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Yacht Club Banquet, Dun Laoghaire. July 23, 2008.

Galway: July 4 – July 16, 2009. Students will be staying at Corrib Village during their stay in Galway; the medieval City of The Tribes. Visit Spanish Arch, Middle Street, Claddagh, Eyre Square, and watch the sun go down on Galway Bay. Experience the street theatre, culture and ambience of the Galway Film Fleadh (Festival) in this fastest growing and youngest city in Ireland in the lead-up to the Galway Arts Festival. We will have all day tours to the Aran Islands, and Cliffs of Moher as part of our inclusive package. Students will attend classes on the picturesque campus of National University of Ireland Galway located on the River Corrib.

Cork: July 16 – 18, 2008. We will take a coach to Cork via Co. Clare, and Bunratty Castle, Co. Limerick. We will Kiss the Blarney Stone and experience the ambience of the Republic’s second city, Cork - the European Capital of Culture for 2005. It is the gateway to the rugged Southwest and is alma mater to such writers as Sean O'Faoláin and Frank O'Connor. We will be staying at beautifully appointed Dean’s Hall, the residences of University College Cork in the centre of the city. Meals are at the renowned Proby’s Bistro.

On the way to Dublin we will stop in ancient and spectacular Cashel, Co. Tipperary – the seat of the High Kings of Munster.

Guinnesses Hop Store

Dublin: July 18- July 23, 2009. Live and study in the centre of Baile Atha Cliath (Dublin) at Trinity College founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1st, its alumni include Irish literary and historical giants, Oscar Wilde, John Millington Synge, Jonathan Swift, Samuel Beckett, and Oliver Goldsmith, We are within walking distance of Grafton street and the Temple Bar district, shops, major visitor attractions, theatres, cinemas, museums and libraries. While living and studying in the centre of the bustling city of Dublin, we will be close to the famous Temple Bar district, and shops, theatres, museums and libraries. In addition to guided walking tours of the city, we will see Oscar Wilde’s house on Merrion Square. The Program ends with our Awards Banquet at the National Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire.

For more details see ITINERARY

National Yacht Club celebrations at the Awards Banquet, Dun Laoghaire

PROGRAM COST*
• CAD $4,995
• USD $5,195 from New York. Other gateways such as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles can be arranged.

Sibling Discount availabale. Comprehensive package pricing on this program, for full details please call 416-922-2358 (CELT) and speak to Mark, or attend an Information Session, or email me.

COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE, COST INCLUDES:
• Return airfare to Ireland from Toronto or New York (Boston, Chicago or Los Angeles on request)
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• All transfers via private coach
• After school field trips.
• Full day Saturday coach excursions
• All Day trip and ferry to Aran Islands
• All Day Co. Clare and Cliffs of Moher tour
• All trips and entrances as per Itinerary - After school trips include such locations as Blarney Castle, Kilmainham Gaol, Guinness Storehouse, National Gallery, National Museum, Joyce’s Tower
• 7 nights in Dublin City University residences
• Dublin Bus Pass for unlimited travel while at DCU Dublin
• 12 nights in Galway at Corrib Village university residences, NUI Galway
• 2 nights in Cork at Dean’s Hall residence
• 5 nights in Dublin at Trinity College, Goldsmith Halls of Residence in the centre of Dublin City .
• Traditional music/ceili evening
• Week at the Galway Film Fleadh (Festival) in the West of Ireland
• Full day trip to the Aran Islands (weather permitting)
• Riverdance at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin
• End of Tour Banquet
• Free access to computer labs in Dublin
• Instruction by qualified teachers
• Fully accredited, Instruction by certified teachers and instructors.
• Guides.
• Local taxes and gratuities
• No Program Enrichment Fee

ACCOMMODATION
Exclusively utilizing university residences, students will stay in superior single bed roomed apartments (some doubles available) of the university campuses at Trinity College Dublin (Goldsmith Hall), National University of Ireland Galway (Corrib Village), and UCC residence Dean's Hall in Cork, and Dublin City University. Breakfast and dinner will be provided daily. Each apartment has a kitchen and living room. Coin operated laundry facilities are available Click for more>>

Residences:
In Galway we will stay at Corrib Village
In Cork we will reside at Deans Hall
In Dublin we will stay at Trinity College and Dublin City University

Travel Information*

Meeting Bono on a Dublin street	The girls at National Yacht Club

INCLUDED TRIPS
• Fee includes • Abbey Theatre or Riverdance • City walking tour of Dublin • Visits to the Guinness Store House and Brewery • National Art Gallery • Breakfast and dinner daily • Accomodation Trinity College Dublin	• Tour of Cork and Blarney Castle - kiss the Blarney Stone and get the gift of the gab. • All day Tour to Aran Islands • Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary • All day Tour to Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare • Dublin City Bus Pass • Accommodation Dublin City University	• Céilí (Irish traditional dance) and traditional Irish music night • Tour of Galway City, Claddagh, Salthill and the Corrib • Kilmainham Gaol Tour • James Joyce Tower, Sandycove • Galway Film Fleadh • Accommodation National University of Ireland Galway	• Walking tours of Killiney Hill, and Dalkey • Gaelic football or hurling match at Croke Park (HQ of Gaelic Games) • National Museum of Ireland • End of course banquet at National Yacht Club Dun Laoghaire • Accommodation Deans Hall Residence Cork

