Cultural Excursions
Weekend in The West of Ireland
A weekend based in beautiful Galway, the cultural capital of the West of Ireland, and expected to include a ferry trip to Inishmore and visits to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren.
Ancient Ireland
Newgrange, in the beautiful Boyne Valley, is a Neolithic passage tomb that predates the Egyptian pyramids and provides fascinating evidence of an ancient society knowledgeable in astronomy and architecture. The Hill of Tara, seat of the legendary High Kings of Ireland, provides fine views over the plains of Meath, while Trim contains Ireland’s largest medieval castle.
Outings
Outings in and around Dublin, some required and some optional, are expected to include visits to the famed Abbey Theater, the Irish Film Center, the Dublin Writers Museum, the National Museum, the James Joyce Tower, Howth Head, Dun Laoghaire, the National Gallery, Kilmainham Gaol, Kilmainham Hospital, the Guinness Brewery, a Dublin City Bus Tour, and a History of Dublin Walking Tour.
Tentative Itinerary
July 3 Arrive in Dublin/Orientation/Reception
July 4 City Bus Tour
July 5 Walking Tour of Dublin
July 6-9 Classes
July 11 Writers’ Museum Tour
July 12 Excursion: Newgrange, Tara, Trim
July 13-16 Classes
July 17-19 Weekend in the West of Ireland
July 20-23 Classes
July 24-26 Free 3-Day Weekend
July 27-30 Classes
Jul 31—Aug 2 Free 3-Day Weekend
Aug 3-6 Classes
Aug 6 Farewell Dinner
Aug 7 Free Day
Aug 8 Departure