09.00 am

09.30 am

10.20 am

11.35 am

1.15 pm

2.10 pm

3.40 pm

5.00 pm

Depart Tullamore Court Hotel

(pick ups at surrounding hotels, B&Bs, Guesthouses and the Tullamore Train Station can be arranged)

Kinnitty Castle Hotel - guided tour of grounds

Guided tour of ancient monastic site - the site of High King burials, connections to St. Patrick and off the beaten-track

Leap Castle - guided tour hearing the tales and legends of this world renowned castle. Listen to Irish traditional music played by the owner of the castle on the Tin Whistle

Lunch

Birr Castle Demesne - enjoy a stroll through the landscaped gardens of the demesne, visit the science centre, see the Leviathian which was the largest telecope in the world in its time. See the box hedging which featured in the Guinness Book of Records

Kilbeggan Distillery - experience a guided tour of the oldest licensed distillery of its kind in Ireland. Enjoy three tastings of this premium whiskey. Take your Kilbeggan branded glass home with you as a souvenir of your day

Monks, Murders & Masters tour comes to an end and we drop you off at the Tullamore Court Hotel

(other surrounding drop off points can be pre-arranged)

Information on Flora, Fauna and quirky sites we see are also included as we journey between sites

*Finishing time is approximate and may vary slightly on day of tour