Itinerary The Catholic University of America Summer Course in Ireland: Cork and Kerry & The Irish in the Theatre, May 18 - June 25, 2015

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1 Itinerary The Catholic University of America Summer Course in Ireland: and Kerry & The Irish in the Theatre, May 18 - June 25, 2015 Day 1» Monday, May 18 ACTIVITY Flight Day 2» Tuesday, May 19 DESCRIPTION Departure to Europe Please refer to your individual flight schedule., Ireland until 11:00 am Arrival at Airport 12:00 pm Departure at the information desk on level 1 (see graphic attached) approx. 12:30 pm Arrival 1:00 pm Orientation hotel lobby Your coordinator, Emma Wright, will be waiting with a sign for your group at the information desk on level one. The bus company, Butler s Tours, will take you from the airport to your hotel in. Travel time: approx. 30 minutes Hotel Isaacs 48 Mac Curtain Street IRELAND Phone: +353 (0) Fax: +353 (0) Bus: McCurtain Street (Hillbillys), St. Patricks Quay Important note: Due to your early arrival time your rooms may not be ready. A room will be provided to store your luggage; official check-in time is at 2:00 pm. Join your coordinator, Emma, for an orientation session. She will be available to assist you during your stay in and. She will give you useful information about and hand out city maps of to you. Duration: approx. 1 hour 2:00 pm Check-in Check into your rooms. Page 1

2 afterwards Free time Have some free time to get used to your new surrounding. Steeped in history, City is fast gaining a reputation as one of Europe's hippest cities. Like Venice, the city is built upon water, and the city center is built on an island in the River Lee, just upstream of Harbour. The two channels of the River Lee which embrace the city center are spanned by many bridges, and this gives the city a distinctive continental air. 6:15 pm Departure hotel lobby Meet Emma and walk together to the restaurant for tonight s dinner. Walking time: approx. 5 minutes 6:30 pm Dinner Enjoy your welcome dinner at the restaurant Star Anise in. 3-course-meal and water are included in the program costs; additional food/beverage are at your own expense. afterwards Departure Emma will be happy to accompany you back to your hotel after dinner. Walking time: approx. 5 minutes Day 3» Wednesday, May 20 7:00 to 8:45 am Start your lecture with your faculty leader. afterwards Free time Enjoy some free time and have some lunch on your own in one of the many restaurants the city has to offer. 2:30 pm Tour the hotel Meet your local guide for a private guided walking tour of. Founded in the 6 th century by Saint Fin Barre, has grown from what was originally a monastic settlement, to what is now, the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland. Discover the city s rich history steeped in religious, sporting, musical and culinary traditions through the eyes of an insider. Duration: approx. 2 hours afterwards Free time The remainder of the day is free for you to explore the city further at your own pace. Day 4» Thursday, May 21 7:00 to 8:45 am Hotel Isaacs, Start your lecture with your faculty leader. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch nearby. Hotel Isaacs, Page 2

3 2:30 pm Departure hotel lobby Meet with Emma and travel by public transportation to the University College. Travel time: approx. 30 minutes Important note: Emma will hand out a public transportation pass to you which is valid for today. Please take care of your pass because it is non-refundable. 3:00 pm Tour Enjoy an interactive tour of the University College during which you will learn about the college and its history. Among others you will visit the beautiful Boole stained-glass window in the Aula Maxima, the Ogam Stone Corridor, and the wonderful Honan Chapel, as well as the newly refurbished Crawford Observatory. The university was founded in 1845 as one of three Queen s Colleges located in Belfast,, and Galway. It became University College under the Irish Universities Act of Duration: approx. 1 hour 15 minutes afterwards Free time Have some free time in. Day 5» Friday, May 22 7:00 to 8:45 am Start your lecture with your faculty leader. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch nearby. 1:30 pm Departure hotel lobby Travel with Emma by public transportation to your afternoon activity. Travel time: approx. 30 minutes Important note: Emma will hand out a public transportation pass to you which is valid for today. Please take care of your pass because it is non-refundable. 2:00 pm Visit Continue your day with a visit to Fitzgerald s Park and Public Museum. Public Museum is situated in Fitzgerald Park on the Mardyke. The present museum was opened in 1945 under the administration of University College. Its collections cover the economic, social and municipal history of the city and surrounding area from the Mesolithic period onwards, with particular emphasis on Civic Regalia and the trades and crafts of the 19 th and 20 th centuries. Of special significance are the very fine collections of Silver, Glass and Youghal needlepoint Lace. Duration: depending on your individual schedule afterwards Free time The rest of the day is free for you. Hotel Isaacs, Page 3

