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Ireland Faculty-Led Travel Course

This program combines time with local people in Dublin, visits to ancient Celtic ruins and the green countryside, with a day trip to Northern Ireland and a stop in Galway. Students study the history and culture of the island.

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Good to know

Language
English and Irish (Gaeilge)
Currency
Euro (Republic of Ireland); pound sterling in Northern Ireland
Best season
May–September
Typical length
10–14 days (customizable)
Ireland faculty-led travel course

Highlights

What students will see and do

  1. DublinIreland's capital is known for its Georgian squares, pubs and its literary heritage, including Joyce, Yeats and Wilde.
  2. Trinity College and the Book of KellsThe 9th-century illuminated manuscript is displayed in the Old Library at Trinity College Dublin.
  3. Celtic RuinsIreland has many ancient sites, such as Newgrange, a passage tomb older than Stonehenge.
  4. GalwayThis western city on the Atlantic coast is known for its music, festivals and Irish-language culture.
  5. Northern IrelandA day trip across the border offers insight into the history of partition and the peace process.
  6. Irish CountrysideRolling green farmland, stone walls and coastal landscapes define much of rural Ireland.

Faculty-led travel courses

Courses that fit Ireland

Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.

Art, Architecture & HistoryA course could study Celtic monuments, medieval monasteries and Georgian architecture. Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkA course could examine conflict, reconciliation and identity in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Journalism, Film & MediaA course could explore Irish literature, storytelling and the country's media landscape. Education & Teacher PreparationA course could look at Irish-language education and the role of literature in schools.

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Where you will go

Academic and professional visits

  • A local university faculty of arts or history
  • A literary museum or writers' center
  • A peace and reconciliation organization
  • A heritage site interpretive center

Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.

Itinerary

Sample itinerary

A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.

Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.

  1. Day 1

    Departure for Dublin

    Fly overnight to Ireland's capital.

    • Depart for Dublin
  2. Day 2

    Arrival in Dublin

    Settle in and take a first walk through Georgian Dublin.

    • Airport transfer to the hotel
    • Orientation walk through the city center
  3. Day 3

    Literary and Historic Dublin

    See Ireland's oldest university and the manuscripts that made the country famous worldwide.

    • Trinity College and the Book of Kells
    • Dublin Castle
    • St. Patrick's Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Independence and Memory

    Learn how Ireland won its independence and how the country remembers it.

    • Kilmainham Gaol
    • General Post Office and the 1916 Rising
    • National Museum of Ireland
  5. Day 5

    Academic Day in Dublin

    Meet Irish students and professionals to see how a small country built a global economy.

    • Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
    • Free time in the afternoon
  6. Day 6

    Glendalough and Kilkenny

    Travel south through the Wicklow Mountains to an early monastic site and a preserved medieval city.

    • Glendalough monastic site
    • Kilkenny Castle
    • Overnight in Kilkenny or Cork
  7. Day 7

    Cork and Blarney

    Visit Ireland's second city and one of its best-known castles.

    • Cork city center and English Market
    • Blarney Castle and Gardens
  8. Day 8

    Killarney and Ring of Kerry

    Drive a famous coastal route through Killarney National Park and small Irish-speaking communities.

    • Killarney National Park
    • Scenic drive around the Ring of Kerry
    • Overnight in Killarney
  9. Day 9

    Cliffs of Moher to Galway

    See the Atlantic coast and arrive in the western city known for music and culture.

    • Cliffs of Moher
    • The Burren landscape
    • Arrive in Galway
  10. Day 10

    Galway and Connemara

    Explore Galway's waterfront and the wild landscape of the west.

    • Galway city walking tour
    • Connemara National Park
    • Kylemore Abbey
  11. Day 11

    Galway to Dublin

    Cross the country back to Dublin for a final evening.

    • Transfer to Dublin
    • Farewell dinner
  12. Day 12

    Departure Day

    Transfer to the airport and fly home.

    • Transfer to Dublin airport

What is included

ARAMFO arranges everything

You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.

3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport

  • Airfare from your preferred airport
  • Hotels or student housing
  • Meals as set out in the itinerary
  • Transportation in the host country
  • Tour guides and entrance fees
  • University, company and professional visits
  • A native guide with the group for the whole trip
  • Customized dates and itinerary

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