Ireland - Alumni - Cornell University

Land of Legends and Writers
Poulnabrone Dolman
The boundless verdant hills and valleys
of Ireland have stolen the heart of many
a traveler. With luck, you too will be
enamored. Listen to the sound of crashing
waves at the Cliffs of Moher or duck into a
pub in Ennis to mingle with locals. Wander
bucolic villages and bustling cities alike,
discovering for yourself the wit, wisdom
and magic of the legendary Emerald Isle.
Day One
Depart for Shannon, Ireland, aboard scheduled
jet service. A
Day Two
Ennis
SHANNON/ENNIS
Upon arrival in Shannon, transfer A to Ennis
and the Old Ground Hotel.
In the evening, join fellow travelers for a
Welcome Reception and Dinner.
Day Three
ENNIS
D
B/L
Local Focus: The History of Ireland &
County Clare. Delve into the history of Éire,
focusing on County Clare, one of the most
captivating areas of Ireland. The Celts,
Romans, Vikings, Anglo-Normans and British
have all left their mark on Ireland and County
Clare. Trace the epic events staged in this corner
of the storied Emerald Isle.
Excursion: Coole Park. Once home to
Lady Gregory, a lifelong friend of W.B. Yeats,
Ennis
Coole Park is a sprawling expanse of seven
wooded areas, peaceful trails and a walled
garden. Its idyllic atmosphere inspired much
of Yeats’ poetry. Although the house
no longer stands, one important
highlight does remain — the
copper beech that has been
etched with the initials of Yeats
and many other Irish notables.
Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch
in the tea rooms of Coole
Park.
Excursion:
Craggaunowen. At the
Craggaunowen Project, glimpse
into a chronology of recreated Irish
settlements, including a unique
crannóg, or lake dwelling. See the
replica of St. Brendan’s leather boat
that was used by Tim Severin in 1976
to re-enact the monk’s sixth-century
Atlantic crossing.
Local Focus: Irish Seanchai. Irish
storytelling, or seanchai, is one of
Ireland’s oldest and beloved traditions.
This evening, enjoy the riveting tales of