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Literary Ireland

September 11–18, 2023

Pricing: $5,995 per person; For a single room add $650
Registration opens Feb. 13
Trip is limited to 25 participants

For more information, contact ATA at 877-298-9677 or Reservations@academic-travel.com


Overview

Delve into Ireland’s vibrant literary arts on a journey that brings you into the worlds of some of history’s most renowned writers. In the heart of Dublin, immortalized by James Joyce, explore the city’s relationship to the many writers it has produced—and meet a prominent contemporary Irish author for a personal perspective on writing in Ireland today. Then head west to Yeats Country in County Sligo to discover the stunning landscapes the poet described. Travel into Northern Ireland, on the trail of Samuel Beckett and C.S. Lewis, and cap off the trip in the tranquil countryside Seamus Heaney called home. Along the way, enjoy exclusive tours of historic estates and examine rare books and manuscripts in libraries and private collections.

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Trip Highlights

  • Take a private tour of the Museum of Literature Ireland with the museum’s director, then meet with a prominent Irish author for a specially arranged book club-style discussion.
  • Discover the history of theater in Dublin on a walking tour and meet with theater-makers for a workshop at the famed Abbey Theater.
  • Enjoy lunch and a private tour of Tullynally Castle and Gardens with the owner; continue to the Maria Edgeworth Center to learn about the influence of this pioneering novelist, a contemporary of Jane Austen.
  • Meet the organizer of the International Samuel Beckett Festival in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, where the writer went to school; and experience C.S. Lewis’s Belfast on a private tour.
  • Take an excursion to Seamus Heaney HomePlace and immerse yourself in the landscapes that informed the poet’s work; join a local poet or scholar for a workshop on Heaney’s poetry.

Trip Host: Sony Ton-Aime

Sony Ton-Aime is a Haitian poet, essayist, and translator. He is the Michael I. Rudell Director of Literary Arts at Chautauqua Institution.

He is the author of the chapbook, LaWomann (Ironworks Press, 2019), the Haitian Creole translation of the book Olympic Hero: The Lennox Kilgour’s Story, co-author of the Haitian Creole course on Duolingo, and co-founding editor of ID13.

His work has appeared and is forthcoming in Artful Dodge, La Revista PingPong, The Oakland Review, Dunes Review, Poets.org, The Idaho Review, Hunger Mountain Review, Cleveland Review of Books, among others.

Sony Ton-Aime

Itinerary

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Day 5

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Day 7

Day 8

Day 1

Day 1: Introduction to Dublin

Arrival in individual flights and transfer independently to your Dublin hotel (check in may not be available until this 3:00PM). Gather with fellow travelers for a brief overview tour of Dublin, including historic sites along O’Connell Street, Phoenix Park, and the Georgian neighborhood where Oscar Wilde once lived. Enjoy a private tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where Jonathan Swift served as dean, and a visit to the adjacent Marsh’s Library, Ireland’s first public library, which opened in 1707. After some time at your hotel to freshen up, dine together at a welcome dinner with an introduction to your week by expert Sony Ton-Aime.

Included Meal: Dinner

Accommodations: 4* Dublin Hotel

Day 2

Day 2: Dublin: Literary Encounters and a Renowned Book Collection 

Visit the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) including a guided tour of the museum’s historic building by Director Simon O’Connor. Participate in an exclusive book club experience with a prominent Irish author facilitated by Simon O’Connor (author to be confirmed). Take an excursion to the Farmleigh House, a private Edwardian mansion that was once home to the Guinness family. Here, join librarian Nuala Canny in the Benjamin Iveagh Library for a private viewing of some of the gems of Benjamin Guinness’s collection, including rare books, historic manuscripts, and first editions of Ulysses and Gulliver’s Travels. Enjoy dinner at a local pub.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodations: 4* Dublin Hotel

Day 3

Day 3: Dublin: Trinity College and Irish Theater 

This morning, take a private tour of Trinity College and the Book of Kells before opening hours. Please note: that the Long Library will be closing for renovation in Fall 2023 and the Book of Kells may be housed elsewhere on campus during your visit. Then turn to the stage for a theater-themed walking tour that highlights Dublin’s ties to the lives and legacies of Irish playwrights past and present, from George Bernard Shaw and J.M. Synge to Enda Walsh. After some time at leisure, participate in a private afternoon workshop at the Abbey Theatre led by professional actors or theatre-makers that explores playwriting, acting, directing, or perhaps even puppetry. This evening, you will have the option to explore Dublin on your own or return to the Abbey for an evening performance. Performance information will be announced at a later date, and tickets will be a small supplemental cost.

