C E L T I C A M U S I C & T O U R S

For over 20 years Celtica Music & Tours has answered the needs of the "bus tour averse." Hosted by internationally renowned Irish singer Robbie O'Connell, Celtica's tours are a unique and exclusive way to see Ireland. Our passengers experience the "real" Ireland so often hidden from tourists who are rushed from one over-crowded attraction to the next. We carefully design each mile of every tour, ensuring the highest quality in accommodation, food, and fun. Because we focus on one section of the country per itinerary, our passengers have a depth of experience not found on other tours. You travel with guides who know the best places to eat and to hear great music—places you might never find on your own.Music - Culture - CraftsIreland's music, culture, and history are our specialty. We focus on traditional music and song, historical and archeological sites and handcrafts. Along the way we enjoy spectacular scenery, friendly people and great fun!

Cost: $2999 Plus airfareBased on double occupancy

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Heart of Ireland Tour with Robbie O’Connell

May 26 – June 3, 2019What would you call a tour that brought you to mountains, lakes, and islands, showing you the best of Ireland's breathtaking natural beauty: exploring ancient historical and archeological sites and enjoying great traditional music. Every day and night is punctuated with friendship, laughter and song? You might call it wonderful...

We call it "The Heart of Ireland."The Wild Atlantic Way South West! Join us on a exciting sojourn along the wild south-west coast of Ireland from majestic Valentia Island to historic Youghal. Experience the breathtaking natural beauty and off-the-beaten-track sites hand-picked by Robbie. From the scenic wonders of the Iveragh and the Beara peninsulas to the medieval lanes of Kinsale and Youghal, from the ancient ruins of Timoleague Abbey to the round tower in Ardmore, your heart will be filled the the authentic sights and sounds of the Irish coastline. Explore fascinating and scenic sites and enjoy the excellent cuisine and comfort of Ireland's best 4 star hotels as well as unforgettable traditional music as we traverse the Wild Atlantic Way around the the south-west of Ireland.

Day 1 • Departure DayAfter the overnight flight to Shannon, Robbie, our guide, will meet you outside the Customs Hall.

Day 2 • South to the KingdomFollowing a traditional breakfast at t h e P a r k I n n , w e b o a r d o u r comfortable motor coach for our hotel in Sneem, County Kerry, with coffee stops in Mallow and Kenmare along the way. At the hotel, we have the rest of the day to explore this classic Irish village or get over jet lag.

Day 3 • Mountains & SeaFrom the colorful fishing village of Portmagee, we will cross the bridge to Valentia Island and visit the Skellig Experience for a wonderful overview of the island and its history. We enjoy the spectacular scenic views of the island that will take your breath away. After lunch we explore the Wild Atlantic Way along the famed Ring of Kerry stopping at the Skellig Chocolate Company en route.

Day 4 • Lakes & Island GardensWe begin in the lively town of Kenmare before crossing into County Cork via the awe-inspiring Healy Pass on the Beara Peninsula. After lunch in Victorian Glengarriff, we take a short boat trip to colorful Garnish Island with its Martello tower, arboretum and Italian Garden. We pause to see families of seals before continuing to our hotel on the waterfront in Bantry.

Day 5 • Stone Circles & Sheltered HarborsFrom stunning Glandore harbor and the enigmatic Drombeg Stone Circle, also known as the Druids Altar, we follow the coast road to Timoleague Abbey, founded by the Franciscan order in 1240. Then it’s on to Kinsale a medieval port that played a pivotal role in both Irish and world history and explore the fortifications of Charles Fort overlooking the scenic harbor.

Day 6 • Whiskey & HistoryWe tour the Old Midleton Distillery for the Jameson Experience where we discover the secrets of making fine whiskey and taste the results. Then we visit the iconic Clock Gate Tower in the medieval town of Youghal and hear its gruesome history. John Huston filmed many outdoor scenes for Moby Dick in Youghal in 1954 and we visit Paddy Linehan’s Pub on Market Square which became the base of operations as bad weather delayed the production. A festival now commemorates the event and we will be right in the heart of it.

