Day 4, Sunday, June 8th

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Brigit's Garden, Co. Galway

We will depart from Tralee quite early so that we arrive for a very special afternoon at Brigit's Garden.

Our journey will take us across the River Shannon on a ferry close to its estuary. We will stop for another beverage and bathroom break on the way.

We should arrive at Brigit's Garden in Co. Galway around 2:00 pm for a very welcome healthy lunch from the garden's excellent cafe.

Brigit's Garden is a mesmerising sculptured garden that beautifully portrays the traditions of the four ancient fire festivals of Samhain, Imbolc, Bealtaine and Lughnasa. Other wonders include a passage cairn with wind chimes, fairy fort, tree sculptures and the largest sundial in Ireland that tells both time and date. If the afternoon is dry the Brobdingnagian Bards will perform from within the sundial, a wonderful photo and video opportunity. As there so much to see and do here, you will probably wish to explore the gardens until closing time at 5:00 pm.

After leaving the wonders of Brigit's Garden we will enjoy a beautiful scenic drive through the pass between the Joyce Country and Maumturk mountains of Co. Galway until we reach Leenaun where Ireland's only Fjord lough enters the valley.

At Leenaun we will check into the Leenane Hotel where we will enjoy dinner. Leenane Hotel is a traditional Irish hotel that has recently been rebuilt to adjust to our modern needs. After dinner you will enjoy exploring the pretty village with local craft shops that open late and nice bars that spring into spontaneous music sessions during most evenings.