4 Day 6» Saturday, May 23 7:30 to 10:30 am afterwards Free day Enjoy a free day in. Consider visiting the English Market with its variety of stalls each selling unique products. Not only is the market famous for its food, it is also famous for its visit by Queen Elizabeth II in May Alternatively, visit Blackrock Castle south of. The 16 th century castle was originally built to defend the port and upper flows of Harbour. Today, it is the site of an observatory, visitors center, and restaurant. Day 7» Sunday, May 24 7:30 to 10:30 am Page 4 afterwards Free time Have some free time and get ready for your journey to. 11:30 am Check-out Please check out and bring your luggage to the main entrance of the hotel and return your room key to the reception. 11:45 am Loading the bus The bus driver will wait for you the hotel to help you load your luggage onto the bus. Please be sure to double check that you have everything with you. 12:00 pm Departure the hotel approx. 3:30 pm Arrival Say goodbye to Emma and travel by private bus, Butler s Tours, to. Travel time: approx. 3 hours 30 minutes Dún Chíomháin Baile an Fheirtéaraigh Tra lee, Co. Kerry IRELAND Phone: +353 (0) afterwards Free time The remainder of the day is free for you to explore your new surroundings at your own pace. The Irish name of the town Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, meaning "Ferriter's townland is a Gaeltacht village in the County Kerry. It is in the west of the Corca (Dingle) peninsula and according to the 2002 census, about 75% of the town's population speak the Irish language on a daily basis. The village is named after the Norman-Irish Feiritéar family who settled in Ard na Caithne in the late medieval period and of whom the 17 th century poet and executed leader, Piaras Feiritéar, remains the most famous member. The older Irish name for the village An B(h)uailtín ("the little dairy place") is still used locally. Hotel Isaacs, Reception, Ireland

5 Day 8» Monday, May 25 Breakfast Breakfast on your own Dún Chíomháin 9:15 am Departure the accommodation Meet with your faculty and walk to the Irish Language School. Walking time: approx. 5 minutes 9:30 am Class time Irish language class at Language School. Important note: All language classes and activities in are arranged by the language school. Please refer to the school for further information. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch. 2:00 pm Class time Continue your Irish language class at Language School. Duration: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes afterwards Free time Have some free time and get ready for your evening activity. 7:30 pm Directed study Day 9» Tuesday, May 26 Tonight you will join an Irish set dancing at the language school. Duration: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes Breakfast Breakfast on your own Dún Chíomháin 9:30 am Class time Irish language class at Language School. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch. 2:00 pm Class time Continue your Irish language class at Language School. Duration: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes afterwards Free time Have some free time and get ready for your evening activity. 7:30 pm Directed study Day 10» Wednesday, May 27 Tonight you have the chance to learn about this region during a talk on Kerry Country. Duration: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes Breakfast Breakfast on your own Dún Chíomháin Page 5

