Ireland
The City and the Sea: Dublin, Galway & Moher With Your Family
Program No. 22281RJ
Jump right into the fairy tale landscapes of Ireland with your family as you discover a fortress, journey through nature reserves, learn about horseracing and practice your Irish jig.
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11 days
10 nights
19 meals
9B 3L 7D
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
3
Galway, Coole Park
Ennis
7
Social Farm, Free Time
Adare
11
Program Concludes
Dublin.
At a Glance
The grass is always greener upon the Emerald Isle, where sheep prance in vast valleys and towering cliffs overlook the glittering sea. Alongside your family, step into the storybook as Ireland’s fairytale landscapes are yours to explore. Venture through medieval castles and stand atop the epic Cliffs of Moher. Experience life on the farm and cruise Dublin’s river. As you search for rainbows – and their pot of gold! – with your family, embark on a week-long Irish adventure filled with learning, laughter and maybe just a little bit of luck.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking over rocky, uneven terrain and on cobblestone streets.
Family Programs
Share your love of learning with your family. These programs are designed for any combination of generations: grandparents, aunts, uncles, parents and children.
Best of all, you’ll…
- Walk along the soaring Cliffs of Moher and the moonlike landscapes of the Burren.
- Meet an Irish farmer and learn about his life growing crops and caring for animals.
- Practice your Irish jig in Dublin during a fun night of live music and plenty of dancing.
General Notes
Select dates are designated for small groups and are limited to 24 participants or less. This is a Family program for participants, their adult children and grandchildren ages 10 and up.
Suggested Reading List
(10 books)
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The City and the Sea: Dublin, Galway & Moher With Your Family
Program Number: 22281
A Brief History of Ireland
Designed as an introduction to Irish history, this pocket-sized book details the history of the island, from Viking and Norman invasions, Plantation and the Cromwellian wars to the present.
How the Irish Saved Western Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland’s Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe
A compelling historical narrative that explores the crucial role of Ireland during a pivotal period in Western history, specifically from the fall of the Roman Empire to the rise of medieval Europe. First published in 1995, the book argues that as Europe descended into chaos and barbarism, Irish monks and scholars preserved the remnants of classical knowledge, ensuring its survival for future generations.
We Don’t Know Ourselves
This acclaimed work intertwines O'Toole's own experiences with significant historical events, capturing the transformative changes in Ireland from 1958 to the present day.
I Never Knew That About Ireland
A treasure trove of fascinating stories, I Never Knew That About Ireland is packed full of information on the colorful history of the Emerald Isle. This irresistible book gives a captivating insight into the heritage, memories, and monuments that have shaped each county in Ireland, searching out their secrets and unearthing their hidden gems.
Tracing your Irish Ancestors
This book serves as an essential resource for both beginners and experienced genealogists, offering detailed insights into the various sources available for tracing Irish ancestry.
This is Happiness
This historical novel spans over four centuries of Irish history, from pre-Christian times through to the establishment of the Free Irish State in 1922. Rutherfurd weaves together the lives of a diverse cast of characters—monks, noblemen, soldiers, and rebels—against the backdrop of significant historical events such as the Viking invasions, the Great Famine, and the Easter Rebellion.
Legendary Ireland – Myths and Legends of Ireland
This captivating book takes readers on a journey through twenty-eight atmospheric sites, each linked to legendary tales of love, betrayal, courage, and revenge, featuring iconic figures from Celtic lore such as Cu Chulainn, the children of Lir, and Queen Maeve.
101 Things You Didn't Know About Irish History: The People, Places, Culture, and Tradition of The Emerald Isle
This book is packed with fascinating facts and stories about Irish history, culture, and traditions, making it a great introduction to the island of Ireland.
Ireland in the 20th Century
Ireland entered the twentieth century savaged by poverty and memories of the famine but inspired by the Celtic Dawn, a remarkable cultural renaissance led by Yeats, Synge and Lady Gregory. She left it in the era of the Celtic Tiger, with unparalleled prosperity and a new, confident, outward-looking view of herself and the world - although this prosperity and self-confidence is now giving way to uncertainty. In the intervening hundred years, Ireland has experienced more 'history' than almost any other country: beginning under the British crown, she was racked by revolution, the Anglo-Irish war, partition and civil conflict. Led by towering figures such as Michael Collins and De Valera, she has suffered terrible hardships and disputes but has nevertheless provided brilliant cultural and literary examples and is now a country of importance in the wider international community, providing leadership in a variety of moral and development issues. In this readable and authoritative study, Ireland's bestselling popular historian tells the extraordinary story of how contemporary Ireland came into existence. Covering both South and North and dealing with social and cultural history as well as political, this will surely become a definitive single-volume account of the making of modern Ireland.
The Rebels of Ireland
This historical novel spans over four centuries of Irish history, from pre-Christian times through to the establishment of the Free Irish State in 1922. Rutherfurd weaves together the lives of a diverse cast of characters—monks, noblemen, soldiers, and rebels—against the backdrop of significant historical events such as the Viking invasions, the Great Famine, and the Easter Rebellion.
