Begorra! O’Brien schedules president’s trip in Ireland

An ISBA-sponsored travel program in Enchanting Ireland, including the capital city of Dublin on the east coast and Killarney on the southwest coast, is scheduled from Sept. 18 to 26.

ISBA President-elect John G. O’Brien’s has chosen the land of his ancestors for this fall presidential tour.

The Dublin city portion includes three nights in a first-class hotel, a sightseeing tour that includes St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Trinity College. Optional trips are available to Belfast and Glendalough.

A scenic transfer through County Kildare ends in Killarney, where travelers will spend four nights and tour Muckross House in the national park. Option excursions are to the Dingle Peninsula, Kinsale and Blarney, and Bantry Bay and Garinish Island.

The cost of $2,699 per person, double occupancy – if booked before May 20 - includes round-trip airfare, accommodations for seven nights, daily breakfasts and a farewell dinner. After May 20, the cost will be $2,949.

The group will leave Chicago on Friday, Sept. 18, and return Saturday, Sept. 26. Call Go Next at (800) 842-9023 for early reservations and complete details.