Included Meal: Breakfast

Accommodations: 4* Dublin Hotel

Day 4

Day 4: Dublin to Sligo: In the Footsteps of Maria Edgeworth 

Depart Dublin by motorcoach in the company of Damien Brennan, an expert in Irish literature, who will speak about Irish writers such as Patrick Kavanagh, Oliver Goldsmith, and Maria Edgeworth. En route, experience a private tour of Tullynally Castle and Gardens led by the owner, an author and horticulturalist whose family has owned the property since the 17th century. Among many prominent guests over the centuries was novelist Maria Edgeworth, whose works in the early 19th century influenced Sir Walter Scott among others. Lunch will be included as part of your visit. Visit the Maria Edgeworth Centre in Edgeworthstown, where the author spent her adult life. Tour the center, which is housed one of Ireland’s oldest schools, and learn about the life and works of this pioneering writer. Continue to Sligo to check in to your hotel. Dine as a group this evening. 

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Accommodations: 4* Sligo Hotel 

Day 5

Day 5: County Sligo: Yeats Country 

Joined by Yeats enthusiast and Sligo resident Damien Brennan, embark on an interpretive tour of County Sligo’s lovely landscapes, featuring sites associated with William Butler Yeats and his family. Visits include Glencar Waterfall, immortalized in “The Stolen Child;” Lough Gill, where the Isle of Innisfree is located; and Drumcliffe Cemetery, where the poet is buried at the foot of Benbulben Mountain. Later this afternoon, join expert Sony Ton-Aime for a lecture before time on your own. 

Included Meals: Breakfast 

Accommodations: 4* Sligo Hotel 

Day 6

Day 6: Sligo to Belfast: Samuel Beckett and C.S. Lewis 

Depart Sligo for Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, where Samuel Beckett and Oscar Wilde attended boarding school. Meet with director of the Enniskillen International Beckett Festival. Take an interpretive walk around town to see the haunts of the writers. Continue to Belfast for a private “Beyond the Wardrobe” tour that explores the life story and inspirations of C.S. Lewis, who was born in east Belfast in 1898. Delve into the author’s views on friendship as seen through his Narnia series. Discuss your own views on friendship as you dine as a group this evening. 

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 

Accommodations: Belfast 4* Hotel 

Day 7

Day 7: Seamus Heaney’s Northern Ireland

Sojourn to the shores of Lough Neagh, where Seamus Heaney spent much of his life. Visit Seamus Heaney HomePlace, a literary center situated between the poet’s childhood homes and his final resting place. Enjoy a workshop on the works of Seamus Heaney led by a lecturer or local poet. Venture to “Open Ground,” important locations that link the landscape to Heaney’s literature for a private tour. Return to Belfast to toast your literary adventure during a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. 

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 

Accommodations: 4* Belfast Hotel 

Day 8

Day 8: Belfast to Dublin/Departure 

Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer to Dublin Airport for individual flights home. The transfer will take approximately two hours. 

Included Meal: Breakfast 

What’s Included?

  • All accommodations for the duration of the tour
  • Meals, as noted in the itinerary
  • All sightseeing and visits as noted in each itinerary
  • One group transfer from Belfast to DUB on Day 8
  • Expertise of an expert, ATA-hired tour manager and local guides throughout the tour
  • All gratuities for on-tour guides, drivers, hotel, and restaurant staff as part of the group program
  • All on-tour transportation, unless otherwise noted
  • Quietvox listening devices to facilitate audibility and social distancing on tour
  • Fully vetted program that meets COVID-19 health and safety protocols
  • The assistance of an ATA professional travel team to assist with pre-trip questions, travel arrangements, including flights, extra hotel nights and other services
  • Comprehensive pre-departure mailings and materials with information about the destination and what to expect on tour, including a suggested reading list
  • Emergency evacuation insurance

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