5:20 PM – Depart JFK (Aer Lingus EI014)
4:50am – Arrive at Dublin Airport, coach pick up. Check into Iveagh Garden Hotel – time to settle in/rest
Morning: – Breakfast at Hotel (included in hotel costs)
10:45am – Meet MIC IO staff member Sarah Power in the hotel reception, walk to Dáil Eireann in Kildare Street (approx. 15-20 minute walk)
11:30am – 12:00pm – Tour Dáil Éireann (Irish Parliament) in 2 groups. The first group enters and Sarah will show the second group around the area, then switch
Afternoon – Free to explore Dublin. Some suggestions: Book of Kells at TCD, Dublin Castle, GPO 1916 Irish Rebellion Exhibition, Guinness Store House, Grafton Street, St Stephen’s Green Park
– Free time. MIC IO can help with dinner suggestions if necessary.
Breakfast at Hotel (included in hotel costs)
9:00 am – Check out of the hotel and load luggage onto coaches, depart for EPIC Museum
10:00 -11:30 am– Visit EPIC Museum – audio-guided tour (Booking Ref: 02108970)
11:45 am- Depart EPIC on coach to Limerick
En route: Lunch/snacks pit stop on the motorway to Limerick (cost not included in the program)
Afternoon: Check into Courtbrack accommodation, get settled, buy groceries for the week
7:30 pm- Dinner booked at The Locke Bar, 3-course set menu (cost included in the program but does not include drinks)
OPTIONAL: Mass at St Saviour’s Church Dominican Church (Glentworth Street at 1pm) or Redemptorist (South Circular Road at 8am, 12pm, 7:15pm)
10am -2pm – Visit King John’s Castle (tickets will be provided – costs included in program)
Afternoon – Lunch at own expense in Limerick City, or bring a packed lunch to Lough Gur
2:00 pm – Travel to Lough Gur (heritage site). Departure from city centre (location TBC)
2:30 pm-4:30 pm –Lough Gur guided tour followed by audio-guided tour of the sites outside on the lakefront (cost included in the program)
4:30 pm- Coach returns to Courtbrack accommodation
Evening-Dinner (costs not included in program). MIC IO will make suggestions for activities – look at concerts and events that are on in Limerick City (limerick.ie)
9:00am -9:30am – Meet MIC International Office staff at Courtbrack, short campus tour
9:15am – 9:30am – Welcome by MIC President Professor Eugene Wall (Room T118)
9:30am- 10:30am –Overview and introduction to the program with Santhi Corcoran (Room T118)
10:30am – 11:00am – Tea/coffee/scones break in MIC Restaurant (costs included in program)
11:00am- 12:00pm –Historical walking tour of Limerick with a local historian
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Visit St Mary’s Cathedral
1:00pm- 2:00pm- Lunch, suggest Locke Burger or in the Hunt Museum (costs not included in program)
2:00pm– Meet at designated location to walk to Mayor’s Office
2:30pm – 3:30pm- Visit the Mayor’s office, discussion on global citizenship and sustainability in Limerick
3:30pm –Return to Courtbrack Accommodation
Evening– Dinner (costs not included in program). MIC staff will make suggestions for activities – look at concerts and events that are on in Limerick City (imerick.ie)
9:00am – 10:00am – Sinéad Carey guest lecture, Homeless services in Ireland (Room T118)
10:00am – 11:00am – Africa Day mini-conference (Room T118)
11:00am – 11:30am – Break (refreshment costs not included in program)
11:30am – 1pm: Africa Day mini-conference continued (Room T118)
1:00pm – 2pm – Lunch in MIC College restaurant (cost included in program)
2:00pm – 3:00pm –Dr Eugene O’Brien lecture, A stain from the sky is descending: The poetics of climate change in Irish poetry (Room T118)
3:00pm- 4:00pm- Community Engagement – Speakers on Resettlement of refugees and Direct Provision with Q&A session to follow (Room T118)
7:30pm – Movie at Belltable, 69 O’Connell Street Limerick
Evening: Movie Review on key topic
9:00am – 11:00am – Lecture: Global Citizenship; Ethics and Sustainability (Room T118)
11:00am – 11:30am – Break (refreshment costs not included in program)
11:30am – 1:00pm – Cathal Reid (Irish Aid) Guest Lecture (Room T118)
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Lunch in MIC College restaurant (cost included in program)
2:00pm – 5:00pm – Depart MIC Lime Tree Theatre bus area for a guided tour of Irish Seed Savers Association
5:00pm – Depart Seed Savers for Killaloe, Co. Clare
6:00pm – 8:00pm- Dinner in Flanagan’s, Killaloe (cost included in program cost)
8:00pm- Return to Courtbrack accommodation
9:00am – 11:00am – Lecture, Global Citizenship; Ethics and Sustainability (Room T118)
11:00am – 11:30am – Break (refreshment costs not included in program)
11:30am – 1:30pm – Meeting with Dr Lorraine McIlraith, Director of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Interculturalism (Room T118)
1:30pm – 2:15pm – Lunch in MIC College restaurant (cost included in program)
PM- Session with Narrative 4. Group will take part in a Story exchange workshop: The power of storytelling to build empathy between students (Room T118)
