Ireland: Landscape, History & Culture

This is a Non-Credit program

Ireland’s lovely landscape and landmarks provide an excellent and easily accessible source of relevant content and examples through which to discover its rich history and vibrant culture in this non-credit course. As a professional musician and songwriter, I am also familiar with aspects of Irish history and culture from an artistic perspective. In addition to its history and culture, we’ll explore aspects of Ireland’s musical heritage, which runs deep. It touches all aspects of Irish life, from history and politics to culture and tourism.

Whether it’s a concert hall performance, a ceilidh (party) in a neighborhood pub, or a busker on a street corner, we will experience Ireland the way it is today.

“Imagine a ‘study abroad’ program with all of the adventure, and none of the homework! CCSA’s Ireland: Landscape, History & Culture program is designed to suit the interests and experiences of adult travelers rather than college students.”

-Jim Gleason

Accommodation for 12-nights
Program-related ground transportation & entrance fees
24/7 on-site program leaders

Highlights:

Dublin

Glasnevin Cemetery

Irish House Party (traditional Irish music)*

Temple Bar

Newgrange & Hill of Tara UNESCO World Heritage Site

Glendalough in County Wicklow

Dinner with the Delaney Brothers at Templemore Arms Hotel in Tipperary

Rock of Cashel

Waterford Crystal

Ring of Kerry

Aran Islands

Cliffs of Moher

OVERNIGHT LOCATIONS with ACTIVITIES

Dublin

Kilmainham Gaol Museum

St. Patrick’s Cathedral*

Trinity College & Book of Kells*

Guinness Storehouse*

Irish Theatre Performance*

Tipperary

Waterford

Waterford Crystal

Bishop’s Palace

Reginald’s Tower & Medieval Museum

Killarney

Killarney National Park

Ross Castle and Muckross House & Gardens

Stone Circle in Kenmare, Avoca at Molls Gap

Limerick

Milk Market

King John’s Castle*

The Hunt Museum*

St. Mary’s and/or St. John’s Cathedral*

Galway

Aran Islands and Dun Aonghusa Visitor Centre

* Items identified with an asterisk symbol may involve additional fees

Program Package

Throughout the program, the group will be housed in hotels. Hotel accommodations are based primarily on double occupancy with occasional use of triple rooms. Singles are available at an additional cost.

Breakfast is provided daily. Participants will be responsible for lunch and dinner each day.

Independent Travel

Participants are responsible for their own air travel.

Students will be advised on the date, time and location to check-in with the program administrators. You are required to confirm your independent travel arrangements at least 30-days prior to the program start date. It is the responsibility of the student to familiarize themselves with their chosen airline's booking and cancellation policies. A check-out date, time and location will be provided.

Visas

Not required for U.S. citizens for less than a 3-month stay. Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for obtaining a visa as needed.