Liceo Giotto Ulivi Studying holiday 2006 in
IRELAND studying for quality
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programma è lo stesso sia per il gruppo d'agosto (14 - 28 agosto) sia per
quello di settembre (28 agosto-11 settembre). Ad agosto il centro didattico
è situato nel nuovissimo liceo di caherciveen (edificio grigio) mentre a
settembre le lezioni siterranno al centro di educazione degli adulti
(edificio rosso). Durante le mattine dei giorni feriali dalle 09.00 alle
13.00 si tengono le lezioni d'inglese.monday Transfer from Shannon Airport to host families
Tuesday Walk up Castlequinn Mountain 2-hour walk (300 mt ascent) in the mountains near
Cahersiveen; visit to 6th century hermitageWednesday
Outdoor sports Rounders (baseball), tip-rugby & other games popular in Ireland
Thursday
Treasure hunt Students spend 2 hours running around Cahersiveen & surrounding area finding out information about history, geography & literary associations of the town. In the evening traditional Irish dances and music at the Shebeen Pub
FridayBoat-trip to Beginis Island Short boat-ride (speed-boat) to an abandoned island with unspoilt beaches and Viking remains
SaturdayVisit to Derrynane National Park National historic park on account of associations with Daniel
O’Connell – 19th century statesman; beauty spot with wonderful
beach & walks; the journey to the park includes possibly the most famous 10
kilometre stretch of road in IrelandSunday
Full-day cycle around Valentia Island 30 km. Cycle around Valentia Island including
bike-on-ferry; wonderful views of island & ocean – very popular excursionMonday
Visit & quiz at the Barracks Museum An afternoon at the local museum answering questions about the area
Tuesday
Archaeological walk in the vicinity of Cahersiveen including medieval castle
& celtic ring-forts & swim at the endWednesday
Afternoon on Balinskelligs Beach Unspoilt beach with medieval castle & monastery within walking distance
Thursday
In the evening traditional Irish dances and music at the Shebeen Pub
Friday
Farewell dinner / party Opportunity for students of different nationalities to show off their cooking skills for the farewell party at the school
Saturday visit to the Skelligs islands 12 miles off the coast. It's a beautiful VIth century monastery unequalled on the continent
Sunday Full-day excursion to Killarney National park. (cycling-visit to museum-shopping in town centre)
Monday Transfer to Shannon airport
Other possible excursions and activities
Walk to The Lighthouse Café on Valentia Island (instead of cycle)
Afternoon work on project (if doing exam) using internet
Irish music workshop
Traditional
Irish dancing classes in afternoon