Wednesday 25: Depart USA for Ireland - Depart USA on your overnight flight to Dublin, Ireland. Please be sure to

have your up to date passport valid for at least 6 months beyond date of travel.

Thursday 26: Dublin - Glendalough & Mount Juliet

Arrive Dublin airport, and after clearing customs and immigration your driver/guide will be waiting to take you

south to Glendalough, the 6th century monastic settlement founded by St Kevin. After a guided tour continue to

Thomastown and Mount Juliet in Co. Kilkenny to check-in to your hotel. Time to relax and enjoy the facilities of

the estate and a welcome dinner.

Friday 27: Cushendale - Suzanna Crampton - Zwartbles Farm

Breakfast, followed by a visit with Suzanna Crampton at Zwartbles Farm and a lovely lunch. The farm gets its

name from the rare Zwartable sheep, which are known for their chocolate brown color. The fleece from the

sheep is sourced by Cushendale Woollen Mills to produce their fine products. We then visit Cushendale where

you will experience how they process the wool and see the end product. Return to Mount Juliet for an afternoon

class with Misty on wool prep and spinning. Free for dinner this evening in Thomastown.

Saturday 28: Waterford

Leisurely morning with late departure to meet with Fiona Waters of Green Elephant Hand Dyed Yarn at the

Coastguard Cultural Centre in Tramore. In the later afternoon explore the Medieval Museum and tour with a

docent to see the spectacular Cloths of Heaven, Pre-Reformation vestments embroidered in Belgium. Dinner in a

local pub before returning to Mount Juliet.

Sunday 29: Waterford to Ennis (via Little Island) - Hedgehog Fibers - Liz O Connor

Depart Thomastown and make your way across towards Cork to visit Hedgehog Fibers.

Continue north to Ennis for overnight. This evening you will be joined by Liz O Connor, who

will chat to you about the history of spinning in Ireland. Liz is a passionate spinner and a

member of the Laine Medieval Crafters who demonstrate traditional Viking and Medieval

crafting. Liz is also a member of the Irish Guild of Spinners, Weaver and Dyers. Dinner at the

hotel this evening.

Monday 30: Ennis to Galway via the Cliffs of Moher

Following breakfast depart Ennis and travel out to Lahinch and on to the Cliffs of Moher, rising a sheer 700ft

from the ocean. Continue through the Burren with a visit to Ekotree Knitwear Studio, Irish designers and makers

of knitwear using the highest quality natural yarns, and on to Galway City as you make your way to

Ballynahinch Castle for dinner and overnight.

Tuesday 01 Oct: Connemara Day Tour - Killary Sheep Farm - Leenane Sheep & Wool Centre

After breakfast, enjoy a day tour of Connemara with a visit to the Killary Sheep Farm to see sheep dogs herding

the sheep. Also, enjoy a visit to the Leenane Sheep and Wool Centre, whose mission aims to foster awareness of

the traditional sheep and wool industry in Connemara. Return to Ballynahinch for a relaxing evening and dinner .

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A Fiber & Spinning Trip to Ireland

with Misty Meier

25th September - 06th October 2019

Monday 30: Ballyvaughan to Dublin

We leave Ballyvaughan and travel east across the midlands where you can visit

Tullamore Dew to see how Irish whiskey is made, before arriving in Dublin for a

panoramic tour of the city. Check-in to the hotel with evening at leisure for time

on your own in Dublin.

Tuesday 01: Constant Knitter - Kieran Foley & Aoibhe Ni. Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit with Rosemary Murphy at the Constant nitter

Yarn Shop for a Trunk Show and conversation with Kieran Foley. Kieran likes to

experiment with knitting techniques and color and gets his inspiration from travels to

Greece, Morocco, Iceland, and of course Ireland. Also, meet with Aoibhe Ni, an Irish

designer who was taught to crochet by her mother at the age of 12. Aoibhe pioneers a

new form of crochet that combines elements of Tunisian Lace patterns and knitting to

create light, airy lace designs. She has been published frequently in magazines and

teaches in Dublin and abroad. In the afternoon you will have more time to explore the

knitting scene in Dublin. Dinner at leisure this evening.

Wednesday 02:

Thursday 03: Dublin - Return to the USA

Depart your hotel and travel to Dublin Airport for your return flight home.

Options available for extensions pre or post tour.

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Details 10 nights/12 days - Arrive and depart Dublin

Some Highlights Glendalough

Liz O Connor

Beth Moran

Zwartbles

Cushendale Woollen Mills

Hedgehog Fibers

Green Elephant Hand Dyed

Yarn

Dates 25 Sept -06 Oct,2019 Cost: $3,960 per person sharing.

(Plus Air - approx. $1100

Single room + $881 Singles are limited Included in your trip:

Accommodation for 10

nights with full Irish Breakfast each morning

7 Dinners & 1 Lunch

Zwartables Farm with Suzanne Crampton, Green Elephant Hand Dyed Yarn,

Visits to Hedgehog Fibers ,

Cushendale Woollen Mills

Visit with Kieran Foley at

The Constant Knitter and Aoibhe Ni

Beth Moran

Entrance Fees to: Glendalough, Medieval Museum & Wine Reception, Cliffs of Moher, Killary Sheep Farm, Brigit’s Garden

Not Included: Airfare, Items of a personal nature (laundry, telephone, meals not specified, etc.,)

Gratuities for driver/guide.

Wednesday 02: Ballynahinch - Beth Moran

Breakfast and morning at leisure to enjoy Ballynahinch Castle and spend some time

with Misty spinning. In the early afternoon meet with Beth Moran at Ballynahinch.

Beth’s main focus is on color and pattern with each piece being unique. Her range of

work runs from very fine silk to home grown, home spun naturally dyed rugs. Beth

lives on Clare Island and the unspoiled environment affords a unique opportunity for

inspiration from the landscape and the people. Beth will be staying at Ballynahinch and

will join you for dinner this evening.

Thursday 03: Connemara - Galway - Brigit’s Garden - Dublin

Depart Ballynahinch for Brigit’s Garden and discover the heart of Celtic Mythology.

These unique Celtic Gardens are set within 11 acres of native woodland and wildflower

meadows. Journey into Galway city with some free time before travelling on to Dublin

with evening at leisure to explore.

Friday 04: Constant Knitter - Kieran Foley & Aoibhe Ni After breakfast, meet with Rosemary Murphy at the Constant Knitter Yarn Shop for a

Trunk Show and conversation with Kieran Foley. Kieran likes to experiment with

knitting techniques and color, and gets his inspiration from travels to Greece, Morocco,

Iceland, and of course Ireland. Also meet with Aoibhe Ni, an Irish designer who was

taught to crochet by her mother at the age of 12. Aoibhe pioneers a new form of

crochet that combines elements of Tunisian Lace patterns and knitting to create light,

airy lace designs. She has been published frequently in magazines and teaches in Dublin

and abroad. In the afternoon you will have more time to explore the knitting scene in

Dublin. Dinner at leisure this evening.

Saturday 05: Dublin

After breakfast, at leisure visit Cleo Ltd Ireland, situated in the heart of the city on

Kildare Street, specializing in handmade traditional Irish clothing & crafts. Remainder of

the day free for some last minute shopping and exploring. Farewell dinner this evening

to end your time in Ireland.

Sunday 06: Dublin - Return to the USA

Depart your hotel and travel to Dublin Airport for your return flight home.

Options available for extensions pre or post tour

$100 Discount offered for sign-up on or before 30th November, 2018