Authentic experiences
Meet the people who keep our traditions alive; these flagbearers of Irish culture provide a fresh perspective and offer unique cultural experiences to our guests.
A positive impact
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are conscious travel experiences available across the TTC family of brands.
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Embark on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience that will leave you in awe and inspires positive change. We have exclusively curated a collection of authentic Irish experiences under four themes: Irish food, indigenous craft, music and storytelling, and the real Connemara. This is a unique opportunity to meet the flagbearers of traditional Irish culture and to support our local artists and artisans.
Meet the makers: Craft & design
Ireland has a rich history of artisan craftsmanship, and the west of Ireland draws in craftspeople as a place of inspiration and work.
A taste of the west of Ireland
The enthusiasm and passion of these food producers is infectious and all the more intimate when they welcome you into their homes.
Ireland's ancient music & stories
Travel back through the annals of time and meet the experts who carry the art forms of ancient Ireland into the present day.
The real Connemara
Meet the people who have been shaped by this landscape and learn about the skills and crafts that have developed here.
UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL GOAL 11:
Sustainable cities and communities
We are proud that these experience have been selected as MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences. Chosen for the positive impact they have on the traveller and communities we explore, they directly advance the United Nations Global Goal 11 'Sustainable Cities and Communities' by preserving local traditions, natural and built heritage and promoting cultural vibrancy.
Cré: Kitchen Garden Experience
This immersive experience includes a tour of the historic Kitchen Garden where guests will forage and taste produce. Following this, guests are invited to a hands-on cooking session with our Executive Head Chef, Liam Finnegan, at Squire Danagher's cottage, culminating in a flavourful three-course meal crafted from seasonal homegrown ingredients.
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Meet the flagbearers of traditional Irish culture.
Jewels & gin
Spend a morning with world-renowned master goldsmith, Nigel O’Reilly, enjoy a private lunch of local epicurean delights and explore their flavours, aromas and history of a local Gin Distiller.
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