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6 Day Northern Delights Adventure Tour

Day 1

Dublin City to Belfast, Co Down.

Depart Dublin and travel to one of Ireland’s most hidden gems. It’s 5,000 years old, contains really impressive neolithic art and has amazing  views over the Royal county. That’s all the clues for now, we pick up the keys to this secret place en route and will most likely have it all to ourselves.

Our first brewery visit is to Brehon Brewhouse which is housed on the farm, so it’s quite possible Seamus will have some farm jobs rounded up for us whilst touring the brewery. We will avoid ‘milking time’ but if anyone wants to taste the milk that goes to the local Bailey’s factory to make Bailey’s Irish Creme, we can include that in our tastings. Step back in time for tastings in the quaint old ancestral cottage on the farm.

Our Northern Ireland adventures get up and going on Day 1. Arrive to Titanic quarter in Belfast there the Titanic was built and set off on her maiden voyage from, what was the world’s biggest shipyard in 1912.

Pick up by our local black taxi driver to take you on a tour of the areas of West Belfast which experienced most of ‘The Troubles’. See the wall murals which tell the story of Belfast’s turbulent political history.

Visit Boundary Brewing in Belfast city – a co-operative brewery owned and run by its members. The Boundary team are always experimenting with different styles of beers which promise some unique tasting beers.

Overnight in Belfast with time to check out the city and its many top class pubs and restaurants.

Day 3

Portrush, Co. Antrim to Ardara

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We make our way along the Antrim Coastline to the city of Derry/ Londonderry. A city with a fascinating and often turbulent history. In fact, it is the only completely walled city in Ireland. While in Derry, you’ll learn all about its history and explore its walls on the award-winning walking tour of Derry.

Interesting fact about Derry – Londonderry: In 1613, the city was granted a Royal Charter by King James and gained the “London” prefix to reflect the funding of its construction by the London guilds. To reflect the divide that is still present to this day, Nationalists call the city Derry, while Unionists call it Londonderry.

Visit the historic Grianán of Aileach fort, a circular stone fort thought to have been built in the sixth or seventh century with a 244m vantage point over the inlets. The panoramic views of Donegal from the fort are second to none.

A short drive to Letterkenny, it’s time to visit Kinnegar Brewery. Named after Kinnegar Beach in County Donegal where the brewery was started by Rick and Libby. They are passionate about brewing and will take you through the brewing process starting in the malt loft. This is one of the few breweries in Ireland to have a newly opened taproom where we will taste the range of beers.

Interesting fact about Donegal – Donegal was awarded first place on National Geographic ‘Traveller’s Cool List’. Travel onto Ardara for an overnight stay and a visit to Eddie Doherty, master weaver on the hand loom. Dinner at Nancy’s Bar, this pub has been in the McHugh family for 7 generations and is as traditional as it gets. 

Day 5

Sligo To Westport

Follow the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way coast we continue our journey around to Ballina which sits on the River Moy, Ireland’s most famous salmon fishing river. Explore more of this beautiful and rugged landscape of West Mayo by getting off the beaten track to visit Ballycroy National Park, Ireland’s sixth and smallest national park. A vast unspoilt wilderness that is surrounded by the Nephin Beg Mountain range. The park comprises of a unique Atlantic blanket bog and mountainous terrain. While there, we’ll get out and enjoy a walk in what is deemed as Ireland’s last wilderness.

There’s more spectacular Mayo coastal scenery which takes us around Clew Bay to visit the National Famine Memorial at the foot of Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s holiest mountain! You can choose to slog it up the pilgrim’s walk to St Patrick’s Church on the peak or visit Mescan Brewery, a much more advisable option! Mescan was St Patrick’s brewer.

Belgian beers are the speciality at Mescan Brewery and they are excellent. We hear all kinds of interesting tales from Cillian before spending the night in the beautiful town of Westport, Co Mayo. Enjoy lots of pubs, restaurants and music in this lively town.