Itinerary The Catholic University of America Irish Summer Institute May 15 - June 18, 2016

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1 Itinerary The Catholic University of America Irish Summer Institute May 15 - June 18, 2016 Day 1» Sunday, May 15 ACTIVITY Flight Day 2» Monday, May 16 DESCRIPTION Departure day 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 on the last page) approx. 12:30 pm Your coordinator, Michelle Devaney, will be waiting with a sign for your group at the information desk on level one. The bus company, Butlers Bus Tours, will take you from the airport to your accommodation in. Travel time: approx. 30 minutes Arrival University College (UCC) - University Hall 1:00 pm Orientation as arranged with Michelle Victoria Cross IRELAND Phone: +353 (0) Bus: Wilton Road (Victoria Cross) 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 3:00 pm. Join Michelle for an orientation session. She will be available to assist you during your arrival day in. She will give you useful information about, hand out city maps of to you, and show you the vicinity of the campus. Duration: approx. 1 hour 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. Please remember to return to UCC after 3:00 pm for check-in. 5:30 pm Walk University Hall Meet Michelle and walk to the restaurant for tonight s dinner. Walking time: approx. 30 minutes 6:00 pm Dinner Enjoy your welcome dinner at the restaurant Market Lane in. 3-course-meal and water are included in the program costs; additional food/beverage are at your own expense. afterwards Walk Michelle will be happy to accompany you back to your accommodation after dinner. Walking time: approx. 30 minutes Day 3» Tuesday, May 17 Breakfast Breakfast on your own UCC University Hall 9:15 am Departure University Hall Meet with your faculty leader and walk to your classroom. Walking time: approx. 5 minutes 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. 1:30 pm Walk your faculty leader Meet with your faculty leader and walk to Public Museum. Walking time: depending on your meeting point 2:00 pm Tour Enjoy a private guided tour of 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: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes UCC, Page 2

3 tba Directed study your faculty leader Follow your faculty leader for a tour of the University College. 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: tba Important note: Your tour is arranged by your faculty leader. Please refer to your faculty leader for further details. afterwards Free time The remainder of the day is free for your own explorations of the city. Day 4» Wednesday, May 18 Breakfast Breakfast on your own UCC University Hall Start your lecture with your faculty leader. afterwards Free time Enjoy some free time and have some lunch. tba Directed study your faculty leader Day 5» Thursday, May 19 Meet your faculty leader for a 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. Duration: tba Important note: Your walking tour is arranged by your faculty leader. Please refer to your faculty leader for further details. UCC, Breakfast Breakfast on your own UCC University Hall Start your lecture with your faculty leader. afterwards Free time Enjoy a free afternoon 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. UCC, Page 3

4 Day 6» Friday, May 20 Breakfast Breakfast on your own UCC University Hall Start your lecture with your faculty leader. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch before you head to Gougane Barra in the afternoon. 2:00 pm Departure University Hall tba Directed study your faculty leader 5:30 pm Departure the bus driver Meet with your faculty leader and travel by private bus, Butlers Bus Tours, to Gougane Barra. Travel time: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes Enjoy a talk from a local historian on Gaeltacht Mhúscraí region and Gougane Barra. The name Gougane Barra comes from Saint Finbarr, who is said to have built a monastery on an island in the lake nearby during the 6 th century. The present ruins date from around 1700 when a priest called Denis O'Mahony retreated to the island. Important note: This talk is arranged by your faculty leader. Please refer to your faculty leader for further details. Travel by private bus, Butlers Bus Tours, back to your accommodation in. Travel time: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes afterwards Free time The evening is free for you to have some dinner at your own expense. Day 7» Saturday, May 21 UCC, Gougane Barra, Ireland Gougane Barra Breakfast Breakfast on your own UCC University Hall 8:30 am Departure University Hall Meet with your faculty leader and travel by private bus, Butlers Bus Tours, to the famous Blarney Castle. Travel time: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes 10:00 am Visit Enjoy a visit to Blarney Castle. Built nearly 600 years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftans, Cormac MacCarthy, it has attracted millions of visitors ever since. Some say it has something to do with the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of the tower. Kiss it and you will never again be lost for words. Duration: approx. 2 hours 12:00 pm Departure the bus driver Travel with your faculty leader by private bus, Butlers Bus Tours, back to. Travel time: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes Blarney, Ireland Blarney Page 4

5 afterwards Free time The remainder of the day is free for you to explore the city further at your own pace. 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. Day 8» Sunday, May 22 Breakfast Breakfast on your own UCC University Hall 9:45 am Check-out Please check out and bring your luggage to the main entrance of the accommodation and return your room key to the reception at University Hall. 10:00 am Loading the bus The bus driver will wait for you University Hall to help you load your luggage onto the bus. Please be sure to double check that you have everything with you. 10:15 am Departure University Hall approx. 1:45 pm Arrival and check-in Travel by private bus, Butlers Bus 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 town s name derieves from the Irish name Baile an Fheirtéaraigh meaning "Ferriter's townland. 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. Day 9» Monday, May 23 UCC University Hall, Reception, Ireland Breakfast Breakfast on your own Dún Chíomháin Page 5

