Join Indie Untangled for an eight-day adventure in Ireland! The tour takes place from June 7-15, 2025 and winds its way from literary Dublin to the Aran Islands and Galway Bay. Meet and learn from local wool producers, dyers, designers and a bestselling author, who will help you weave an unforgettable tale.
Our itinerary
DAY 1: SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025 — WELCOME TO IRELAND!
• Arrival – Private transfer from airport to begin tour
• Welcome Brunch Kilkenny Design Centre
• Visit to the Museum of Literature Ireland
• Visit to This Is Knit, Dublin’s No. 1 Yarn Store. Receive Fishbone Mittens Gift Box with Ériu Yarn
• Pre-Dinner Talk with Angela Forte – Fine Art Tapestry Weaver
• Welcome Dinner in hotel
• Overnight 4 star Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin – Brunch and Welcome dinner included
DAY 2: SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2025 — FARM TO YARN IN THE GARDEN OF IRELAND
• Breakfast
• Farm tour, river walk and Ériu woollen mill tour with tea and scones.
• Lunch at Ériu and learn about their yarns and new colours. Gift of a pattern and skein of the latest design!
• Talú Earth natural dyeing workshop with Malú Colorin
• Return to Dublin for a free evening to explore and relax.
• Overnight 4 star Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin – Breakfast and lunch included
DAY 3: MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025 — MOEBIUS, MUSEUM OF STYLE ICONS AND INTO THE WEST OF IRELAND!
• Breakfast
• Moebius Knitting Class with This Is Knit
• Afternoon Tea (lunch) at Newbridge Silverware
• Museum of Style Icons
• Early evening arrival to relax in hotel
• Ballyhoura Fibres Talk and Trunk Show
• Overnight 4 star Lahinch Coast Hotel, County Clare – Breakfast and Afternoon Tea included
DAY 4: TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025 — SPINNING WORKSHOP AND BACK TO NATURE IN THE BURREN
• Breakfast
• Visit to Irish Fibre Crafters
• Handspinning Workshop
• Free time to explore and for lunch (not included) in Doolin
• Guided walking and nature tour of The Burren
• Local Restaurant Dinner
• Overnight 4 star Lahinch Coast Hotel, County Clare – Breakfast and dinner included
DAY 5: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2025 — OFF TO THE ARAN ISLANDS! INIS MOR
• Breakfast
• Morning ferry from Doolin to Inis Mor
• Welcome from your island host Úna MacDonagh
• Tour of Inis Mor
• Lunch at Teach Nan Phaidi
• Spinning and Dyeing with Úna MacDonagh
• Free time to explore Inis Mor
• Dinner in hotel
• Irish Dancing
• Overnight Aran Islands Hotel – Seaview Chalets – Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
DAY 6: THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025 — MORE FUN ON INIS MOR!
• Breakfast
• Traditional Aran Knitting Class with Úna MacDonagh
• Island Lunch
• Shopping with Úna
• Aran Islands Goats Cheese Tour and Tasting
• Dinner in hotel
• Overnight Aran Islands Hotel – Seaview Chalets – Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
DAY 7: FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025 — TIME TO WEAVE THAT YARN WITH BETSY
• Breakfast
• Morning ferry to Rossaveal
• Betsy Cornwell writing workshop (on beach if a nice day!)
• Lunch with Pota
• Betsy Cornwell tour of Old Knitting Factory and nature walk
• Arrive in Galway city for a free evening to explore and enjoy or simply relax
• Overnight 3 star NOX Hotel, Galway – Breakfast and lunch included
DAY 8: SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025 — GALWAY WOOL SAFARI, AHASCRAGH DISTILLERY AND FAREWELL DINNER
• Breakfast
• Galway Wool Safari
• Knit and Sip at Ahascragh Eco-Distillery with lunch (included)
• Arrive back in Dublin
• Farewell Dinner
• Overnight 4 star Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin – Breakfast, lunch and Farewell dinner included
What's included
- Private transfers on arrival and departure
- Experienced tour guide/manager throughout
- 24/7 helpline straight to members of the Knitting Tours team
- Luxury, spacious coach with experienced driver
- All hotels listed in the itinerary with en-suite bath/step-in shower or walk-in shower
- Porterage from hotel reception to your room and back (except for the NOX Hotel, Galway)
- Welcome brunch and daily full Irish breakfast
- Local restaurant dinner, 3 additional hotel dinners, farewell dinner & 5 lunches
- Afternoon tea at Newbridge Silverware
- Return ferries to/from the Aran Islands
- All activities, workshops and attractions listed in the itinerary + all workshop materials (you just bring your favorite needles!)
- Fishbone Mittens knitting set with Ériu yarn, Ériu yarn pattern and yarn gift from the farm
- 1 skein of yarn from special Heritage Wool Collective collaboration between Ériu and Ballyhoura Fibres
- Gift bag including tote bag, notebook and pen, lanyard, luggage tag and rain poncho
Items not included
• Travel to and from Ireland
• Gratuities/tips
• Room service
• Additional beverages and alcoholic drinks
• Personal items such as phone calls, additional meals, snacks or drinks not included in the itinerary
• Yarn, patterns and materials not included in the itinerary
Price
€3,676 per person sharing in a Twin/Double room
€879 additional supplement if a Single room is required
All pricing is in EURO – passengers may choose to be charged in EURO or their own local currency.
If you have friends or family that want to join you but do not knit, we offer a special non-knitter discount of €200!
Optional pre-tour arrangements
1 x Pre-night at Royal Marine Hotel Bed & Breakfast (subject to availability)
€120 per person sharing in a Twin/Double room
€105 supplement if single room is required