If you've ever wanted to combine your love for playing (or listening to) Old TIme and Irish traditional Music and have a trip of a lifetime to Ireland, now's your chance! Allan and I have been chosen to be the musical "hosts" for a cultural and music tour in Ireland in May 2027. Come join us for a fabulous trip to Ireland combined with primarily old time jams (hosted by me & Allan), jams with fabulous Irish trad musicians, concerts, and optional lessons!
There are two options that you can choose to book separately, or bundle together! The fun starts with a 4 day retreat on the Aran island of Inis Mor from May 18-21, followed by a 9 day cultural tour (May 22-30) by coach (bus) to many wonderful places around Ireland complete with our own guide archeologist, Joe McCooey. Chris Keenan is the organizer and has been hosting trips like this for many years-most recently with our pals Joe Newberry and Mike Compton. I just know it will be fabulous!
Throughout the trip, Allan and I will be hosting old time jams, with local Irish Old TIme and Trad musicians and likely put on a few concerts as well. January 2026 was my first time in Ireland, and I found it to be really thrilling to listen and play with the local excellent and fun old time musicians and Irish trad players. Plus the folks in the pubs really love our old time music! There will be options for you to have some one on one "lessons" with me and Allan throughout the trip. With our signature Janie & Allan fusion of Old Time and Celtic music, we will facilitate a fine melding with the local musicians, and ensure everyone is included, either as players, singers or listeners.
Believe me, there will be plenty of music to play and listen to!
You can choose to do the Island Retreat, or the Cultural Coach Tour or a combination of the two!
A Non-refundable deposit of 250 EUROS reserves your spot. Limited to 20 guests.
THIS IS A LAND PACKAGE ONLY.
FLIGHTS/ AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED.
TOUR BEGINS AND ENDS IN SHANNON
Our Coach picks up on first morning of tour at arrivals hall in Shannon Airport and returns to Shannon at end of tour
TOUR PRICE:
ISLAND RETREAT OPTION 1: €2295 p/p/s.
Based on double, twin or triple sharing. Singles available, subject to supplement of €225
CULTURAL COACH TOUR OPTION 2: €3695 p/p/s.
Based on double, twin or triple sharing. Singles available, subject to supplement of €695
ISLAND RETREAT + CULTURAL COACH TOUR OPTION 3 : €5595 p/p/s.
Based on double, twin or triple sharing. Singles available, subject to supplement of €795
Prices are quoted in Euros. Due to currency fluctuation, the dollar amount is not guaranteed and is subject to change until time of final payment.
Deposits are non-refundable. Final payments will be non-refundable within 120 days of the start of the tour. It is advisable for participants to secure their own travel/health insurance in the event of illness or cancellation. IATW reserves the right to alter or change any and all details of this trip as necessary.
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