6 9:15 am Departure the accommodation Meet with your faculty and walk to the Irish Language School. Walking time: approx. 5 minutes Irish language class at Language School. 30 minutes 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 10» Tuesday, May 24 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 Irish language class at Language School. 30 minutes afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch. 2:00 pm Tour Continue your day with a trip to Blasket Island. Important note: The excursion to Blasket Island is weather dependent and may be cancelled depending on the weather conditions. Additional costs of EUR 20 per participant for the boat ticket need to be paid directly on site. afterwards Free time The remainder of the day is free for you to explore further on your own. Day 11» Wednesday, May 25 Breakfast Breakfast on your own Dún Chíomháin Irish language class at Language School. 30 minutes afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch. Page 6

7 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 12» Thursday, May 26 Participate in a Music Session focusing on Dingle. Duration: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes Breakfast Breakfast on your own Dún Chíomháin Irish language class at Language School. 30 minutes 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 (Early Christian Archaeological sites) in the Dingle region. afterwards Free time The remainder of the day is free for you to explore further on your own. Day 13» Friday, May 27 Breakfast Breakfast on your own Dún Chíomháin Irish language class at Language School. 30 minutes afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch. 2:00 pm Class time Continue your Irish language class at Language School, incl. presentation of certificates. Duration: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes afterwards Free time Enjyoy a free afternoon in and immerse into the Gaelic culture. Day 14» Saturday, May 28 Breakfast Breakfast on your own Dún Chíomháin 9:45 am Check-out Please check out and bring your luggage to the main entrance of the accommodation and return your room key to the reception. Dún Chíomháin, Reception Page 7

8 10:00 am 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. 10:15 am Departure the accommodation Travel by private bus, Butlers Bus Tours, to. Travel time: approx. 3 hours 30 minutes approx. 1:45 pm Arrival University College (UCC) - University Hall Victoria Cross IRELAND Phone: +353 (0) Bus: Wilton Road (Victoria Cross) 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 3:00 pm. afterwards Free time Have a free afternoon in. Consider visiting 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. Please remember to return to UCC after 3:00 pm for check-in. Day 15» Sunday, May 29 Breakfast Breakfast on your own UCC University Hall afterwards Free day Enjoy a free day in. You may for instance visit St. Anne s Church and its famous Shendon Bells Tower and 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 Or opt to explore 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. Page 8

9 Day 16» Monday, May 30 Breakfast Breakfast on your own UCC University Hall Start your lecture with your faculty leader. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch before you head to Cobh in the afternoon. 2:15 pm Departure University Hall Meet with your facutly leader and travel by private bus, Butlers Bus 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 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. 6:00 pm Departure the bus driver Day 17» Tuesday, May 31 Travel with your faculty leader by private bus, Butlers Bus Tours, back to. Travel time: approx. 45 minutes UCC, Cobh, Ireland Cobh Cobh Breakfast Breakfast on your own. UCC University Hall 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. tba Directed Study your faculty leader Project work Duration: tba Important note: Your project work is arranged by your faculty leader. Please refer to your faculty leader for further details. UCC, Page 9

10 Day 18» Wednesday, June 1 Breakfast Breakfast on your own. UCC University Hall and guest lecture Start your lecture with your faculty leader, incl. a guest lecture by Prof. Dr. Piaras MacEinri, Associate Dean for Internationalisation and professor at UCCs Department of Geography, on Immigration: Changing Face of Ireland. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch. tba Directed Study your faculty leader Day 19» Thursday, June 2 Project work Duration: tba Important note: Your project work is arranged by your faculty leader. Please refer to your faculty leader for further details. UCC, Breakfast Breakfast on your own UCC University Hall Start your lecture with your faculty leader. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch. tba Directed Study your faculty leaders Day 20» Friday, June 3 Project work Duration: tba Important note: Your project work is arranged by your faculty leaders. Please refer to your faculty leaders for further details. UCC, Breakfast Breakfast on your own. UCC University Hall and guest lecture Start your lecture with your faculty leaders, incl. a guest lecture by Damian Shiels, member of Rubicon Heritage Services, on The Siege and Battle of Kinsale and the Flight of the Earls. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch. 2:00 pm Departure University Hall Meet with your faculty leaders and Damian Shiels and travel by private bus, Butler Bus Tours, to Kinsale. Travel time: approx. 1 hour UCC, Kinsale, Ireland Page 10

