EXCURSIONS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED IN DUBLIN
Here is a list of the typical excursions offered on our Dublin Program. Note that actual excursion schedules are determined at the start of each summer and not all options may be offered every summer.
West Ireland Two-Day Trip
Students will explore
- the Cliffs of Moher,
- Burren,
- Gaeltacht in Connemara,
- Clonmacnoise, and
- Kylemore Abbey
Boyne Valley Day Trip
Students will visit
- Newgrange,
- the Hill of Tara, and
- Trim Castle
Wicklow Day Trip
Students tour
- Glendalough, and
- Powerscourt House and Gardens.
June
Dublin's Writers Festival
July
Dublin's Rose Festival
Here is a list of the typical excursions offered on our Dublin Program. Note that actual excursion schedules are determined at the start of each summer and not all options may be offered every summer.
SUMMER
Each summer has one two-day trip and one day trip outside of Dublin. Options may include:
West Ireland Two-Day Trip
Students will explore
- the Cliffs of Moher,
- Burren,
- Gaeltacht in Connemara,
- Clonmacnoise, and
- Kylemore Abbey
Boyne Valley Day Trip
Students will visit
- Newgrange,
- the Hill of Tara, and
- Trim Castle
Wicklow Day Trip
Students tour
- Glendalough, and
- Powerscourt House and Gardens.
OTHER ACTIVITIES typically offered each summer
Weekly Wednesday course relatedexcursions include visits to locations such as Dublin Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Kilmainham Gaol, the Book of Kells, the G.A.A. Museum, and the National Museum.
CULTURAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN DUBLIN:
In addition to program-sponsored activities, there are many local cultural events and activities that students can take advantage of. Your site director and staff will provide information about these events when you arrive on site. Some examples include:June
Dublin's Writers Festival
July
Dublin's Rose Festival
