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Aran Islands
Students will visit the Aran
Islands, the westernmost point of Europe, where they will be
able to practice their Gaelic language skills with the local
residents. The Aran Islands offer some of the country’s most
historic sites such as Dun Aengus and the Seven Churches.
Limestone landscapes and stretches of majestic cliffs border
these beautiful islands.
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Bushmills Distillery
Visit Ireland’s oldest whiskey distillery. Watch whiskey being
made and enjoy a wee taste (or two) as they unlock the secrets
to over 400 years of distilling. You’ll discover magic in every
drop!
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Black Taxi Tour
Take part in a world-famous Black
Taxi Tour of Belfast. The local guides will tailor your tour to
your liking, giving you the option to decide where you’d like to
visit. Start your tour in the city center then move through the
shipyards to see where HMS Titanic was built and launched. See
the political districts, which have borne the brunt of conflict
over the last thirty years, before ending your tour in the
elegant University Quarter and Museum district.
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The Burren
The
Burren is an area in western Ireland known for its unique
landscape, beautiful flora, underground rivers and limestone
“grikes” (cracks). Those interested in the ancient history of
Ireland will find a wealth of material in the Burren:
megalithic tombs, Celtic crosses, a ruined Cistercian Abbey and
more than sixty wedge tombs and dolmens.
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Carrick-a-Rede Bridge
The Carrick-a-Rede Bridge is a
rope suspension bridge that connects the mainland to Sheep
Island, a tiny island primarily used for fishing. The bridge and
its surroundings are absolutely gorgeous and, on a clear day,
you can actually see to Scotland! Although, at first glance, it
appears that it would be a scary undertaking, the bridge has
been updated to ensure its safety. There has never been an
injury as a result of crossing the bridge.
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Cliffs of Moher
Located on the western coast of
Ireland between Doolin and Lahinch the Cliffs of Moher reach
700-feet tall and span for nearly ten miles. These cliffs, as
well as O’Brien’s Tower which sits atop the highest point, offer
some of the most breathtaking views in all of Ireland.
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Croke Park
Students will visit Croke Park,
the largest sports stadium in Ireland and home to the national
games of Gaelic Football and Hurling (two workshops offered as
part of the Irish Way). The Stadium Tour goes behind
the scenes at this 82,300 capacity stadium including dressing
rooms, pitch-side, corporate suites, VIP section and
state-of-the-art media center.
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Dan O’Hara’s Cottage
Students will take a guided tour
of Dan O’Hara’s Cottage and the surrounding grounds which will
include a tractor ride, a demonstration of turf cutting, story
telling, horseshoe throwing and a few games of tug-of-war. The
tour is very entertaining and educational, giving students the
chance to experience firsthand the history and traditions of the
Connemara region.
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Derry Walking Tour
The only completely walled city in the British Isles, Derry is
the second largest city in Northern Ireland. Derry is brimming
with history and has a rich and varied culture. To grasp the
complex history of this fascinating city, we highly recommend
taking part in one of the many walking tours offered by the city
of Derry.
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Donegal Castle
Built by the O’Donnell chieftain in the 15th century, beside the
River Eske, the Castle is the main attraction to the town of
Donegal. The Castle had extensive 17th century Jacobean-style
additions made to it by Sir Basil Brooke. The Castle is
furnished throughout, including Persian rugs and French
tapestries. Information panels chronicle the history of the
Castle’s owners from the O’Donnell chieftains to the Brooke
family.
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Drumcliffe
County Sligo, better known as Yeats Country, is not to be missed
for its pure depth and wonder. Here students will visit the
gravesite of the famous poet William Butler Yeats at the
Drumcliffe Churchyard, under the loaf-shaped Benbulben Mountain.
This area is considered to be the main source of inspiration for
the poet because of its beautiful scenery and long coastlines.
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Dublin City Tour
Hop aboard the double-decker Dublin Bus while you visit some of
this great city’s sights and attractions, including Trinity
College and the Book of Kells, St. Stephen’s Green, Temple Bar
District, Dublin Castle and much more, all with colorful
commentary provided by a professional guide.
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Dunluce Castle
The magnificent views alone are enough reason to make Dunluce a
stop on your visit. Set 100 feet above the ocean on a pinnacle
of basalt rock, isolated from the coast by a 20-foot chasm,
Dunluce Castle must have looked formidable to its attackers.
Some of the castle’s remains at Dunluce date back to the 1200s
but much of the Castle was built after that time. In the late
1500s and throughout the 1600s extensive additions were made to
its fortifications and residential quarters.
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Giant’s Causeway
Giant’s Causeway is a remarkable
geologic feature that has earned the honor of being the fourth
greatest natural wonder in the United Kingdom and the “Eighth
Wonder of the World.” Consisting of 40,000 interlocking basalt
columns which were formed by an ancient volcanic eruption, this
will be one of the highlights of the Irish Way!
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Glencar Waterfall
Situated just outside Manor Hamilton is the beautiful Glencar
Waterfall. W.B. Yeats made this enchanting waterfall famous in
his poem, “The Stolen Child.”
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Guinness Storehouse (Brewery)
Join us for a tour and sampling at the Guinness Brewery,
Ireland’s #1 International visitor attraction. Since opening in
November 2000, the Guinness Storehouse has attracted over four
million visitors from every corner of the globe. Enjoy the tour
of the Storehouse before sampling the goods at the top-level
Gravity Bar while you enjoy views of Dublin.
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Jameson Distillery
Discover the time-honored
secret of how three simple ingredients: water, barley and yeast
are transformed into the smooth golden spirit that is Jameson
Irish Whiskey. At the end of the guided tour each visitor is
offered a complimentary glass of Jameson. Guides select
volunteers to take part in a whiskey comparison tasting,
demonstrating the subtle difference in taste between various
types of Irish Whiskey, and comparing it to leading Scotch and
American Whiskeys.
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Kilmainham Gaol
Built in 1796, Kilmainham Gaol
served as a prison for almost 140 years. Its cells held many
famous people involved in the campaign for Irish independence.
It was also the site of several executions, including many of
the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising. It now stands as a museum
and has been featured in several films and U2′s music video for A
Celebration.
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Kylemore Abbey
As we tour the Connemara region
outside of Galway, we will come upon the original Kylemore
Castle, now called Kylemore Abbey, home to the International
Girls’ School. The castle itself served as a private home in the
late 1800s before being converted into an Abby for Benedictine
nuns who fled Belgium during World War I. The house and gardens
are open to the public.
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President’s House
Each summer, the Irish Way visits the Irish President’s House for a private
tour. Students may even be greeted by the president! Built in
1751 and situated within the 1,752-acre Phoenix Park near
Dublin, the original house was built by Park Ranger Nathaniel
Clements. By 1782 it had been acquired for use by the Viceroys
who oversaw British rule in Ireland. It became the official
residence of the President of Ireland in 1938.
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The Irish Way is a program of the
Irish American Cultural Institute
info@irishway.org
973-605-1991 |
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