Get ready for fun and learning in Ireland!

Tentative Program Itinerary:

Saturday, May 30
Day: Depart Boston for Shannon, Ireland

Sunday, May 31
6:15AM: Arrive in Shannon, Ireland and transfer to dormitories in Galway with a stop at the Cliffs of Moher
Early Afternoon: Arrive in Shannon and check into accommodations
5PM: Walking tour of Galway
6:30PM: Welcome dinner

Monday, June 1
Day: Visit to the NUI University Sports Complex

Tuesday, June 2
Day: Day trip to Limerick with a visit to a golf club, the National Coaching and Training Centre (or similar), or Thomond Park

Wednesday, June 3
Morning: Talk with the Galway Sports Partnership
Afternoon: Visit to local sports club (TBD)

Thursday, June 4
Morning: Depart to Killarney with stops along Dingle’s Coast on the way
Late Afternoon: Arrive in Killarney and settle into hotel
Evening: Enjoy live music in town

Friday, June 5
Day: Bike and hike tour throughout Killarney National Park

Saturday, June 6
Day: Day in Killarney with a visit to a golf course, watching/playing Irish Rugby or Gaelic Football, etc (TBD)

Sunday, June 7
Morning: Depart for Dublin with a stop at Blarney Castle on the way
Afternoon: Arrive in Dublin and check into accommodations
5M: Guided tour at the Guinness Storehouse

Monday, June 8
9AM: Walking tour of Dublin
1:15PM: Tour of Trinity College and the Book of Kells

Tuesday, June 9
Day: Possible visit to DCU or local farm (TBD)

Wednesday, June 10
Morning: Visit Yeats Exhibit at the National Library and the National Museum
2:15PM: Walk to Croke Park for tour of the park and Gaelic sports museum

Thursday, June 11
Day: Free time or possible visit to DCU (TBD)
7PM: Farewell dinner at the Brazenhead Pub (Ireland’s oldest pub!)

Friday, June 12
Morning: Depart to the airport for flight back to Boston