Day 7 • Walter Raleigh & Moby DickA walking tour of the medieval lanes of Youghal, second only to Bristol, England, as an important port in the middle ages, will begin the day. We visit the fascinating St. Mary’s Collegiate Church next to Myrtle

Grove, home of Sir Walter Raleigh who was mayor of Youghal in 1588 and 1589. We continue to Ardmore and the 12th century round tower and cathedral at the monastic settlement founded by St. Declan in 630 A.D. before returning to Youghal to enjoy the Moby Dick Festival.

Day 8 • River Valleys & CastlesWe follow the course of the famed Blackwater river to the historic town of Lismore renowned as an important seat of learning during the dark ages. We cross the scenic Knockmealdown Mountains to the Golden Vale and visit Cahir Castle, a magnificent example of a fortified medieval castle. We continue to our hotel in Shannon in preparation for our flight home the following morning.

Day 10 • Heading for HomeIt's just a short walk across the street to the Shannon airport departures lounge. Don’t forget to leave some time for shopping at the world’s first Duty Free Shop!

Don’t want to go home?If you would like to extend your stay, we are happy to assist you with advice and arrangements. Contact Robbie O’Connell at 1-800-299-CELT or email: robbie@celtica.com before you send in your registration form.

Your host Robbie O’ConnellRobbie was born in Waterford, Ireland and grew up in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary. In 1977, he joined his uncles, The Clancy Brothers, with whom he toured for 19 years and recorded three albums. With the release in 1982 of his album Close to the Bone, Robbie emerged as an important solo artist. His album Love of the Land was voted #1 acoustic album of 1989 by WUMB Boston. In 1991, Robbie won a prestigious Boston Music Award as Outstanding Celtic Act. In 2001 he released a 20-year retrospective album, Recollections. The Green Fields of America CD followed in 2009 and, in 2010, The Clancy Legacy CD, recorded with his cousins, Aoife and Donal Clancy. He is currently working on a new solo CD of original songs.

Your Tour Price Includes:• Luxury motorcoach transportation.• First-class accommodations for 7 nights in 4 star

hotels.• 8 Irish breakfasts.• 7 sumptuous dinners.• Admissions to all group activities and sites

including ferries, theatres, museums and sessions.• Baggage handling, gratuities and taxes for hotels

and included meals.

All for $2999 + Air per person sharing twin accommodations. Extending your stay is possible.CALL 1-800-299-CELT

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I'm planning the trip of a lifetime. I want you to come with me — and if you sign up right away,

I'll also send you a FREE CD DOWNLOAD CARD of my favorite Irish music!

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Dear Friend,

Thank you very kindly for your interest in Celtica Music & Tours. I'm really looking forward to next year's trip, because it's truly a holiday for me.

I hope you'll join me, and sign up right away. My tours are more like a small group of friends traveling together than a typical bus tour, so spaces fill up quickly.

One thing I'm proudest of is the intimate, friendly spirit on Celtica trips. If you would not be caught dead on a bus tour, this is the trip for you. Small groups, native knowledge of the best sights, sounds and food in Ireland, lots of music — that's how I travel in Ireland, and I want you to come along with me!

Celtica Music & Tours is designed to plunge you deep into Irish culture, history and daily life. My friends fill me in on the most fascinating, out-of-the-way places that you can't find listed in any guidebook, and that's where we go . . . no noisy, crowded, overrated tourist attractions for me.

On my tours — whether it's Kerry, Cork, Waterford or Tipperary — some of my local musician friends will show up to sing and play for you — as long as there's music, laughter and friends, I'm happy, and I find my guests are, too!

We even have fun as we travel between stops. Have you ever been on one of those typical coach tours? We’ve been known to pass them by, singing, laughing and carrying on, and you can’t help but compare their long faces to the good time we’re having.

