Dietz Family Crest

The Gentleman's Sojourn

A Dietz Family Irish Heritage Journey

Primary Transit
DTW ✈ DUB
07
Calendar Days
30+
Curated Stops
TRANSIT ORIGIN
Detroit (DTW)
International Flight Hub

Itinerary Time-Weighting

Time distribution from Detroit departure to return.

Regional Experience Profile

Dublin's Heritage vs. Southern Sport & Gastronomy.

Days 1–3

Dublin: The Southside

Arriving via Atlantic crossing from DTW, the journey begins in the historic D2/D8 quarters. This area serves as the professional and musical anchor of the sojourn.

Potential Accommodations & Dining

  • The Merrion: Four restored Georgian townhouses. It is the height of quiet luxury and classic craftsmanship.
  • The Shelbourne: A historic landmark overlooking St. Stephen’s Green. Its "Constitution Room" is where Irish history was written.
  • The Westbury: Just off Grafton Street. It has a lively, high-energy atmosphere in its grand lounge.
  • The Fitzwilliam: A more contemporary luxury option with a sleek, professional vibe.
  • The Wilder Townhouse: A Victorian boutique hotel that feels like a private members' club.
  • The Winding Stair: An institution on the Liffey; serves elevated Irish farm-to-table classics.
  • FIRE Steakhouse: Housed in a 1710 mansion; specializing in dry-aged Hereford beef.
  • The Old Mill: Located in Temple Bar; famous for traditional Irish Stew and Dublin Coddle.
  • Delahunt: A restored Victorian grocer’s serving refined, old-school Irish recipes.
  • SOLE Seafood: The city’s gold standard for fresh Atlantic oysters and chowder.

Heritage Pubs & Culture

  • O’Donoghue’s: The legendary home of folk music. Always lively, with sessions often starting spontaneously.
  • The Palace Bar: A Victorian time capsule with a dedicated "Whiskey Snug" in the back.
  • The Cobblestone: The most authentic spot for a "Trad Session" (live fiddle/uilleann pipes).
  • The Stag’s Head: Famous for its wood-paneled interior and historic Victorian vibe.
  • McNeill’s: An intimate, low-lit pub that focuses strictly on the music and the pint.
The Temple Bar Dublin
Cork English Market
Days 4–5

Cork: Culinary Capital

Transition south to the "Rebel County." The focus shifts to gritty, authentic local culture and the world-renowned English Market.

Potential Accommodations & Dining

  • Hayfield Manor: A 5-star estate within the city; the most prestigious address in Cork.
  • The River Lee: A modern luxury mainstay with floor-to-ceiling views of the river.
  • Imperial Hotel: Cork’s oldest hotel; classic brass, wood, and professional service.
  • The Metropole: Located in the "Victorian Quarter"; has an old-school, grand atmosphere.
  • Castlemartyr Resort: (30 min away) A massive 18th-century manor for total seclusion.
  • Farmgate Café: Located in the English Market gallery; famous for traditional lamb stew and local tripe.
  • Market Lane: A bustling mainstay using ingredients directly from the market vendors.
  • Goldie: Specializes in "gill-to-fin" seafood; very precise and very high quality.
  • Elbow Lane: A wood-fired smokehouse and nano-brewery (great for a "guys' night").
  • Isaacs: A local standard-bearer for 30 years in a restored 18th-century warehouse.

Pubs & Music

  • Sin É: The home of traditional music in Cork since 1889. The atmosphere is electric.
  • The Corner House: Next door to Sin É; a dedicated "musician’s pub" with regular sessions.
  • An Spailpín Fánach: Built in 1779; low ceilings and stone walls.
  • Mutton Lane Inn: One of Cork’s oldest pubs, tucked down a narrow, mural-walled alley.
  • Crane Lane Theatre: A former gentlemen’s club that now hosts everything from Jazz to Blues.
Day 6

Old Head of Kinsale

The journey's climax. A technical links masterpiece on a 220-acre promontory jutting deep into the Atlantic.

Championship Golf

  • Old Head Golf Links: The 18 holes occupy a 220-acre diamond of land surrounded by the ocean. Technical and engineering mastery.
  • Lusitania Bar: A celebratory pint at the on-site bar which overlooks the lighthouse and the cliffs.

Kinsale Town Hub

  • The Blue Haven: A high-end boutique hotel and bar right in the center of town.
  • The Bulman: A pub right on the harbor wall; famous for live music and a classic "seafront" vibe.
  • The Spaniard: An old coaching inn with beams and open fires—rugged and historic.
  • Dalton’s Bar: A tiny, authentic spot in the heart of town known for traditional Irish music.
Old Head Golf Links

Return Logistics to Detroit

Transit from the Southern Coast to Shannon or Dublin for the Atlantic crossing back to DTW.

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DTW