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