Ireland

Some luxury experiences in Ireland are an invitation to go back in time. Others promise a fresh perspective on this dynamic country. All welcome you into the heart of communities with a deep-rooted sense of hospitality. Where you could find yourself listening to contemporary Irish music in a modern setting, or to folklore in a fire-warmed Galway pub. Shucking oysters with farmers who’ve done it this way for centuries. Saying “Sláinte” to brewing history with a Guinness raconteur. Or relishing a view of Trinity College and the Book of Kells few are granted today.

Many NoteWorthy guests have family trees rooted in Ireland. With the help of expert genealogists and guides, journeys here paint a picture of those who came before. There is a poignancy in seeing how families once lived on a tour of Nellie’s Flat, a turn-of-the-century Dublin time capsule. Or sitting where ancestors worshipped in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, with a private choral service by candlelight. Meanwhile, strolling the 1701 Marsh’s Library with the Head Librarian invites guests to read between the lines of literary history, and helps to preserve these words for generations to come.