TRIP DATES : Saturday, June 11- Saturday, June 18, 2005



Itinerary
(Updated 12-08-04)

Program to be led by Northern Ireland Program Director, Roisin McLaughlin. Itinerary will be further shaped and revised by a task force of Northern Ireland Program Alumni as well as participants’ needs and desires.

Day 1: Saturday 11th June - Arrival

- Collection from airport:
- Transport to accommodation in Portstewart
- Welcome dinner: HECUA partner, UNESO Centre representatives, to attend

Day 2: Sunday 12th June - North Coast Tour

- Visits to Corrymeela in Ballycastle, the Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, the Giant’s Causeway, and Dunluce Castle
- Visit to a seisun at a local pub in evening
Day 3: Monday 13th June - On Campus at Coleraine

- Guest speaker + programme activities in preparation for field trip to Derry
- Visit to Bushmills Distillery
- Free time in the afternoon
Day 4: Tuesday 14th June - Field Trip to LondonDerry

- Reception at Guild Hall with Mayor
- Walking tour of Derry Walls
- Visit to the Nerve Centre
- Free time built into the day
Day 5: Wednesday 15th June - On campus inLondonDerry

- Guest speaker + visit to local PSNI station
- Preparation for visit to Belfast
- Visit to Bushmills Distillery

Day 6: Thursday 16th June - Belfast

- Transport to Belfast
- Guided murals tour
- Free time in afternoon for own excursions (suggestions provided)
Day 7: Friday 17th June Belfast

- Visit to Stormont to meet political party representatives
- Visit to the St. Patrick Centre, Downpatrick and surrounding area.
- Farewell Dinner
Day 8: Saturday 18th June

- Free day for shopping, sightseeing
- Collection at accommodation and transport to the airport for departure.