6 9:30 am Class time Irish language class at Language School. afterwards Free time Have some free time and get ready for your afternoon activity. 2:00 pm Tour Your afternoon awaits you with an Archeological Tour in the Dingle region. Duration: approx. 3 hours afterwards Free time The remainder of the day is free for you to explore further on your own. Day 11» Thursday, May 28 Breakfast Breakfast on your own Dún Chíomháin 9:30 am Class time Irish language class at Language School. afterwards Free time Have some free time and get ready for your afternoon activity. 2:00 pm Tour Continue your day with a trip to Blasket Island. Duration: approx. 3 hours Important note: The excursion to Blasket Island is weather dependent and may be cancelled depending on the weather conditions. afterwards Free time The remainder of the day is free for you to explore further on your own. Day 12» Friday, May 29 Breakfast Breakfast on your own Dún Chíomháin 9:30 am Class time Irish language class at Language School. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch and to immerse deeper into the Gaelic culture while exploring and its surrounding further on your own. 7:30 pm Directed study Day 13» Saturday, May 30 Participate in a Table Quiz. Duration: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes Breakfast Breakfast on your own Dún Chíomháin Page 6

7 9:30 am Class time Irish language class at Language School, incl. presentation of certificates. afterwards Free time Have some free time and get ready for your journey back to. 1:30 pm Check-out Please check out and bring your luggage to the main entrance of the accommodation and return your room key to the reception. 1:45 pm Loading the bus The bus driver will wait for you Dún Chíomháin to help you load your luggage onto the bus. Please be sure to double check that you have everything with you. 2:00 pm Departure the accommodation approx. 5:30 pm Arrival and check-in Travel by private bus, Butler s Tours, to. Travel time: approx. 3 hours 30 minutes Hotel Isaacs 48 Mac Curtain Street IRELAND Phone: +353 (0) Fax: +353 (0) Bus: McCurtain Street (Hillbillys), St. Patricks Quay afterwards Free time Get some rest from your journey and have some dinner in the city. Dún Chíomháin Day 14» Sunday, May 31 7:30 to 10:30 am afterwards Free day Have a free day in. Opt to visit St. Fin Barre's Cathedral on Bishop Street. Designed by Englishman William Burges, the cathedral is built of limestone from, the interior consists of stone from Bath, and the walls are lined with red marble from the area. Enjoy the murals on the church ceilings, the stained glass windows, the 46 foot high Bishop s throne, the marble floors, the hand carved oak furnishings and the 1870 church organ consisting of an astonishing 3012 pipes. Alternatively, visit Collins Barracks Military Museum. Its purpose is to tell the history of the barracks, the history and traditions of the Defence Forces and the story of General Michael Collins. Its collection contains significant artefacts that are associated with key periods of this history includung a number of iconic military uniforms dating from the 1800 s right through to the present day. Page 7

8 Day 15» Monday, June 1 Important note: Today is a bank holiday in Ireland (June Bank Holiday) - Most stores are closed! 7:30 to 8:45 am Start your lecture with your faculty leader. afterwards Free time Enjoy some free time for lunch. 1:45 pm Departure hotel lobby Meet with Emma and walk to St. Anne s Church. Walking time: approx. 15 minutes 2:00 pm Visit Explore St. Anne s Church and its famous Shendon Bells Tower at your own pace. View the internal workings of the clocks, the Four Faced Liar, and enjoy the spectacular views of City from the tower s balcony. It hosts an amazing collection of books, some centuries old, and you will also find a baptismal font, from the original church of saint Mary s, dated Duration: depending on your individual schedule afterwards Free time The remainder of the day is free. Day 16» Tuesday, June 2 7:30 to 8:45 am Hotel Isaacs, Start your lecture with your faculty leader. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch in the city. 2:00 pm Departure the hotel Meet with Emma and travel by private bus, Butler s Tours, to Kinsale. Travel time: approx. 1 hour 3:00 pm Tour Enjoy a private guided tour of Charles Fort, which is a classic example of a late 17 th century star-shaped fort. William Robinson, architect of the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham,, and Superintendent of Fortifications, is credited with designing the fort. As one of the largest military installations in the country, it has been associated with some of the most momentous events in Irish history. The most significant of these are the Williamite War and the Civil War Duration: approx. 45 minutes afterwards Free time Opt to explore the Fort further on your own or to have some tea at one of the Fort s tearooms. Hotel Isaacs, Kinsale, Ireland Kinsale Kinsale Page 8

