ABOUT

In 2022 & 2023 The Dead Rabbit’s entire leadership team came together to plan two captivating trips to Ireland with a number of very special guests. The goal was to immerse the attendees in ‘Modern Ireland,’ capturing The Dead Rabbit’s ‘Tradition, meet Tomorrow’ vision through visits to the makers, the craftspeople, the brewers and distillers, the chefs and restauranteurs, the people who make Ireland one of the most vibrant, creative nations across the world.

We met painters, photographers, and textile artists through our partner, Crown Creative. We met and listened to emerging and established musicians through our Director of Music, Liam Craig, and got behind-the-scenes access to whiskey makers, distilleries, and of course, the mighty Guinness, through our Director of Irish Whiskey, Mark McLaughlin.

Tours of Ireland now brings all of these connections together in partnership with culinary retreat experts, Rêverie, inviting people from all corners of the globe to celebrate the Ireland we’re so passionate about, meet the people that form it, and experience the culture that we’re renowned for, all uniquely curated for your enjoyment, and ours.

WHISKEY

  • JJ Corry Whiskey Bonders

    In the heart of West Clare on a 100+-year-old family farm, the team at JJ Corry has resurrected the lost art of whiskey bonding. We’ll meet the founder, Louise McGuane, explore her library of flavors in the rackhouse, and enjoy a feast of the best local produce in her beautiful home.

  • Midleton Distillery

    The home of Jameson Irish Whiskey, along with Redbreast, Powers, Midleton, and others, we’ll get behind-the-scenes access to the distillery, guided by the Masters responsible for creating multi-award-winning whiskeys. We’ll visit the warehouses and the micro-distillery and taste some of their incredible whiskeys along the way - an Irish whiskey experience unlike any other.

  • FOXES BOW IRISH WHISKEY

    Foxes Bow is one of the leaders in a new wave of Irish whiskey makers, disrupting the category with a fresh take on being a whiskey for anyone and everyone. Their neon colors and irreverent attitude have made them one of our most loved brands. They’ll join us on our first morning to take whiskey and share an Irish Coffee or two.

FOOD EXPERIENCES

  • The Pullman Restaurant

    Ever wanted to eat on the Orient Express? Well, at Glenlo Abbey, you can, and we will. Step back in time in these two beautifully restored original carriages set in the grounds of the hotel, with a multi-million euro state-of-the-art kitchen facilitating your luxury dining desires.

  • Ballymaloe Cookery School

    Founded by Darina Allen and Rory O’Connell in 1983, Ireland’s most iconic cookery school is on a 100-acre organic farm. We’ll explore and peruse the produce before being guided through techniques to create wholesome, flavorful Irish dishes. We’ll visit the farm, their dairy, the gardens, and glasshouses and finish with an early supper we’ll have helped create.

  • THE DOUGH BROS

    Why are all the best pizzerias in Naples, London, and New York when the best produce in the world is here in the West of Ireland? With this in mind, the Dough Bros, Eugene & Ronan, have created one of the world’s most recognized pizzerias in the heart of Galway City.

  • THE ARMADA KITCHEN GARDEN

    Just over 2 miles up the road from the Armada Hotel, this sustainable farm celebrates the cleanest, greenest, and purest forms of growing - a true passion project, which also supplies the hotel’s restaurant.

MAKERS

  • MODET FURNITURE

    With the waves crashing on the beach beneath the hotel, we’ll enjoy the raw beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way at its best here in West Clare. Recently renovated, The Armada captures the best of rural, coastal Ireland, with stunning scenery and multiple dining options. Menus here highlight the best Irish produce, with local seafood, meat, dairy, and vegetables. The perfect retreat after exploring the surrounding area’s natural beauty.

  • The Burren Smokehouse

    Here, we’ll visit the family-run makers of Ireland’s most iconic Organic Smoked Salmon, one of the Wild Atlantic Ways true culinary treasures. We’ll embark on a mini food trail comprising of smoked salmon tastings, the showing of the smoking process, and an interactive journey through time following the legendary Salmon of Knowledge.

HOTELS

  • THE ARMADA HOTEL

    SPANISH POINT

    With the waves crashing on the beach beneath the hotel, we’ll enjoy the raw beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way at its best here in West Clare. Recently renovated, The Armada captures the best of rural, coastal Ireland, with stunning scenery and multiple dining options. Menus here highlight the best Irish produce, with local seafood, meat, dairy, and vegetables. The perfect retreat after exploring the surrounding area’s natural beauty.

  • GLENLO ABBEY HOTEL & ESTATE

    This 5-star private estate spans 138 acres of private land on the outskirts of Galway city in the heart of the West of Ireland. We’ll enjoy the vast amenities of this luxury accommodation during our downtime before and after we visit the makers and creators of Galway, Ireland’s most culturally diverse city. There’s a 9-hole golf course, GLO Spa, falconry, fishing, and serenity walks within the estate.

  • THE MONTENOTTE HOTEL

    Looking down over the picturesque city of Cork, the 4-star luxury Montenotte Hotel will host our guests for three nights as we explore the very best of Irish food, beer, and whiskey across the county of Cork. With its award-winning spa, Motion health club, luxury in-house cinema, and multiple dining options, the Montenotte will make our downtime time to remember.