Ireland Luxury Tours

St. Patrick’s Day, 17th March, is the date when millions of people around the world, celebrate Ireland’s Patron Saint.  Why not celebrate this date with us in Northern Ireland at one of the many events, celebrations and activities being organized. Belfast – A colourful carnival parade (12 noon) from City Hall to Custom House Square, where there will be a [...]

SAINT PATRICKS DAY CARNIVAL – BELFAST CITY CENTRE 17TH MARCH 2010 Celebrate St. Patricks day with a carnival through the city of Belfast and a free concert featuring a mix of pop and traditional music. This is an event that would suit all the family. Then enjoy a pint of Guinness in the world famous Crown [...]

Many who visit on our tours of Ireland are fascinated by Saint Patrick. At Ireland Luxury Tours we are very proud of the history surrounding this patron Saint of Ireland. Here are some facts to whet your appetite. Apostle of Ireland, born at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland, in the year 387; died at Saul, Downpatrick, [...]

Slemish Mountain in County Antrim is about 1,500 ft above sea level, and is where Saint Patrick slaved in the fifth century. After six years, he escaped but later returned to devote the remainder of his life to bring Christianity to the Irish. Slemish is still a place of pilgrimage in memory of Saint Patrick on [...]

Recently we took some clients on a wonderful trip along the Ards peninsula……We stopped at Mountstewart house and gardens and enjoyed the beautiful manor house and unique famous gardens. After a cup of coffee and a home made scone we moved on to the little village of Portaferry with its aquarium and quaint harbour. We [...]

One of the lesser known, though widely referenced “mysteries” of Ireland are the so-called “Irish round towers”. Indeed, they are known as “Irish”, for they are believed to be an almost exclusively Irish phenomenon: there are approx seventy still standing in Ireland. As their label “Irish round towers” might suggest, there is no clear consensus on their [...]