Ireland: Landscape, History & Culture

October 06, 2022 —October 19, 2022
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This is a Non-Credit program

Ireland’s lovely landscape and landmarks provide an excellent and easily accessible source of relevant content and examples through which to discover its rich history and vibrant culture in this non-credit course. As a professional musician and songwriter, I am also familiar with aspects of Irish history and culture from an artistic perspective. In addition to its history and culture, we’ll explore aspects of Ireland’s musical heritage, which runs deep. It touches all aspects of Irish life, from history and politics to culture and tourism.

Whether it’s a concert hall performance, a ceilidh (party) in a neighborhood pub, or a busker on a street corner, we will experience Ireland the way it is today.

“Imagine a ‘study abroad’ program with all of the adventure, and none of the homework! CCSA’s Ireland: Landscape, History & Culture program is designed to suit the interests and experiences of adult travelers rather than college students.”

-Jim Gleason


Accommodation for 12-nights
Program-related ground transportation & entrance fees
24/7 on-site program leaders


Highlights:

Dublin

  • Glasnevin Cemetery

  • Irish House Party (traditional Irish music)*

  • Temple Bar

  • Newgrange & Hill of Tara UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Glendalough in County Wicklow

  • Dinner with the Delaney Brothers at Templemore Arms Hotel in Tipperary

  • Rock of Cashel

  • Waterford Crystal

  • Ring of Kerry

  • Aran Islands

  • Cliffs of Moher

  • OVERNIGHT LOCATIONS with ACTIVITIES

    Dublin
  • Kilmainham Gaol Museum

  • St. Patrick’s Cathedral*

  • Trinity College & Book of Kells*

  • Guinness Storehouse*

  • Irish Theatre Performance*

  • Tipperary

    Waterford
  • Waterford Crystal

  • Bishop’s Palace

  • Reginald’s Tower & Medieval Museum

  • Killarney
  • Killarney National Park

  • Ross Castle and Muckross House & Gardens

  • Stone Circle in Kenmare, Avoca at Molls Gap

  • Limerick
  • Milk Market

  • King John’s Castle*

  • The Hunt Museum*

  • St. Mary’s and/or St. John’s Cathedral*

  • Galway
  • Aran Islands and Dun Aonghusa Visitor Centre

  • * Items identified with an asterisk symbol may involve additional fees

    What is included in the Program Fee?

    • A three-credit hour course
    • Cultural and class-related activities
    • Housing in double rooms
    • Full breakfast daily
    • Pre-departure advising and orientation
    • On-site orientation and administration by CCSA Program Directors
    • 24/7 emergency contact on-site and U.S.-based support
    • International health and travel delay insurance
    • At least one day trip outside of major city
    • One-way flights between major cities for programs with dual locations (eg: London & Dublin, London & Edinburgh)
    • Partial payment of on-site public transportation costs (see program pages for details)

    Throughout the program, the group will be housed in hotels. Hotel accommodations are based primarily on double occupancy with occasional use of triple rooms. Singles are available at an additional cost.

    Breakfast is provided daily. Participants will be responsible for lunch and dinner each day.

    CCSA Central Office

    Contact Information

    Kara Arvin - Applications

    Erika Ryser - Payments

    Denise Knisely - Travel

    Independent Travel

    Participants are responsible for their own air travel.

    Students will be advised on the date, time and location to check-in with the program administrators. You are required to confirm your independent travel arrangements at least 30-days prior to the program start date. It is the responsibility of the student to familiarize themselves with their chosen airline's booking and cancellation policies. A check-out date, time and location will be provided.

    Visas

    Not required for U.S. citizens for less than a 3-month stay. Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for obtaining a visa as needed.

    Program Dates
    October 06, 2022 —October 19, 2022

    Base Price
    $2,999

    Single Room Supplement
    + 0TBD
    (This is the extra cost to reserve a single room.)


    Estimated Airfare
    $0 - $0
    (estimated additional cost based on recent airline prices)


    Payment Process
    See our payments page
    Enrollment Status: CLOSED

    Application Deadline
    August 01, 2022
    Late applications accepted as space allowed; $30 late app fee applies.

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