NO OPTIONAL OR PROGRAM ENRICHMENT FEES FOR TRIPS - ALL TRIPS ARE INCLUDED FOR ALL STUDENTS       Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare        Aran Islands • Aran Islands • Cliffs of Moher The Aran Islands Depart Galway by coach on Saturday, take the ferry from Rossavael to wild, remote and spectacular Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. Visit Dun Angus (Dun Aonghusa, Kilmurvey) heritage visitor center overlooking the wind-swept Atlantic Ocean and site of late Bronze Age settlements dating to c.800 BC. Visit the Church of the Four Comely (Roman) Saints, and The Bed of Diarmuid and Grainne - Megalithic Tomb. Return to Galway in time for tea. Places limited to 24 students per trip. Co. Clare - The Cliffs of Moher and The Burren All day tour to Co. Clare and the Cliffs of Moher, visit Lisdoonvarna, Oranmore, Ballyvaughan, Kinvara, Doolin, Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, and see Black Head’s spectacular views of the Aran Islands.   COURSES: • Grade 11 English (ENG 3U) • Grade 12 English (ENG 4U) • Grade 12 English Studies in Literature (ETS 4U) Click on the course for Outline or see Courses for details and prerequisites COST DOES NOT INCLUDE • Insurance . • Departure Taxes and Air Surcharges • Lunches • Application fee of $95 (waived on deposits received by November 15, 2008) Please note: No Program Enrichment Fees No Optional Trips - All excursions and events are included in the price to be enjoyed by all students. Comprehensive pricing - no hidden charges. All entrances fees included.and transportation by private coach as per itinerary. Dublin Bus Pass for unlimited travel at DCU Dublin, sports event, theatre ticket and Banquet at National Yacht Club Dun Laoghaire included. Breakfast is at the universities with dinner daily in some of the best local resaurants in Galway, Cork and Dublin. Our Ireland programs utilize university residences exclusively in the city centres of Galway, Cork and Dublin within easy distance to all attractions. We do not charge any Program Enrichment Fees, or Optional Trip Fee.

MORE INFORMATION on GALWAY, CORK and DUBLIN

GALWAY

National University of Ireland,    Galway

Galway, the top youth destination in Ireland, we stay at Corrib Village Residence and the National University of Ireland Galway. Classes are held on campus at NUI Galway on the banks of the River Corrib. We are ideally located in the vibrant and exciting medieval city of Galway. Explore the City of The Tribes, Spanish Arch, Middle Street, Claddagh, Eyre Square, and watch the sun on Galway Bay. Experience the street theatre, culture and ambience of this fastest growing and youngest city in Ireland during the The Galway Film Fleadh, a six day international film event held during July. This world famous Irish arts festival has so much to offer from music to dance, theatre and visual art - it's programs are truly spectacular. Galway is the gateway to Connemara, a Gealtacht (Irish speaking) area of Spiddal on the north side of Galway Bay. We will all have the opportunity to visit the spectacular Aran Islands and visit Dun Angus heritage visitor center overlooking the wind-swept Atlantic Ocean and site of late Bronze Age settlements dating to c.800 BC. What a way to start your visit to Ireland!

Beautifully situated on the banks of the river Corrib, Corrib Village, the student accommodation, is a complex of modern apartments and bungalows grouped around pleasantly landscaped court yards in a village setting. Designed for both students and tourists alike, the accommodation is of a higher standard than usually associated with University accommodation.

Corrib Village	Corrib Village rooms

Facilities at Corrib Village include:
• 24-Hour Security
• Direct Dial Telephone in All Bedrooms with Voice Mail Facility
• Broadband Internet Access available
• Fully Stocked Mini Market
• Fully Serviced Laundrette
• Floodlit Tennis Courts

CORK
Ireland's second city, Cork, is also one of its premiere tourist attractions, it was Europe's City of Culture in 2005 and has a brilliant music and cultural scene. Cork has a reputation for some of the best story tellers and talkers in Ireland, we will have the opportunity to Kiss the Blarney Stone to get the Gift of the Gab. Students will be able to to experience Cork and learn the art of conversation from the true locals (those born within earshot of Shandon Bells) and visit such sites as St Finbarres, The Market established in 1788, Fota Island and Cork harbour which boasts some of the best sailing in the word, as well as some of its most spectacular scenery.

