Ireland

Join us on a Celtic journey through magical places and modern spaces. Here we will discover the ancient culture of this beautiful island, including diverse landscapes, cities, castles and cliffs. This new program promises a grand adventure with old world charm.

We begin in Dublin, the capital of Ireland and home to famous poets and playwrights. Here we will stay at Trinity College Dublin before we tour the city, explore the fortress of Malahide Castle and take part in a ghost hunt!

Then we head to Cork, to celebrate Irish history through Blarney Castle. We will also visit the Rock of Cashel, one of the world’s best examples of medieval architecture that is home to a remarkable collection of Celtic art.

Galway is next on our agenda, with a special outing to the spectacular 214 metre-high Cliffs of Moher. Next is a full-day trip to the Aran Islands, where we will explore Iron Age forts and listen to those who still speak Gaelic. Along the way, we will spend the night like true adventurers in an ancient castle and partake in some traditional Irish fare.

COURSES

Grade 11 English (ENG3U)
Grade 12 English (ENG4U)
Grade 12 World History: The West & The World (CHY4U)

DATES (Subject to change)

July 2 to July 28, 2012

ITINERARY

Approximately 10 days in Dublin, 7 days in Cork, 7 days in Galway and 1 night at a castle

What we do in Dublin:
Explore:
- Trinity College Dublin & the Books of Kells
- Malahide Castle
- The Guiness Storehouse

What we do in Cork:
Experience:
- Blarney Castle
- The Rock of Cashel
- The grave of William Butler Yeats
- Elizabeth Fort
- St. Finbarr’s Cathedral
- Shandon Church

What we do in Galway:
Discover:
- The spectacular cliffs of Moher
- The Aran Islands
- Eyre Square
- Spanish Arch
- Galway City Museum
- The Promenade

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Monday July 2	Air Transat flight 230	Depart Toronto 9:10 pm	Arrive Dublin 8:40 am, July 3

Saturday July 28	Air Transat flight 233	Depart Dublin 12:45 pm	Arrive Toronto 3:20 pm