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ST. ANN YOUTH CHOIR JOURNEY TO
IRELAND
FEATURING THE PALESTRINA CHOIR
OF ST. MARY’S PRO-CATHEDRAL
GALWAY | KNOCK | KILLARNEY | DUBLIN
M AY 2 9 - J U N E 7, 2 0 2 2
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St. Ann Youth Choir Journey to Ireland
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Itinerary*
Day 1: Sunday, May 29 • Depart USA
Depart USA on overnight flights to Ireland’s capital city, Dublin.
Day 2: Monday, May 30 • Arrive Dublin | Galway
Arrive at Dublin Airport, where you will be met with a Cead Mile Failte (a hundred thousand welcomes) by your Irish Tour Director. Head west through
the Midlands of Ireland to the town of Athlone with a chance to explore and have some lunch before continuing onwards to Galway, and enjoy its
rich history, quaint narrow streets, shops, galleries, and lively pubs with great traditional music. Welcome Dinner and overnight in Galway.
Day 3: Tuesday, May 31 • Knock Shrine | Galway
Travel to Ireland’s most famous pilgrimage site at Knock Shrine in County Mayo. Here learn about the 1879 apparition of Our Lady, after which you
will celebrate Mass. Then travel around Lough Corrib and Connemara, Ireland’s most extensive Gaelic speaking area, before returning to Galway.
Group Dinner afterward. First performance this evening in local Catholic Church (pending confirmation). Overnight in Galway.
Day 4: Wednesday, June 1 • Cliffs of Moher | Killarney
Depart Galway and travel south as we make our way to Galway Bay and follow the bay through the rugged lunar-like limestone region of the Burren
to the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. The Cliffs stretch for over 5 miles and raise a sheer 700ft from the ocean. We then follow the Atlantic Coastline
to make our way south to take the ferry across the River Shannon. The short ferry ride takes us into County Kerry and a late afternoon arrival into
Killarney, with its wonderful scenery, including Killarney National Park. Check in to the hotel. Group dinner and traditional Irish entertainment this
evening. Overnight in Killarney.
Day 5: Thursday, June 2 • Ring of Kerry | Killarney
This morning we take a Horse and Buggy Ride through the National Park to Ross Castle and see the native Red Deer. Afterward, drive on the
spectacular Iveragh Peninsula known as the Ring of Kerry. The drive brings us on a loop out along the Atlantic Coastline and returns through the
highest mountain range in Ireland back to the town of Killarney. Later celebrate Mass in the beautiful neo-Gothic St. Mary’s Cathedral with second
concert performance (pending confirmation). Group dinner and overnight in Killarney.
Day 6: Friday, June 3 • Blarney Castle | Dublin
Travel over the Cork/Kerry border to Blarney Castle with its famous Blarney Stone. Time to kiss the Blarney Stone, and to shop in the extensive
Blarney Woolen Mills, which houses gifts and crafts from throughout Ireland. This afternoon, continue to Dublin, Ireland’s capital city. Group dinner
and overnight in Dublin.
Day 7: Saturday, June 4 • Dublin
This morning enjoy a city tour of Dublin, beginning with a morning visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where Jonathan Swift was once Dean and where St.
Patrick baptized converts to Christianity. Later, visit Phoenix Park and see the residences of the President of Ireland and that of the US Ambassador.
Enjoy the Georgian architecture of Merrion Square and see the statue of Oscar Wilde. Visit Trinity College, see the magnificent Book of Kells, an
illuminated copy of the Four Gospels. Remainder of day at leisure. Dinner on your own and overnight in Dublin.
Day 8: Sunday, June 5 • Palestrina Choir | Dublin
This morning depart for Dublin’s most important Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral. Attend the solemn Latin Mass sung by the famed
Palestrina Choir. This afternoon will be the final performance, a joint concert with the Palestrina Choir. Remainder of the day at leisure. Dinner on
your own and overnight in Dublin.
Day 9: Monday, June 6 • Dublin
This morning we visit Windmill Lane Studio. We have a tour of the Studio facility Dublin’s legendary recording studios, creating music since 1978.
This busy working recording studio has had the privilege of working with some of the world’s most visionary artists, including U2, David Bowie, Kate
Bush, The Rolling Stones, The Cranberries, Lady Gaga, The Jonas Brothers, Van Morrison, Kylie Minogue, The Script, Ed Sheeran and Hozier. Record a
classic in a recording session with a skilled production team, never to be forgotten memory! The remainder of the afternoon is free to explore the
city or catch up on some last-minute shopping. Tonight we visit Nancy Hands Pub and have Celebratory Dinner and entertainment where you can
try your hand at some Irish Dancing as we say farewell to our time in Ireland. Overnight in Dublin.
Day 10: Tuesday, June 7 • Return to USA
Bid goodbye to the Emerald Isle and newfound friends before the return flight from Dublin Airport.
= Full Irish Breakfast | = Dinner
*Itinerary is tentative and subject to change; specified Masses pending confirmation
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TOUR INCLUSIONS
$2,879 *
• 8 nights accommodations (3-4* hotels)
(price based on 80 travelers)
• Full Irish Breakfast daily
$2,989 * • 6 Dinners
• Entrance fees included to all attractions listed: Cliffs of Moher,
(price based on 40 travelers) Ferry Crossing over the River Shannon, Blarney Castle,
per person
* St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Jaunting Cars Killarney, Trinity College
double occupancy and Book of Kells, Windmill Lane Studio Tour and Recording
*price reflects an
Early-bird discount and an
• Whisper sets (hearing assistance for guided tours)
e-Check discount.
• Mass donations
• Tips and gratuities to driver/guides/hotel staff
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
+ $430
• Hotel and city taxes and porterage for 1 piece of luggage
• Deluxe fully equipped private motor-coach as per itinerary
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THE PALESTRINA CHOIR
The Palestrina Choir, founded in 1902, is the resident choir of Dublin’s St. Mary’s Pro-
Cathedral. For over one hundred years the choir has grown into a much loved and
respected institution which continues to develop its unparalleled reputation for
the singing of liturgical music.
Composed of approximately 60 members, both boys and men, it is one of
the most widely recognized and respected Catholic choirs in the world. It
traces its’ history back the late 1800’s with a guiding principle of promoting
sacred music. Since its foundation, The Palestrina Choir has maintained
an unbroken tradition of Sunday liturgy at the Pro-Cathedral. It has been
described as “the jewel in the crown of Catholic liturgical music.”
The choir is called upon for all major national liturgies. Through the years it has performed at major State
occasions such as the State Funerals of Presidents and Prime Ministers.
The choir has had only seven directors. Under its present director, Blánaid
Murphy, the choir has travelled extensively in recent years, singing at
many cathedrals and venues throughout Ireland, Europe, and North
America. Their most recent tour of the United States was in 2018, including
performances in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Milwaukee, Chicago, and the
University of Notre Dame.
Blánaid Murphy is regarded as one of Ireland’s
leading conductors. Her performances have
taken her across Europe and the United
States and she has conducted virtually all
of the large-scale choral repertoire. Ms.
Murphy has a distinguished reputation as an
interpreter of the choral works of J.S. Bach,
having conducted many of his major choral
works, including annual performances of the
Passions.
She is currently director of The Palestrina
Choir, since 2002, St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral
Girls’ Choir, since its inception in 2009, Dublin
Bach Singers, Carlow Choral Society, the
Royal Irish Academy of Music Chorale and
Continuum Youth Choir. Her son Conor is a
Blánaid Murphy
current member of the Palestrina Choir.
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