Ireland’s rich cultural heritage endured the colonial period and then the more recent post-industrial eras as one of the “Celtic Tigers.” Students will begin their exploration in Galway, followed by a stay in Killarney where they will visit the Ring of Kerry. Students will then head to the site of one of the first English Plantations – Kilkenny. The trip wraps up in Dublin, the capital. Day trips include Connemara, The Cliffs of Moher, and Belfast. Through visits to cliffs and castles, cathedrals and tombs, fortresses and museums, mountains and more, students will explore the vibrant history and culture of Ireland.