PEACEBUILDER TRIP TO IRELAND
JAN 11-18 2015
Sunday January 11th: Depart USA for Ireland
Monday January 12th:
Arrive Dublin Airport & meet with group representatives.
Travel to Dublin Hotel for breakfast & check in.
2pm-5pm. Walking tour of Dublin City including National Museum, General Post Office
(1916 Rising), Garden of Remembrance, Customs House & Famine Sculptures.
7pm Reception and Launch of CRCC Global Peacebuilders Project at Club Na Muinteoiri,
Parnell Square. Drew University welcomes you to the launch of the Peace Trip with a
keynote address by Niall O’Down, a major participant of the Irish Peace Process.
Irish Minister of State for Culture, Joe McHugh will also speak.
Tuesday January 13th Dublin to Donegal
Depart Hotel at 10am.
10.30am Visit to the Boyne Valley for a fully guided tour of the Brú Na Bóinne site,
including a visit inside one of the chambers at Newgrange or Dowth. These burial
chambers pre-date Stonehenge, and it’s a must-see visit.
Lunch at the Newgrange restaurant.
Continue towards Donegal- Stop at Peace Statue,
Belturbet (between Cavan in the Republic of Ireland and
Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. The journey from the
East of Ireland to the West also goes in and out of Northern Ireland – we will
cross the border at Belturbet and again at Beleek. We arrive at our
accommodation in time for dinner, and a fun icebreaking session at Donegal
Adventure Centre. Cross-border initiatives in peace building have often involved
effective team-building activities and instructors at the Donegal Adventure Centre
will lend their experience and provide a fun session. The evening will conclude
with an informal reception at the 51 bar, with traditional music & Irish ‘craic’!
Wednesday January 14th Day Trip to Derry City
Morning Lecture- Northern Ireland 1968-2010.
After a morning lecture, we travel to Derry City,
in Northern Ireland. We will visit the Bogside
area, site of Bloody Sunday & Civil Rights
Marches.
Lunch at Gasworks Community Centre,
Bogside. - a large exhibition of the political
history of Northern Ireland including internment,
the Long Kesh Hunger Strikes and the
campaign to bring about a Peace Process. After
lunch, we will pay a visit to Magee College, to see some of the work being
done on music and conflict resolution in Northern Ireland. We finish with a
walking tour of the medieval Derry City walls.
Thursday January 15th
Two options available today:
Field Trip to Belfast -travel to Belfast
City and visit the communities of the
Falls Road, the Shankhill Road, and
the Belfast Peace Wall.
Alternatively, for those interested in the
history and culture of the border
counties, Niamh will be leading a trip
to Yeats Country, including Ben
Bulben and Drumcliff, Parkes Castle,
Glencar Waterfall and a visit to the Yeats Society in Sligo Town. A visit to the
Model Art Gallery is also an option.
Launch of the Drew Transatlantic Conference
Thursday 15th January.
At 7pm on Thursday evening, all Peacebuilders are invited to the Opening of the Drew University Transatlantic
Connections Conference, with Keynote speaker, humanitarian Don Mullan. The evening will include an opportunity
to meet many local people from the border communities and counties, and entertainment will be provided by The
Henry Girls.
Friday 16th Transatlantic Conference Panels.
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On Friday, you have a range of conference panels to
choose from- all in the realm of Irish Studies & Culture.
Easkey Britton will be speaking about her work in Iraq,
Sophie Griegson on her work in Kabul.
On Friday Evening, the keynote speaker will be Professor
Christine Kinealy, and the evening will conclude with a
performance of Irish Theatre and live acoustic performance
by guitar virtuoso, Johnny Gallagher.
Saturday 17th:
9.30am-5pm Peace Panels will be chaired by Professor Jonathan
We have a range of speakers from Ireland, Northern Ireland, USA and other parts of the world where conflict and
conflict resolution has to be addressed.
Evening: The Saturday Keynote will be by poet, historian and activist Theo Dorgan. We will also have an award for
best presentation by young peace builders, and enjoy the Gala dinner & music evening to conclude the trip &
conference. .
DEPART FROM BUNDORAN ON SUNDAY 18th JAN
We will have you in Dublin Airport at approx. noon on Sunday 18 th Jan, or if you’re staying on in Dublin City, we will
have you there approx. 12.45pm. Please give yourself at least two hours minimum to check in for your flight.
FEES FOR THE GLOBAL PEACEBUILDER TRIP
All Fee schedules includes scheduled return transfers to and from airport, accommodation, breakfast, all evening meals and
three lunches, field trips, lectures, full registration as a conference delegate, all entertainments, and Gala award ceremony on
final night.
Accommodation in Dublin will be in the Camden Court Hotel, Camden Street. This is an excellent facility close to Georgian
Dublin, and within walking distance of the city centre and all attractions.
Accommodation in Bundoran, Co. Donegal will be in the Atlantic Apartotel, Main Street Bundoran. The Atlantic Apartotel is the
central campus for the Institute of Study Abroad Ireland, and you have the option of a shared room in a shared apartment, a
private room in a shared apartment, or a private apartment. The Fee Schedule reflects your accommodation choice. Most of the
lectures and conference panels, and evening concerts will take place at the Atlantic Apartotel- it is the base of the trip. The
complex includes a small leisure center and sauna, a lively Irish pub and free wifi throughout the lobby.
Fee schedule 1:
Shared accommodation in Dublin hotel x 1 night, and shared accommodation in Bundoran Atlantic
Apartotel. This will suit students/groups travelling together/people comfortable with sharing & meeting
others. Includes schedules includes scheduled return transfers to and from airport, accommodation,
Continental breakfast & evening meal plan, field trips, lectures, full registration as a conference
delegate, conference lunch Jan 16, all entertainments, Gala award ceremony on final night.
Fee Due: 2000 USD.
Fee schedule 2:
Private accommodation in Dublin hotel x 1 night, and private bedroom in a shared two bed or three bed
apartment in Bundoran Atlantic Apartotel. Will suit groups travelling together, or people OK with sharing
an apartment, but want a private bedroom. Includes schedules includes scheduled return transfers to and from airport,
accommodation, continental breakfast & evening meal plan, field trips, lectures, full registration as a conference delegate,
conference lunch Jan 16, all entertainments, Gala award ceremony on final night.
Fee Due: 2,300 USD
Fee schedule 3:
Private accommodation in Dublin and a private apartment at the Atlantic Apartotel. May suit married
couples, quiet individuals, those who enjoy privacy. Includes schedules includes scheduled return transfers to and from
airport, accommodation, continental breakfast & evening meal plan, field trips, lectures, full registration as a conference
delegate, conference lunch Jan 16, all entertainments, Gala award ceremony on final night.
Fee Due 2,500 USD.
PEACE BUILDER DONATION
Up to ten participants from the 2013 Drew Institute on Religion and Conflict Resolution will be joining us in
Ireland for training to serve as facilitators at the next CRCC Institute, scheduled for June 2015.
Help support the travel and training of our emerging peace leaders by adding a donation to your trip fees.
Sponsor an emerging peace leader and meet them in person in Ireland!
Inquire about how you can help support the emerging peace leaders today!
Email Jonathan Golden [email protected] or Cara Bradshaw [email protected]