	Deans Hall Crosses Green

DeansHall Crosses Green is situated in the most historically rich part of Cork City, the rooms are private (some doubles available) and are arranged in three and five bedroom apartments. DeansHall apartments are fully equipped with one Deluxe En-suite Bedroom and two or four Standard Bedrooms. There is one Shower Room/Toilet per two Standard Bedrooms.The apartments are located in a mature courtyard setting approximately eight minutes walk to UCCmain campus and three minutes walk to Cork city centre. Meals are provided at Proby's Bistro, which is on-site at DeansHall and is recognized as on of the finest restaurants in Cork.

DeansHall, Features include: • MercyHospital, UCC, Maltings Complex are nearby. • Great Location to explore Cork • Walking distance to UCC & city centre • Caretaker Service • C.C.T.V. Security System • Security Guard • Proby's Bistro • Front Door Intercom • Laundry Room • Recycling Area

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DUBLIN
All Celtic programs are centred in Dublin, the capital of Ireland which was founded by the Vikings in the 9th Century. Students will have ample opprtunity to explore this famous millenium city, steeped in history and buzzing with youthful energy. Dublin is at the same time Medieval, Georgian and thoughly modern with a truly cosmopolital flavour. It has been rated as one of the safest destinations in Europe (based on a 2006 Insurance Industry study). We spend our time between Dublin City University and the University of Dublin - Trinity College.

Trinity Front Gates

We are ideally located on the main campus of Trinity College Dublin, the oldest university in Ireland, founded by Queen Elizabeth I. Trinity has a beautiful campus atmosphere which belies its location in the urban centre of a capital city. This is in large part due to the compact design of the campus. The main buildings look inwards and there are a small number of public gates. The main campus is approximately 47 acres, set in the geographical centre of Dublin. There are cobbled squares, beautiful cricket pitches, playing fields, stunning historic architecture and state-of-the-art modern facilities; the accumulated architectural riches of nearly three centuries. Dublin offers a particularly congenial atmosphere for students and it has in all respects the resources of a capital city with a full and varied cultural and intellectual life.

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TCD in the city centre is steps to Stephens Green, Grafton Street, and Temple Bar. Dublin is the thriving centre of Ireland 's recent economic miracle and also the centre for culture. It is home of a great literary tradition - Shaw, Yeats, Becket, Joyce, Beckett are native sons, as well as it being home to Ireland's music phenomenon; from the Dubliners, The Chieftains, Cranberries, and Thin Lizzie to U2.
Dublin has many attractions - from Kilmainham Gaol (scene of the execution of Irish patriots in 1916, and setting for may films including In The Name of The Father), the word famous Abbey Theatre,the Book of Kells located at Trinity, Temple Bar, Croke Park (HQ of Gaelic games in Ireland) and museums, too numerous to mention. Dublin is also set in some of the most spectacular settings of any capital city, on the Irish seacoast of Dublin Bay, surrounded by Howth to the north and Killiney and Dun Laoghaire to the south. There will be plenty of opportunity to take the included DART train excursions and view spectacular vistas of Dublin from Howth, and Dun Laoghaire and Killiney - Ireland's Riviera. Come and see my home town of Dalkey, current abode of such Irish luminaries as Maeve Binchy, Hugh Leonard, Chris De Burgh, and Bono. Visit Dun Laoghaire and James Joyce's Martello Tower, the setting for Ullysses, also the home of George Bernard Shaw and our end of course banquet at the National Yacht Club. We are truly at home in Dublin and would like to share this great city with you. Stephens Green, Grafton Street, Temple Bar and the city centre. There are busses outside the door of GCD, and the Luas (tram) is up the road. Dublin is the thriving centre of Ireland 's recent economic miracle and also the centre for culture. It is home of a great literary tradition - Shaw, Yeats, Becket, Joyce, Beckett are native sons, as well as it being home to Ireland's music phenomenon; from the Dubliners, The Chieftains, Cranberries, and Thin Lizzie to U2.
We will be staying at Goldsmith Hall which is on is on main campus of TCD located in the centre of Dublin and boasts:
• Modern safe and secure apartments on campus
• Single 5 bedroomed apartments (some doubles available) shared private bathrooms
• Breakfast on campus
• Dinners in Temple Bar
• Located adjacent to DART
• Full and free desktop computer and internet access at numerous locations throughout the campus
• Access to the new TCD Sports Hall, incl swimming pool.

During the first week we will be staying at Dublin City University, College Park Apartments, in single and double ensuite rooms (full Irish breakfast incl.) Within this accommodation the rooms are spacious. All of the rooms are ensuite and you can avail of the comfortable and spacious living room, where you can relax and unwind. These apartments are not self catering, but students can avail of the microwave, oven and toaster for their convenience. Students are provided with Dublin Bus passes for unlimited bus travel while at DCU.

ITINERARY: EXPERIENCE IRELAND– CELTIC SUMMER 2009

June 26 2009 - July 23, 2009