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| Programme 2008 |
Programme A:
21 – 30 July 2008
TRADITIONAL ECHOES IN SONG AND DANCE
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Set/Céili Dancing.
Gaelic
singing,
Celtic and
archaeological walks and plenty of splendid
scenery, in
cooperation with Treasa Ní Mhiolláin (singer), Tony Ryan (dancing teacher), Dara Ó Mhaoildhia (Celtic Way) and many other Islanders.
Cost: approx. Euro 1090. -- from/to Galway including 9 nights B+B board (double room standard), 6 dinners, all workshops, fees, transport according to programme.
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Programme B:
B1:
26 April – 3 May B2:
14 – 21 July 2008
WALKING THE ANCIENT CELTIC WAY
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Celtic heritage: holy places, ancient rituals, old myths and legends, early Celtic church etc. with recognized scholars on Celtic heritage.
Cost: approx. Euro 990. -- 7 nights B+B (standard, sharing), 4 dinners, all transports, tours, lectures and other activities according to programme.
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Programme C:
2 – 10 August 2008
ENGLISH THROUGH WALKS AND TALKS
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Gain an insight into Island life and improve your English through lessons, conversation, archaeological walks, films, lectures and discussions with Islanders (level: intermediate/advanced), English instruction with Ursula Murray
Cost: Euro 840. -- approx. from/to Galway including 8 nights accommodation (7 nights in Centre or in luxurious self catering house with spectacular sea view, 1 night B+B in Galway), first dinner, lectures, guided tours and walks, all fees, transports and other activities according to programme.
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Programme D:
23 – 30 August 2008
ISLAND HOLIDAYS FOR SINGLES
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Meet up with people from other countries, make new friends and enjoy the Island together. Activities to choose from: walks, archaeology, Irish culture (song and dance), fishing, etc. and plenty of fun.
Cost: approx. Euro 790.- (from/to Galway), including 6 nights in the centre or in luxurious selfcatering house nearby, (standard, sharing) eating out can be organized, transfer, transport and activities according to programme.
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Programme E:
E1:
9 – 16 August 2008
ARAN ISLANDS À LA CARTE
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You would like to discover the Island yourself but you would still appreciate to get advices, information and tips from an Island expert ?
This programme caters for both: I organize accommodation in the Cultural Centre or in B+B nearby, transfer from/to harbour and daily meetings where I will provide you with information about Island life, culture, walks and if you wish I organize other activities.
Cost: approx. Euro 490.-(from/to Inishmore pier), including 7 nights B+B in centre, transfer, information, tips and advices at daily meetings.
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Programme F:
5 - 12 October 2008
TRADITIONAL BASKETMAKING - A JOURNEY INTO THE PAST
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Workshop in traditional basket making with Vincent Mac Cearán, guided archaeological and nature walks and plenty of time to relax.
Cost: approx. Euro 760.- (from/to Galway) including 6 nights in the centre or in luxurious self-catering house nearby, (standard, sharing) eating out can be organized, first dinner, 1 night B+B (sharing) in Galway, transfer, transport , Workshop, guided walks according to programme.
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Programme G:
4 - 11 May 2008
THE LIFE OF AN IRISH STORYTELLER - Join Liz Weir and friends for a week of stories, music and songs in the peaceful Northeast of Ireland
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Enjoy Irelands colourful and mild Spring walking in the beautiful scenery of the glens and coast of Antrim,(N.E.Ireland), visit the Giants Causeway and experience the rich tradition of music and storytelling with our hostess the renowned storyteller Liz Weir.
Cost: Euro 980.- (from/to Belfast City) including 7 nights in comfortable self-catering cottages or in the dorms in Liz Weirs Barn, 3 dinners, all transport, fees, workshops and other activities according to programme.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
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The prices are based on standard rooms, sharing. Rooms en suite and single rooms are available. Please cheque detailed programmes for supplement.
Accommodation in luxury Kilmurvey Guesthouse with rooms en suite, phone etc or in nearby B+B, luxury rooms (double only): new and extra big, rooms standard. Programme C,D,E, F in the Centre or in luxury self catering house with spectacular view.
All programmes except E1 and E2 start and finish in Galway where I meet the participants.
Participants may either take part in the full programme or select part of it to get more time at one's one disposal.
To take part in the programmes there are no special prior experience required except for the English language Programme C.
People travelling on their own are not lost. We have always at least 50% singles in the groups.
The programmes and schedules can be adjusted to the needs of the participants and to the weather conditions. The lenght of walks can be adapted as well.
The programmes can be built in into a longer stay. I'll be happy to assist you with your planning.
Reductions for companions not participating in the programmes.
Price for children on inquiry.
Please keep to enrolment dates. After the date I have to confirm or cancel accommodation, etc.
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ACTIVITIES IN SWITZERLAND
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17-20 January 2008
Stall at the Holiday Fair (FESPO) in Zürich with Tourism Ireland
25/26 January 2008
Painting Workshop for beginners with Elizabeth Zollinger in Zürich
6 March 2008, 19.30 - 21.00:
Information evening about Inishmore and the Culture Weeks with Videos and slides in ZürichZentrum Karl der Grosse, Kirchgasse 14, 8001 Zürich
11 March - 20 May 2008
Painting Course for beginners, 8 Tuesday nights 18.30-21.00
11 - 13 April 2008
Sean-nós Workshop (Gaelic singing) with Treasa Ní Mhiolláin from Inishmore in Zürich
11 April: Follow up Workshop
12/13 April: Beginners Workshop
17 - 18 May 2008
Sean-nós Dance Workshop (trad. irish Stepdancing),
with Paraig O Haibicin von Connemara in: Zentrum Karl der Grosse, Kirchgasse 14, 8001 Zürich.
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"The days were a wonderful balance of structured time and the rest free to relax or explore the Island, go with the group or be on your own. There was no pressure to participate but plenty of interesting opportunities to join in."
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