For the upcoming trip, I’ve hand-picked stops in some of my favorite places. The wild natural beauty of Valentia Island… the breathtaking vistas of the Beara Peninsula and Bantry Bay… the rugged beauty of West Cork… the medieval lanes of Youghal and Kinsale… the cliffs and cottages of Ardmore and the lush Blackwater

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Valley. I plan to show you beautiful vistas, delightful walks, traditional villages and incredible countryside — not to mention the poignant reminders of times past that are everywhere in Ireland.

I’m so devoted to getting off the beaten track, guests who’ve been to Ireland many times before tell me they’ve never seen Ireland quite this way. And that’s my goal — no "packaged" Ireland for me or my guests. Instead, you get the real Ireland that I love — and you meet my friends, see my favorite places and enjoy my favorite music.

A FABULOUS TRIP, A FREE CD!

This is a labor of love for me, so it’s truly a holiday. Please come along, and get to know the heart of Ireland! Just fill in the enclosed Reservation Form and send it back to me. Since I only take a limited number of guests with me, I urge you to make your reservation right away — and as I mentioned before, if you respond by August 1st, I’ll also send you a CD Download Card, FREE! – just to help you get in the right mood for our trip.

I’d hate for you to miss this trip, so please don’t delay in reserving your space. I’ll look forward to getting your reservation form soon, and even more, to exploring the Ireland that I love with you.

Sincerely,

Robbie O’Connell

P.S. Don’t put off planning this trip — it pains me when someone tries to reserve a spot and I have to turn them away because the tour is already full.

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CELTICA MUSIC & TOURSReservation Form: May 2019 Tour

Names as they appear on Passport:

_________________________________________________ (Last) (First) (MI)

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_________________________________________________ Address:

_________________________________________________ City: State: Zip

Room Type: ❒ Double (1bed) ❒ Twin (2beds) ❒ Single Roommate: ____________________________ Handicaps, health concerns or dietary specifications?

Special Travel Arrangements?:

Price per Number of TotalDeparture Date Person Sharing Persons Amount___ May 26 – June 3, 2019 $2999.00 ________ ____________

___ Single Supplement $400.00 ________ ____________

Total Amount Due ____________

NOTICE: Group will meet outside the Customs Hall at Shannon on MONDAY, May 27, 2019 for a 7:00 a.m. departure. Passengers are responsible for all airfares, departure taxes and airline surcharges. We are happy to assist you with your flight arrangements and pre-tour accommodations, if necessary, at no extra charge. Please note that flights should be booked into and out of Shannon (SNN). Aer Lingus and United have the best arrival times. Because it is an overnight flight, many passengers opt to fly a day early and stay at the Park Hotel at Shannon airport. If you wish, we can make a reservation for you.

Total Deposit $750.00 per person Within 10 days of Reservation 2nd Payment $1000.00 per person NOVEMBER 1, 2018 Balance Due JANUARY 1, 2019 Includes Hotel, Breakfast, Taxes and Gratuities for 7 nights/8 days; 7 Dinners; Motorcoach and Transfers; Ferries; Admission fees and tickets. Portage of one bag per person.

Acknowledgment of Offer of Insurance I acknowledge that CELTICA MUSIC & TOURS has informed me that I could purchase insurance to protect myself from possible financial loss in the event that I am not able to travel according to the plans I have made as a result of illness of myself or others, work stoppage, bankruptcy, or dissolution of the airlines or other companies, or for any other reason. I understand that failure to purchase this insurance might result in financial loss to me. I understand and agree that I will not hold CELTICA MUSIC & TOURS responsible for any possible losses or inconveniences I may incur should I choose not to purchase said insurance.

SIGNATURE: _______________________________________ DATE: _____________ INSURANCE PURCHASED: _______________________________________________

VALID PASSPORT REQUIRED Please read reverse side. Deposit implies intent to travel and acceptance of passenger contract.

