Entrance to Trinity College Dublin		Globe Theatre London

MORE INFORMATION ON DUBLIN, GALWAY, LONDON AND OXFORD

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 are ideally located in Rathmines right beside the Beechwwood Luas with ready access to Trinity College, Stephens Green, Grafton Street, Temple Bar and the city centre. There are busses outside the door of CICE, 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.
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, Book of Kells at Trinity College, Temple Barr, 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 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 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.

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GALWAY

National University of Ireland,    Galway

Our first two weeks are spent in Galway, the top youth destination in Ireland, 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 also 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

LONDON

London is one of the largest, most exciting, and most diverse cities in the world – rich in history yet strikingly modern and cosmopolitan. The venue for the 2012 Olympic Games has always been a compelling city but right now it is a leader in music, visual arts, fashion and film. Imagine living and studying in this great capital surrounded by famous landmarks such as Big Ben, the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Buckingham Palace.

For 6 nights, students will reside and study at College Hall in the centre of London. The school has modern accommodations. The university is located right in the heart of London and a short walk from Harrod's in Knightsbridge, Hyde Park, Kensington Palace and numerous museums. The Big Bus tour will give a unique impression of this great city from the open-top of a double-decker bus or by taking a leisurely cruse down the River Thames. Enjoy walking tours of Covent Garden, Piccadilly, and Leicester Square. Students and teachers will also take advantage of the numerous famous museums and galleries by visiting the British Museum, National Gallery, Victoria & Albert Museum, and many others.

OXFORD

Oxford University

After taking our private coach we will will journey to the famed university town of Oxford. Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and lays claim to nine centuries of continuous existence. Oxfordshire recently celebrated it's 1000th Birthday!
Oxford is a collegiate university, with 39 self-governing colleges related to the University in a type of federal system. They provide an important resource for scholars internationally, and welcome visits from members of the public.

• The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology was founded in 1683. It is one of the oldest museums in the world and was the first museum in Britain to be open to the public.
• The University Museum of Natural History houses the University's scientific collections of zoological, entomological, palaeontological and mineral specimens.

St. Edward’s Oxford

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• The Pitt Rivers Museum is a world famous ethnographic museum, celebrating human cultural creativity.
• The Museum of the History of Science houses an unrivalled collection of historic scientific instruments.
• The Bate Collection of Musical Instruments includes historical woodwind, brass and percussion instruments; over a dozen historical keyboard instruments; and a complete bow-maker's workshop.
• Christ Church Picture Gallery holds an important collection of Old Master paintings and drawings totalling 300 paintings and almost 2,000 drawings.
• The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Britain, and the most compact yet diverse collection of plants in the world.
• Six miles south of Oxford is the Harcourt Arboretum, which is home to informal gardens, walks and rides. The Arboretum forms an integral part of the plant collection of the Botanic Garden.
• Founded in 1602, and with over 8 million volumes, the Bodleian Library Exhibitions draw on the large number of manuscripts and rare printed books.

We priveleged to be staying at St. Edwards School (the setting for Hogwart's of Harry Potter fame) one of Oxford's most famous colleges.

Be part of the tradition - Join us for Celtic Summer 2012 - our 17th year!