9 5:00 pm Departure as arranged with the bus driver Meet with Emma and travel by private bus, Butler s Tours, back to. Travel time: approx. 1 hour afterwards Free time Have a free evening in. Day 17» Wednesday, June 3 7:30 to 8:45 am Start your lecture with your faculty leader. afterwards Free time Have some free time and grab a bite for lunch before heading to your afternoon activity. 1:15 pm Departure hotel lobby Emma will walk with you to the Butter Museum. Walking time: approx. 15 minutes 1:30 pm Visit Enjoy a visit to the Butter Museum. This unique institution celebrates one of the great success stories of Ireland, the butter trade. The museum goes on to describe the internationally important Butter Exchange in 19 th century, the traditional craft of home butter making and the modern success of the Kerrygold brand. In the course of this story, the commercial, social, and domestic life of Ireland is recalled. Duration: depending on your individual schedule afterwards Free time Have a free afternoon in. Day 18» Thursday, June 4 7:30 to 8:45 am Hotel Isaacs, Page 9 Start your lecture with your faculty leader. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch on your own. 2:15 pm Departure the hotel Travel with Emma by private bus, Butler s Tours, to Cobh. Travel time: approx. 45 minutes 3:00 pm Tour Start off your excursion to Cobh with a private guided tour of the Titanic Experience and follow, literally, in the footsteps of the passengers as they embarked on the fateful voyage. The museum is located in the original White Star Line Ticket Office in the center of Cobh town (formally known as Queenstown) the departure point for the final 123 passengers who boarded the Titanic. Duration: approx. 1 hour Hotel Isaacs, Cobh, Ireland Cobh

10 afterwards Free time Enjoy some free time in Cobh to discover this beautiful city at the coastside at your own pace. If the weather allows it, spend some time in one of the city s parks or at its coastline. You also may consider visiting another museum such as the Sirius Arts Centre, the main hub for the arts in Cobh located on the waterfront. It hosts many cultural events and music concerts both in house and around Cobh. Cobh 7:00 pm Departure as arranged with the bus driver Meet with Emma and travel by private bus, Butler s Tours, back to. Travel time: approx. 45 minutes Day 19» Friday, June 5 Important note: Bridget Dennin will join your group today for the rest of the program in. 7:30 to 8:15 am Page 10 8:30 am Check-out Please check out and bring your luggage to the main entrance of the hotel and return your room key to the reception. 8:45 am Loading the bus The bus driver will wait for you the hotel to help you load your luggage onto the bus. Please be sure to double check that you have everything with you. 9:00 am Departure the hotel approx. 1:00 pm Arrival Travel with Emma by private bus, Mini Coaches, to. Travel time: approx. 4 hours Student Homes Upper Dorset Street 1 IRELAND Phone: +353 (0) Fax: +353 (0) Bus: Blessington Court; Upper Dorset St (St. Joseph's Parade) Important note: Due to your early arrival time your rooms may not be ready. A room will be provided to store your luggage; official check-in time is at 2:30 pm. 1:30 pm Orientation Join Emma for an orientation session. She will give you some information about the city and hand out public transportation passes, as well as city maps. She also will hand out a cash allowance of EUR 6,00 per person as compensation for the entrance to Kilmainham Gaol. Duration: approx. 1 hour Important note: Please take care of your public transport passes because they are non-refundable. Keep them with you all times during your stay in. Hotel Isaacs, Reception, Ireland

