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| Day 1 - Saturday, July 30 |
- Depart North America overnight for Dublin, Ireland (Dublin time 5 hours later than EST)
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| Day 2 - Sunday, July 31 |
- Arrive Dublin met by our Tour Manager & private bus for the transfer to our central hotel accommodations for a 2 night stay with breakfast daily.
- Our hotel is within easy walking distance of the excellent Temple Bar district, right in the heart of Dublin, settle in and relax & unpack.
- Afternoon walking tour of Dublin, one of Europe's oldest cities a very cosmopolitan city where the arts and sports, especially soccer, flourish!
- Visit Trinity College, and enjoy the ancient Book of Kells.
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| Day 3 - Monday, August 1 |
- Training session this morning with experienced FA Coach.
- The Dublin Viking Adventure is a great sightseeing tour - travel thru time & experience the sights, sounds and people of Viking "Dyflin", over 1000 years ago! Adults may enjoy a tour of world-famous Guinness Brewery!
- Friendly Game v local Dublin team later today and enjoy social occasion.
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| Day 4 - Tuesday, August 2 |
- After breakfast, we depart Dublin to head west to Galway on Ireland's lovely West Coast - arriving mid-afternoon at Corrib Village.
- Settle in to our accommodation, choice of either standard rooms, en-suite rooms or self catering and hotel options for parents. Various meal plans available.
- Opening Ceremony this evening.
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| Day 5 - Wednesday, August 3 |
- A full program of sightseeing is available whilst at the Galway Cup in between tournament games.
- The 4th Galway Cup games begin today - the fields are close to the campus.
- Recreational activities this evening.
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| Day 6 - Thursday, August 4 |
- Galway Cup games continue today - we will play 1 or 2 games daily.
- Optional half day sightseeing tour today - possibly to the lovely Cliffs of Moher, fantastic views of the coast & mountains from these 800 feet high cliffs.
- Dinner back at the University and free evening for social activities.
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| Day 7 - Friday, August 5 |
- Tournament games continue with semi finals.
- If time permits visit the lovely region of Killarney.
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| Day 8 - Saturday, August 6 |
- Finals of the Galway Cup with Trophies.
- If knocked out enjoy a sightseeing tour - to the lovely seaside town of Cork ... and on to Kiss The Blarney Stone ... and thus acquire the gift of eloquence!
- Back to Galway for our final dinner in Ireland and packing. Alternatively optional evening at Bunratty Castle for a Mediaeval Banquet - a great dinner with enterainment held in the 15th century castle. Extra cost.
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| Day 9 - Sunday, August 7 |
- Transfer to nearby Shannon Airport for our return flight back home
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