11 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 3:45 pm Directed Study Damian will spend some time with you near the Fort and the city of Kinsale and describe his work around the town from an archaeological perspective. Duration: approx. 45 minutes afterwards Free time Have some free time around the Fort for your own discoveries. Kinsale Kinsale Kinsale 5:00 pm Departure the bus driver Ttravel by private bus, Butlers Bus Tours, back to. Travel time: approx. 1 hour afterwards Free time Have a free evening in. Day 21» Saturday, June 4 Breakfast Breakfast on your own UCC University Hall 7:15 am Check-out Please check out and bring your luggage to the main entrance of the accommodation and return your room key to the reception at University Hall. 7:30 am Loading the bus The bus driver will wait for you University Hall to help you load your luggage onto the bus. Please be sure to double check that you have everything with you. 7:45 am Departure University Hall Travel with your faculty leaders by private bus, Mini Coaches, to Kilkenny. Travel time: approx. 2 hours 15 minutes 10:00 am Visit Explore Kilkenny Castle at your own pace. Existing for more than eight centuries, the castle dominating the High Town of the city stands on a strategic height that commands a crossing on the River Nore. Over the centuries of its existence, many additions and alterations have been made to the fabric of the building, making Kilkenny Castle today a complex structure of various architectural styles. Duration: depending on your individual schedule University Hall, Reception Kilkenny, Ireland Kilkenny afterwards Free time Have some free time and grab a bite for lunch. Kilkenny Page 11

12 12:45 pm Walk your faculty leaders Meet with your faculty leaders and walk to the nearby Rothe House. Walking time: approx. 15 minutes Kilkenny 1:00 pm Visit Visit Rothe House and explore the unique Irish merchant s townhouse at your own pace. You also will have the chance to read scenes of a play out loud. Rothe House was built between 1594 and The property comprises three houses, three enclosed courtyards and a large garden. John Rothe, who was a wealthy merchant and landowner in Kilkenny, built the first house in 1594 and as his family grew (to 12 children) he built the second and third houses. Duration: depending on your individual schedule Important note: The first house is closed from 1:30-5:00 pm due to a private party. Kilkenny 3:00 pm Departure the bus driver Continue your journey by private bus, Mini Coaches, to. Travel time: approx. 2 hours, Ireland approx. 5:00 pm Arrival and check-in 5:30 pm Orientation lobby of University College - Belfield 4 IRELAND Phone: +353 (0) Bus: University College Meet your coordinator, Béibhinn O Connor, who will be available today to help you getting settled in. She will do an orientation session during which she will give you some information about the city, take you for a short walk around your new accommodation, and hand out public transportation passes, as well as city maps to you. Duration: approx. 1 hour Important note: Please make sure you keep track of your public transportation passes because they are non-refundable. Have them with you at all times during your stay in. afterwards Free time Have some free time to unpack and to get acquainted with. Day 22» Sunday, June 5 Breakfast Breakfast on your own University College 9:15 am Departure Meet with your faculty leaders and travel by public transportation to the starting point for your walking tour. Travel time: approx. 45 minutes Page 12

13 10:00 am Tour 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 Enjoy a free afternoon in. Consider for instance visiting 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 explore 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 23» Monday, June 6 Important note: Today is a bank holiday in Ireland (June Bank Holiday) - Most stores are closed! Breakfast Breakfast on your own University College 9:15 am Walk Meet your faculty leader and walk to the classroom for your class session. Walking time: approx. 5 minutes Classroom available at the University College (UCD) for a lecture held by your faculty leader. afterwards Free time Have some free time to have some lunch. 1:15 pm Departure Travel by public transportation to Christ Church Cathedral. Travel time: approx. 45 minutes 2:00 pm Visit Enjoy a visit to Christ Church Cathedral, the elder of the city s two medieval cathedrals and explore the church and crypt 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: approx. 1 hour 15 minutes UCD, Newman Building, Page 13

14 3:15 pm Walk Christ Church Cathedral Walk with your faculty leader to ia Museum. Walking time: approx. 5 minutes 3:30 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: depending on your individual schedule afterwards Free time Enjoy a free evening in. Day 24» Tuesday, June 7 Breakfast Breakfast on your own University College Classroom available at the University College for a lecture held by your faculty leader. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch. 2:00 pm Departure Your faculty leader will travel with you by public transportation to St. Audoen s Church. Travel time: approx. 1 hour 3:00 pm Tour Participate in a private 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 afterwards Free time Enjoy some free time in for your own explorations of the city and to get ready for your theater performance in the evening. 6:00 pm Departure 7:00 pm (play starts at 7:30 pm) Theater performance Day 25» Wednesday, June 8 Meet with your faculty leader and travel by public transportation to the Abbey Theatre. Travel time: approx. 1 hour Enjoy the theater performance Othello by William Shakespeare at the Abbey Theatre. Duration: tba UCD, Newman Building, Breakfast Breakfast on your own University College Page 14

