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Knitting in the West of Ireland
6 days from £2,045pp
Your Tour Includes
- 5 nights half-board accommodation
- 1 full-day and 2 half-day knitting workshops with your expert, kit included
- Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Experts
Holiday Overview
This fantastic knitting holiday includes expert-led workshops, as well as the discovery of stunning scenery and traditional crafts on Ireland’s west coast. Explore the charming city of Galway and visit the Leenane Sheep and Wool Centre, amidst the Connemara landscape. Knitting schools were established across Ireland in the 1600's, cementing the craft as a key part of Irish life. It later became a huge source of income for many people, thanks to an abundance of wool, and the distinctive design of Aran sweaters became a symbol of Ireland. A full-day excursion takes us to the smallest of the Aran Islands, providing a chance to learn about Aran knitting the Inis Oírr way!
Anna Nikipirowicz will be your expert in May 2027, and Debbie Abrahams will be your expert in June 2027.
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Itinerary
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Workshop Information
Anna Nikipirowicz (May dept): Coming soon!
Debbie Abrahams (June dept): Working on a small accessory project inspired by the patterns and colours of Irish textiles, you will get the opportunity to learn and master various knitting techniques including beading and textured stitches using premium Rowan yarns. Techniques covered include knitting with beads, textured stitches, how to read a knitting chart and knitting in the round. The skill level is intermediate.
With our flight-inclusive package, meet your Tour Manager at a London airport for your morning flight to Shannon. We'll visit the stunning Cliffs of Moher en route to the hotel.
With our join direct package, meet us at the hotel in Galway.
Please Note: If you choose our join direct package, you’ll meet us directly at the hotel. The en route visit to the Cliffs of Moher is only included if you're travelling with us by air.
Included Meals
- Dinner
Highlights
- Cliffs of Moher
This morning's excursion takes us to Galway where we visit Knitwits, Galway's largest yarn store, and enjoy a guided walking tour through the historic winding streets of this colourful and cultural city. This afternoon we enjoy our first knitting workshop in the hotel.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Highlights
- Galway with Guided Walking Tour
- Knitwits
- Workshop
Today we travel to Ros a'Mhíl to catch the ferry to Inis Oírr, the smallest of the Aran islands, which are renowned for their preservation of the traditional ways of life. After a wandering wagon tour of the island, we meet with a local knitting expert to knit a simple project with an Aran design inspired by the Inis Oírr landscape. Lunch today is included.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Highlights
- Inis Oírr with Tour
- Local Expert Workshop
A full day of knitting under the guidance of our experts with both morning and afternoon workshops at the hotel.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Highlights
- Workshops
Beyond Galway lies the stunning landscape of Connemara. Here we'll visit historic Kylemore Abbey, and enjoy an insight into the importance of textiles to Connemara at the fascinating Leenane Sheep and Wool Centre. Discover the history of sheep farming, and learn about the methods of spinning and weaving, as you see wheels and looms dating back to the turn of the last century.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Highlights
- Leenane Sheep & Wool Centre
- Kylemore Abbey
This morning, we enjoy our final knitting workshop with our experts.
If you have booked our join direct package, the tour ends after the morning workshop.
With our flight-inclusive package, we leave the hotel and transfer to Shannon Airport for our return flight to London.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Workshop
Tour Notes: You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness to get the most out of this holiday. On excursion days you will need to walk a short distance from the hotel/ship to the coach and you should be able to board the coach unaided. On arrival at the excursion destination, you should be able to alight the coach unaided and there may be a walk between the coach drop off point and the excursion venue. By their nature, walking tours, museum visits etc involve being on your feet for a significant amount of time. Whilst our excursions are taken at a leisurely pace, for the enjoyment of everyone in the group you should be able to keep up with your fellow travellers.
Accommodation
You will stay for five nights at the Galway Bay Hotel.
Galway Bay Hotel
This 4-star hotel is set on the shores of Galway Bay, one of Ireland’s most scenic locations. With beautiful views over the Bay and Clare Hills, this award-winning hotel is also just 5 minutes from Galway City. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s swimming pool, massage fountain and the leisure centre, which features a fully equipped modern gym and sauna. Health and beauty treatments are also available. Full Irish breakfasts are served each morning, and the AA Rosette Bay Brasserie serves modern Irish cuisine with fresh fish and local produce.
Hotel Facilities
- 4 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Sauna or Steam Room
- Gym
Room Facilities
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Free Wifi
- Iron or Trouser Press
Single Supplement from £615.00
