The Dubliners and Thin Lizzy, Sinead O’Connor and U2. Celtic creativity and Viking horns. Meat stew and mugs of Guinness, corned beef and the book of Kells. Home to the oldest pub in Ireland and the premier of Handel’s ‘Messiah’, Dublin is the UNESCO City of Literature and is the largest city in Ireland.

Investigate Britain’s previous reign and today’s modern Irish governance at 18th century Dublin Castle. Learn of Irish rebels and executions at Kilmainham Gaol – a former Dublin prison. Take a tour of the Guinness Brewery – one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions. Discover Ireland’s finest national treasure in Trinity College, where The Book of Kells preserves ancient Gospels and the art of illumination. Enjoy a concert, or perform in your own, in the city’s beautiful cathedrals. Appreciate Dublin folk music and embrace the Irish spirit by joining in an Irish dance.

Situated on Ireland’s east coast, Dublin is conveniently located for easy access from the UK. A youthful and energetic city, student groups will relish the rich combination of Irish traditions and modern creativity that Dublin has to offer. With accommodation in modern city hotels, and authentic meals served in traditional Irish restaurants, cultural appreciation and understanding is encouraged throughout.