Evening– OPTIONAL: Walk to Bingo at St Munchin’s Community Centre
(40 minute walk)
9:00am- 10:am– Panel Discussion with Guest Lecturers (Room T118)
10:00am- 11:00am – Reflection Session with Santhi Corcoran (Room T118)
11:00am – 11:15am – Break (refreshment costs not included in program)
11:15am – 12:15pm –Reflection Session with Santhi Corcoran (Room T118)
12:30pm – 1:15 pm – Lunch in MIC College restaurant (cost included in program)
1:30pm – Coach departs from MIC Lime Tree Theatre bus stop for Ennis, County Clare
2:15pm – 3:30pm – Walking tour of Ennis (country town with medieval and political history)
3:30pm – Coach departs Ennis for Galway city (shopping and sightseeing)
Evening (time tbc) Coach departs Galway for Courtbrack Accommodation
AM- Walk to Limerick’s famous Milk Market (food market) where you can purchase breakfast (costs not included in program)
11:00am – Coach pick up at Potato Market Car Park (near St Mary’s Cathedral) in Limerick City for day trip to Co Clare
12:30pm – 2:00pm – Arrive at Lahinch for lunch (costs not included in program)
2:00pm –Depart Lahinch for Cliffs of Moher
2:15pm – 4:15pm –Arrive at the Cliffs of Moher, free time to explore and shop
4:15pm – Travel via coach through the Burren back to Limerick
6:00pm (approx) – Arrive back to Courtbrack accommodation. Evening free.
9:15am- Coach to Glenstal Abbey for optional mass (10am) followed by tea/coffee and chat with priests/locals or walk the beautiful grounds
11:00am – 12:30pm – Visit to Clare Glens and waterfall
12:30pm – Coach will return to Courtbrack accommodation
Afternoon – Free time. Suggestions: Hunt Museum, Three Bridges walk. MIC IO can make other suggestions for activities, also look at concerts and events that are on in Limerick City
10:30am-4:00pm – Tour the island for the day, option to rent bikes or hire minicabs (cost not included in the program fee)
4:00pm – 6:15pm – Return by ferry from Inis Mór to Doolin, free time in village
6:15pm – Coach pick up from Doolin Pier and return to Courtbrack accommodation
9:00am – 11:00am –Final Group Presentations in Lime Tree Theatre
11:00am – 11:30am– Break (refreshment costs not included in program)
11:30am -12:30pm – Final reflections in Lime Tree Theatre
12:30pm – 2:00pm – Lunch on campus (cost included in program) due to requirement for antigen testing
11:00am – 2;00pm – REQUIRED: Drop-in antigen testing in Room T109 with Pharmacist
2:00pm – Coach departs MIC Lime Tree Bus Stop for Bunratty
2:30pm – 6:30pm– Afternoon at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
6:45pm – 9:30pm – Farewell group dinner – Bunratty Traditional Irish Night (costs included in program)
9:30pm – Coach will depart Bunratty for Courtbrack Accommodation
8:30am – Check out of accommodation, coach to Shannon Airport
12:50pm – Return flight (Aer Lingus EI111) to JFK
$300 non refundable deposit due by December 1, 2021
Dates subject to change based on Covid-19 status
Certificate of Vaccination is compulsory
A ”PLF (Aer Lingus Personal Locator Form) must be registered online 48 to 24 hours prior to departure and available on your phone.
All land services are provided by Mary Immaculate College
Iveagh Garden Hotel
May 27 – 28, 2022
| Departure Day | Departure Date | From (airport/terminal) | Departure Time | Flight # | To (airport) | Arrival Time (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | May 26, 2022 | JFK, NY | 5:20 PM | EI 104 | Dublin | 4:50 AM +1 |
| Wednesday | Jun 8, 2022 | Shannon | 12:50 PM | EI 111 | JFK, NY | 3:20 PM |
All changes and cancellations must be provided in writing. The following penalties apply with the number of days prior to departure:
Please be advised that the following policy will apply in regard to cancellation penalties:
$300 deposit due by December 1, 2021
Full payment due by April 8, 2022
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Most countries require that a passport be valid for six months beyond the completion of a trip. If your passport expires before December 8, 2022, you must apply to renew your passport. If you are not a US citizen please check with the consulate of Ireland or a visa agency for the latest requirements. You will also need a re-entry permit to return to the USA.
Gineth has been a valued member of the Celestial Voyagers team for over 16 years. Her passion for travel, work experience, and dedication to providing exceptional service have been essential to the Celestial Voyagers family. As Director of Operations, Gineth designs customized itineraries and oversees every aspect of our tour operations. She creates customized itineraries and oversees every stage of our tours. Gineth works hand in hand with our operations team to ensure that every program is carefully planned and delivered with the exceptional quality and personalized service that define the Celestial Voyagers experience.