Hi Donna,
What a wonderful way to celebrate your son's graduation! It may be a long way off but starting your plans now is an excellent idea, especially for a larger group like yours. Is there anything in particular that you or your travel companions wouldn't want to miss?
We may be a small island but there is plenty to see and do. We have some
trip ideas pages that you may like to look at on our website. Most of them give you an indication of how long the trip takes a well, to give you an idea of time to allow for a region.
Are you looking for a tour/private bus as there are quite a few of you to move around? We have a
Tour operators page that has several recommended organisations who would love to help you plan bespoke itineraries, as well as organized trips. Most will also be more than happy to adjust the accommodations to include a castle visit or even stay!
A tour is a great way to see plenty of the island of Ireland, and you can create an itinerary that is suitable for visitors of all ages in your party. Based on the preferences of the group, the
Wild Atlantic Way,
Ireland's Ancient East, and Northern Ireland's
Causeway Coast are great areas to check out. This of course also depends on where you arrive and depart from, but it's definitely something to keep in mind. :)
I hope this helps with a few ideas, and hopefully, our other members and industry partners will help out too. We're only a message away if you have any questions!
Martin