Holy Name Insider's Ireland 2018
The Green Wave takes on the 40 Shades of Green
Sunday – June 3, 2018
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Depart for Ireland (D)
Monday – June 4, 2018
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Arrive Ireland and begin to explore the Emerald Isle en route to Galway
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Evening walking tour of Galway: Spanish Arch, Quay Street, Eyre Square (B, D)
Tuesday – June 5, 2018
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Visit National University of Ireland Galway
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Experience Gaelic Games: an interactive experience learning Irish sports.
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Scenic drive along the Wild Atlantic Way to Achill Island
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Official reception by the Áras Forbairt Acla (B, D)
Wednesday – June 6, 2018
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The Achill Experience
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Adventure to Innisbeagle
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Traditional Irish Music session
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Special Meal: “Famine Meal” introducing traditional Irish foods (B, D)
Thursday – June 7, 2018
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Irish language seminar
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Atlantic Drive Island Tour: Keem Bay, Keel Beach, Slievemore, Minaum and the beautiful villages of Dooagh and Dooega.
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Optional: surfing lessons (B, D)
Friday – June 8, 2018
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Travel to Derry/Londonderry
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Derry guided sightseeing tour: The Guildhall, Londonderry City Walls, and “Free Derry” (B, D)
Saturday – June 9, 2018
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Independent exploration time in Derry
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Visit Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causway, and the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
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Travel to Belfast along the Antrim Coast (B, D)
Sunday – June 10, 2018
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Sunday Mass at Clonard Monastery
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Belfast City Tour: Stormont Parliament Buildings, City Hall, The Belfast Peace Wall,
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Titanic Museum tour
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Special Meal: Sunday Soul Session (B, D)
Monday – June 11, 2018
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Visit to Queen’s University and the Botanic Gardens
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This afternoon make the 90 mile journey to Dublin
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Guided sightseeing tour: Phoenix Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ha’Penny Bridge, St. Stephen’s Green, Trinity College and the Book of Kells (B, D)
Tuesday – June 12, 2018
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Visit the Dáil Éireann (Ireland’s Parliament) for guided tour and Leader’s Questions
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Independent exploration of Dublin
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Going Away Meal: An evening of traditional Irish song, dance and folklore (B, D)
.Wednesday – June 13, 2018
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Depart for home. (B)
B = Breakfast
D = Dinner
Tour Cost: $2299 + Airfare
The airfare will be approximately $1000
Payment deadlines:
1. $750 Deposit due at time of registration
2. Friday, Februrary 23, 2018 - $750 is due
3. Friday, March 30, 2018 - $799 is due
4. Friday, May 4, 2018- Airfare is due
What is included?
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Airfare, transfers and all ground transportation
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All accommodations in central locations
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All fees related to activities listed on the itinerary
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Admission to all sites on itinerary
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Full Irish Breakfast daily
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Excellent dinners; allowing for choice whenever possible
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International Student Identity Card. This card will give you Medical Insurance and many discounts when you travel.
What's not included?
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Airfare; estimated around $1000
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Lunch; except for some surprise lunches
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Drinks with dinner
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$40 tip for guides and drivers
How do I sign-up?
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The registration process is completed online. Click "Register Here" to sign-up!
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Space is limited.