11 afterwards Free time and check-in 6:00 pm Departure lobby of Student Homes Have some free time to unpack and to get acquainted with. Please remember to check into your rooms after 2:30 pm. Meet with Emma and travel by public transportation to the restaurant for tonight. Travel time: approx. 30 minutes 6:30 pm Dinner Enjoy your group dinner at the restaurant Luigi Malones. 3-course-meal and water are included in the program costs; additional food/beverage are at your own expense. afterwards Departure Emma will be happy to accompany you back to your accommodation by public transportation Travel time: approx. 30 minutes Day 20» Saturday, June 6 10:00 am Tour Student Homes Meet your local guide for a private guided walking tour of. During the tour you will be introduced to the most important sights of Ireland s capital. s history spans two thousand years and has its roots in the time when Celtic warlords built five great military highways across the length and breadth of the island. A small hamlet arose where the roads converged on a ford across the River Liffey. From these humble beginnings the hamlet developed into what is today. Duration: approx. 2 hours afterwards Free time Have some free time in the city and have lunch on your own. 2:00 pm Departure as arranged with Emma Emma will accompany you by public transportation to your matinée performance at the Gate Theatre. Travel time: depending on your meeting point 2:30 pm Concert Enjoy your matinée performance The Gigli Concert by Tom Murphy. Important note: The visit is arranged by your faculty. Please refer to your faculty for further information. afterwards Free time The remainder of the day is free for you to discover Ireland s capital further. You may for instance visit the James Joyce Museum, dedicated to the works and life of the famous Irish writer. Day 21» Sunday, June 7 Page 11

12 afterwards Free day Enjoy a free day in. Consider for instance using the cash allowance Emma handed out to visit the city s famous Kilmainham Gaol, which is one of the largest unoccupied jails in Europe, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland s emergence. Or opt to exsplore the Writers Museum, finding out about s literary celebrities from the past three hundred years, through their books, letters, portraits and personal items. is famous as a city of writers and literature, and the Writers Museum is an essential visit for anyone who wants to discover, explore, or simply enjoy 's immense literary heritage. Day 22» Monday, June 8 8:30 am Departure lobby of Student Homes Meet with Emma and travel by public transportation to your classroom in s city center. Travel time: approx. 30 minutes Classroom available at the Central Hotel for a lecture on s Theatres by Dr. Christopher Morash and by your faculty. afterwards Free time Have some free time to grab a bite for lunch before you head to your afternoon activities. 2:00 pm Departure as arranged with Emma Travel with Emma by public transportation to the ia Museum. Travel time: depending on your meeting point 2:30 pm Visit Visit the ia Museum and experience the historically significance of at your own pace. The historical recreation, or living history, museum focuses on the Viking and Medieval history of the city and features historical reenactment, with actors playing the roles of Vikings and Medieval ers in full costume. It has recreations of Viking and Medieval era buildings and street scenes. ia is located in a part of 's Christ Church Cathedral, known as the Synod hall. Duration: approx. 45 minutes 3:15 pm Departure ia Museum Walk with Emma to the nearby Christ Church Cathedral. Walking time: approx. 5 minutes Central Hotel, Page 12

13 3:30 pm Visit Enjoy a visit to the Christ Church Cathedral, the elder of the city s two medieval cathedrals and explore the church and cryt on your own. Renowned for its beauty, architecture and exquisite floor tiles, it is home to the famous 12 th century crypt, one of the oldest and largest in Britain and Ireland. Perfectly located in the heart of Medieval, it was founded in 1030 by Sitriuc, King of the Norsemen and was incorporated into the Irish Church in Duration: depending on your individual schedule afterwards Free time The remainder of the day is free for you to discover the city further on your own. Day 23» Tuesday, June 9 Annex Classroom available at the Central Hotel for a lecture held by your faculty. afterwards Free time Have some free time to have some lunch. 2:00 pm Departure as arranged with Emma Meet with Emma and travel by public transportation to your next activity. Travel time: depending on your meeting point 2:30 pm Tour Your afternoon awaits you with a guided tour of St. Audoen s Church. Built in 1190, the church is named after St. Ouen (or Audoen) of Rouen (Normandy), a saint who lived in the 7 th century, and was dedicated to him by the Anglo-Normans, who arrived in after Duration: approx. 45 minutes Central Hotel, afterwards Free time Enjoy a free evening in. Day 24» Wednesday, June 10 Annex Classroom available at the Central Hotel for a lecture held by your faculty. afterwards Free time Use the free time to get some lunch. 1:30 pm Departure as arranged with Emma Meet with Emma and travel by public transportation to Marsh s Library. Travel time: depending on your meeting point Central Hotel, Page 13

