News/Itinerary

Departure and arrival times are subject to change

Please note that departure and arrival times are subject to the discretion of the Airline and may change.  Please visit the Itinerary page prior to going to the airport

 Students should be at the Air Transat check-in area in Terminal 3 by 8.00pm. Irish Experience staff will be there in their distinctive shirts to assist with check-in.  We will also be distributing the etickets and insurance certs at that time.

 

Flight Information

Departure Date: July 5, 2025
  • Toronto Pearson Airport, Terminal 3
  • Time:  23:55
  • Airline: Air Transat
  • Flight #: TS230

 

Return Date: July 26, 2025
  • Departure Time Dublin: 13:15
  • Arrival Time Toronto: 15:50
  • Flight #: TS231
Baggage Allowance

Checked Bags:  23 kgs (51 lbs)

Length + width + height must not exceed   158 cm (62 in)

Carry-on:  backpack provided by Irish Experience

2025 Itinerary

Please note that the itinerary is subject to change as we are constantly looking for opportunities to enhance our students’ experience of Ireland. The itinerary may also change due to weather conditions.

DATE CLASSES / ACTIVITY / EVENT
June 7
  • Orientation for Ottawa area students and parents at Ben Franklin Theatre
June 14
  • Orientation for Toronto area students and parents at Michael Power High School
July 2 – 4
  •  Remote classes
Saturday
July 5
  • Depart Pearson Airport
Sunday
July 6
  • Arrive at Dublin Airport. Coach to Cork. Settle into apartments on the campus of University College Cork (UCC)
Monday
July 7
  •  Morning: Classes
  • Afternoon: Guided tour of campus followed by walking tour of Cork City.
Tuesday
July 8
  • Classes
  • Afternoon:: Visit Blarney Castle.  Kiss the Blarney Stone.  Get the gift of the gab
Wed
July 9
  • Classes
  • Evening: Rince Cois Locha. Outdoor ceili dancing at The Lough
Thursday
July 10
  • Classes
  • Evening:  Waterboys concert at the Cork Marquee
Friday
July 11
  • Classes
  • Afternoon:  The Titanic Experience at Cobh (Cork Harbour)
Saturday
July 12		 All day tour to Mizen Head on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Stop in Gougane Barra enroute.  Dinner at the Maritime Hotel in Bantry before returning to Cork
Sunday
July 13
  • Rest, relaxation, study, sports
Monday
July 14
  • Classes
Tuesday
July 15
  • Classes
  • Afternoon:  Visit the spectacular Mitchelstown Cave, one kilometre in length, with its huge chambers and amazing stalagmites and stalactites.  Return to Cork via the Knockmealdown Mountains, the VEE and historic Lismore.
Wed
July 16
  • Classes
  • Afternoon: The Gaelic Games Experience. Learn the ancient art of our stick and ball game “Hurling” – the oldest, yet fastest field sport in the world and  Gaelic Football,  like soccer, rugby, basketball and more all rolled into one.
Thursday
July 17
  • Classes
  • Tour to the picturesque harbour town of Kinsale. Gaze at the site of the sinking of The Lusitania during World War 1 from the Viewing tower

 
Friday
July 18
  • Classes
Saturday
July 19
  • Depart by coach for Dublin via the the historic city of Kilkenny, tour Ormonde Castle and the Black Abbey, famous for its stained glass windows
  • Settle into apartments on campus of UCD
Sunday
July 20
  • Bus Top Tour of Dublin City
Monday
July 21
  • Classes
  • Visit Trinity College and the Book of Kells

 
Tuesday
July 22
  • Classes
  • Visit the Famine Ship Museum, the Jeanie Johnston
  • Dinner at TGIF followed by a performance at the Abbey Theatre
Wed
July 23
  • Classes:
  • Tour of Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains
Thursday
July 24
  • Classes
  • Visit the National Art Gallery
  • Evening: Riverdance at Gaiety Theatre
Friday
July 25
  • Classes
  • Last minute shopping
  • Evening: Farewell banquet at the Royal Marine Hotel  Dun Laoghaire.
Saturday July 26

 

  • Depart for home
  • Slan Abhaile (Goodbye)

Travel Tips

Money: Euros

ATM cards and credit cards are used widely throughout Ireland.

Clothing:

Bring enough clothing for one week. Laundromat facilities are available at each location. Dress as you would in North America but be sure to bring a light rainproof jacket and a sweater. Sensible walking shoes or sneakers are essential.

Linen:

Linen and towels are provided by the residences and changed once a week.

Laptops: All rooms have WiFi access.

Printing facilities are available at each location

Electrical Devices

Electrical Current: 220 Volts. If you are bringing a hair dryer or curler, you will need either one that is adaptable to that voltage or some sort of transformer. The wall plugs are also different so an adapter is needed. These can be purchased at an electronics store or at the airport. (Click for picture of adapter)

School Supplies

Bring a pen, paper and binder; everything else is provided.

 

Contacts in Ireland

  • Cork
    Victoria Mills Student Residence, Victoria Cross, Cork,  011-353-21-486-7615
  • Dublin
    University College Dublin Student Apartments,
    Belfield, Dublin 4
    011-353-1-716-1008

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