Knitting in County Kerry

Meet Julie and your tour manager at a London airport for your flight to Cork in Ireland. Upon arrival transfer to Killarney where you will stay at the Dromhall Hotel for 7 nights. This evening there will be a welcome dinner at the hotel.

We start the day with our first workshop with Julie at the hotel. After the workshop there will be time at leisure to get some lunch before heading out on a Jaunting car ride through the Killarney National Park.

With a traditional Jarvey, be transported back to 15th-century Ireland with legendary stories and capture awe-inspiring views. You will be taken to Ross Castle which sits on the banks of the Killarney Lakes. There will be time at leisure to marvel at Ross Castle and Lough Léin before returning to the hotel.

Today we will enjoy one of Ireland’s most popular scenic drives, the Ring of Kerry. This full day tour will drive us along a small highway that skirts the edge of the Iveragh Peninsula passing rugged coastline, mountains, and lakes, travelling from one scenic wonder to the next.

Start the day with your second half day workshop with Julie then have time for lunch at leisure.

This afternoon we will depart for the 17th-century Kerry Woollen Mills located on the Ring of Kerry. They’ve been creating fabrics and yarn from fine wool for over 300 years! On our visit we will learn how the mill processes wool from fleece through all stages of blending, carding, spinning and winding to weaving a wide range of fabrics. You will also have some time to browse the shop.

Not far from Killarney is the town of Tralee, home to the Kerry County Museum. Uncover the tales of the people of Kerry through archaeological objects and exquisitely crafted models on a visit here. Our journey continues into the Dingle Peninsula as we stop for a sheepdog demonstration at West Kerry Sheep Dog Demonstrations. During our visit here we will see the dogs at work and learn about the work the dogs undertake throughout the year on the mountains.

The rest of the day will be spent in Dingle, a small port town known for its rugged scenery and sandy beaches. There are plenty of shops to browse, including craft shops, and cafes to relax in.

Return to the hotel later that day and spend the evening at leisure.

A full day workshop with Julie is scheduled for today.

Today we visit Muckross Weavers and enjoy a short, guided tour of their workshop, which is in walking distance from town centre. 

After we will travel to the 19th-century Muckross House and Gardens which sits in the heart of Killarney’s National Park. You will spend the rest of the day here exploring at your own leisure. Step back in time and uncover Irish history as you see the house, gardens and farms.

After breakfast, transfer to Cork airport for the return flight back to London.