14 2:00 pm Tour Enjoy a private guided tour of Marsh s Library, founded in the early 18 th century by Archbishop Narcissus Marsh. When it opened to the public in 1707 it was the first public library in Ireland. Unchanged for three centuries, this perfectly preserved library of the early Enlightenment, with its original oak bookcases, houses more than 25,000 rare and fascinating books. Duration: approx. 45 minutes afterwards Free time Have some free time to explore the library further on your own. 3:15 pm Departure Marsh s Library Emma will walk with you to your next visit. Walking time: approx. 5 minutes 3:30 pm Visit Continue your day with a visit to Saint Patrick s Cathedral, the largest church in Ireland, with an 140 feet spire. Built in honor of Ireland s patron saint, it stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptised converts on his visit to. The parish church of Saint Patrick on this site was granted collegiate status in 1191, and raised to cathedral status in The present building dates from Today it is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland (a church of the Anglican communion). Duration: depending on your individual schedule afterwards Free time The rest of the day is free. Day 25» Thursday, June 11 Annex Classroom available at the Central Hotel for a lecture held by your faculty. afterwards Free time Have some lunch in s city center. 1:45 pm Departure as arranged with Emma Meet with Emma and travel by public transportation to your tour this afternoon. Travel time: depending on your meeting point 2:15 pm Tour Participate in a public guided tour of of Castle incl. the State Apartments and Medieval Undercroft. Originally built in the 13 th century, Castle functioned as a military fortress, a prison, treasury, courts of law and the seat of English Administration in Ireland for 700 years. Duration: approx. 1 hour 15 minutes Central Hotel, afterwards Free time Enjoy a free afternoon in Ireland s capital. Page 14

15 Day 26-28» Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14 afterwards Free weekend Enjoy a long free weekend in and explore the city further on your own. Alternatively, consider traveling to some nearby cities such as Drogheda to explore the Irish history on the Battle of the Boyne Site, the historic site where the rival claimants of the English, Scottish, and Irish thrones fought the famous battle in The Visitors Center and the adjacent yard with displays of cannon guns among others, will give you a detailed insight into the important historic battle. Or consider travelling to Kilkenny and visit for instance Kilkenny Castle. It was built in 1195 by William Marshal, 1 st Earl of Pembroke to control a fording-point of the River Nore and the junction of several routeways. The castle was a symbol of Norman occupation and in its original 13 th century condition it would have formed an important element of the defences of the town with four large circular corner towers and a massive ditch. Day 29» Monday, June 15 Annex Classroom available at the Central Hotel for a lecture held by your faculty. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch. 1:30 pm Departure as arranged with Emma Meet with Emma and travel by public transportation to Smock Alley Theatre. Travel time: depending on your meeting point 2:00 pm Tour Enjoy a private guided tour of Smock Alley Theatre, s oldest theater, and discover the sights and sounds of the colorful theater world of the 17 th century and the evolution of Europe s longest-standing theater right up to the present day. It was the first custom-built theater in the city and still remains in substantially the same form, making it one of the most important sites in European theater history. Duration: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes afterwards Free time Spend some free time in the city and get ready for your evening theater visit. 7:15 pm Departure lobby of Student Homes Emma will be happy to show you the way to the Abbey Theater by public transportation. Travel time: approx. 15 minutes Central Hotel, Page 15

