Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Back in Dublin!
So glad to be back. My internet access has been limited but I'll update more thoroughly tomorrow. We have traveled from Wesport to Rosses Point to Derry to Belfast and now we're back in Dublin until Thursday where me and Jeanie leave for a short trip to London.
Friday, June 1, 2007
More Photos
I am also uploading some photos to my smugmug account.
Another photo of Isles of Mujer, probably the most beautiful site I have ever seen.
One of the most photographed burial tombs in Europe
Another Landscape
Irish Countryside
Photos
I wish I had more time to give you all detailed descripstions of my day but the internet here is very expensive. Instead I'll just upload as many pictures as possible.
Ireland Landscape
The view from the peep hole of a prisoner's cell in Kilhimain Jail.
The Garden at the same Irish Mansion
The view from an Irish Mansion
Ireland Landscape near Abbey Castle
The Isles of Mujer
Ireland Landscape
The view from the peep hole of a prisoner's cell in Kilhimain Jail.
The Garden at the same Irish Mansion
The view from an Irish Mansion
Ireland Landscape near Abbey Castle
The Isles of Mujer
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Sorry Everyone
This internet cafe is about to close so I could only upload 2 pictures and don't have time to tell you about the rest of my trip. I'll update this as soon as I can. I'm not sure that Lisdoonvera will have internet access and we are there for 2 days.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Dublin Day 3 and 4
~This is the inside of an amazing clock at Kilmanheim Jail.First, I have to apologize for no pictures today. I have my camera but failed to bring my cardreader or USB cable so I'm not able to upload. I'll do my best to get them up tomorrow, as there are some great things to see.
On Friday we visited Kilmhein Jail (I'm not sure of the spelling). It was a moving experience to say the least. The jail was the site where many of the leaders of the Easter Rising of 1916 were brutally executed by the government. These men were fighting for Ireland's freedom from England. The strutchure it self was quite unique and the gloom of this building could truly be felt.
We also visited the National Museum and the Natural History Museum.
Today we visited Newgrange where we were able to climb into one of the oldest structures in the world. The burial chamber, with a floor plan that resemebled a cross - a long path way leading in, two chambers one on the left and right and another at the end of the path. At 9 am a ray of sunlight will seep into the structure and lasts for 17 minutes. I wish I could have experienced the real thing but it only occurs in December and it also must be a clear day, not so common in Ireland. They did simulate it for us and that alone was chilling.
We are off to Waterford tomorrow morning.
On Friday we visited Kilmhein Jail (I'm not sure of the spelling). It was a moving experience to say the least. The jail was the site where many of the leaders of the Easter Rising of 1916 were brutally executed by the government. These men were fighting for Ireland's freedom from England. The strutchure it self was quite unique and the gloom of this building could truly be felt.
We also visited the National Museum and the Natural History Museum.
Today we visited Newgrange where we were able to climb into one of the oldest structures in the world. The burial chamber, with a floor plan that resemebled a cross - a long path way leading in, two chambers one on the left and right and another at the end of the path. At 9 am a ray of sunlight will seep into the structure and lasts for 17 minutes. I wish I could have experienced the real thing but it only occurs in December and it also must be a clear day, not so common in Ireland. They did simulate it for us and that alone was chilling.
We are off to Waterford tomorrow morning.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Dublin Day 1 and 2
Dublin is absolutely fantastic! We have been enjoying the sites such as Dublin Castle, Trinity College where we saw The Book of Kells, and a special exhibit about the Easter Rising of 1916 at the Irish Museum.
We went out last night and enjoyed the local pubs, it ws very different from here. It was a weeknight but the pubs were packed because the Liverpool football match. There aren't many girls that go out during the week so we definitely stood out. We had a great time though and met some really funny people. They really do sing a lot here too!
Of course we tried Cod Fish and Chips as soon as we got here, it was very yummy and fresh. The beer here is almost all dark, so far we've been drinking Bulmers, which is a girly cider beer that is very sweet. I'm going to have to start on the dark beer tonight I think.
