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Study Abroad Home > Study Abroad in Maynooth > Excursions
Study Abroad in Maynooth, Ireland - ExcursionsAbroadco offers excurions to its students during the program. The cost of transportation, accommodations, admission fees, some meals, and guides is included.
HowthThis little seaside village is an ideal location to forget your worries and step back in time. Locals and tourist alike enjoy walking along the well-trodden path that follows the cliffs of the Irish Sea. On the walk, you’ll see the lighthouse at the trailhead and end with a view Ireland’s Eye, a small historic island. After enjoying the cliff views, students will enjoy the unique shops on the shore and enjoy dinner in one of the many pubs serving fresh seafood while over-looking the harbor. GlendaloughLocated in Wicklow Way, this hiking excursion is not only a beautiful landscape but it is also very historical. Glendalough, meaning glen of two lakes, was a medieval monastic village. Today it is a popular hiking location and a great day trip escape for Dubliners. Depending on the season you may find fields of flowers or snowcapped hills. Boyne ValleyThis excursion is full of history dating back to 4000BC. You will visit Newgrange and Knowth. Newgrange is a must-see on any Irish holiday trip. This ancient passage tomb was recently uncovered in 1966 and dates back 5000 years. In Knowth, you will discover the history and civilization of the area from 4000BC, the Stone Age, the Iron Age, to today. CorkCitizens of Cork are proud of their city, as they should be. Cork is Irelands third largest city with a colorful and difficult past. Despite the hardships that fell upon Cork, it is now a vibrant, culturally rich and charming city. Known for contributions to the fine arts, Cork offers you a multitude of theaters and music venues. It is also a great place to catch a comedy show or participate in a trad session (traditional music session)! BelfastMany people associate Northern Ireland and Belfast in particular with the Troubles. Belfast may hold a colorful and violent past, but today’s Belfast is welcoming to visitors, tourists and the Irish alike have been taking advantage all Belfast has to offer. With an array of historical sights, shopping, and musical and theatrical venues it’s difficult to get all into just a few days. A simple walk through Belfast will take you by the birthplace of the Titanic, Queen’s University and Belfast Castle. |
