP AND DROP OFF TO BUS/YOUR B&B IN DOOLIN, KINVARA, BALLYVAUGHAN, FANORE OR COROFIN AVAILABLE ON PRIOR REQUEST. SMALL FEE MAY APPLY TO COVER PETROL AND TIME. Journey with me and hear stories from a vast array of archaeological findings and local folklore tales. Wander an ancient pilgrim trail to a hidden holy well used from early times through to today. Identify indigenous trees ascribed with sacred and healing properties. Listen to local larks and finches and perhaps even earwig on the surprising conversations of crows. Place your palms on 330-million year old limestone karst warmed by the sun. Taste pure local spring water infused by local herbs ADDITIONAL TIMES AND PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. DIFFERENT FITNESS ABILITIES (FROM A LIGHT AMBLE AT GROUND LEVEL TO HILLTOP HIKES) AND TOUR DURATIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. JUST LET ME KNOW WHAT'S GOOD FOR YOU.

Daytime Food Tours Explore Galway by joining us on a 2.5-hour culinary walking tour of the city! Understand why the gastronomy scene in Galway is a must visit for travellers and food lovers. You’ll get a great overview of Galway’s passionate people and beautiful produce. Experience tasting farmhouse cheese, oysters & local fresh seafood, creative beer projects, artisan chocolates and much, much more.

We have two 5k routes we use to show off our city. We can choose to do one or the other, or indeed both! The 5K/10K run around the city will be at a gentle 1hour 10 min pace, but we may speed up or slow down to suit the small groups. PLEASE NOTE : I AM VERY HAPPY TO PROVIDE A RUN AT TIMES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED...IM GOING TO RUN ANYWAY, SO EVEN IF YOU ARE BY YOURSELF...JUST DROP US A TEXT ON AIR BNB! We will pass by many of the sites of the city, with a little chat we will see the harbour area, the Claddagh, the Long walk, Famine memorial, West end, University area and a few other scenic surprises. The run will take many twists and turns with interest along nearly every step of the way. Afterwards you will have the option of using the Spa complex at the Hardiman hotel including hot tubs, steam room sauna and showers for a discounted price of 15 Euro pp. The exercise room is also available to you with fantastic views out over the city. Other things to note This tour (in the winter) has a rain guarantee ! we almost guarantee it's going to rain. If it is a real deluge then I'm happy to cancel and refund up to the depart time.

Kilfenora is steeped in traditional Irish music and history, and is home to the most famous of all Irish music bands, The Kilfenora Ceili Band, founded in 1909 and still performing to this day. We will walk through the ancient village of Kilfenora exploring the history and traditional music of this iconic Irish village, where a monastic site was founded by Saint Fachtna in AD590. There is also evidence that Kilfenora was a holy place in pre-Christian times. We will visit the Cathedral, the Celtic High Crosses, and the 10th-12th century carvings. You will learn the detailed history of this, one of Ireland's smallest dioceses, where the Pope is still the bishop (that's a great story in itself)! We will listen to some recordings of the Kilfenora Ceili Band, Ireland's oldest and most famous traditional music band, founded in 1909 and still playing to this day, and you can try out your dancing or drumming skills to the music of the Kilfenora Ceili Band. We will meet and chat with local people who live, work and play music in this historical village. Other things to note This tour involves some light walking, but no hills or climbs

The Cliffs Of Moher is often referred to as the 8th wonder of the world. This guided tour will take you on an 8km (5 mile) adventure from the small fishing village of Doolin, along a breathtaking route to the top of the Cliffs Of Moher. The experience is brought to life with fascinating stories passed down from generations. Oh, and you will see the BEST views of the Cliffs of Moher! Views that are not seen by 97% of the people who visit the Cliffs of Moher each year. Bring your camera! WHERE DOES THE EXPERIENCE START? The experience begins at the Fiddle + Bow Hotel in Doolin where you will meet the guide. The guide will explain the itinerary and answer any questions. The tour is less about facts and figures and more about stories. The guide always encourages stories from visitors too! WHERE DOES THE EXPERIENCE END? The tour will end at the visitor center at the top of the Cliffs where guests are free to go inside to relax. By the end of this experience, guests will have explored the Cliffs of Moher in a way most don't get to see it. They will be left with a strong sense of connection with Clare and the Cliffs of Moher. TRANSPORTATION Transportation back to Doolin will be organized by your guide! Most people opt for the taxi but you can walk or get the public bus too! IS THE HIKE DIFFICULT? We suggest a moderate level of fitness! However, there are hills.

I will greet each guest at the front gate and introduce myself and my three sheep to them. They will be allowed to pet and feed the sheep. I will share a little about my background and why I love what they will be doing. Then we will go to the spinning studio where we will talk about wool, how it is sheared and washed before dyeing and spinning. Each guest will be given a skein of wool which they will take into the dyeing shed. A dye bath made from natural plants and flowers found in the countryside around my cottage will be ready for their wool. The wool will be dipped into the dye bath and allowed to stay for awhile. Meanwhile, back to the studio where I will teach guests how to card the fleece and hand spin it on a drop spindle and a spinning wheel. Guests will be given the opportunity to try their hand at spinning on the drop spindle. We will then take a tea and coffee break. After the break, back to the dye shed to check on the wool. We will take it out of the bath, rinse it and each guest can take theirs away with them. If time allows, I will do a weaving demonstration and each guest can try for themselves. Other things to note Guests should wear suitable clothing for handling fleece.