I've upload some pictures. Miss everyone tremendously. I'll try to keep you updated.
Bell Tower and Trinity College
Some sculpture at Trinity College:
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
My Flight Info
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
American Airlines
Flight 2356
Departure: 3:25 PM to Chicago Ohare
Arrive: 5:45 PM
Flight 92
Departure: 7:20 PM to Dublin
Arrive: 8:40 AM
Thursday, June 7, 2007
British Airways
Flight 8083
Departure: 12:40 PM to London Gatwick
Arrive: 2:00 PM
Sunday, June 10, 2007
American Airlines
Flight 79
Departure: 2:15 PM London Gatwick to DFW
Arrive: 6:15 PM
American Airlines
Flight 2356
Departure: 3:25 PM to Chicago Ohare
Arrive: 5:45 PM
Flight 92
Departure: 7:20 PM to Dublin
Arrive: 8:40 AM
Thursday, June 7, 2007
British Airways
Flight 8083
Departure: 12:40 PM to London Gatwick
Arrive: 2:00 PM
Sunday, June 10, 2007
American Airlines
Flight 79
Departure: 2:15 PM London Gatwick to DFW
Arrive: 6:15 PM
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Updated Itinerary
UT Arlington 2007
Ireland and Northern Ireland Itinerary
FINAL
Wednesday 23rd May 2007
Arrive Dublin and settle into accommodation
Welcome dinner
Hotel: Jury’s Inn Custom House, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1
Tel: 1 607 5000
Tel from U.S.: 011 353 1 607 5000
Thursday 24th May 2007
Morning walking tour of Dublin by Trinity College students
Afternoon visit to Kilmainham Gaol
Night in Dublin
Friday 25th May 2007
Visit the National Museum of Ireland and Natural History Museum
Dublinia (Viking Dublin) and Guinness Brewery visits
Night in Dublin
Saturday 26th May 2007
Newgrange and Tara tour
Night in Dublin
Sunday 27th May 2007
Depart Dublin for Waterford
Today you will visit:
v National 1798 Centre in Ennisscorthy
v Irish National Heritage Centre in Ferrycarrig
Hotel: Days Hotel Waterford (formerly called The Bridge Hotel)
1, The Quay, Waterford
Tel: 051 877 222
Tel from the U.S.: 011 353 51 877 222
Monday 28th May 2007
Depart Waterford for Cork
Free Day in Cork
Hotel : Jury’s Inn Cork, Anderson’s Quay, Cork.
Tel: 021 494 3000
Tel from U.S.: 011 353 21 494 3000
Tuesday 29th May 2007
Depart Cork for Killarney
Today you will visit:
v Drombeg Stone Circle
v Skibbereen Famine Museum
v Bantry Bay
Hotel : Victoria House Hotel, Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Tel: 064 35 430
Tel from U.S.: 011 353 64 35 430
Wednesday 30th May 2007
Depart Killarney for Ennis
Today you will visit:
v Ring of Kerry – Kenmare, Molls Gap, Ladies View, Killarney National Park and Torc Waterfall
v Craggauowen Project near Bunratty
v Lough Gur
Hotel: The Hydro Hotel, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare
Tel: 065 707 4005
Tel from U.S.: 011 353 65 707 4005
Thursday 31st May 2007
Today you will visit:
v The Burren
v Cliffs of Moher
v Corcomroe Abbey
v Gleninsheen Wedge tomb
v Kilmacduagh Abbey round tower
Night in Lisdoonvarna
Friday 1st June 2007
Depart Lisdoonvarna for Westport via Clifden (Connemara)
Today you will visit:
v Aughnanure Castle
v Kylemore Abbey
Hotel : Westport Plaza Hotel, Castlebar St, Westport, Co Mayo.Tel: 098 51166
Tel from U.S.: 011 353 98 511 66
Saturday 2nd June 2007
Depart Westport for Sligo via Castlebar
Today you will visit:
v Carrowmore Cemetery
Hotel: Yeats Country Hotel Spa and Leisure Club, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo.
