As part of its Heritage Tours program, the NYG&B is offering an exclusive guided tour of the Republic of Ireland, August 24–30, 2025. This tour includes a group guide for the five-day tour; hotel accommodations; breakfast each day; travel to attractions; and museum tickets. You’ll also have time to explore the rich heritage and history of sites at your leisure.
Aided by on-site experts and anchored in Dublin, experience the unique history of Ireland as we explore and learn through a week of private tours, educational events, and sightseeing. Highlights include visiting the National Archives, the National Library, and various museums around Dublin; seeing the Trinity Library and the Book of Kells; exploring Ireland’s ancient sites such as Newgrange in County Meath; touring the luxurious estates of the 17th- and 18th-century urban elite located in County Wicklow; and enjoying other unique experiences both in and around Dublin.
Register online or contact Mitchell Toolan at mtoolan@nygbs.org for additional details and questions. The deadline for registration is June 15, 2025.
Schedule (Subject to change)
Sunday, August 24, 2025
- Arrive in Dublin and check in (before 5:00 p.m. local time)
- Welcome cocktails and introductions at the hotel
Monday, August 25, 2025
- Explore the libraries and archives of Dublin with unique, behind-the-scenes tours of the National Archives, the National Library, the Trinity Library, and more.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
- Journey to the ancient Boyne Valley in County Meath to visit the iconic Neolithic tomb of Newgrange, the ancient Hill of Tara, and other prehistoric sites.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
- Take a trip to verdant County Westmeath to learn about Ireland’s agricultural history at Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park, an outdoor, immersive heritage park with all the facets of rural Irish life.
Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Visit County Wicklow to see the stunning estates of Russborough House and Kilruddery House and Gardens where the urban gentry lived in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Friday, August 29, 2025
- Learn about Dublin’s long history through time at Dublinia, where you can explore the city’s Viking and medieval history; visit an iconic Georgian townhouse transformed into a tenement museum; explore more storied sites throughout the city.
- Enjoy a group farewell dinner.
Saturday, August 30, 2025
- Optional group breakfast and departure.
Hotel and Pricing
We will be staying at Buswells Hotel, a traditional hotel and genealogists’ favorite, located in the city center adjacent to Trinity College, the National Museum of Ireland, and The National Library of Ireland.
Tour pricing begins at $5,950 per person, based on double occupancy. A $1,000 deposit is required at registration. Single supplements start at $1,400. Note: airfare and airport transportation are not included in this package.
Questions?
Join us for a free online webinar on January 15, 2025, 5–5:30 p.m. EST to learn more about the highlights of the trip as well as key itinerary details and logistics.
Contact Mitchell Toolan at 212-755-8532, x207, or mtoolan@nygbs.org for more information and to book your trip!