Galway - Einstök dægrastytting

In the company of an experienced local Irish dancer learn a variety of different Irish dance styles and steps in a fun and relaxed environment. Visitors are introduced to sean-nós (Old style), Ceilí (group dancing) and the world famous Riverdance style. In 90 minutes unforgettable memories are created that allows participants to physically move through the history and embody the culture of Ireland.

We will bake fruit, lavender and berry scones, and spelt or brown bread. I believe in a hands on approach for my guests - from handling ingredients to kneading dough. It isn't all about the cooking, I share lots of tips from my experience over the years. I love to see my customer's faces full of excitement and joy at the sight of the end product - freshly baked scones and bread. And best of all we have lots of fun!!! If any of the dates on my calendar do not suit you, please contact me and I’ll do my best to accommodate you. We can also make gluten or wheat free goods, vegan goods and can accommodate to any dietary requirements you might have. My classes are perfect for team building, spending time with family or catching up with friends.

Arrive at Burren Nature Sanctuary Meet and feed the farm animals including Frisky the goat and her friends Hannah, Mocha and Chino, Frank the Llama and Dolly the alpaca Continue to Emilia's paddock and meet Emilia the Juliana pig (or Flora her understudy!) Emilia will run out of her paddock to get her harness on and with help from Mary or Helen, you will learn how to lead Emilia and use the pig paddle to turn and direct her! Laugh a lot! Set off down the nature walk and learn a little about the famine village (Emilia is not a great fan of history...) Lead Emilia around the fairy woodland and visit the fairy houses. Make a wish in the Fairy wishing well. Take photos with Emila and share on social media or save as a Christmas card image! Continue your walk unguided around the mile-long nature walk. Great for groups. Bring a picnic to enjoy in one of our shelters Subject to cancellation in very bad weather- Emilia does not like heavy rain!

During the hour long class you will learn few basic steps and moves from Sean-nós and Irish step dancing, and a bit of the background history of traditional Irish dancing and music. We'll start with a short tour in the thatched cottage. Then we'll jump right into the dancing. We'll learn and practice the steps without the music first, we add the music afterwards. Towards the end you will have an opportunity to record all the fun of your experience to share it with your friends, loved ones, and on your social media. You will also be able to record the steps we learned during the class. In the end we can discuss any mysteries and/or questions you have related to the Irish music and dancing world. I’m also very happy to share with you where you can find authentic traditional music in the pubs. To finish off the experience I'll make a short dance performance for you. Other things to note Alternative times can be accommodated This experience is suited for all fitness levels! We won't do anything extremely physically demanding. The main goal is to try out an easy dance step/steps and have fun.

Traditional Irish stew Irish stew is renowned throughout the world and was recently listed by The Lonely Planet in their Top 50 food experiences. I give guests hands on experience of preparing and cooking this healthy and nutritious dish using my own traditional recipe handed down to me from my grandmother. Guests will learn which vegetables to use and what cut of lamb gives best results. And they get to sample the finished product of this delicious dish. Ingredients are: lamb, onion, carrot, celery, bay leaf, thyme, potato, turnip and leek. Vegetable stock. Vegetarian versions are available. Please do let me know if you have any dietary/ allergy or food concerns. Traditional Irish Brown Bread Whilst the stew is cooking I will teach you how to bake our traditional Irish brown bread. After cooking we will sit down and have lunch which is included in the price.

The legendary tour centers around the tale of the Lynch family. Its a fascinating tale of how Walter Lynch is accused and tried for the murder of a visiting Spaniard who was a little too interested in his beautiful wife to be...or was he ? The story ends in a dramatic climax...but you will have to take the tour for that finale ! We also look at the legend of the Claddagh ring with a tale connected to Caribbean pirates, North African slave owners and a gold ring that speaks of eternal love. Christopher Columbus makes his appearance too, looking for a new way to China, but worrying that Atlantis might stand in his way. These and other tales are woven together in a 80-90 minute walk through the city. Its taken at a gentle pace to bring in all the major places of interest and embed them into the story of our city. Other things to note Dont worry about it raining - we have plenty of places to hide out of the rain !

The Cliffs Of Moher is often referred to as the 8th wonder of the world. This guided tour will take you on an 8km (5 mile) adventure from the small fishing village of Doolin, along a breathtaking route to the top of the Cliffs Of Moher. The experience is brought to life with fascinating stories passed down from generations. Oh, and you will see the BEST views of the Cliffs of Moher! Views that are not seen by 97% of the people who visit the Cliffs of Moher each year. Bring your camera! WHERE DOES THE EXPERIENCE START? The experience begins at the Fiddle + Bow Hotel in Doolin where you will meet the guide. The guide will explain the itinerary and answer any questions. The tour is less about facts and figures and more about stories. The guide always encourages stories from visitors too! WHERE DOES THE EXPERIENCE END? The tour will end at the visitor center at the top of the Cliffs where guests are free to go inside to relax. By the end of this experience, guests will have explored the Cliffs of Moher in a way most don't get to see it. They will be left with a strong sense of connection with Clare and the Cliffs of Moher. TRANSPORTATION Transportation back to Doolin will be organized by your guide! Most people opt for the taxi but you can walk or get the public bus too! IS THE HIKE DIFFICULT? We suggest a moderate level of fitness! However, there are hills.

In the company of an experienced local Irish dancer learn a variety of different Irish dance styles and steps in a fun and relaxed environment. Visitors are introduced to sean-nós (Old style), Ceilí (group dancing) and the world famous Riverdance style. In 90 minutes unforgettable memories are created that allows participants to physically move through the history and embody the culture of Ireland.

