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11DAYS

DEPARTURE DATE

JULY 25, 2019from Chicago, IL (ORD)

$4,398.00

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Personal InvitationDear Pilgrims,

There’s an Irish proverb that says, “Your feet will take you where your heart is.” This is the

purpose of going on pilgrimage. St. Augustine says, “Our hearts are restless until they rest in

thee [God].” When we travel on pilgrimage, we are traveling to holy places where our hearts can

rest in God. We are able to rest on pilgrimage because we are away from our desks, homes,

responsibilities, and worries that sometimes keep us from loving God. Pilgrimage is a time to focus

on our relationship with God and each other. This pilgrimage experience to Ireland

is meant to do all of the above: to give us a time to rest in God, re-start or continue growing in our relationship with God, and to build a stronger

community of faith. We will accomplish this by visiting the gorgeous country of Ireland; praying in beautiful and ancient parish churches and monasteries; driving and walking through Gods creation; celebrating Mass daily; praying together; and of course by spending time together listening to Irish music,

eating delicious food, and enjoying whiskey and beer. You won’t want to miss this pilgrimage experience. We’ll have

a whale of a time! If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact the Catholic Pilgrim Office or myself. May our blessed Lord continue to hold you and your family in the palm of His hand. St. Patrick, Pray for Us!

God Bless,Fr. Dom

For futher information, please contact:Fr. Dominic Clemente

4350 West Sunnyside AveChicago IL 60630

Complete the enrollment form and mail it to us today. I look forward to this Pilgrimage with you!!

Ireland & Pubs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Deposit - $ 300 ( u p o n b o o k i n g )

2nd Payment Due: February 25, 2019Full Payment Due:

May 11, 2019Each tour member must hold a passport that is valid until at least

FEBRUARY 15, 2020.

Application forms are available at your local Passport Office. Any required visas will be processed for US citizens only. Non-US citizens are solely responsible for obtaining any required visas.

Rates based on double -occupancy, the airline tax and fuel surcharge ($400) and currency exchange rate (s) at the date of quotation to your host. Subject to change up to 30 days prior to departure.

Led By: Fr. Dominic Clemente

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DAY 5 - mon JUL 29: Ring of Kerry This morning depart Cork for Kerry. Tour the Ring of Kerry, the most famous and panoramic route in Ireland. The astonishing beauty of this large peninsula, Iveragh, comes from the great diversity of its scenery, which offers incessant contrasts. En route around the Ring, take in spectacular scenery - mountains, peat bogs, lakes and magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean as one travels along the coast road. Leaving Killarney pass through Killorglin, famous for its Puck Fair, then to Glenbeigh where the cliff road affords panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Bay. Continuing to Cahirciveen, you’ll pass the birthplace of our National hero, Daniel O’Connell. Celebrate Mass at the cathedral. Next, continue on through peat bogs to the town of Waterville. Continue to Sneem Village, famous for its brightly colored houses. The road then continues through the mountains to Molls Gap and Ladies View with superb views of the famous Lakes of Killarney. Continue to Kerry and check into your hotel. Enjoy dinner with the group at a local pub/restaurant, such as Bricin Restaurant and Boxty House. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Kerry or area.

DAY 6 - tue JUL 30: Cliffs of Moher This morning depart Kerry for Galway. Take the Shannon Car Ferry. En-route visit the Cliffs of Moher. Situated on the Atlantic Ocean and bordering the Burren Area, the Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most spectacular sights. To the south of the cliffs is Hag’s Head and was once the site of a castle. Atlantic Edge is the exciting new interpretive center at the Cliffs of Moher and is built into the natural landscape. The centre is a huge domed cave that contains images, exhibits, displays & experiences exploring different elements of the mighty Cliffs of Moher: Ocean, Rock, Nature and Man. Journey through the Burren Region, one of Ireland’s 6 National Parks. The region is visually similar to a moonscape, yet shelters a mixture of flora and archaeological sites which have attracted visitors for centuries. Continue to Galway and visit the cathedral to celebrate Mass. This evening enjoy a medieval banquet at Dunguaire Castle, an evening of superb music, song and storytelling awaits you at Dunguaire Banquet on the majestic shores of Galway Bay, one of Ireland’s most picturesque locations. Mirroring the tradition of medieval ‘King Guaire’, guests are welcomed with a goblet of Mead, a traditional honey wine, in an inner chamber by the butler and ladies of the castle. The castle’s superb artists inspire you with selected stories and excerpts to lighten the heart in this truly intimate setting. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Galway area.

