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Carrick-on-Shannon

Take a step back 5000 years to some of the very earliest human settlements on the island of Ireland to the early neolithic period. Visit two of the oldest Megalithic sites in Northern Europe Carrowmore and Carrowkeel. Learn of state of the art genetic research that is shedding new light on the story of our earliest ancestors and rewriting the history of the island as we speak.

The impact the earliest farmers had on the island of Ireland lives today in the complex cosmology that has been passed down through millennia via a rich folklore ingeniously encoded with ancient knowledge.
Learn these stories directly from a local seanchaí or 'Bearer of ancient lore'

Visit the dolmen fields of Carrowmore with their distinctive burial structures as well as the passage tombs of Carrowkeel and learn of ancient astronomical alignments and the myths that preserve their secrets.

Visit the hidden Faery Glen and embark on a journey of the mind into the veiled faery realms of the shee and to the very dawn of myth and time.

A full-day private driving tour into the prehistory and Ireland's origin story

Sligo, to the dawn of myth and time

The Mystical Glens and fairytale castles of the northwest through ancient myth told by a guardian of lore.

Hear the epic romance/tragedy legend that is the origin of the King Arthur saga that inspired so many of the greatest playwrights poets and artists from Alfred Tennyson to James Joyce.

Visit Ireland's majestic Glencar waterfalls immortalized in the poetry of Yeats.

Visit castles where Legend began.

Lunch at the quaint village tea rooms at Stanford's pub in Dromahair.

From Dromahair village we visit the dramatic ruins of the once splendid Creevylea abbey, overlooking the eternal (Bonet) river.

Continue along the shore of the 'shining' lake Lough Gill for a walk on the boardwalk to deep dark Slish wood with breathtaking views north to the 'sleeping warrior' mountain.

Hear stories of just why Ireland is full of actual real live giants (and little people of course)

Return to Sligo along the stunning lakeside drive we visit the fairytale Parke's castle, ancestral home of the last prince of Breifne

Enjoy a full enchanted day in the Glens and fairy tale castles in a private driving tour

Sligo, a Realm of Myth and Magic

Sligo, the land of heart's desire - a full day tour

Departing Sligo we head north into Yeat's country the last resting place of Ireland's poet Laureate. We visit Drumcliffe churchyard where the poet is buried and the site of an early Christian monastery and round tower.
We visit Lisadell house Georgian manor and one time home of Constance Markievicz the rebel countess and first woman elected to westminster.
We stroll on the hidden gem of Lisadell beach and hear about the ill fated Spanish Armada and the ships that took shelter here in the bay in 1588.
From Lisadell we continue north to Mullaghmore to see classie bawn castle the iconic image of the northwest the fairy-tale castle on the wave swept headland famous for big wave surfing since 2007.

A seafood lunch at Eithne's

We visit Creevykeel neolithic court tomb dating back 5000 years before heading into the gleniff valley to see some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the northwest and see the cave of the Celtic lovers Diarmuid and Grainne and hear the timeless Myths that so inspired Yeats.

A private driving experience through the Literary History of Sligo and Ireland along the wild Atlantic way

Superb Sligo - Private Tour of WB Yeats Country and More

William Butler Yeats won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1923. His mother came from County Sligo. He spent a lot of his childhood and ultimately requested, in one of his poems, to be buried there.

While this tour highlights locations associated with the poet, there is so much more to see. The tour includes legends of Irish queens, stories of stone age farmers, a romantic castle and a sad assassination. A recitation of one of Yeats' poems is included for your entertainment. Magnificent mountains and delightful dales created during the ice age contrast with beautiful beaches and super sea views along the Wild Atlantic Way. Lots of opportunities for fantastic photographs and a stop for a tasty lunch.

All in all, a great day tour with lots of variety for the culturally curious.

Streedagh Beach - Three Spanish Armada ships shipwrecked Here 16th Century

Benbulbin Mountain - Created by glaciers in the Ice Age more than 10,000 years ago

Lake Isle of Inishfree - Well known poem by WB Yeats written when he was in London yearning to come and have a peaceful life in Co Sligo

Lisadell House. One time home of the revolutionary Gore Booth sisters.

Sligo Abbey. Founded by the Dominicans in 1253

Statue of WB Yeats in Sligo. Patina (coating) has words from his poetry

Glencar Waterfall - Bringing you close to nature

Come along with me and explore this captivating county

The Giant's Causeway and the Titanic north - a private driving experience

Drive the Wild Atlantic Way, visit fairytale castles, and explore the rugged coastline of the West through ancient myth and legend told by your own Seanchaí a guardian of ancient lore.

Hear the epic romantic legends and folklore of the west of Ireland that inspired so many of the greatest Novelists, poets and artists from William Butler Yeats to George RR Martin.

Take in the spectacular views over Clew bay abode of pirates from the slopes of Ireland's sacred mountain Croagh Patrick.

Marvel at the stunning Antrim coastline. Hear Epic stories from Giants to Titans from Game of Thrones to the battle of the bogside and the civil rights movement.

Explore the UNESCO world heritage site of the Giant's Causeway and if you have the guts even go beneath it.

Walk the winding medieval city walls of Derry/Londonderry and hear about Northern Ireland's troubled past.

End the tour in Belfast city the vibrant capital of the north, home of the award winning Titanic centre.

Tour ends in Belfast

Don't just visit the Giant's Causeway... go inside it!!!

Hear of a troubled past and a bright future

A Fascinating story of two kingdoms together on one island

Game of Thrones fans... hold onto your hats

Enjoy a full enchanted day on Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast

The Wild Atlantic Way, a full-day epic journey from Sligo

Drive the Wild Atlantic Way, visit fairytale castles, and explore the rugged coastline of the West through ancient myth and legend told by your own Seanchaí a guardian of ancient lore.

Hear the epic romantic legends and folklore of the west of Ireland that inspired so many of the greatest Novelists, poets and artists from William Butler Yeats to JRR Tolkien.

Take in the spectacular views over Clew bay abode of pirates from the slopes of Ireland's sacred mountain Croagh Patrick.

Marvel at the wild mountainscapes of Connemara. Hear stories of the tragedy of Doolough and the Irish famine and visit the national famine memorial.

Explore the castle where the O'Flaherty Legend began at Aughnanure.

Walk the winding streets and alleys of Galway city, capital of the west, home of the music and culture of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.

Tour ends in Galway

Enjoy a private driving trip on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way

Sligo, a Horror Story. Half-day private driving tour

A unique theatrical take on Irish history.

Follow your guide through the Dark Underworld of Irish folklore.

Hear the Terrible Tales of The Undead and the origins of Dracula as told by the Mother of Bram Stoker who lived through the worst outbreak of Cholera in County Sligo in 1832.

Visit Charlotte Stoker's birthplace in the ancient crumbling streets of Sligo town and follow her story of horror to the Ancient 12th Century Abbey, King John's Church and the two hundred year old pub that survived through the Countries worst epidemic.

Have a glass of the world's finest Irish whiskey to steel your nerves for the journey of darkness upon which you are about to embark.

Hear tales of Faeries and hidden enchanted palaces and stolen children which inspired the genius of Sligo's most famous son William Butler Yeats.

Join us now before it is tooo late!!!

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