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Join Enrico and Henrick on the emerald isle
Join Enrico and Henrick on the emerald isle
Thanks to Lauren and Ciclismo Classico I’ve been given the great honor of inviting you to a very special bike tour in my homeland. What makes this tour so special is that we will not only visit the beautiful western coastline around Connemara and the Aran Islands but travel down south to my home County and town of Killarney. Even though I live in Italia now, my heart will always beat to an Irish drum.
When I think of biking along the wild Atlantic ocean, I imagine weaving my way through green fields, littered with sheep and their lambs dancing to the beat of an Irish reel, with that unique smell of freshly cut grass or turf (peat), it reminds me of the simplicity and yet very engaging experience that cycling in this part of the world has to offer.
I’ll not only have the great pleasure to show you my homeland, but I get to do it with my great friend, colleague and honorary Irish man, Enrico. Enrico’s enthusiasm and passion for Ireland is incredible and always gives me great joy to see. He appreciates everything Irish, and considering his vast and amazing knowledge and the fact that we have led tours in Ireland on numerous occasions, I’ve given him the title of ˜Honorary Irishman’, and is ˜High King’ of the ˜O Pievannach clan.
Enrico and I will take you from the wild and rugged hills of Connemara, tip toeing our way through the many bays and inlets of this fantastic piece of coastline. Then out across Galway Bay to the untouched Aran Island of Inis Mor where time has stood still and where simplicity of life reigns supreme. Back to the mainland onward we travel through villages deep in history and tradition. From Doolin, the capitol of Irish folk music, to Ballybunion in the Kingdom of Kerry, passing the majestic cliffs of Moher, over the Connor pass, down to the colourful Dingle, and arrive in Killarney where by the shores of Lough leane we’ll pedal through one of Europe’s most important National Parks.
Why is Kerry known as the Kingdom? Join Enrico and myself to find out! For more details about our tour you can contact me directly at [email protected], or call one of our US-based Travel Consultants at 800-866-7314.
Hope to see you in Galway!
Henrick Murphy
When I think of biking along the wild Atlantic ocean, I imagine weaving my way through green fields, littered with sheep and their lambs dancing to the beat of an Irish reel, with that unique smell of freshly cut grass or turf (peat), it reminds me of the simplicity and yet very engaging experience that cycling in this part of the world has to offer.
I’ll not only have the great pleasure to show you my homeland, but I get to do it with my great friend, colleague and honorary Irish man, Enrico. Enrico’s enthusiasm and passion for Ireland is incredible and always gives me great joy to see. He appreciates everything Irish, and considering his vast and amazing knowledge and the fact that we have led tours in Ireland on numerous occasions, I’ve given him the title of ˜Honorary Irishman’, and is ˜High King’ of the ˜O Pievannach clan.
Enrico and I will take you from the wild and rugged hills of Connemara, tip toeing our way through the many bays and inlets of this fantastic piece of coastline. Then out across Galway Bay to the untouched Aran Island of Inis Mor where time has stood still and where simplicity of life reigns supreme. Back to the mainland onward we travel through villages deep in history and tradition. From Doolin, the capitol of Irish folk music, to Ballybunion in the Kingdom of Kerry, passing the majestic cliffs of Moher, over the Connor pass, down to the colourful Dingle, and arrive in Killarney where by the shores of Lough leane we’ll pedal through one of Europe’s most important National Parks.
Why is Kerry known as the Kingdom? Join Enrico and myself to find out! For more details about our tour you can contact me directly at [email protected], or call one of our US-based Travel Consultants at 800-866-7314.
Hope to see you in Galway!
Henrick Murphy
