Immerse yourself in Wicklow’s cultural heritage on a coach tour led by a local opera singer and traditional Irish musician. Explore scenic landscapes while learning the stories behind traditional songs depicting the county’s history of deception, violence, famine, and eviction. Join us for a unique musical history experience!
Immerse yourself in Wicklow’s cultural heritage on a coach tour led by a local opera singer and traditional Irish musician. Explore scenic landscapes while learning the stories behind traditional songs depicting the county’s history of deception, violence, famine, and eviction. Join us for a unique musical history experience!
- Kilruddery - An ancient Irish monastic site, originally the Church of Ruadhri, later taken over by the Normans and granted to St. Thomas Abbey. Henry VIII eventually transferred it to the ancestor of the current incumbents, William Brabazon, for his numerous victories in battles aimed at establishing Protestantism, primarily against Irish Lords….
- Kilruddery - An ancient Irish monastic site, originally the Church of Ruadhri, later taken over by the Normans and granted to St. Thomas Abbey. Henry VIII eventually transferred it to the ancestor of the current incumbents, William Brabazon, for his numerous victories in battles aimed at establishing Protestantism, primarily against Irish Lords. Brabazon is often regarded as a key figure in the systematic dismantling of the Ancient Gaelic order.
- Enniskerry - Constructed by the Powerscourt family shortly before the Great Famine.
- Powerscourt Estate - Initially owned by the native Irish Kavanagh and McMurragh families, it was seized by the Normans, specifically de Poer, from whom the Powerscourt name originates. Later, it was taken by Cromwell and granted to the ancestor of the current incumbents, Richard Wingfield.
- Guinness Lake - Also known as Lough Tay or the Guinness Lake!
- Glendalough Monastic Settlement - One of the earliest monastic settlements in Ireland.
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Led by Wicklow native OisÃn, who possesses a deep familiarity with his home county, OisÃn has organized historical events at Kilruddery House and Wicklow Gaol. He is exceptionally qualified as a dedicated historian, musician, and former member of Dublin’s esteemed Palestrina Choir.
Combining a rich musical tradition with insightful historical analysis,…
Led by Wicklow native OisÃn, who possesses a deep familiarity with his home county, OisÃn has organized historical events at Kilruddery House and Wicklow Gaol. He is exceptionally qualified as a dedicated historian, musician, and former member of Dublin’s esteemed Palestrina Choir.
Combining a rich musical tradition with insightful historical analysis, OisÃn leads you through the tranquil monastic setting of Glendalough and its abundant heritage, highlighting the significant impact of monastic Ireland on Europe following the Dark Ages.
Discover the stories of the Norman and Tudor invasions, including the Brabazon land grants at Kilruddery and Cromwellian acquisitions at Powerscourt. Enjoy stirring performances of songs inspired by Wicklow that encapsulate the region’s beauty and drama. This is an invitation to explore the dramatic truth of Ireland through story, song, and its landscape.
Ideal for history enthusiasts, music lovers, and anyone eager to delve into Ireland and its hidden history.
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