16 7:30 pm Theater Enjoy the theater performance The Shadow of a Gunman at the Abbey Theater. Important note: The theater tickets are arranged by your faculty. Please refer to your faculty for further information. Day 30» Tuesday, June 16 Annex Classroom available at the Central Hotel for a lecture held by your faculty. afterwards Free time Grab a bite for lunch before you head to your afternoon activity. 2:00 pm Departure as arranged with Emma Meet with Emma and travel by public transportation to the starting point for your tour this afternoon. Walking time: depending on your meeting point 2:30 pm Tour Meet your local guide for a private guided tour of Trinity College and the Old Library. Among others you will see the famous Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, as well as the Long Room. Also known as College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth, Trinity College is the sole constituent college of the University of in Ireland. Founded in 1592 as the "mother" of a new university, modeled after the collegiate universities of Oxford and Cambridge, but, unlike these, only one college was ever established. It is one of the seven ancient universities of the British Isles, as well as Ireland's oldest university. Located on College Green, opposite the former Irish Houses of Parliament, it occupies 190,000m². Duration: approx. 2 hours Central Hotel, afterwards Free time The remainder of the day is free for you. Day 31» Wednesday, June 17 Annex Classroom available at the Central Hotel for a lecture held by your faculty. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch. 2:00 pm Departure as arranged with Emma Travel with Emma by public transportation to the Leinster House. Travel time: depending on your meeting point Central Hotel, Page 16

17 2:30 pm Tour Enjoy a public guided tour of Leinster House, the seat of the Oireachtas, the national parliament of Ireland, which originally was the ducal palace of the Dukes of Leinster. Ireland is a parliamentary democracy. The National Parliament (Oireachtas) consists of the President and two Houses: Dáil Éireann (House of Representatives) and Seanad Éireann (the Senate) whose functions and powers derive from the Constitution of Ireland enacted by the People on July 1, The Houses of the Oireachtas are situated at Leinster House,. Duration: approx. 1 hour afterwards Free time The rest of the day is free for you. Day 32» Thursday, June 18 Annex Classroom available at the Central Hotel for a lecture held by your faculty. afterwards Free time Enjoy a free afternoon in and explore hidden gems of the city on your own. You may for instance consider visiting the Irish Museum of Modern Art, located at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. The museum aims to create an enjoyable and engaging experience of contemporary art. Day 33-35» Friday, June 19 - Sunday, June 21 Central Hotel, afterwards Free weekend Enjoy a long free weekend in to discover the secrets and moving past of the city at your own pace, and to prepare for your final presentations for your course. If the sun is shining, why not soak up some rays in St. Stephen s Green or take a stroll down to Aston Quay, one of the many Quay s. The Quay refers to the two roadways and quays that run along the north and south banks of the River Liffey in. They have played an important role in s history. You also may want to travel to the Glendalough Monastic site with its Round Tower. This early Christian ecclesiastical settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6 th century. Set in a glaciated valley with two lakes, the monastic remains include a superb round tower, stone churches and decorated crosses. Page 17

18 Another must-see while in the area is the Neolithic monument of Knowth, a Megalithic Passage Tomb built in about 3200 BC. This gem of the Brú na Bóinne complex was not discovered until 1967 and What makes Knowth really special is the amount of passage stones and kerbstones that feature rock art. In total 261 stones at Knowth are decorated, approximately 45% of the total of engraved megalithic stones in Ireland. Day 36» Monday, June 22 Annex Classroom available at the Central Hotel for a lecture held by your faculty. afterwards Free time Have some lunch before you head to Malahide in the afternoon. 2:15 pm Departure Student Homes Meet with Emma and travel by private bus, Dubln Mini Coaches, to Malahide. Travel time: approx. 1 hour 3:15 pm Tour Enjoy a private guided tour of Malahide Castle and Gardens, one of the oldest castles in Ireland, set on 260 acres. This magnificent and historic 12 th century castle has been home to the Talbot family for over 800 years. Its great hall was built in the 15 th century, while the furniture, the reception rooms, the entry hallway, the corner towers and the plasterwork were all added in the 18 th century and reflect the highest standards of the time. Duration: approx. 45 minutes afterwards Free time Enjoy some free time to discover the castle grounds and gardens further on your own, or opt to spend some time in Malahide Village. From its early beginnings as an agricultural, maritime and industrial center, Malahide has developed into a modern, progressive town. 6:00 pm Departure as arranged with the bus driver Day 37» Tuesday, June 23 Travel with Emma by private bus, Mini Coaches, back to. Travel time: approx. 1 hour Central Hotel, Malahide, Ireland Malahide Malahide Annex Classroom available at the Central Hotel for a lecture held by your faculty. Duration: approx. 4 hours afterwards Free time Enjoy some free time and have a bite for lunch at one of the city s restaurants. Central Hotel, Page 18

