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  • TravelerIrland 2024 - Erasmus-Reise
    Day 1

    Dublin

    June 9 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    Our trip started in Dublin. While still in the air, you can already see the wonderful landscape and especially the North Bull Island, known for golfing and its bird reserve. We spent one night in a hostel right in the centre of the capital of Ireland. Only a few minutes away from Trinity College; here you can visit the beautiful Campus and just around the corner you’ll find the Book of Kells. If you’re interested in visiting you should book your time slot in advance.
    We made our way to Stephen’s Green Park, which has beautiful flowerbeds and lots of swans: perfect for an afternoon walk!

    If you’re wondering how to get around in Dublin, you can easily walk everywhere. Another popular thing to do is to take the hop on hop off bus. You can get on and off whenever and wherever you want to.
    To visit Phoenix Park, we rented bicycles and had lots of fun looking for fallow deers. With success!
    Another beautiful place we went to on our second day in Dublin was Saint Patrick’s Park and Cathedral. You’ll hear this name a lot in Ireland, because he is known for bringing Christianity to parts of Ireland.

    If you go to Dublin, you have to visit the Guiness Storehouse. Even if you don’t like beer, this is one of the most important aspects of Ireland and a celebration of Irish culture. If you’re more interested in practical experiences, we’d recommend you to check out a pub with typical Irish live music. This will definitely help to learn about the culture!    Read more

  • TravelerIrland 2024 - Erasmus-Reise
    Day 3

    Galway

    June 11 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    To get to Galway we took a City Link Bus. This operator connects big cities in Ireland and has good value for money. We arrived really late, so the first thing we did on Tuesday was sleeping in. In the afternoon we met up with Gerry from Tour and Taste Galway. We started the tour on Eyre Square and ended right in front of Galway City Museum. In those 90 minutes we were learning a lot about the history of Galway and traditions in this city. He also told us about the market that takes place every Saturday in Market Street. Afterwards we did some souvenir shopping and in the evening we went out for dinner at HighCafé, a lovely Moroccan restaurant in the city.Read more

  • TravelerIrland 2024 - Erasmus-Reise
    Day 4

    Limerick

    June 12 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    The route for this day focused on visiting the city of Limerick as well as all its
    points of interest. The way from Galway to Limerick took us one and a half
    hours. The first place we visited was the Hunt Museum which gave us the
    chance to learn about the history of the wealthy “Hunt” family, John and
    Gertrude were the collectors from most of the objects situated at the
    museum and also some of them were placed at their own home. They
    shared a love of art, history and design together and while they were
    traveling, they started to collect objects of churches and art museums,
    which are exhibited there. Something to highlight is that the museum’s
    collection includes ancients artifacts from Greece, Rome and Egypt,
    medieval Christian art, fine art by artists like Picasso and Renoir and Irish
    archaeological items. It also features decorative arts such as ceramics,
    glassware and jewelry offering a broad overview of human creativity across
    various periods and cultures.
    After finishing the guided tour at the museum, we went to the next attraction
    which is King John’s castle, a 13th century fortress located on Kings Island and
    built by order of King John of England. It is well preserved medieval
    architecture and has a central courtyard. The site provides panoramic views
    of the city and the river, making it a popular historical and cultural attraction.
    We had a tour around Limerick train station known as Calbret which is the
    key railway station in this city. We also visited the Saint Mary´s Cathedral.
    Then we enjoyed the rest of the day visiting the Westfields Wetlands Limerick, a beautiful park area near the city center, and walking along the streets of the city.    Read more

  • TravelerIrland 2024 - Erasmus-Reise
    Day 5

    Galway City Museum and the City

    June 13 in Ireland ⋅ 🌧 15 °C

    We started the day with a tour at the Galway City Museum which offers a
    rich exploration of the region’s heritage. It shows a diverse range of exhibits
    like archaeology, history, art, maritime history, medieval past, and
    contemporary culture. Also has interactive activities to evaluate your health and how your body and your brain work, making it a dynamic center for education and community engagement.
    Then we went to the harbour, which is next to the Galway City Museum. We had a great view of the beautiful and colourful houses next to the water. After enjoying the sun at the harbour we went to the city center to explore the principal street in “the Latin quarter” and took a look at the restaurants, typical Irish bars and gift shops.
    We also visited the Eyre Square Center (a shopping mall), where you can still see the old city wall.    Read more

  • TravelerIrland 2024 - Erasmus-Reise
    Day 6

    Diamond Hill

    June 14 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C

    We were picked up and after one and a half hour drive we arrived at
    Diamond Hill which is located at the Connemara National Park in County
    Galway. Our hike took us around two hours up to the top of the mountain and we enjoyed the stunning panoramic view of the surrounding landscape,
    including the Twelve Bens mountain range, the Atlantic Ocean, and the
    picturesque Connemara countryside.    Read more

  • TravelerIrland 2024 - Erasmus-Reise
    Day 6

    Kylemore Abbey

    June 14 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    After we hiked up the Diamond Hill, our second destination was Kylemore Abbey. It was built between 1863 and 1868 as a private home for the family of Mitchell Henry, a politician and businessman from Manchester who was also a member of the parliament for County Galway from 1871 to 1885. After the death of his beloved wife Margaret in 1875, due to untreated water poisoning during a holiday in Egypt, Mitchell built a mausoleum to bury his wife and after that he did not remain in the mansion for long and it was eventually transformed into an abbey when some Benedictine nuns fled from Ypres (Belgium) during the First World War.
    The abbey housed an international boarding school for girls which was closed in 2010, and now it’s open for tourism duties. We had a tour through besides the Pollacappal Lake which is surrounded by forrest and hills.
    The rooms inside Kylemore Abbey are prepared as they once looked and you can visit a big garden area with horses.
    The abbey also houses a Gothic church, craft shop and a cafe.    Read more

  • TravelerIrland 2024 - Erasmus-Reise
    Day 7

    Cliffs of Moher

    June 15 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 14 °C

    In anticipation of seeing the famous Cliffs of Moher from below during our ferry ride to the Aran Islands this upcoming week, many students were interested in seeing the Cliffs from the most spectacular viewpoint - from above - too.

    The Cliffs of Moher span across 14 kilometres along the West coast, reaching their highest point near O'Brien Tower at 214 metres. They have been featured in several films and music videos, such as Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, as well as the Irish group Westlife's "My Love".
    A brisk one-hour walk takes us all the way to Hag's Head - the Cliff's most southerly point, where we find a rock formation shaped like a woman's head.

    It is also well worth visiting even if one does not fancy long walks, as the first viewpoint near O'Brien's Tower already offers stunning views. Or you may check out a short interactive 4D tour called the 4D Ledge Experience.
    There is also an award-winning visitor centre nestled into the hillside close to the entrance which, additionally to the 4D experience, offers an exhibition about the cliffs, the county Clare, Ireland and climate change, two cafés, a souvenir store and restrooms.

    The Cliffs of Moher are an absolute must-do experience when visiting Ireland!

    It is best to book tickets online - the entrance fee is 7-10€/adult online depending on the time slot, 12€/adult flat on site.    Read more

  • TravelerIrland 2024 - Erasmus-Reise
    Day 7

    Dingle Peninsula

    June 15 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

    Today our route took us to the Dingle Peninsula in the south of Galway. This area is known for its rugged landscape and beautiful beaches, but inland there are also vast green hills and many cows, horses and sheep. We went along the southern coast and a special highlight was Minard Castle. The ruins stand on a hill right next to a small bay with a great view of the Irish Sea. It is one of three castles built by the Fitzgerald clan on the Dingle Peninsula.

    On the way we passed a large sheep meadow and a farmer even let us hold a lamb and feed it. This lamb's name is Mary and she was just 10 days old and so incredibly sweet and fluffy :D

    We then continued towards the port town Dingle (yes, same name as the Peninsula). From there you can take a lovely walk along the coast to Dingle Lighthouse. On the house there is a picture in honor of the dolphin Fungie, also known as the Dingle dolphin, who roamed the waters off Dingle for almost 40 years and lived in close contact with the people living there.

    The evening was crowned by an incredibly beautiful sunset! We stopped once on the coast and then drove to the southern tip of Dingle to Dunquin Pier with the famous rock formations. The view of the sea was breathtaking. Dingle is truly an incredibly beautiful and diverse island and a must-see on a tour of Ireland.    Read more

  • TravelerIrland 2024 - Erasmus-Reise
    Day 8

    Ring of Kerry - part 1

    June 16 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    The Ring of Kerry is a coastal road with incredibly beautiful panoramic views in the southwest of Ireland. Here you will find beautiful beaches as well as rugged and green coastlines, small coastal towns and gentle green hills.
    First we visited the Fairy Forest, a small section of forest where you can take a nice walk and find lots of little houses and hiding places of fairies. Unfortunately we didn't see any real fairies...
    We then drove to Rossbeigh Beach, which creates an exciting contrast with its reddish stones, clear blue water and green hills.
    As we drove along the coast, we kept seeing lots of sheep and cows.
    Further along the coast we stopped at the Leacanabuaile Ring Fort and the Cahergal Stone Fort. Here you could simply walk through the hundreds of years old facilities and have a fantastic view of the Irish landscape    Read more

  • TravelerIrland 2024 - Erasmus-Reise
    Day 8

    Ring of Kerry - part 2

    June 16 in Ireland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    We continued to the Valentia Lighthouse, which is located in the north on the island of Valentia. Here we were able to look at a small exhibition about life in a lighthouse and were also able to climb the stairs and enjoy a great view of the cliffs from above. Afterwards we made an obligatory stop and ate fish and chips at Portmagee harbor.
    We continued to the Kerry Cliffs, which cost €5 to enter, but it was really worth it. Here you reach an approximately 300m high cliff and have a wonderful panoramic view of the Skellig Islands and Puffin Island.
    We continued along the coast, past beautiful beaches, discovering small ruins again and again and today we were once again surprised with a breathtaking sunset.

    The Irish landscape here is truly unique and incredibly beautiful.    Read more

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