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Fall into Ireland 2025

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Program Director: Daniel Kilbane Bizga

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With deep Irish roots and decades of experience in international programming, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to every journey he curates. His mother’s family hails from Achill Island, County Mayo, and his lifelong connection to Ireland has shaped both his personal and professional life. Since 2002, he has designed and led academic programs in Northern Ireland, offering students an unparalleled opportunity to learn about the peace process from its key architects. His programs have hosted esteemed speakers such as Gerry Adams, Martin McGuinness, Ian Paisley, Baroness May Blood, and Jeffrey Donaldson, with groups welcomed by the PSNI and even received by President Mary McAleese.

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Beyond Belfast, Dan has also guided Irish American students on immersive experiences in Achill, helping them reconnect with their ancestral heritage in Ireland’s Gaeltacht. His expertise extends far beyond the Emerald Isle—having lived and worked extensively across Europe and Latin America, he has orchestrated programming in the UK, France, Spain, Italy, and Colombia. He studied at John Carroll University, with graduate work at the University of Notre Dame and Case Western Reserve, and holds a French language certificate from Université Laval.

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Dan’s appreciation for food and culture is also informed by his years working alongside his sister with the renowned Zack Bruell restaurant group in Cleveland. His time in the culinary world instilled in him a love for global cuisine and an insistence on excellence—something reflected in every dining experience on his tours.

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Our Ireland programming is a culmination of Dan’s lifelong love for the country, its people, and its dynamic culture. Having lived in Ireland at various points throughout his life, including as part of an Irish delegation at the World Expo in Dubai in 2021, he is uniquely positioned to offer an insider’s perspective. From the rich history and evolving identity of  Ireland to its exciting modern dining scene, Dan is on a mission to prove once and for all that Irish food is exceptional—and that there’s no warmer welcome in the world than an Irish one.

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