Tel: 071 917 7211
Tel from U.S.: 011 353 71 917 7211
Sunday 3rd June 2007
Depart Sligo for Derry
Today you will visit:
v Crevykeel Court Cairn
v Donegal Castle
v Grinan of Aileach hillfort
Hotel: Ramada Da Vinci's, 15 Culmore Road, Derry-Londonderry
Tel: 028 7127 9111
Tel from the U.S.: 011 44 28 7127 9111
Monday 4th June 2007
Depart Derry for Belfast
Today you will visit:
v The City Wall and Guildhall Derry
v Dunluce Castle
v Giant’s Causeway
v Beaghmore stone circles en route to Belfast
Hotel: Jury’s Inn Belfast, Fisherwick Place, Great Victoria Street, Belfast.
Tel: 028 9053 3500
Tel from the U.S.: 011 44 28 9053 3500
Tuesday 5th June 2007
Depart Belfast for Dublin
Today you will visit:
v Belfast City Hall
v Stormont
v West Belfast Mural paintings
Hotel: Jury’s Inn Custom House, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1
Tel: 1 607 5000
Tel from U.S.: 011 353 1 607 5000
Wednesday 6th June 2007
Free day in Dublin
Farewell dinner
Night in Dublin
Thursday 7th June 2007
Depart Dublin for the London
Arrive in London, stay at Piccadilly Hotel
http://www.piccadillyhotel.net
Sunday 10th June 2007
Depart London for U.S.
Ireland and Northern Ireland Itinerary
FINAL
Wednesday 23rd May 2007
Arrive Dublin and settle into accommodation
Welcome dinner
Hotel: Jury’s Inn Custom House, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1
Tel: 1 607 5000
Tel from U.S.: 011 353 1 607 5000
Thursday 24th May 2007
Morning walking tour of Dublin by Trinity College students
Afternoon visit to Kilmainham Gaol
Night in Dublin
Friday 25th May 2007
Visit the National Museum of Ireland and Natural History Museum
Dublinia (Viking Dublin) and Guinness Brewery visits
Night in Dublin
Saturday 26th May 2007
Newgrange and Tara tour
Night in Dublin
Sunday 27th May 2007
Depart Dublin for Waterford
Today you will visit:
v National 1798 Centre in Ennisscorthy
v Irish National Heritage Centre in Ferrycarrig
Hotel: Days Hotel Waterford (formerly called The Bridge Hotel)
1, The Quay, Waterford
Tel: 051 877 222
Tel from the U.S.: 011 353 51 877 222
Monday 28th May 2007
Depart Waterford for Cork
Free Day in Cork
Hotel : Jury’s Inn Cork, Anderson’s Quay, Cork.
Tel: 021 494 3000
Tel from U.S.: 011 353 21 494 3000
Tuesday 29th May 2007
Depart Cork for Killarney
Today you will visit:
v Drombeg Stone Circle
v Skibbereen Famine Museum
v Bantry Bay
Hotel : Victoria House Hotel, Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Tel: 064 35 430
Tel from U.S.: 011 353 64 35 430
Wednesday 30th May 2007
Depart Killarney for Ennis
Today you will visit:
v Ring of Kerry – Kenmare, Molls Gap, Ladies View, Killarney National Park and Torc Waterfall
v Craggauowen Project near Bunratty
v Lough Gur
Hotel: The Hydro Hotel, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare
Tel: 065 707 4005
Tel from U.S.: 011 353 65 707 4005
Thursday 31st May 2007
Today you will visit:
v The Burren
v Cliffs of Moher
v Corcomroe Abbey
v Gleninsheen Wedge tomb
v Kilmacduagh Abbey round tower
Night in Lisdoonvarna
Friday 1st June 2007
Depart Lisdoonvarna for Westport via Clifden (Connemara)
Today you will visit:
v Aughnanure Castle
v Kylemore Abbey
Hotel : Westport Plaza Hotel, Castlebar St, Westport, Co Mayo.Tel: 098 51166
Tel from U.S.: 011 353 98 511 66
Saturday 2nd June 2007
Depart Westport for Sligo via Castlebar
Today you will visit:
v Carrowmore Cemetery
Hotel: Yeats Country Hotel Spa and Leisure Club, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo.
