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If you’re reading this, chances are either you, or your ancestors, hail from some parish in Ireland. Have you ever wondered exactly where your people have come from and what has made you who you are? Join us for the Week of Welcomes in South-East Galway and we will give you a sense of self; introduce and reconnect you to your ancestral parish, and in the process, provide an unforgettable holiday experience for you, your friends or family!

The Week of Welcomes Day by Day

Our day-by-day guide is a summary of the great week we have planned for you. Once you confirm your interest, we’ll stay in touch with you all the way until we meet up in Co. Galway on June 24^th, 2012!

Sunday, 24^th June

Arrivals Day – A Cead Mile Failte – A Welcome to all our Friends

Sunday is arrivals day. It’s the day when all our new friends, from all over  the world, return home to meet up. We will introduce you to your parish, go through the plan for the week, have a light bite to eat, and return you to your accommodation. It will be an early night, conscious that most of you will have been travelling considerable distances... and because you need to rest up for the great week ahead!

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Monday, 25^th June

The “this is who you are day”

In your local parish, we will tell you about the history of Ireland and specifically about the area your ancestors came from. We’ll help you fill in the missing pieces in your family tree.

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Tuesday, 26^th June

Shannon Cruise & Garden Tea Party*

Cruise one of the finest waterways in Europe - the River Shannon. This trip will culminate with a beautiful garden tea party. Not to be missed. Never to be forgotten.

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Wednesday, 27^th June

Tour Day – “This is my part of Ireland”

Wednesday is a day spent in and around the parishes of your ancestors. You’ll enjoy a tour of some of the scenic and historical highlights of your ancestral parish, accompanied by local expert guides. And there’ll be some free time to yourself!

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Thursday, 28^th June

Free Day! (and in the evening - IRISH NIGHT!)

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Friday, 29^th June

Culture, Crafts, Heritage - all things Irish*

Join us for a traditional rural day in the Irish countryside; try your hand at cutting turf, while you relax with a hot cuppa at a local farmhouse.

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Saturday, 30^th June

Market Day – Clash of the Ash - Farewell

Saturday is market day and after a visit to a typical Country Market, it’ll be time for a ‘clash of the ash’. In the afternoon you will watch a specially organised hurling match – the fastest ball game in the world. When local parishes play, the intensity moves up a level – the clash of the ash!

This evening we’ll all meet up for a farewell event and you’ll be presented with a special scroll - a certificate of attendance at the 2012 Week of Welcomes. At the end of an evening  of music, fun and craic, we’ll say goodbye... but just for now!

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Sunday, 1^st July

Departure Day

Sunday is departure day. Some of you may have plans to visit other parts of Ireland or are heading home – we’ll help you on your way whatever.

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*All events/activities are liable to change depending on interest levels and weather

Here's an overview of 2011's Week of Welcomes: