Types of trips: Exploration, Historical, Relaxation, Fun, Hiking, Scenic, Sports Tours
Best known for: Guinness, St Patrick's Day, Shamrocks, Celtic Music, Potatoes, Racing and Rugby
Why Go?: As our closest neighbour, Ireland is just a short journey away and a country filled with vibrant culture, stunning scenery and lively people - a great destination for those who want to travel somewhere new but dont want to journey too far!
Population: 4,600,000
Capital: Dublin
Language(s): Irish, English
Ties to the UK?: Physically very close by, current political relationship very good and popular travel destination
Landscape: Cliffs, hills and mountains in the west and flatter in the centre, with lots of lush green landscape
Climate/Seasons: Warmed by the Gulf Stream from the Atlantic, Ireland is reasonably temperate, but can be cold in winter and can have frequent rainfall.
When to Go: The summer months of June-August have the most pleasant weather, but spring and autumn are often mild and will also be a great time for a trip.
Reasons to Visit: Ireland is famed for its green countryside and welcoming people, and the close proximity to the UK means it's a perfect destination for any group of people.
How to Get There: Access from the UK to the Republic of Ireland is great - you can easily travel via boat and air to the country.
Places to Go: Blarney Stone, Dublin Castle, Phoenix Park, The Burren
Famous People: Oscar Wilde, Louis Walsh, W.B.Yeats, Pierce Brosnan, Jonathan Swift, James Joyce
Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Connemara, Lough Gur, Slieve League, Croke Park, Cliffs of Moher
History: Seperated from Northern Island in early 20th Century
Architecture: Dublin Castle, Kilmainham Gaol, Blarney Castle, Saint Finbarre's Cathedral
Culture: Traditional Celtic influences, folk music,
Sport: Football, Handball, Rounders, Rugby, Cricket, Golf, Boxing
Events: St Patrick's Day, Film Festivals, Art Festivals
Watch Out For: Some city centres can get very busy, be aware of crowd risks and pickpockets
Medical Issues: No vaccinations required
Loughrea is the Cathedral Parish of the Diocese of Clonfert. There are two churches in the parish: the Carmelite Abbey and St. Brendan's Cathedral.
The foundation stone of the Cathedral was laid on October 10, 1897. Although small in size it is large in its interior magnificence. It has been described as the jewel in the crown of the Celtic Revival.
The Bushcraft Company offer residential school trips with a difference, taking students into the wild and giving them real back-to-nature experiences they will never forget.
A 15-year-old boy fell 60ft over the edge of a cliff whilst on a geography school trip, miraculously only suffering minor injuries.
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