Seven days of GAA training, practice matches, and Northern Ireland before the European Summer begins. Dublin, Omagh, Maghera, Derry, the road north.
Starting in Dublin, working north through Tyrone and Derry, ending with tournament day. Training sessions, a practice match each stop, and some of the best scenery in the north along the way.
Sessions at Garvaghey (Tyrone GAA Centre of Excellence) and Maghera. Practice matches against Killyclogher and Glen Maghera.
Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh, the story of emigration from Ulster to America. A day exploring Derry, one of Ireland’s most historic walled cities.
Day trip from Maghera to the north Antrim coast, the basalt columns of the Giants Causeway and the dramatic Atlantic coastline.
Saturday 27 June, the tournament in Derry. Everything the week has been building towards. Evening in the city to celebrate.
Seven days from Dublin to Derry. Each stop has its own rhythm, training in the mornings, culture and sightseeing in the afternoons.
The Féile tournament in Derry. Everything the week of training and practice matches has been building towards. Good luck.
The bus takes the group back to Dublin. From Dublin, the European Summer begins, Day 12 of the trip is the journey from Derry to Edinburgh, the first stop of the European leg. Flights, hotels, and the full itinerary from this point are in the pages ahead.
Continue to Day 12, Derry to Edinburgh →One of the most historically significant cities in Ireland. The walls, the Bogside, the murals, the riverfront. A full day that covers a lot of ground and leaves an impression.
Drop off near the Diamond and walk the full circuit of the walls first. The best-preserved city walls in Ireland, completely intact. The views looking down into the Bogside and out over the River Foyle are spectacular.
Descend from the walls into the Bogside and walk the murals at street level along Rossville Street and Lecky Road. Twelve murals in total. Free Derry Corner is the iconic stop. The history speaks for itself even without a guide, and the area is genuinely powerful to walk through.
Ten minutes from the Bogside down to the Foyle Marina. An internationally acclaimed, award-winning street food spot. Jalapeño burgers, fish tacos, loaded fries. The fish batter has been described by a recent family visitor as “to die for.” Seating inside a converted double-decker bus overlooking the moored boats. A genuinely fun and memorable lunch stop.
View on map →Walk along the riverfront to the Peace Bridge, cross it for the views back over the city, then circle back to the Guildhall. Free to enter and worth a quick look inside.
Let everyone explore at their own pace. The Craft Village tucked inside the walls, Shipquay Street and the Diamond have great independent shops and cafes for a wander and a coffee.
Cross the Peace Bridge on foot or a short taxi to Ebrington Square. A stylish, family-owned brewpub in a former army barracks with beautiful views of the old city across the water. Consistently rated as one of the best meals visitors have had anywhere in Ireland. Book well in advance as it fills completely.
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