19 3:30 pm Departure as arranged with Emma Travel with Emma by public transportation to the Abbey Theatre. Travel time: depending on your meeting point 4:00 pm Tour Participate in a backstage tour of the Abbey Theatre to see areas rarely seen by the public. Also known as the National Theatre of Ireland, it first opened its doors to the public in December Despite losing its original building to a fire in 1951, it has remained active to the present day. The Abbey was the first state-subsidized theater in the English-speaking world; from 1925 onwards it received an annual subsidy from the Irish Free State. Since July 1966, the Abbey has been located at Lower Abbey Street. Duration: approx. 1 hour 15 minutes afterwards Free time The remainder of the day is free for you. Day 38» Wednesday, June 24 Annex Classroom available at the Central Hotel for a lecture held by your faculty. Duration: approx. 4 hours afterwards Free time Enjoy your last free afternoon in the Irish capital to do some more sightseeing, final discussions, and to prepare for your journey home. 6:00 pm Departure lobby of Student Homes Travel with Emma by public transportation to your restaurant for tonight s farewell dinner. Travel time: approx. 30 minutes 6:30 pm Dinner Enjoy your farewell dinner with live music at The Brazen Head which is the oldest pub in Ireland. 3-course-meal and water are included in the program costs; additional food/beverages are at your own expense. Day 39» Thursday, June 25 Central Hotel, 8:30 am Check-out Please bring your luggage to the main entrance of the accommodation and return your room key to the receptionist. Important note: For everybody not leaving with the group, check-out is by 12:00 pm. 8:45 am Loading the bus The bus driver will be the main entrance of Student Homes to help you load the luggage onto the bus. Please be sure to double check that you have everything with you. 9:00 am Departure Student Homes Travel with Emma by private bus, Mini Coaches, to Airport. Travel time: approx. 30 minutes Student Homes, Reception Airport Page 19

20 approx. 9:30 am Depending on your flight schedule Arrival Check-in at the airport and proceed to your departure gate. Departure Please refer to your individual flight schedule. USA Airport We wish you a safe and comfortable journey back to the USA. We hope you had an unforgettable experience in Europe! Please note: In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the times listed on the itinerary may need to be adjusted accordingly. Please check with your faculty leaders daily for any special announcements. In case of an emergency or for further assistance, please contact: Your Coordinator while in and Ms. Emma Wright Cell phone: +353 (0) To Contact any Emergency Service in any EU country, call: 112 CEPA Emergency Number Cell phone: +49 (0) CONTACT PERSON DURING THE ENTIRE PROGRAM CEPA Europe Ms. Myriam Eiben Program Manager myriam@cepa-europe.com Schloss Ingersheim Ingersheim, Germany Phone: +49 (0) (Reception) Fax: +49 (0) Mo Fr: 9:00 am 5:00 pm Be sure to visit to follow your group s program journal online. (If you would like to add/update entries to your program journal, please ask your faculty leader for the username/password.) Share your experiences with us on facebook Page 20

21 Meeting point at Airport on May 19 Page 21