Today on our Sacred Tour of Celtic Ireland we'll experience The Boyne Valley. We will visit three ancient temples. These sacred sites of Ireland are older than the pyramids of Egypt, and their uniqueness will astound you. Each temple was carefully built to be aligned to the sun. Some believe these are remnants of the Atlantian civilization.

At Newgrange we'll view the enormous stones etched with ancient art that surround the temple. As we enter the temple, we'll experience its energy as the ancients did before us. On winter solstice, the sun rises in perfect alignment, casting a beam of light down the center of the temple.

Next, we travel on to Knowth, which consists of one large temple surrounded by more than eighteen satellite structures believed to be tombs. Ancient kings once ruled from this site.

Hill of Slane and more.

Overnight in our hotel in Navan. (B, D)

This morning on our Sacred Tour of Celtic Ireland we will visit and experience the magnificent Loughcrew Cairns, also known as Slive Na Callaigh, or the Hill of the Witch. The central and biggest Cairn is known as Cairn T. The largest kerbstones are near the entrance to the tomb. A large stone in the northern part of the kerb is known by three names, 'Chair of the Witch', 'the Chair of Queen Tailtiu' and 'Queen Maeve'. Here you will sit on the chair to receive your personal message from Queen Maeve. This sacred site is aligned to the spring and autumn equinoxes.

In the afternoon, we'll visit Tara, one of the most venerated places in early Ireland. Tara is one of the largest Celtic monuments in Europe. In ancient Celtic spirituality and mythology, Tara was revered as a dwelling place of the gods. Here we will have a special ceremony opening wider the inter dimensional doorway taking us to a greater place of conscious awareness as we climb Jacobs Ladder on our journey of ascension.

Special message Finbarr received at Iona in 2011:
At Winter Solstice 2012 we are entering a time of shift in the Ascension process and its energy will spark phase two of the process at Spring Equinox 2013 taking us through the first doorway and step one of 13 steps that will culminate with Winter Solstice 2023.

Five doorways have now been opened. 1st Spring Equinox 2013 on Iona, 2nd Chartres Cathedral Autumn Equinox 2013, 3rd Iona Autumn Equinox 2014, 4th Tara Summer Equinox 2015, 5th Iona Autumn Equinox 2016, and now the 6th doorway today at Tara on Autumn Equinox.

We are all now feeling the impulse of the Second Coming within, the energy of the Universal Christ Consciousness/Universal Consciousness, Oneness opening the pathway of the heart.

We will have time to visit a Tara gift shop, featuring all things
Celtic. There, you can partake in afternoon tea. In the evening, we'll
travel to Glendalough where we enjoy a beautiful dinner. Overnight near Glendalough for 3 nights. (B, D)

Today our Sacred Tour of Celtic Ireland begins with an early morning departure for Killarney National Park where we will visit the beautiful Torc Waterfall. We will also stop at Muckross House to view the house and the gardens. You may choose to rent a jaunting car and journey back in time as you explore the mystical grounds, waterfall, and magical forest. Some have reported seeing a leprechaun or two.

Later, we will wander through an ancient abbey and experience the mystically powerful energies of the Yew tree.

Overnight in our hotel in Killarney. (B, D)

Our Sacred Tour of Celtic Ireland continues as we visit the Dingle Peninsula and the mystical Gallarus Oratory with its inscribed stone. The Gallarus Oratory is one of the finest examples of an early Celtic Christian church. The small oratory was built of large cut stones neatly fitted together to resemble an upturned boat.

Later in the day, we'll experience Kilmalkedar Church and Cross, Ogham Stone, Alphabet Stone, Sundial and Saint Brendan's House. The early history of the sacred site is associated with Saint Maolcethair who died in 636 AD. It is also the starting point of 'the Way of the Saints', which takes you to the top of Mount Brandon along the old pilgrims' path. We visit ancient Beehive Huts and experience how ancient communities lived.

We overnight in Portmagee where we enjoy a fun-filled evening with a wonderful dinner and maybe Celtic music and dance to wrap up your day. (B, D)

Today is not for the faint of heart! We will travel by boat to the breathtaking sanctuary of Skellig Michael (weather permitting) located 8 miles off the southwest coast of Ireland. You may choose to climb the 620 steps to the top to view the monastic remains and beehive huts used as living quarters and community buildings. Saint Michael's Church and a small area known as The Monk's Garden are situated on a series of panoramic terraces. If you choose to make the trek you are rewarded with breathtaking views. In the afternoon, we'll return to Portmagee for an Irish lunch at the Moorings.

We'll continue our Sacred Tour of Celtic Ireland as travel to our hotel in the exquisite seaside town of Glengarriff where we'll take in the local color, spend two nights, do some fine dining and listen to traditional Irish music.

Overnight in Glengarriff for 3 nights. (B, D)

Today, our Sacred Tour of Celtic Ireland begins with an early departure as we travel to the Drombeg stone circle known as the ‘Druid's Altar.’ This special site is aligned with the Winter Solstice. Starting at Winter Solstice (for 3 days), the sun disappears behind the hill on the horizon and then reappears in the lower valley. At the point of reappearance, the stone circle is dramatically illuminated. Remember; don’t sit on a Druid altar unless you can handle the vibrations!

In the afternoon, we'll travel to Blarney where you settle into your hotel or shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills. You may visit Blarney Castle and optionally kiss the Blarney Stone. Here we experience the beauty of Blarney and its ancient Druid heritage. In Rock Close ask the giant Dolmen if it still rocks. Maneuver the Wishing Steps and have your dream come true. Experience the sacredness at the altar of the Druids or stand in their ancient circle. Will we see the Witch as she pokes the ashes of her kitchen fire? Are there fairies at the bottom of the garden? We can of course just simply marvel at the unrivaled beauty that Mother Nature so generously sets before us.

Overnight in our hotel at Blarney. (B, D)Drombeg Stone Circle/Blarney Castle

This morning we say goodbye to Blarney and travel to Kildare. There, we visit the Flame of Saint Brigid. Her flame burned for over a thousand years prior to the English reformation. The flame was rekindled in 1993 by the Brigidine sisters. Saint Brigid is believed to have been a Druidic priestess who converted to Christianity.

People who visit the holy well often tell stories of miraculous healings and divine inspiration.
As our journey comes to a close, we travel to our hotel at Dublin Airport for an Irish farewell dinner and overnight at the hotel in Dublin Airport. (B, D)