- Kilruddery - Ancient site belonging to st Thomas Abbey and handed to family forefather, Sir William Brabazon, where current castle is located, hear ballad and some of the local history.
- Enniskerry - Built by Wingfirld family of Powerscourt
- Powerscourt Estate - Wingfield family estate, one of the old Lords houses not nationalised by the State as part of Independence negotiations in 1922, located on lands taken from the OByrnescinthelate 1500s. Hear ballads and some local history.
- Guinness Lake - Lough dan is the Irish name for this Corrie like lake, the Guinness family on purchasing the land had sand installed to make the natural peat lake resemble a pint!!
- Glendalough Village - One of the earliest monastic settlements in Ireland, visited by 100,000s including the Obama family, we’ll hear ballads and some local history.
- Lunch included
Born and raised in Wicklow, I have a profound passion for my county’s rich cultural heritage. I’m a classically trained opera vocalist and a practitioner of traditional Irish music. This journey entails discovering Wicklow’s history through the melodies that tell tales… from territories gained through deceit, brutality, and cunning, to the countless individuals deported for minor infringements to construct the Australian colony, the severe impact of famine, displacements, landlords exploiting the famine to displace undesirable tenants and ‘balance’ their estates. I have organized Musical History events at Kilruddery House and Wicklow Jail and have put together Living Dublin 1916 for RTE, encompassing classical, choral, and traditional Irish music. I’m eagerly anticipating guiding you on a musical history excursion filled with songs and narratives at Wicklow’s most remarkable picturesque sites.
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