My love of Ireland was instilled in me by my grandparents, who were born in Ireland and emigrated to the US right after the Irish Civil War in the early 1920’s. I was told once that I have a “soul-level desire” to live in Ireland, and Bridie’s tours certainly reflect that desire. With an abiding love for this beautiful country, not to mention the wit and charm of the people, I am always happy to return and introduce another group to this fabulous place.

And that would be why my travel style does not include rushing around Ireland - so we can “see it all” with a pint in one hand, and a shamrock in the other! Don’t get me wrong, I love a pint of Guinness as much as the next person, but I also love the music and dance that you will find in the same pub that’s serving that pint, and the art and literature that is everywhere. My wish is to share the best of IreIand - the music & dance, literature, poetry, history and all that gorgeous scenery—with everyone!

That desire is why Bridie’s tours include visits to places like the award winning Irish National Famine Museum at Strokestown, and the Portumna Workhouse, sobering indeed. But the tours also include joyful visits like jaunting car rides in Killarney, kissing the Blarney Stone (or visiting the vast castle parkland and gardens instead), dinner at the Irish House Party, where champion musicians and dancers perform for the group. Together we will find the balance that creates an exhilerating and cultural tour of Ireland. Does this sounds like your preferred travel style? I hope you will be my guest, in the near future, on a leisurely sojourn across Ireland.