DAY 7 - WED JUL 31: Cliffs of Moher This morning transfer to Rossaveal and take the ferry as foot passengers to the Aran Island of Inis Mor (10h00 ferry). On arrival enjoy a minibus tour of the Island. Visit Dun Aengus. Perched spectacularly on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic ocean, this is the largest of the prehistoric stone forts of the Aran Islands. It is enclosed by three massive dry-stone walls and a “chevaux-de-frise” consisting of tall blocks of limestone set vertically into the ground to deter attackers. Celebrate Mass if space available or in Galway. Spend free time on the island and take the 4 PM ferry back to Rossaveal. Transfer from Rossaveal back to our hotel. Enjoy a sunset dinner and overnight at our hotel in Galway area.

DAY 8 - THU AUG 1: Galway to Letterkenny En-route visit Knock

Shrine and Museum. The story of Knock shrine began on Thursday evening of the 21st August, 1879, when the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of the church at Knock in County Mayo. Today, Knock ranks among the world’s major Marian shrines. Celebrate Mass. Enjoy a photo stop at the Drumcliffe Cemetery, an early Christian site at the foot of impressive Benbulben – the table top mountain. Drumcliffe is best known worldwide as the final resting place of W. B Yeats, whose grandfather was Rector here. Visit Belleek Pottery. The world famous brand of Belleek pottery has its home in an imposing Victorian building in the village of Belleek on the river Erne. Continue to Letterkenny and check into your hotel. Enjoy dinner at a local pub or restaurant, such as Brewery Bar and Restaurant. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Letterkenny or area.

DAY 9 - FRI AUG 2: Letterkenny to Antrim This morning depart Letterkenny for Antrim. First stop in Derry and enjoy a photo stop at the Peace Bridge. Visit the Long Tower chapel at St. Columba’s Church to celebrate Mass. Then a stop to see the old wall. Continue to Dunluce Castle situated on the Antrim Coast, 5 kilometres east of Portrush and 3.5 kilometres west of Bushmills. The roofless ruins are breath-taking especially in the sunshine with the white chalk cliffs of Portrush close by. Visit the Giants Causeway. According to legend Finn McCool created the Giants Causeway by building stepping stones to Scotland to challenge the Scottish giant Benandonner! Continue to Belfast and check into our hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 10 - SAT AUG 3: Galway to Letterkenny This morning enjoy a city tour of Belfast. A guided city tour is an excellent way to discover Belfast City. The tour will take in the leaning Albert Memorial Clock tower (Irelands answer to the Tower of Pisa) and the Opera House, which is one of Belfast’s great landmarks. Your tour will pass by the City Hall, the Opera house, The Crown Bar (dates from 1885), Queens University and the Botanic Gardens. A visit to the Shankill and Falls road will be of interest as it will give the visitor an indication of how life was in Belfast during the troubles. Visit Titanic Belfast which recreates the story of the world’s most famous ship in a new iconic, six floor building right beside the historic site of the original ship’s construction. As you journey through the nine large galleries of the interactive exhibition, you will uncover the true story of the Titanic, from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900’s, through her construction and launch, to her famous maiden voyage and subsequent place in history. Depart Belfast for Dublin. En-route enjoy a short visit and celebrate Mass at St Patrick’s RC Cathedral, an imposing site perched on the hilltop in Armagh and dominating its skyline. Armagh is the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland. Continue to Dublin and check into your hotel. This evening enjoy dinner and entertainment at Merry Ploughboys, widely regarded as the best traditional music show in Dublin and also as a must see. The show is a highly entertaining performance of live traditional Irish music, song and Irish dancing. Overnight at our hotel in Dublin.

