Ireland - Alumni - Cornell University
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Eddie Lenihan:<br />
The Ultimate Storyteller<br />
When Eddie Lenihan tells one of his<br />
enchanting tales, he casts a spell upon his<br />
listeners. Lenihan is a seanchai, Gaelic for<br />
storyteller. He has been mesmerizing audiences<br />
with Irish folklore for over 30 years<br />
and has become as mythical as the stories<br />
he tells. As one of <strong>Ireland</strong>’s greatest<br />
storytellers, Lenihan has been referred to as<br />
a national treasure — one of the last of his<br />
kind. He began telling stories to his children<br />
in the early ’80s, which led to performances<br />
in schools and other settings, ultimately<br />
turning him into an international phenomenon.<br />
He now travels to the U.S. and beyond<br />
to tell his tales. Devoted to capturing the<br />
essence of <strong>Ireland</strong>’s fabled past, Lenihan<br />
draws inspiration from storytellers of bygone<br />
days. In addition to authoring over 20 books,<br />
he has made appearances on TV, film and<br />
radio and at numerous folk festivals.<br />
will touch upon genealogical research in<br />
<strong>Ireland</strong>.<br />
Independent Exploration: The day is yours<br />
to explore your own interests in Killarney.<br />
Discover the shops and pubs in the town<br />
center, visit the old abbeys and castles,<br />
enjoy one of many outdoor activities or<br />
simply stroll through this walker’s paradise.<br />
Day Eight<br />
KILLARNEY & MALLOW<br />
B/D<br />
Today, depart Killarney for Mallow.<br />
Excursion: Blarney. Visit Blarney Castle,<br />
situated on over one thousand acres of<br />
magnificent woodlands and known for the<br />
legendary Blarney Stone. Tradition holds that<br />
those who kiss the Blarney Stone will be<br />
endowed with eloquence, or the gift of the<br />
gab as the locals call it.<br />
Independent Exploration: Enjoy time at<br />
leisure to explore the town of Blarney.<br />
Continue to Mallow and the Longueville<br />
House Hotel. Tour the pristine grounds of this<br />
working estate with proprietors William and<br />
Aisling O’Callaghan, who will regale you with<br />
riveting historical tales of this family business<br />
that dates back to 1650.<br />
Local Flavor: William O’Callaghan is also<br />
Rock of Cashel<br />
Dublin<br />
a noted chef and this evening, he prepares<br />
a sumptuous and imaginative dinner using<br />
fresh ingredients harvested from the estate.<br />
Dublin<br />
Day Nine<br />
B/L<br />
MALLOW & DUBLIN<br />
Today, depart Mallow for Dublin.<br />
Excursion: Rock of Cashel. Marvel at<br />
the grounds and ancient buildings of one of<br />
<strong>Ireland</strong>’s most fascinating sites. This striking<br />
group of medieval buildings — the oldest,<br />
a round tower, was built in the 1100s — sits<br />
on ancient fortifications and is composed<br />
of a variety of structures, including Cormac’s<br />
Chapel, a 13th-century Gothic cathedral,<br />
a 15th-century Castle and the Hall of the<br />
Vicars Choral.<br />
Arrive in Dublin and check in at the Westbury<br />
Hotel.<br />
Day Ten<br />
DUBLIN<br />
B/L<br />
Excursion: Cosmopolitan Dublin. If<br />
ever there were a place where history and<br />
current culture meld, it’s Dublin. This<br />
compelling and energetic capital city is over<br />
1,000 years old, yet it’s cosmopolitan and