15 and guest lecture Classroom available at the University College for a lecture held by your faculty leader, incl. a guest lecture by Jane Ohlmeyer, Erasmus Smith s Professor of Modern History at Trinity College, on 17 th Century Culture and History. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch and to get ready for your next activity. 1:30 pm Departure Meet with your faculty leader and travel by public transportation to Marsh s Library. Travel time: approx. 1 hour 2:30 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 3:15 pm Walk Marsh s Library Walk with your faculty leader to the nearby Saint Patrick s Cathedral. 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 UCD, Newman Building, afterwards Free time Enjoy a free afternoon in Ireland s capital. Day 26» Thursday, June 9 Breakfast Breakfast on your own University College Classroom available at the University College for a lecture held by your faculty leader. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch. 1:30 pm Departure Meet your faculty leader and travel by public transportation to Castle. Travel time: approx. 1 hour UCD, Newman Building, Page 15

16 2:30 pm Tour Participate in a public guided tour of of Castle incl. the State 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 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 27-29» Friday, June 10 - Sunday, June 12 Breakfast Breakfast on your own University College afterwards Free weekend Enjoy a long free weekend to discover the Emerald Island, its secrets and moving history at your own pace. If you stay in and 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. Alternatively, you may consider traveling to some nearby sights or cities. A must-see while in the area is the Neolithic monument of Newgrange or 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 30» Monday, June 13 Breakfast Breakfast on your own University College 9:00 am Departure Meet your faculty leader and travel by public transportation to Smock Alley Theatre. Travel time: approx. 1 hour 10:00 am 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 Have some free time in the city center of to have lunch. Page 16

17 tba Class time your faculty leader Meet with your faculty leader for a lecture held by your faculty leader. Duration: tba Important note: Your classroom is arranged by your faculty leader. Please refer to your faculty leader for further details. afterwards Free time The remainder of the day is free for you to explore further at your own pace. Day 31» Tuesday, June 14 Breakfast Breakfast on your own University College and guest lecture Classroom available at the University College for a lecture held by your faculty leader, incl. a guest lecture by Dr. Christopher Morash, Seamus Heaney Professor of Irish Writing, on 18 th Century Theatre. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch. 2:15 pm Departure Your faculty leader will travel with you by public transportation to the starting point for your afternoon tour. Travel time: approx. 45 minutes 3:00 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 UCD, Newman Building, afterwards Free time The remainder of the day is free for you. Day 32» Wednesday, June 15 Breakfast Breakfast on your own University College Classroom available at the University College for a lecture held by your faculty leader. afterwards Free time Have some free time for lunch and prepare for your excursion to Malahide. UCD, Newman Building, Page 17

18 2:30 pm Departure Meet with your faculty leader and travel by private bus, Dubln Mini Coaches, to Malahide. Travel time: approx. 1 hour Malahide, Ireland 3:30 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. Malahide Malahide 5:00 pm Departure the bus driver Travel by private bus, Mini Coaches, back to. Travel time: approx. 1 hour afterwards Free time The rest of the day is free for you. Day 33» Thursday, June 16 Breakfast Breakfast on your own University College Classroom available at the University College for a lecture held by your faculty leader and for final presentations by CUA students. Duration: approx. 4 hours afterwards Free time The afternoon is free for your own explorations of the city. 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. 4:30 pm Departure Travel with your faculty leader by public transportation to your restaurant for tonight s farewell dinner. Travel time: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes 6:00 pm Dinner Enjoy your farewell dinner at the Irish restaurant The Bloody Stream. 3-course-meal and water are included in the program costs; additional food/beverages are at your own expense. afterwards Departure Return with your faculty by public transportation back to your accommodation in. Travel time: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes UCD, Newman Building, Howth, Ireland Howth Dubln Page 18

19 Day 34» Friday, June 17 Breakfast Breakfast on your own University College afterwards Free time Enjoy a free afternoon in the Irish capital to do some more sightseeing, final discussions, and to prepare for your journey home. You also may consider attending another theater play in, such as The Constant Wife by W. Somerset Maugham at the Gate Theatre. Day 35» Saturday, June 18 until 11:00 am Breakfast Breakfast on your own University College Check-out Please bring your luggage to the reception office at at UCD and return your room key to the receptionist. afterwards Departure Travel to the airport on your own and refer to your individual flight schedules. You may use the cash allowance Béibhinn handed out to you during your orientation session to travel to the airport. University College,, Reception 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. Page 19

20 In case of an emergency or for further assistance, please contact: Your Coordinator on your arrival day in Ms. Michelle Devaney Cell phone: +353 (0) Your Coordinator on your arrival day in Ms. Béibhinn O Connor 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 We encourage you to share your international experiences with us on facebook: or through any other social media tool available: Page 20

21 Meeting point at Airport on May 16 Page 21