ArchAeological EXCURSIONS
Dr. Peter Harbison is an archaeologist and art historian recognised internationally as an expert on Ireland’s ancient monuments from prehistoric tombs to medieval crosses, churches and castles. Author of over twenty books, he is beloved for the way he wears his learning so lightly in transmitting his enthusiasm to his audiences.
EXCURSION
Your archaeological excursion begins at 9 a.m. from Inchiquin Country House when the private coach sets off on your full-day excursion to the highlights of the Burren’s historic monuments. Enroute and on site Dr. Peter Harbison’s insights will help you experience the fascinating features that the region has to offer. For lunch you will have the choice of the Michelin recommended Wild Honey Inn in Lisdoonvarna or weather permitting, a scenic picnic lunch prepared by our House Chef Liam Walsh. Your excursion with Peter will culminate back at Inchiquin Country House between 6-7 p.m. with a deserved glass of chilled bubbly and snacks.
Itineraries & Rates
Please contact us to organise your tailored excursion with Dr. Peter Harbison and we will e-mail you a sample itinerary and rates. We will also send you Peter’s details in Dublin so you can discuss your particular interests directly with him.
Burren Botanical Excursions
Maryangela Keane is one of the most respected of Burren botanists. She has anencyclopaedic knowledge of the exotic mixture of Antarctic and Alpine plants living side by side in this extraordinary karst-limestone landscape in northern Clare. This, together with her lively and very personalised presentation, is what has made her the most popular guide and international lecturer on the Burren's wild flowers.
She is also the author of one of the classic books on the Burren's famous flora.
Botanical Excursion
Your private coach will set off at 9 a.m. from Inchiquin Country House on your botanical day of discovery. Maryangela Keane will delight you all day with so many hidden botanical treasures unique to the Burren in this part of Clare. For lunch you will have the choice of the Michelin recommended Wild Honey Inn in Lisdoonvarna or weather permitting, a scenic picnic lunch prepared by our House Chef Liam Walsh. Your excursion with Maryangela will culminate back at Inchiquin Country House between 6-7 p.m. with a deserved glass of chilled bubbly and snacks.
Itineraries & Rates
Please contact us to organise your tailored excursion with Maryanglea Keane and we will e-mail you sample itineraries and rates. We will also send you Maryangela’s details in Lisdoonvarna so you can discuss your particular interests directly with her.
Books
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Spectacular Ireland (Southport, Conn.). Text illuminating colour photographs by various photographers – for which you need a large coffee-table. |
| Ireland’s Treasures. 5000 years of artistic expression
(Southport, Conn.). The only coffee-table panoramic view of Irish art from the stone age to the twentieth century. |
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The Golden Age of Irish Art (London). Early Christian Irish art with beautiful black-and-white illustrations. |
| Ancient Ireland From Prehistory to the Middle Ages (London). Text accompanying Jacqueline O’Brien’s remarkable colour images. |
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Irish Art Historical Studies in Honour of Peter Habison (Dublin,
Princeton). International scholars offer the fruits of their research to honour Professor Peter Harbison. |
| Pre-Christian Ireland (London). Well researched overview of Irish prehistory from Newgrange to the Celts. |
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Guide to the National Historic Monuments of Ireland (Dublin). Classic guide to Ireland’s ancient monuments – never out of print over the last forty years |
| The Crucifiction in Irish Art (Harrisburg, Pa. and Dublin). The ups and downs of 1200 years of Irish art on the basis of illustrations of the crucifiction. |
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Treasures of the Boyne (Dublin /Drogheda). |
| Pilgrimage in Ireland. The Monuments and the People (London). Many early Christian monuments may be explained as part of much-neglected medieval pilgramage activity |
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Maryangela Keane’s The Burren continues to be regarded as the must have guide for all Burren botanical enthusiasts. |
