Intern in Dublin Excursions

There are cultural excursions included during each intern’s program at no additional cost. With a mix of both day and overnight trips, CISabroad students and interns will get the option to visit another part of Ireland.

Samples of CISabroad excursions, where you get to see some of the jaw-dropping scenery (and visit some of the most famous sights) in Ireland, are listed below:

Galway and the Aran Islands:

Students enjoying an excursion to the Aran Islands

Galway: the City of the Tribes.
The biggest city in the West of Ireland has been an international port for almost 800 years. On ‘Day One’ the students will get to see where Christopher Columbus attended church on a visit to the westernmost city in Europe over 500 years ago. Galwegians always insist Columbus became convinced of a land off to the west while staying in their city.
A leisurely walking tour of this beautiful town will stop off at some of the most historic sights including Lynch’s Castle and the stunning old University ‘Quad’. While following the roaring Corrib River down to the ancient Claddagh settlement via the Spanish Arch the students will learn about Galway’s connection with JFK.
There’s more to Galway than history and stunning scenery though. Our CISabroad visitors will also get to enjoy the world-renowned hospitality and music scene of this University town which has a unique atmosphere due to its 20,000 students.

Kilkenny

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This jaunt around the country sees us through the lush agricultural land of the Southeast of Ireland where we’ll visit the awe-inspiring Kilkenny Castle. Plus take in the tour of the Smithwick’s Brewery with a nice relaxing walking tour of the wonderful old city of Kilkenny itself in between.

Belfast

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This excursion takes us to the North of the Island of Ireland, with an overnight trip to Belfast plus visits to the Titanic Experience, the Giant’s Causeway and the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Plus a long, lingering look at one of Ireland’s most beautiful coastlines.

Cork

This day trip will take you south to the beautiful Blarney Castle, which is set in stupendous parkland. There you will get to kiss the Blarney Stone and become even more eloquent. Then we’ll push on to Midleton and the Jameson Whiskey Distillery for a hands-on tour.