The Irish Craic & Comedy Weekend
Overview
Four days. Two great cities. One famous parochial house. Join us for a long weekend of Irish pubs, whiskey, live music, Atlantic scenery and plenty of laughs as we explore Dublin, Galway and the legendary Father Ted House. Along the way we'll discover why Ireland is one of the friendliest countries on Earth, enjoy traditional pubs packed with character and raise a glass or two with new friends. Expect great craic, unforgettable stories and a weekend that somehow feels much longer than four days.
Why This Tour is Special
- 3 nights accommodation (comfortable hotels, not converted sheep sheds)
- Breakfast each morning (vital preparation for the day ahead)
- Transport throughout Ireland (because swimming to Galway is discouraged)
- Irish whiskey tasting
- Visit to the famous Father Ted House
- Traditional Irish music and pub atmosphere
- Carefully researched pub stops
- Professional tour hosts and part-time bad influence
- A small group of future drinking buddies
The Tour-o-Meter
What to expect on this adventure
It's practically a religious experience. Just don't ask for a shamrock on top.
More comedy than you can shake a shillelagh at. Some of it even comes from the professionals.
Fiddles, folk songs about potatoes and complete strangers insisting you're now part of the family.
Four seasons in one afternoon. Sometimes all during the same pint.
Boiled, mashed, roasted or fried. Ireland has successfully turned one vegetable into an entire food group.
You went out for a quiet evening. You're now singing with a retired plumber from Cork.
Upcoming Departures
5–8 March 2027
9 spots left
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Tour Itinerary
Dublin: The Warm-Up Act
You arrive in Dublin full of good intentions, sensible plans and a vague promise to "take it easy tonight." We all know how this story ends.
After checking in, we head out to explore the city that turned storytelling, music and drinking into competitive sports. We'll visit some of Dublin's most famous pubs, raise a glass to the weekend ahead and get to know the group.
By the end of the evening you'll have made new friends, learned several Irish phrases and forgotten most of them again.
Overnight Dublin.
Galway: Where One Pint Becomes Several
We leave Dublin and head west towards Galway, Ireland's unofficial capital of having a good time. The streets are packed with musicians, colourful shopfronts and enough pubs to keep a thirsty traveller occupied until retirement.
We'll spend the afternoon exploring before settling into the city's legendary pub scene. Somewhere between the first pint and the live music session you'll understand why people come to Galway for a weekend and accidentally stay for a decade.
Overnight Galway.
Father Ted Country
Today's mission takes us deep into County Clare and onto the wild Atlantic coast.
We'll visit the famous Father Ted House, where tea, cake and memories of television's greatest priests await. You'll finally discover whether the cows really are small or simply far away.
From there we'll explore dramatic coastal scenery, tiny villages and some wonderfully old-fashioned Irish pubs where conversation still beats Wi-Fi.
Expect spectacular views, Atlantic winds capable of rearranging hairstyles and at least one Father Ted quote every ten minutes.
Return to Galway.
Overnight Galway.
One Last Pint
After breakfast we make our way back towards Dublin. There's time for one final stop, one final story and one final opportunity to insist you'll definitely come back someday.
Eventually reality catches up, flights depart (we recommend booking late flights) and everyone returns home with new friends, great memories and a camera roll that becomes progressively less focused as the weekend progresses.
Until next time.
End of tour.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Practical Info
Getting There
Getting to Ireland is easy. Fly into Dublin, make your way to the joining point and prepare for a weekend of pubs, music, laughter and questionable Father Ted impressions. Full joining instructions will be sent before departure.
What to Pack
Comfortable shoes, a waterproof jacket and a sense of humour are strongly recommended. Father Ted fancy dress is entirely optional but highly encouraged. The group photos tend to improve dramatically when priests, nuns and Mrs Doyle start appearing.
Best Time to Visit
Late August is one of the best times to visit Ireland. The days are long, the pubs are lively and the scenery looks fantastic. There's also a reasonable chance of sunshine, although Ireland reserves the right to change its mind at any moment.
Good to Know
This is a relaxed social tour, not a drinking competition. Expect great pubs, live music, friendly locals and plenty of laughs. "Just one quick pint" will be said repeatedly throughout the weekend and should not be interpreted as a guarantee.
This Tour is Perfect For
- Flights to and from Ireland
- Lunches and dinners
- Drinks (you ambitious little thing)
- Souvenirs, shamrocks and emergency Guinness funds
- Ownership of any small cows or far away cows
- Promotion to the priesthood
- Compensation for excessive Father Ted quoting
- Any karaoke performances you later regret
- The explanation you'll eventually give your bank account
- Rescue missions if you decide to follow Father Jack into the nearest pub
- The legendary "one quick pint" that somehow turns into six
- Calls to your boss explaining why you'd quite like another day in Ireland
- Any sudden urge to move to Galway and become a full-time pub musician
Coming on Your Own? Brilliant!
Travelling solo? You'll fit right in. Join a small group of fellow adventurers, make new friends and enjoy your own room with no single supplement on eligible departures. No need to bring a spare human.
Perfect for Friends & Couples
Tipple Tours are even better when shared. Our tours are designed for relaxed conversations, long dinners and plenty of shared travel stories.
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Private & Custom Ireland Experiences
Want the craic all to yourself? We offer private Ireland whiskey tours and can build custom pub crawls, distillery visits, or comedy-focused Dublin weekends for your group.
Private Whiskey Tours
Explore Ireland's whiskey renaissance with your own group — from Dublin's urban distilleries to countryside producers. Private tastings, master distiller meet-ups, and pubs that tourists never find.
Custom Pub & Comedy Trips
Want a Dublin pub crawl with comedy club access? A Wild Atlantic Way road trip with distillery stops? We'll build a bespoke Irish adventure around your interests.
March (St. Patrick's Festival) and autumn are peak times, but Ireland's pubs are legendary year-round.
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