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Citizenship: _________________________ Res. Alien: Yes No (Circle one)

Smoking / Non-Smoking (Circle one)

Age Group: (Circle One) 18-25 26-35 36-65 65+

Emergency contact Name & Number:

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Amount Enclosed (See Payment Schedule) $__________________Please make check or money order (NO CREDIT CARDS PLEASE) payable to: CELTICA MUSIC & TOURS, 37 BEACH ROAD, BRISTOL, RI 02809All correspondence and receipts will be sent by email whenever possible. Questions? Email robbie@celtica.com

PASSENGER AGREEMENT

1. Operator Agreement This agreement sets forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which CELTICA MUSIC & TOURS (hereinafter referred to as “Operator”), headquarters located at 37 Beach Road, Bristol, RI 02809, in return for payment by the passenger of the amount specified as the trip price, agrees to provide the services and features as described in the tour brochure. Please read this agreement carefully before sending any money.

2. Reservations and Payments A deposit of $750.00 per person must be received by Operator within 10 days of booking, with balance received by Operator no less than 90 days prior to departure. (See reverse for schedule of payments). When making reservations less than 90 days or more than 30 days prior to departure, full payment must be received by Operator within 14 days of booking. In addition, reservations made 30 days or less prior to departure must be paid in full and received by Operator within 5 days of booking or 7 days before actual departure whichever comes first.

All checks should be made payable to CELTICA. All payments must clear the passenger’s bank account for the reservation to be considered valid. Failure to comply with the payment policy as set forth above will result in automatic cancellation of the reservation.

3. Prices All prices herein are based on current rates effective MAY 2018 and subject to change due to field related increases and other rate increases established. In the event that the exchange rate of the US Dollar to the Euro moves above $1.30, Celtica reserves the right to impose a passenger surcharge to compensate for the changes. See the brochure for the specific features included in the package price.

4. Cancellations and Refunds All passengers have a right to cancel subject to the fees outlined below. Reservations must be canceled in writing and the date of the cancellation is the date postmarked on the envelope. Initial deposit is not refundable. Refunds will be processed according to the following fees: Cancellation Fee for reservations canceled prior to: November 1, 2018 50% of all eligible deposits

Cancellation Fee for reservations canceled after: January 1, 2019 100% Non-Refundable

No refund will be given for any passenger who, for any reason, does not arrive for either airline or vehicle departure. No refund will be made for features the passenger opts not to use. Once travel begins, any change made by a passenger is the responsibility of the passenger. Cancellation/changes caused by accident or illness to a passenger does not constitute waiver of applicable fees. Refunds will be processed within 90 days of receipt of cancellation notice.

5. Changes There will be a $50.00 fee per passenger for any changes made within 60 days of departure, and before documents are issued. There will be a $100.00 per passenger fee for any changes made after documents are issued. Please note that any changes incurring additional fees charged by Airlines or other vendors will be charged in addition to the fees listed above.

6. Insurance Due to the cancellation restrictions and the risk of lost or damaged baggage, we strongly recommend purchasing trip, health, accident, baggage, and cancellation insurance. Payment for such insurance must be made directly to the insurance company within ten days of booking the tour. Passenger must sign acknowledgment of offer of insurance on reservation form. Celtica Music & Tours will strictly adhere to the cancellation and refund terms outlined in section 4.

7. Documentation United States Citizens traveling on this tour are required to carry a valid passport as proof of U.S. citizenship. Passengers are responsible for obtaining proper travel documents. No refund will be made for failure to carry proper proof of citizenship which leads to denied entry onto the aircraft, or any country on the itinerary. Passengers who are not U.S. Citizens must provide a valid passport from their country of origin and any necessary visas.

8. Air Transportation Air transportation is not included in the tour price. It is the responsibility of each passenger to join the group at Shannon airport in Ireland on the morning of MAY 27, 2019 before 7:00 a.m. Celtica Music & Tours is happy to assist and advise all passengers in making their flight arrangements.

9. Baggage Neither Operator nor its agents shall be responsible for delay, loss, or damage to passenger’s baggage. Air carrier’s liability and limitations apply as outlined on the passenger’s ticket.