DAY 11 - SUN AUG 4: Farewell This morning depart your hotel to Dublin Airport for your flight back home – the end of a most memorable pilgrimage.

DAY 1 - thu jul 25: Departure from USA We meet at the airport three hours prior to our flights to Dublin. Dinner and breakfast served on board the flights.

DAY 2 - fri JUL 26: Welcome to Ireland Arrive at Dublin Airport and meet with your driver & English speaking guide before transferring to Dublin City. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Dublin City. Visit Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church and view the shrine of St. Valentine. Celebrate Mass at Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church or similar. Afterwards, we visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral. St Patrick’s is the National Cathedral of Ireland and is built on the site where St Patrick preached. Visit Trinity College and the Book of Kells. Thomas Burgh built the Old Library building in the 18th century. Today it houses one of Ireland’s most illustrious books, the 9th century “Book of Kells”. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Dublin/Kildare/Meath or area.

DAY 3 - sat JUL 27: Stout & Whiskey This morning we celebrate Mass. Then a visit to the Old Jameson Distillery. This old barley storehouse, once the center of distilling in Dublin, was renovated in 1998 and converted into a museum where all the secrets of Irish whiskey’s distillation will be revealed. An audio-visual show will introduce the history of this spirit and it is followed by a guided visit which will take visitors through the various stages of whiskey distilling from grain intake to malting, mashing, fermentation, distillation, maturation and finally bottling. Then visit the Guinness Storehouse. The Guinness Brewery in Dublin is Europe’s largest stout producing brewery and home to the Guinness Storehouse. Visitors will discover what goes into the making a pint of Guinness - the ingredients, the brewing process, the time, the craft and the passion. If time is available we may re-visit the Book of Kells and the library. Enjoy dinner with the group at a local restaurant / pub, such as the Brazen Head. Transfer back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Dublin or area.

DAY 4 - sun JUL 28: Dublin to Cork This morning depart Dublin for Cork. En-route visit Rock of Cashel, possibly the most photographed site in Ireland which towers over the town of Cashel from its perch on a 200-foot high outcrop of limestone. Once the seat of the Kings of Munster. St. Patrick visited the rock in 450 AD, while Brian Boru was crowned the first high King of Ireland here in the tenth century. Enroute to Cork we will stop at St. Colman’s Cathedral overlooking Cork harbour. Celebrate Mass here. Continue to Blarney Castle, situated in Blarney village, 8 km from Cork city. An ancient stronghold of the McCarthy’s, Lords of Muskerry, it is one of Ireland’s oldest and most historic castles, and one of the strongest fortresses in Munster. Blarney Castle is famous for its Blarney stone, the Stone of Eloquence, which is traditionally believed to have the power to bestow the gift of eloquence on all those who kiss it. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Cork or area.

THE TOUR Itinerary

JOURNEY FEATURES

Roundtrip Air Transportation from Chicago, IL (ORD)

3-Star Hotels

Land Transportation via deluxe, pr ivate motor coach

Taxes Fuel Surcharge($400) & Tip ($93) Included

Professional English-Speaking GuideEntrance fees to all sites on itinerary

Breakfast & Dinner Daily Four dinners at hotels, Four dinners at pubs, Dinner entertainment at Merry Ploughboys (one glass of wine included) are included

Daily Masses donation for daily mass, Shannon Car Ferry, Return Ferry from Rossaveal to Inis Mor, Minibus tour of Inis Mor and Causeway Coaster Minibus are included