Jane Austen’s Family Heritage in Northern Ireland & Donegal with author Sophia Hillan
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Dublin, Donegal and Northern Ireland
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Jane’s Nieces in Dublin, Donegal, Belfast & County Down: Explore Stately Homes, Parks, Gardens, heritage areas for Hand-Made Lace, Knits, Linens and Tweeds
Join Tour Leaders Richard Mulholland, descendant of the Austen family, and Dr. Sophia Hillan, author of May, Lou & Cass: Jane Austen’s Nieces in Ireland, on this special adventure into the cultural landscapes of Donegal and Northern Ireland. Fans of Jane Austen might not immediately think of Ireland as a destination associated with her life or novels but all the elements are here, waiting for you to discover. Using the real life paths of three of Jane Austen’s beloved nieces, delve into the fascinating history of this area. ‘Meet’ three of Edward Austen Knight’s children, Marianne (May,) Cassandra (Cass) and Louisa (Lou.) See family homes, places connected to their husbands and children; explore lace, linen, knitting and tweed crafts, visit stately homes, a national park, lovely coastal villages, romantic country estates with sumptuous interiors, meander breathtaking countryside, local parish churches, picturesque harbours; see Belfast and iconic Giant’s Causeway. Uncover what life was like in early 19th Century, both ‘upstairs and downstairs.’ As a special treat, your tour includes a private “Regency style” luncheon at Ballyscullion Park hosted by our driver/guide Richard, Jane Austen’s seven times grand-nephew, and his wife Rosalind. Dates: June 8th - June 14th, 2014 (7 days / 6 nights)There was a problem reporting this post.
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