We will bake fruit, lavender and berry scones, and spelt or brown bread. I believe in a hands on approach for my guests - from handling ingredients to kneading dough. It isn't all about the cooking, I share lots of tips from my experience over the years. I love to see my customer's faces full of excitement and joy at the sight of the end product - freshly baked scones and bread. And best of all we have lots of fun!!! If any of the dates on my calendar do not suit you, please contact me and I’ll do my best to accommodate you. We can also make gluten or wheat free goods, vegan goods and can accommodate to any dietary requirements you might have. My classes are perfect for team building, spending time with family or catching up with friends.

Arrive at Burren Nature Sanctuary Meet and feed the farm animals including Frisky the goat and her friends Hannah, Mocha and Chino, Frank the Llama and Dolly the alpaca Continue to Emilia's paddock and meet Emilia the Juliana pig (or Flora her understudy!) Emilia will run out of her paddock to get her harness on and with help from Mary or Helen, you will learn how to lead Emilia and use the pig paddle to turn and direct her! Laugh a lot! Set off down the nature walk and learn a little about the famine village (Emilia is not a great fan of history...) Lead Emilia around the fairy woodland and visit the fairy houses. Make a wish in the Fairy wishing well. Take photos with Emila and share on social media or save as a Christmas card image! Continue your walk unguided around the mile-long nature walk. Great for groups. Bring a picnic to enjoy in one of our shelters Subject to cancellation in very bad weather- Emilia does not like heavy rain!

During the hour long class you will learn few basic steps and moves from Sean-nós and Irish step dancing, and a bit of the background history of traditional Irish dancing and music. We'll start with a short tour in the thatched cottage. Then we'll jump right into the dancing. We'll learn and practice the steps without the music first, we add the music afterwards. Towards the end you will have an opportunity to record all the fun of your experience to share it with your friends, loved ones, and on your social media. You will also be able to record the steps we learned during the class. In the end we can discuss any mysteries and/or questions you have related to the Irish music and dancing world. I’m also very happy to share with you where you can find authentic traditional music in the pubs. To finish off the experience I'll make a short dance performance for you. Other things to note Alternative times can be accommodated This experience is suited for all fitness levels! We won't do anything extremely physically demanding. The main goal is to try out an easy dance step/steps and have fun.

Journey with me and hear stories from a vast array of archaeological findings and local folklore tales. Wander an ancient pilgrim trail to a hidden holy well used from early times through to today. Identify indigenous trees ascribed with sacred and healing properties. Listen to local larks and finches and perhaps even earwig on the surprising conversations of crows. Place your palms on 330-million year old limestone karst warmed by the sun. Taste pure local spring water infused by local herbs PICK UP AND DROP OFF TO BUS IN KINVARA, BALLYVAUGHAN, FANORE OR COROFIN AVAILABLE ON PRIOR REQUEST. ADDITIONAL TIMES AND PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. DIFFERENT FITNESS ABILITIES (FROM A LIGHT AMBLE AT GROUND LEVEL TO HILLTOP HIKES) AND TOUR DURATIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. JUST LET ME KNOW WHAT'S GOOD FOR YOU.

The 10K run around the city will be at a gentle 1hour 10 min pace, but we may speed up or slow down to suit the small groups. PLEASE NOTE : I AM VERY HAPPY TO PROVIDE A RUN AT TIMES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED...IM GOING TO RUN ANYWAY, SO EVEN IF YOU ARE BY YOURSELF...JUST DROP US A TEXT ON AIR BNB! We will pass by many of the sites of the city, with a little chat we will see the harbour area, the Claddagh, the Long walk, Famine memorial, West end, University area and a few other scenic suRprises. The run will take many twists and turns with interest along nearly every step of the way. Afterwards you will have the option of using the Spa complex at the Hardiman hotel including hot tubs, steam room sauna and showers for a discounted price of 15 Euro pp. The exercise room is also available to you with fantastic views out over the city. Other things to note This tour (in the winter) has a rain guarantee ! we almost guarantee it's going to rain. If it is a real deluge then I'm happy to cancel and refund up to the depart time.

This walking tour will bring you through the medieval streets of Galway and I will show you the important sites that has made Galway the city that it is today. Find out why Galway is called the City of the Tribes. Discover the people who had influence on the history of the city like the Lynch's, de Burgo`s and others like Richard Martin. Find out the city's connection to the beheading of the King of England Hear the story of the Claddagh Ring. The tour starts in Eyre Square, giving you a historic overview of various periods of Galway's past. We then make our way down through the city stopping at Lynch's Castle, the Hanging Window, and St. Nicholas Collegiate Church. We then visit the Spanish Arch. As we progress through the city I use my local knowledge to show you the places where locals love to eat and drink. We finish the tour by visiting a beautiful area that generally is not visited on other walking tours. The walking tour takes 90mins - 2 hours approx.

The Claddagh ring experience takes in some of the main sights of Galway weaving them into the story and legends of the ring. After passing through the stunning Latin quarter and Spanish arch areas of Galway we see some of the works of Richard Joyce, the hero of the Claddagh ring legend and maker (probably) of the first Claddagh ring sold commercially. After few tales of the folklore of the Claddagh we head up into the village itself. In Katie's cottage, a re-built Claddagh cottage we can enjoy a coffee or tea and a cake (included) in authentic surroundings. Heading back into the city centre we visit some of the Claddagh ring shops and look at links to some of the celebrities who have bought one. We finish up at a fantastic Claddagh ring shop called 'nuada'. Here you will receive your free Claddag ring, with our compliments! Conditions of offer: The ring is a female ring from the selection offered by the Foxford Jewellery company. If your chosen ring is outside of the standard range or size or is a male claddagh ring you will receive a 15 euro discount off the retail price. Male guests may choose to select a female ring as a gift (or to wear themselves!) alternatively they can receive a 15 euro discount off a male ring. If you have any question, or special request...then do please get in contact with me on Air b'n'b.