Experience Ireland

Galway, Cork, Maynooth & Trinity College Dublin

July 1-27, 2010

Explore Ireland’s rich literary tradition, fascinating history, and study on famous university campuses while enjoying the exuberant Irish culture!

Our journey begins in scenic Galway, the stunning heart of Ireland’s West coast. Experience the street theatre and ambience of the fastest growing and youngest city in Ireland during the Galway Film Fleadh (Festival) and the lead-up to the Galway Arts Festival. Enjoy a day tour to the Aran Islands where Irish is the everyday language and folklore and ancient culture thrives.

Travel to beautiful Cork, the gateway to the rugged Southwest. Distinguished by a magnificent coastline, Cork lies on the banks of the River Lee where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. Cork was voted the European Capital of Culture in 2005 and is alma mater to writers Sean O’Faolain and Frank O’Connor.

Maynooth is a historic trading town and centre of learning. While staying at the University, students will have access to world class sports facilities and be given DART passes so they can easily visit Dublin and the surrounding area. Dublin is the heart and soul of Ireland, and you will have the opportunity to further immerse yourself in Gaelic culture. Live and learn in the shadow of Irish literary and historical giants: Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and the epic James Joyce.

Trinity College Dublin is ideally located seconds away from Temple Bar restaurants and the vibrant Grafton Street district, shops, theatres, cinemas and museums. Attend a Gaelic football or hurling match, see a spectacular theatrical performance and visit the Guinness Brewery. The program culminates with our Awards Banquet at the National Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, overlooking the Irish Sea.

Program Fee:

$4,950

Why choose the Celtic Experience Ireland Program?
• All inclusive, comprehensively priced program - all trips included
• Round-trip airfare from Toronto
• All transfers via private coach
• Full day visits to Aran Islands,
and the Cliffs of Moher
• Theatrical performance in Dublin &
a sporting event at Croke Park
• DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) pass included
• Trips to Blarney Castle, Kilmainham Gaol,
Guinness Storehouse, National Gallery, National
Museum, Joyce’s Tower

Fee does not include:
• Air taxes and any fuel surcharges
• Lunches
• Meals during excursions
• Optional Insurance cost of $295
• Textbooks
• Spending money
• Application fee of $95

Courses Offered

(ENG3U) Grade 11 ~ English
(ENG4U) Grade 12 ~ English
(ETS4U) Grade 12 ~ Studies in Literature
(CHY4U) Grade 12 ~ World History
(EWC4U) Grade 12 ~ Writer’s Craft
(ADA4M) Grade 12 ~ Dramatic Arts
(CGW4U) Grade 12 ~ Canadian and World Issues

Accommodations

Galway - Corrib Village
Cork - Deans Hall
Maynooth - National University of Ireland Maynooth
Dublin - Trinity College Dublin

Flight Details - subject to change

July 1 - depart Toronto Pearson Terminal 3 on Air Transat TS 238 at 10:40 pm
July 2 - arrive to Dublin at 10:05 am

July 27 - depart Dublin on Air Transat TS 231 at 12:35 pm
July 27 - arrive to Toronto Pearson Terminal 3 at 5:20 pm