Join me and my team of guides on one of the most beautiful and stress-free day trips to Inisheer, the smallest of the Aran Islands! Meeting at Doolin Pier, we board a modern ferry for our 20-minute journey to Inisheer. En route, we often see the dolphins that love to swim beside the ferry. The island is like a time machine. As soon as you step foot on Inisheer, you will hear Irish (or Gaelic) being spoken everywhere. You will experience Irish traditions that have been lost on the mainland. We will bike our way around the breathtaking Island visiting sunken churches, rusted shipwrecks, and castles. After our bike tour, we will visit a local islander’s cafe, for some tea/coffee and fresh scones (an Irish sweet bread served with jam and cream). Una & John, the owners are fantastic storytellers who will share stories along with some island secrets! Afterward, you will have some free time. Some like to use their free time on the sandy beach, in the pub, or at the playground (if you have kids, they will love this playground - lots to do). If you like, you could simply bike around the island some more!

The legendary tour centers around the tale of the Lynch family. Its a fascinating tale of how Walter Lynch is accused and tried for the murder of a visiting Spaniard who was a little too interested in his beautiful wife to be...or was he ? The story ends in a dramatic climax...but you will have to take the tour for that finale ! We also look at the legend of the Claddagh ring with a tale connected to Caribbean pirates, North African slave owners and a gold ring that speaks of eternal love. Christopher Columbus makes his appearance too, looking for a new way to China, but worrying that Atlantis might stand in his way. These and other tales are woven together in a 80-90 minute walk through the city. Its taken at a gentle pace to bring in all the major places of interest and embed them into the story of our city. Other things to note Dont worry about it raining - we have plenty of places to hide out of the rain !

Arrive at Burren Nature Sanctuary Meet and feed the farm animals including Frisky the goat and her friends Hannah, Mocha and Chino, Frank the Llama and Dolly the alpaca Continue to Emilia's paddock and meet Emilia the Juliana pig (or Flora her understudy!) Emilia will run out of her paddock to get her harness on and with help from Mary or Helen, you will learn how to lead Emilia and use the pig paddle to turn and direct her! Laugh a lot! Set off down the nature walk and learn a little about the famine village (Emilia is not a great fan of history...) Lead Emilia around the fairy woodland and visit the fairy houses. Make a wish in the Fairy wishing well. Take photos with Emila and share on social media or save as a Christmas card image! Continue your walk unguided around the mile-long nature walk. Great for groups. Bring a picnic to enjoy in one of our shelters Subject to cancellation in very bad weather- Emilia does not like heavy rain!

I will be your private photographer while you take in the sights of the village of Doolin and a walk to a scenic view of Doonagore Castle. Enjoy a Guinness at the world-famous O'Connor's Pub, and enjoy the scenery of the lower end of the Cliffs of Moher walk. *We will meet across from O'Connor's Pub and start session there. We will then take a moderate level short walk to a beautiful location with a view of Doonagore Castle while stopping along the way to take some couples/Friends photos that you can cherish from your trip to Ireland. * This is a 1 hour adventure photo session around Doolin village & Doonagore * You will receive correspondence to plan all the beautiful details of your session. * This is a guided mini walk to scenic locations around the Doolin village area * You will receive approx. 45+ high-resolution digital jpeg images to download and print as you like, & a 1-year private online gallery to view/download and share with family and friends. *This experience is perfect for those couples/friends who want to get social media-worthy travel/holiday photos. Other things to note *This session is for couples or friends, so there is a minimum of two people needed to book this experience. *Prepare for inclement weather and dress appropriately. *If you don't see the date/time you're interested in, please message me & I can check for other date availability.

You've just found the best adventure in Co.Clare! We welcome beginners through to expert flyfishing anglers and look forward to sharing this amazing experience with you! We meet at Lough Inchiquin car park, where guests will have a 30 minute lesson to learn the basics of casting a fly rod, then off we go on our fishing adventure! We walk along the bank through an old Celtic forest to the River Fergus nearby. I have discovered many secret nooks and crannies in the landscape to share with you, along with a little bit about the history and unique flora & fauna of The Burren. With a little luck, we will catch one of the beautiful wild brown trout. Guests are often amazed at the magnificent colours of these little fish with a gold belly and blue and red spots! Couples, families & groups up to 5 people all love this experience, it is very popular with international visitors. Guests are welcome to get in touch & request an early morning or late evening fishing trip outside of those listed in the calendar. I provide all fishing tackle and even wellies should you need them. I'm looking forward to hosting you very soon!

Our Sunday urban hike begins right on Eyre Square from the steps of the Hardiman Hotel, Eyre Square. Its a walk of 15km in total, and so takes around 3 hours at a reasonable pace. We head out towards the eastern part of Galway along little used tracks and paths to discover hidden beaches, any number of ruined castles and a few architectual curiosities. After a break for a 'cuppa' we explore some of the Merlin woods and so back to the sea. The walk is constantly changing in nature and will hopefully open up hidden corners of Galway's eastern suburbs that few visitors venture into. We also hope that it will be a good experience for 'locals' to explore 'a road less travelled' in their home city.

We will bake fruit, lavender and berry scones, and spelt or brown bread. I believe in a hands on approach for my guests - from handling ingredients to kneading dough. It isn't all about the cooking, I share lots of tips from my experience over the years. I love to see my customer's faces full of excitement and joy at the sight of the end product - freshly baked scones and bread. And best of all we have lots of fun!!! If any of the dates on my calendar do not suit you, please contact me and I’ll do my best to accommodate you. We can also make gluten or wheat free goods, vegan goods and can accommodate to any dietary requirements you might have. My classes are perfect for team building, spending time with family or catching up with friends.