Itinerary in Brief

Days 1 - 3 The Greater Killarney Valley
(Saturday - Monday. October 20 -22)
Our tour assembles in Killarney at the luxurious Aghadoe Heights Hotel.

This magnificent location overlooks the majestic Killarney Valley and will our base for three nights as well as providing the location for the Moriarty Gathering and following Banquet. We will explore the two-thousand year old Moriarty connection with this are on our arrival day. Sunday will spent with our wider community of relatives at the day-long Gathering and following Banquet while on Monday, we will explore the local region the Killarney National Park, Gap of Dunloe and Black Valley with a variety of tours to suit a variety of interests and abilities.

Days 4 - 5 Kenmare and Southern Peninsulas
(Tuesday - Wednesday. October 23 -24)

Deep in the heart of the rugged South West of Ireland is nestled based at one of the nation’s prettiest towns. Kenmare is a colourful and vibrant place that lies between mountain and sea. It is an old place but is today regarded as one of Ireland’s great gourmet centres. From here, we will explore the history of Ireland etched on the dramatic landscapes of the peninsulas of Sheep Head and Beara Peninsula and in particular examine the incredible archaeology of the region; the rich ritual antiquities of the Bronze Ages and the earliest sites associated with our Moriarty forefathers.

Day 6 - 8 Uíbh Ráthach/”Ring of Kerry”
& Dingle Peninsula
(Thursday – Saturday. October 25 -27)

Our tour schedule will have a great deal of flexibility to allow participants engage with all that the region has to offer or to relax. There will be opportunities to play golf at some of the finest links in the world Waterville, Ballybunion or Tralee, to hike hill or coastal walks, to shop, connect with relations, meditate, paint, bike…..
There will a chance to explore the “Ring of Kerry” region and it’s incredible wealth of cultural and natural riches. There will be a chance to visit the monastic outpost that is Scelig Mhichíl (Skelligs) before we head to the magical peninsula of Dingle. This has been described as “the most beautiful place on Earth” (National Geographic). Our base will be in Dingle town from where we will explore the majesty of this landscape. It is a place of great seafood, fifty pubs, amazing music, where Gaelic is the mother tongue of the inhabitants and of course with strong Moriarty connections. Depart Ireland/tour ends on Saturday October 27.

Tour Costs;
US Dollars $1950 / Euro €1500
Three nights five-star hotel accommodation at the Aghadoe Heights, two nights five star guesthouse accommodation at Kenmare and Dingle, full breakfast daily, all ground transport, guiding, lectures, six nights evening meals (excluding the Banquet).

Highlights
A very special opportunity to connect with Ireland and most especially with your Moriarty heritage.

The magnificent landscapes of Kerry and the South West
of Ireland

Connecting with Moriartys from around the world – the Moriarty Gathering.

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Organising Director: Con Moriarty

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