Ireland in Focus from Cinematic Heritage to Contemporary Art

Students can explore the city and see where the first cinema in Dublin was located. Cinema-going has always been extremely popular with Dubliners. It was the city's most famous son, James Joyce, who helped bring the exciting new art-form to Dublin when the Volta Picture Theatre opened on Mary Street in December 1909.

It is both an arthouse cinema and a national body that supports Irish film heritage. The IFI presents film festivals, retrospectives and curated seasons, along with independent, Irish and foreign language films. It maintains an archive of Irish films and provides education in film culture.

It is situated in 48 acres of land in the heart of Dublin, it is an extraordinary historical site of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Our program extends beyond the gallery space, activating the beautiful grounds and buildings of the entire campus.

The Glucksman aims to make contemporary art and creative practice accessible to all. It is a leading museum nationally and internationally for creative learning and access to the visual arts. The impressive and versatile gallery spaces present thought-provoking exhibitions that have thrilled audiences of all ages and abilities.

The Cliffs of Moher are a visually spectacular natural wonder situated along the coast of County Clare on the Wild Atlantic Way. Bordered by the striking, rocky landscape of the Burren on one side and the vast Atlantic Ocean on the other, the sheer stone walls stretch for nearly 14 kilometres (8 miles) and soar to heights of over 700 feet (214 metres) near the historic O'Brien's Tower. Formed more than 320 million years ago from ancient river delta sediments, this dramatic coastline is recognized globally as a foundational part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. Beyond their immense geological significance, the cliffs serve as a protected Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds and Wildlife, hosting internationally significant colonies of nesting seabirds and standing as one of Ireland's most important seasonal bird-breeding sanctuaries.

Kinsale is a scenic hillside port town, famous for its coluorful historic streets, artisan galleries, and the towering 17th-century star-shaped Charles Fort. Steeped in maritime and military history, it has transformed from a strategic naval port into the gourmet capital of Ireland. Today, it combines this historic past with a lively waterfront filled with local shops, independent design studios, and beautiful harbor views.

Their town food tours are like a walking meal which take you to a selection of different eateries. We start with lighter fare for our tastings, experiencing a range of different local foods. As the tour goes on, you will have more substantial fare and round it off with some artisanal sweet treats. During the tour you will hear stories about the food and meet some of the fascinating characters who make it too.

Blarney Castle is a partial ruin with some accessible rooms and battlements. At the top of the castle lies the Stone of Eloquence, better known as the Blarney Stone. Students visiting the castle may hang upside-down over a sheer drop to kiss the stone, which is said to give the gift of eloquence. Surrounding the castle are extensive gardens.