The Whole Island Is Your Classroom
Castles and cliffs, museums and matches, ancient sites and seaside villages — guided tours and excursions woven through all 25 days.
The Days They'll Talk About for Years
Cliffs of Moher
Stand atop the spectacular sea cliffs of County Clare, rising over 700 feet above the Atlantic.
3 stories from Cliffs of Moher →
Giant's Causeway
Walk the otherworldly basalt columns flanked by the wild North Atlantic.
3 stories from Giant’s Causeway →
Croke Park Match
Feel GAA football and hurling come to life at the beating heart of Irish sport.
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Kylemore Abbey
Visit a fairytale abbey in a rugged corner of Connemara.
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Sail to the Edge of Europe
Sail to the westernmost point of Europe and practice your Gaelic with native speakers.
2 stories from Aran Islands →Every Stop on the Map
Pick a county to see where you'll go — tap any tour for the full story.
Peter Flanagan's HurleysSee traditional hurleys handmade in County Waterford.
Peter Flanagan’s hurleys are handmade in Knockenduff, County Waterford and are used by hurlers and camogie players all over the country and beyond. Patrice and Peter Flanagan are proud to be in business for almost 20 years and love meeting the Irish Life Experience students every summer and helping them buy the best hurley to take back home.
TramoreRelax in a lovely seaside village in County Waterford.
Students will see the lovely seaside village of Tramore in County Waterford. From the soaring waves at beautiful Tramore beach to the exciting rollercoasters at Tramore Amusement Park. It will be a great afternoon where students can take a dip in the ocean or enjoy a stroll through the lively funfair.
2 stories from Tramore →Waterford CrystalWatch master craftsmen create world-famous crystal.
Overlooking the historic district of the Viking Triangle in Waterford City, students will visit the House of Waterford Crystal and learn the history and story behind one of Ireland’s most iconic brands. They will be able to engage with people behind the craft and see what their daily work entails, as they create dazzling crystal before their very own eyes.
4 stories from House of Waterford Crystal →Waterford GreenwayFreewheel along a scenic paved cycle path.
Students will freewheel through Waterford along a paved bike path that winds its way around the base of the Comeragh Mountains and follows the River Suir. It’s pure bliss and beauty around every bend with spectacular and unique photo opportunities.
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