Why We’re Different
A Tour Shaped Around People, Not a Schedule
Most tours follow a rigid itinerary, repeated week after week.
Ireland In Focus was created to be something far more personal.
Here, your week unfolds naturally — shaped by the group, the weather, the light and the moment. Instead of forcing experiences into a pre-set timetable, we adjust each day to suit the atmosphere and the people actually in the room.
No Fixed Itinerary - Just Thoughtful, Flexible Planning
Each evening at Temple House, we share the broad plan for the next day: where we’re likely to go, what to bring and what pace to expect.
It gives you the clarity you need while preserving the freedom to adapt as each day unfolds. The result is a more relaxed, meaningful week .
One that feels crafted for you, not copied from a template.
Slow Travel:
Stay in One Historic Estate All Week
Instead of packing and unpacking every two nights, you settle into Temple House Estate, a 300-year-old manor set on 1,000 acres of lake, woodland and castle ruins.
It becomes your home - a peaceful retreat with fireside evenings, relaxed dinners and quiet moments overlooking the lake.
Staying in one place lets you slow down and truly experience the region, not just pass through it.
Exclusive Access & Personal Hosting
With a maximum of just 14 guests, everyone is welcomed as a guest, not a passenger.
This small group size allows us to offer:
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Unhurried conversations with local makers
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Access to places larger groups rarely reach
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A guide who knows you by name, not as part of a crowd
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A comfortable, easy social atmosphere
It’s warm, personal hosting — premium without ever being formal or rushed.
Real Craft, Real People, Real Connection
Our craft visits are a signature part of the experience.
Instead of staged demonstrations, we visit real working studios such as woodworkers, potters, metalworkers and textile artists where you can watch, ask questions and see heritage in motion.
Each visit is unique, shaped by what the maker is working on that day. These unhurried, personal encounters often become the highlight of the week
Hidden Heritage, Not the Usual Checklist
The North West holds one of Ireland’s richest concentrations of ancient monuments and Celtic landscapes. Yet most remain untouched by the typical tourist trail.
We explore quiet places, forgotten corners and landscapes full of story and atmosphere.
This isn’t a checklist of “must-sees," but a genuine journey into Ireland’s deeper layers.
The Joy of Discovery
In a world of endless reviews and recommendations, travel can easily become predictable.
We prefer to keep a little wonder.
There’s something magical about arriving somewhere you haven’t researched.
Seeing it fresh, with no expectations. Guests often say these surprise moments are their favourite memories of the week.
In Short
Ireland In Focus is different because it is:
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Flexible, not rigid
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Personal, not generic
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Guest-centred, not schedule-centred
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Rich in craft, heritage and connection
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Rooted in slow travel at a historic estate
It’s all the beauty of Ireland, without the rush.