9-10th of May, Donegal
Sláinte, members!
Your Committee has been hard at work planning a spectacular weekend away for May 2026. We are heading north to the rugged beauty of Donegal for a deep dive into the heritage and future of whiskey-making in the region.
Before we finalise the details, we want to gauge interest for a two-day distillery tour on May 9th and 10th.
The Itinerary
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Saturday, May 9th We will leave Dublin at 10 a.m. & visit the historic Crolly Distillery. Nestled in the Donegal Gaeltacht, Crolly is reviving a century-old tradition. After the tour we will organise a dinner in “Leo's Tavern”, the home of music artists Clannad, Enya and Moya Brennan.
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Sunday, May 10th. Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Ardara to explore the craftsmanship behind the Sliabh Liag Distillers.
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Return to Dublin around 5 p.m.
The Details
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Transport: A dedicated Society bus will be organised for the weekend.
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Society Trip Fee: Approx. €50 per person (covers the bus and tours).
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Accommodation: Members will book their own rooms. Upon registration of interest, we will provide a recommended hotel where the group will be based (we have room options from 1 to 3 people. The room rates are from 169 (1 person) to 249 (3 people)).
Register Your Interest
This is a preliminary check to see how many of you are ready to hit the road for a weekend of Donegal spirits. If you are interested in joining us for this expedition, please let us know by replying to this announcement through the booking system.
