Journalism Across Ireland

10 days Dublin and Belfast

Journalism

Journalism Across Ireland offers students a unique opportunity to engage with media professionals, explore international broadcasting frameworks, and gain global perspectives on modern reporting and public relations.

Over 10 days, participants will visit leading media institutions, meet with industry experts, and explore news production, conflict reporting, and media framing across Dublin and Belfast. The program combines academic learning, site visits, professional networking, and cultural exploration, providing students with a well-rounded understanding of contemporary journalism in an international context.

Through interactive site visits, guest lectures, and hands-on experiences, students will gain insight into digital verification, combating misinformation, mobile journalism, and political reporting. Visits to organizations such as RTÉ Studios, the Irish Independent headquarters, BBC Northern Ireland, Dublin City University, and Queen’s University Belfast will provide a deeper understanding of public broadcasting, newspaper operations, and the history of the press during times of conflict. The program also includes opportunities for students to engage with broadcast journalists, discuss media ethics, and explore how news networks operate across different political and cultural landscapes.

In addition to the academic and professional experiences, students will enjoy cultural immersion through guided tours, regional site visits, and local excursions, including a walking tour of Belfast’s famous political murals, a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Giant’s Causeway, a traditional Irish dancing lesson at The Merchants Arch Bar, and a farewell dinner to reflect on their experiences.

Itinerary
Learning Outcomes

Itinerary

Day 1 – Depart USA

Depart from the USA on an overnight flight to Dublin.

Overnight: In Flight.
Day 2 – Arrival in Dublin
- Arrive in Dublin and make your own way to the hotel. Meet your TLAC group leader in the lobby of the hotel for check in.
- Free day to rest after arrival.
Overnight: Dublin
Day 3 – Dublin: Walking Tour and RTÉ Studios
- Walking tour of the city from the historic city center to the modern digital hubs.
- Lunch break.
- Guided industry visit to the RTÉ Studios (Ireland’s National Public Service Broadcaster) to observe live news production and engage in a Q&A session with broadcast journalists.
- Free time.
Overnight: Dublin
Day 4 – Dublin: Dublin City University and Irish Independent
- Academic seminar at Dublin City University, School of Communications focusing on digital verification, combating misinformation, and mobile journalism.
- Visit at the Irish Independent headquarter. The Irish Independent is an Irish daily newspaper and online publication. At their headquarters students will see how the company works.
- Lunch break
- Welcome dinner at The Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant to enjoy a classic Irish bar with live music.
Overnight: Dublin
Day 5 – Dublin to Belfast
- Check out the hotel.
- Depart by train from Dublin to Belfast.
- Guided Walking Tour of the city of Belfast’s famous murals with local journalists, examining the role of media framing in conflict resolution.
- Lunch break.
- Check in at the new accommodation.
Overnight: Belfast
Day 6 – Belfast: BBC and Queen’s University Belfast
- Visit at the BBC Northern Ireland headquarters, Broadcasting House, which operates many of its broadcasting services.
- Lunch break.
- Academic lecture at the Queen’s University Belfast focused on the history of the local press during the transition from the Troubles to peace.
Overnight: Belfast
Day 7 – Day trip to the Giant’s Causeway
- Depart with a private coach from Belfast to the Giants Causeway.
- Guided tour of the Giant’s Causeway
Extra Info
The Giant's Causeway is an area of approximately 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 and a national nature reserve by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland in 1987.
- Return to Belfast.
- Free time.
Overnight: Belfast
Day 8 – Belfast to Dublin
- Check out previous accommodations.
- Depart by train from Belfast to Dublin.
- Lunch break.
- Guided visit at the three locations of the National Museum of Ireland based in Dublin.
Extra Info
The National Museum of Ireland is the country's premier cultural institution, preserving over four million artifacts that span from prehistoric times to the modern era.
- Check in at the new accommodation.
Overnight: Dublin
Day 9 – Dublin: free day
- Free time.
- Irish dancing Lesson with a Music and Dance Show at The Merchants Arch Bar.
- Farewell dinner at Old Mill Restaurant.
Overnight: Dublin
Day 10 – Departure day

Students depart individually from Dublin.

Learning Outcomes

Understand news production
Analyze conflict reporting
Explore international media

Contact Information

We would be delighted to work with you to facilitate a rich experience for your group in Ireland. If you would like to discuss any of the details in this proposal please do not
hesitate to contact us.

Julia Lynes
[email protected]
+1 (561)-528-0852

What’s Included

Housing
- Students and faculty will be housed in 3-star hotel accommodation with daily breakfast included.
- Students will share rooms: 2 students per room, each with a separate bed. Each room has its own bathroom.
- The faculty will be provided with private bedrooms with bathrooms.
Meals
- Breakfast in the hotels is included daily.
- Two group meals are included as part of the program: a Welcome Dinner and a Farewell Dinner.
Transport
- Students will primarily explore destinations on foot. Local transit cards are provided where necessary. Included excursions also include transit.
On-Site Support
- A TLAC team member in Ireland will be assigned to your group for the duration of the program.
- A 24-hour emergency contact number will be provided for support throughout the stay.

Contact Information

We would be delighted to work with you to facilitate a rich experience for your group in Spain. If you would like to discuss any of the details in this proposal please do not hesitate to contact us.