Ireland · WORKSHOPS
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Pick by what your day actually looks like. These 15 workshops hold up, and every entry carries its price, its running time, and the detail that decides between two that look the same.
Forge a sterling silver ring in Dublin with expert tutors, choose textures and finishes, and take home your personal keepsake in 2 hours.
“It was very easy to follow along and both guides made the steps really easy and not scary, and we all had a great time!”
Irish dance lesson and live music in Dublin. Meet at Merchant's Arch, learn steps with coaching, then watch performers in Temple Bar.
“We loved this activity! We got another venue and I was worried at first, but there was such a nice atmosphere. I loved the music and dancing of the dancers and ourselves. Great idea for a big group of friends or bachelorettes.”
Tour Roe and Co in Dublin’s Liberties, then pick a Flavours or Beyond The Blend workshop to make your own whiskey cocktail.
“Thoroughly enjoyed this activity. Very interesting indeed combined history and information with fun and entertainment. Excellent guide who really added hugely to experience.”
A hands-on Jameson Black Barrel blending class in Dublin with guided cask tastings, sensory exercises, and a 50ml bottle to take home.
“This was an absolutely fantastic class! Gavin was so knowledgeable and so engaged. I’m not really a whiskey drinker, but I loved learning about how whiskey is made and doing the (very small sips—for me!) of whiskey. I highly recommend this.”
Hands-on Irish cooking in Central Dublin with Ann. Make soda bread, soup, beef and Guinness casserole, colcannon, then Irish coffee.
“The comraderie and ambiance was great. Ann is a very friendly person and terrific cook. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner experience and highly recommend it. Making the proper Irish coffee was delicious. Would do it again.”
Forge a sterling silver ring in Dublin, learning sawing, soldering, filing, textures and polishing in a small group for $98.
“Our two instructors were brilliant and we both had a wonderful time. Love our rings! Highlight of our short stay in Dublin!”
Small-group Irish baking in Dublin, Victorian home: make Grannys Apple Cake or traditional scones, enjoy tea, take treats home.
“This was a fantastic experience! So comfortable and well planned out. I can’t wait to try both recipes at home! Thank you!!”
Forge your own Sterling silver Claddagh ring in Dublin. Learn scribing, sawing, and shaping, then leave wearing your creation.
“This was such a wonderful experience. Instructions were clear and simple and it was a lot of fun with a nice keepsake to have at the end.”
Make three Jameson whiskey cocktails in Dublin in 1 hour, then sip at JJ’s bar. Includes a take-home cocktail book.
Beginner surf lesson in Strandhill with Atlantic Surf School. Gear included, English coaching, about 2.5 hours, 9am start.
“I am organising a social project for Ukrainians Family Surf Week and one if the days we surfed with Atlantic Surf School. It was the amasing experuence, nuce location, eveything clean and tide, cleab wet suits, shoes are in the good condition, comfortable boards for the beginners and, the last, but not the least is very carying and inspiring instructors who provided very clear instructions and supported in the water”
Mix three Jameson cocktails in one hour at Midleton Distillery, taste your creations, and take home a recipe book.
“We had a lot of fun. Ben was an amazing person. He was so patient and welcoming. he taught us to make 2 cocktails 🍸 whiskey sour and old fashioned. he also gave us another drink he made. It was an amazing experience.”
3-hour private cooking class in Skerries with sea views, global Irish dishes, and lunch or dinner with your host.
“The entire experience was outstanding! Prior to the cooking lesson, Lili took us on a tour of the fishing village of Skerries, which was awesome! The cooking lesson was great and the food was delicious! The lesson and time spent with Lili in Skerries was one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland!!!”
A 2.5-hour beginner surf lesson in Strandhill, County Sligo with gear, warm showers, and instruction in waist-deep white water.
“We had the best time learning how to surf! Our family had never surfed before and we were given great instruction and they were so friendly and helpful. Our kids ages range from 7-11 and they each had a great time as well. Would highly recommend! They provide you with everything you need! The wetsuit was amazing! Would definitely do it again!”
Shop the Skerries Mills food scene, cook an Irish-fusion feast with Elena, then eat with the family in a modern sea-view home.
“Spending time with Lily was wonderful. She is so full of life and fun. Her passion for her lovely city and for cooking are contagious. This was a most enjoyable evening.”
2.5-hour beginner surf lesson at Strandhill, Co. Sligo. Equipment included, safety first, and coached by Irish Surf Association instructors.
