Glendalough and Wicklow History in Song Coach Tour

About This Tour

Led by Wicklow native Oisín. With an intimate aquaintance with his home county, Oisín has staged history events at Kilruddery House and Wicklow Gaol. He is uniquely qualified as sincere historian, musician, and former member of Dublin’s renowned Palestrina Choir.

Blending rich musical tradition with critical historical insight, Oisín guides you through the monastic serenity of Glendalough and its rich heritage, the profound influence of monastic Ireland on Europe, post Dark ages.

Learn of the Norman, Tudor invasions including Kilruddery’s Brabazon land grants and Powerscourt’s Cromwellian acquisitions. Experience evocative renditions of Wicklow inspired songs that capture the region’s beauty and drama. This is an invitation to engage with Irish dramatic truth, through story, song, and its landscape..

Perfect for history lovers, music enthusiasts, anyone happy to engage with Ireland and its hidden history..

What’s Included

• Private transportation

Itinerary

1. Ancient Irish monastic site, Church of Ruadhri, then commandeered by Normans and given to st Thomas Abbey before Henry VIII handed it over to current encombents ancestor, William Brabazon for numerous battle victories in purstuir of the estab;lishment of protestantism, largely against Irish Lords, Brabazon is seen as the catalyst for the systematic destruction of the Ancient Gaelic order. (5 min)
2. Built by Powerscourts shortly before the great hunger. (pass by)
3. Powerscourt, originally ownerd by native IRish Kavanagh, and McMurraghs, then taken by force by Normans, de Poer, Powerscourt name comes from, then stolen by Cromwell, given to current encumbents’ ancestor, Richard Wingfield. (15 min)
4. Lough Tay or the Guinness lake! (10 min)
5. One of the earliest monastic settlements in Ireland (30 min)

Good to Know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a private tour. Available in: en.