Tel: 071 917 7211
Tel from U.S.: 011 353 71 917 7211
Sunday 3rd June 2007
Depart Sligo for Derry
Today you will visit:
v Crevykeel Court Cairn
v Donegal Castle
v Grinan of Aileach hillfort
Hotel: Ramada Da Vinci's, 15 Culmore Road, Derry-Londonderry
Tel: 028 7127 9111
Tel from the U.S.: 011 44 28 7127 9111
Monday 4th June 2007
Depart Derry for Belfast
Today you will visit:
v The City Wall and Guildhall Derry
v Dunluce Castle
v Giant’s Causeway
v Beaghmore stone circles en route to Belfast
Hotel: Jury’s Inn Belfast, Fisherwick Place, Great Victoria Street, Belfast.
Tel: 028 9053 3500
Tel from the U.S.: 011 44 28 9053 3500
Tuesday 5th June 2007
Depart Belfast for Dublin
Today you will visit:
v Belfast City Hall
v Stormont
v West Belfast Mural paintings
Hotel: Jury’s Inn Custom House, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1
Tel: 1 607 5000
Tel from U.S.: 011 353 1 607 5000
Wednesday 6th June 2007
Free day in Dublin
Farewell dinner
Night in Dublin
Thursday 7th June 2007
Depart Dublin for the London
Arrive in London, stay at Piccadilly Hotel
http://www.piccadillyhotel.net
Sunday 10th June 2007
Depart London for U.S.
Sunday, May 6, 2007
My Itinerary for Ireland
Depart from DFW to Chicago at 5:45 PM 22cd May 2007.
Arrive in Dublin 8:40 AM 23rd May 2007.
Wednesday 23rd May 2007
Arrive Dublin and settle into accommodation
Welcome dinner
Hotel B&B – Jury’s Inn Custom House, Dublin
Thursday 24th May 2007
Morning walking tour of Dublin by Trinity College students (UTA)
Afternoon – Kilmainham Gaol
Night in Dublin
Friday 25th May 2007
Visit the National Museum of Ireland and Natural History Museum
Dublinia (Viking Dublin) and Guinness Brewery visits
Night in Dublin
Saturday 26th May 2007
Full-day excursion out of Dublin
Newgrange and Tara (public tour)
Night in Dublin
Sunday 27th May 2007
Coach transfer from Dublin to Wexford
Visit the national 1798 Centre in Ennisscorthy and the Irish national heritage Centre in Ferrycarrig
Hotel B&B – The Quality Wexford
Monday 28th May 2007
Depart Wexford for Cork
Free Day
Hotel B&B - Jury’s Inn Cork
Tuesday 29th May 2007
Coach transfer to Killarney
Visit the Drombeg Stone Circle; Skibbereen Famine Museum and Bantry Bay
Hotel B&B – Victoria House Hotel
Wednesday 30th May 2007
Coach transfer to Ennis
Visit the Ring of Kerry and take a ferry journey from Tarbet to Kilrush
Night in Lisdoonvarna Co Clare (hotel TBC)
Thursday 31st May 2007
Visit the Burren and Cliffs of Moher, Corcomroe Abbey, Glensheen Wedge tomb, Kilmacduagh Abbey round tower
Night in Lisdoonvarna Co Clare (hotel TBC)
Friday 1st June 2007
Depart Lisdoonvarna for Westport via Clifden (Connemara)
Visit Aughnanure Castle and Kylemore Abbey
Hotel B&B - Westport Plaza Hotel
Saturday 2nd June 2007
Depart Westport for Sligo via Castlebar
Visit Carrowmore cemetery
Hotel B&B – Sligo Southern Hotel
Sunday 3rd June 2007
Depart Sligo for Derry
Visit Crevykeel; Donegal Castle, Grinan of Aileach
Hotel B&B – Ramada Da Vincis Hotel
Monday 4th June 2007
Visit the City Wall and Guildhall in Derry, a.m.
