2025 dates April 23 – May 2, 2025

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April 23 - May 2, 2025

OUR CORE MISSION:

Providing a lasting impression of the beauty of Irish food and cuisine, while maintaining culture and tradition. Meeting the farmers, cheesemakers, fishermen and chefs, who bring the food to your plate in a modern way, without sacrificing the historical past. We want to change your mind, and your perception of Irish food, and help you experience the incredible resources this small island provides.

GráBia roughly translates to 'love food'

Love food, yes we do! Join us as we let our senses come alive on this slow-food culinary tour of Ireland. You will cook, smell, taste, see, and experience many of the glorious resources of the Emerald Isle.

County Galway

Concentrating on small geographical areas at a time, this experience will allow you to alter your perception of the food of Ireland. You’ll experience firsthand the wonders it offers, like the deliciousness of mussels plucked from the sea and simmered with seaweed and fresh Irish butter. Learn to make Irish Soda Bread and Treacle Bread in an Irish farmhouse kitchen. Taste as nature intended.

A small group (max ten guests) will make this a wonderfully cozy week+, making new friends. We promise to have a hike, sea walk, or bog walk every day to walk off all the goodness we consume!

Meet Shelagh

You will travel the lush green fields, forage and fish in the deep blue sea of Ireland with Shelagh Geraghty Mullen and Celtic Journeys.

Shelagh loves cooking and sharing the amazing food of Ireland. Shelagh attended The Dublin Cookery School in 2020 and was brought back to the states a bit early due to, yep C-19. Come hell or high-water, she was determined to find a way to get back to her ancestral home a country she loves so much. Low and behold GráBia came to light in 2022. Started with her freind Anne Reddington, Anne and her husband (Larry) own Galway Cheese. Anne won’t able to join us this year, but hopefully she will return after finishing her masters degree.

SOME OF THE aMAZING THINGS YOU'LL TASTE ON OUR TOUR

field to fork

TBD soon.

Sea to plate

TBD soon.

This itinerary is subject to change. due to weather and availability. If this occurs, terrific substitutions will be made, you can be sure of that. We’ve got lots in our back pocket to do!

accommodation

rosleague hotel in county galway, pink hotel

where will i stay?

Full itinerary coming soon

Please note, pricing is based on double occupancy. Contact Shelagh for single occupancy information.

Why our GRABIA tour?

The concept of our food tour is for you to dip your toe into the amazing produce, grass fed meats and dairy, fish and seafood as well as the spectacular scenery of Ireland. The flexibility of the trip offers you time on either end to rent a car and explore more, hopefully enjoying more food excursions and restaurants. You always want to leave a glorious place, wanting to go back.

AerLingus and Delta now have flight direct from Minneapolis to Dublin. Sure beats layover! For a small additionaly fee, Celtic Journey can help you book your flights.

FAQ's

How does this tour work?

Accommodation, transport, tours, fun and most importantly food are included.

What will I need upon registration?

We will require each guest to fill out a registration form* that contains waivers, and a copy of your current vaccination card. A $500 per person, non-refundable deposit will be required to secure you and your companions spot on the tour.

*please fill out the form before registering, there is vital information needed before you agree to sign up.

Do I need to live in Minnesota to join the tour?

Heck no! You just need to get yourself and your travel companion to Galway in time for the Welcome Dinner Sunday night. Aer Lingus and Delta have lots of flights to Ireland, IcelandAir too.

Do I have to share a room with someone?

Yes, on our tour we can only offer double occupancy. So find a fun friend, companion or partner. Each room will have two beds if requested, so no worries there. Contact Shelagh if you must have your own room, we will do our best to accomodate.

How 'active' is this tour?

We will have time on our tour bus each day, but we hope to stop along the way for short hikes (weather permitting), as well as some other surprises along the way! There will be time each day when we return to our accommodations to go out and stretch your legs too. We are doing our best to not over-book each day!

Are all meals included?

Four full Irish breakfast and four continental breakfasts are included. As well as whatever we cook and taste everyday on our tours. We found with our first trip that we were feeding our guests a bit too much, and also, this gives you more time to explore whatever area we are in at the moment, or just relax at the pub. Any lunch provided will definitely carry you for the day. Trust us, you won’t be feeling the hunger!

Is alcohol/wine included with meals?

No, alcohol is not included on this tour.

Can my teenager come along on the trip?

Sorry, at this time, only 21 and older can join. Whiskey tours and nights out would not be advisable.

I have some serious food allerigies, can I still join the tour?

Strongly unadvisable on this food tour, gluten, shell fish, meat, dairy and eggs. And a lot of it! 🙂

I am disabled, can I still come on the trip?

At this time, although we’d really love to have you, if you need assistance walking, it’s not advisable for you to join us. Although we will be cooking and touring quite a bit, this trip is an active one, with walks and hikes scheduled every day.

Will this trip be inclusive of the LBGQT community?

You betcha, all are welcome!

Will Shelagh be on the tour?

Shelagh will be with you the entire time. Her role is to provide the most fun, informative, and enjoyable time of your life (I’m feeling very confident today! :). We want you to come back for our next tour!

Are we going to be making alot of boiled Irish meals?

Oh my goodness, no way! The point of this trip is to introduce you to the marvels of modern Irish cuisine. Land and sea, that’s what it’s all about. Oh and a little whiskey, wine and a Guinness or three. 🙂

I don't really like to have fun, can I still go?

No.

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Do I need travel insurance?

Highly suggested. But please note: the deposit is non-refundable. AIG Travel Guard is recommended.

What about tipping?

When we come to the end of our journey with a particular driver, we encourage a €10+ per person tip. Our drivers will be with us for multiple days, and are always very informative and enjoyable lads.

Tipping at sit-down/table service restaurants is encouraged only if you are satisfied with the service, typically 10% Tipping in pubs is typically not required, especially if the publican is the owner.

Follow this guide throughout your trip, and you’ll be grand.