10. Responsibility of Operator Operator, as the principal, arranged with airlines, hotels, and other suppliers to provide you with services. Each passenger agrees not to hold Operator liable, in the

absence of Operator’s negligence, for any loss, act, or omission, whether negligent or otherwise, of any person or company which does not provide goods or services for the tour. Operator shall have no liability to the passenger for the quality of services at, and the condition or cleanliness of accommodations, or for any transportation delay, or interruption of tour caused by any event preventing safe performance of charter party, including but not limited to liability for inconvenience, shortened vacation time, additional expense, or any other kind of damage. Operator will not be responsible for government actions, weather, mechanical breakdowns, acts of God, or other circumstances beyond procedures, and the amenities/ compensation, if any, to be offered to a passenger. The passenger may engage in various activities including, but not limited to, swimming, traveling, hiking, climbing, and others, and passengers are hereby notified that these activities may be dangerous and participation in such activities by passenger shall be at passenger’s own risk and Operator shall not be liable for any injuries sustained by passenger, which arise out of passenger engaging in such activities.

11. Limitations Operator reserves the right to decline or reject any passenger for the tour at any time. The air carrier, other services providers, and Operator reserve the right to substitute aircraft, vehicles, and accommodations without penalty.

12. Major Change A major change shall be defined as only the following event: Price increase exceeding 20% of the trip price occurring 60 days or more before departure, in which event Operator shall notify passengers within 7 days after knowing of such change, but in any event at least 10 days before scheduled departure. If the Operator first knows of a major change less than 10 days before scheduled departure, the Operator will advise passengers as soon as possible. Within 7 days of receiving a pre-departure notification of a major change, but in no event later than the departure date, the passenger may cancel and receive full refund. Upon a post-departure notification of a major change, a passenger who rejects such major change will be refunded the portion of payments allocated to the services not used.

The Operator may not cancel the tour less than 30 days before the scheduled departure, except for circumstances that make it physically impossible to perform the chartered trip. If the tour is canceled 10 days or more before the scheduled departure by the Operator or the airline, the Operator will notify the participants as soon as possible. If the tour is canceled less than 10 days before departure for circumstances that make it physically impossible to perform the tour, the Operator will notify the passengers as soon as possible. If the tour is canceled, a full refund, less the Initial Deposit, will be made to the passengers. Acceptance of a refund constitutes a waiver of any and all further claims by passengers upon the Operator.

13. Force Majeur In the case of any event not caused by the fault of the Operator preventing the safe performance of this tour occurring before the embarkation of the passengers, the Operator is entitled (giving as much notice as possible to the charterers) to cancel or terminate the tour, reimbursing the passengers with any sums already paid hereunder, less the Initial Deposit. In the case of such an event preventing the safe performance or continuance of the tour occurring after the embarkation of the passengers, the Operator is entitled to terminate the tour, without further liability on their part.

14. Law Applicable The agreement between Operator and passengers is governed by the laws of the State of Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations.

15. Items Not Included Unless specified the following items are not included in the price of the tour: Beverages, laundry, lunches and snacks, additional land tours, tips to airport baggage handlers, and other items and services of a personal nature.

16. Inoculations and Vaccinations Currently, United States citizens do not require inoculations or vaccinations to the intended destination. Citizens of other countries should check with Operator directly.

17. General Conditions of Carriage Passenger agrees and understands that the ticket the passenger will receive for the tour is not transferable. The ticket must be carefully kept by the passenger to justify passenger’s right to the tour and must be exhibited to Operator. The aircraft and vehicle owners shall not be liable in any capacity for loss or damage to cash money, documents, jewelry, precious stones or objects. By becoming a member of the tour, passenger waives any claim against the Operator for any damages to or loss of property, or any injury to or death of persons due to any act of negligence of any airline, hotel, or any other persons rendering any of the services and accommodations included in the itinerary. Celtica Music & Tours and its operators shall not be responsible for any delays, substitution of equipment, or any act or omission whatsoever by any air or surface carrier, its agents, servants, and employees. Passenger, by becoming a member of the tour, waives any claim arising therefrom. While no deviations from the printed itinerary are anticipated, the right is reserved to make changes in the itinerary with or without notice where deemed necessary.

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