Visit Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Colraine and Cookstown, Beaghmore stone circles en route to Belfast
Hotel B&B – Jury’s Inn Belfast
Tuesday 5th June 2007
Visit City Hall and Stormont in Belfast, a.m.
Depart Belfast for Dublin
Hotel B&B – Jury’s Inn Custom House, Dublin
Wednesday 6th June 2007
Free day in Dublin
Farewell dinner
Night in Dublin
Thursday 7th June 2007
Programme Ends
Thursday 7th June to Sunday 10th June - LONDON
Return to the U.S. Sunday 10th June
Arrive in Dublin 8:40 AM 23rd May 2007.
Wednesday 23rd May 2007
Arrive Dublin and settle into accommodation
Welcome dinner
Hotel B&B – Jury’s Inn Custom House, Dublin
Thursday 24th May 2007
Morning walking tour of Dublin by Trinity College students (UTA)
Afternoon – Kilmainham Gaol
Night in Dublin
Friday 25th May 2007
Visit the National Museum of Ireland and Natural History Museum
Dublinia (Viking Dublin) and Guinness Brewery visits
Night in Dublin
Saturday 26th May 2007
Full-day excursion out of Dublin
Newgrange and Tara (public tour)
Night in Dublin
Sunday 27th May 2007
Coach transfer from Dublin to Wexford
Visit the national 1798 Centre in Ennisscorthy and the Irish national heritage Centre in Ferrycarrig
Hotel B&B – The Quality Wexford
Monday 28th May 2007
Depart Wexford for Cork
Free Day
Hotel B&B - Jury’s Inn Cork
Tuesday 29th May 2007
Coach transfer to Killarney
Visit the Drombeg Stone Circle; Skibbereen Famine Museum and Bantry Bay
Hotel B&B – Victoria House Hotel
Wednesday 30th May 2007
Coach transfer to Ennis
Visit the Ring of Kerry and take a ferry journey from Tarbet to Kilrush
Night in Lisdoonvarna Co Clare (hotel TBC)
Thursday 31st May 2007
Visit the Burren and Cliffs of Moher, Corcomroe Abbey, Glensheen Wedge tomb, Kilmacduagh Abbey round tower
Night in Lisdoonvarna Co Clare (hotel TBC)
Friday 1st June 2007
Depart Lisdoonvarna for Westport via Clifden (Connemara)
Visit Aughnanure Castle and Kylemore Abbey
Hotel B&B - Westport Plaza Hotel
Saturday 2nd June 2007
Depart Westport for Sligo via Castlebar
Visit Carrowmore cemetery
Hotel B&B – Sligo Southern Hotel
Sunday 3rd June 2007
Depart Sligo for Derry
Visit Crevykeel; Donegal Castle, Grinan of Aileach
Hotel B&B – Ramada Da Vincis Hotel
Monday 4th June 2007
Visit the City Wall and Guildhall in Derry, a.m.
Visit Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Colraine and Cookstown, Beaghmore stone circles en route to Belfast
Hotel B&B – Jury’s Inn Belfast
Tuesday 5th June 2007
Visit City Hall and Stormont in Belfast, a.m.
Depart Belfast for Dublin
Hotel B&B – Jury’s Inn Custom House, Dublin
Wednesday 6th June 2007
Free day in Dublin
Farewell dinner
Night in Dublin
Thursday 7th June 2007
Programme Ends
Thursday 7th June to Sunday 10th June - LONDON
Return to the U.S. Sunday 10th June
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