{"id":67,"date":"2017-01-09T19:13:12","date_gmt":"2017-01-09T19:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/exhibits\/irish-cincinnati\/?page_id=67"},"modified":"2017-04-28T19:09:36","modified_gmt":"2017-04-28T19:09:36","slug":"itinerary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/exhibits\/irish-cincinnati\/the-study-tour\/itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>VADE MECUM<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>A Guide to the Ireland Study Tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>March 9-18, 2017<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>HNRS 3077<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>THE IRISH IN AMERICA<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>The University of Cincinnati<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>Spring Semester, 2016-2017<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><em><br \/>\n<\/em>For a PDF version of the itinerary, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/exhibits\/irish-cincinnati\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2017\/01\/VADE-MECUM-Ireland-2017-02.pdf\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What&#8217; Included<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why This Study Tour?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact Numbers<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-Departure Checklist<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Itinerary<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Our Hotels\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Assignment\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Currency and Expenses<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Conduct and Safety\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergencies and the Necessary Numbers<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Maps and Tourism Links<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Etiquette, Tipping, and Conversation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What to Pack<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Shopping<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Food and Dining<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Activities on Your Own<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Further Reading<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why This Study Tour?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Human culture is composed of the ideas, ideals, and artifacts of a group of people in order to sustain themselves and perpetuate their way of life for generations to follow. And in American culture, these elements are brought to and re-created as part of the national identity &#8211; how people relate to each other in terms of gender, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality.\u00a0 Their cultural way of life beyond America\u2019s shores is a way of interacting with the world, and, of contributing to our understanding of each other.<\/p>\n<p>In order to discover and understand Irish culture in America, we must explore how and why the Irish left their native land, and what Ireland represents today to people in both countries.\u00a0 How accurate is the American view of Ireland? \u00a0How do the Irish regard Americans?\u00a0 Is there a case of American Irish being at odds with true Irish identity and culture?<\/p>\n<p>By taking an active ethnological approach, at the end of the study tour and the semester can we extrapolate the Irish American experience to that of other American ethnic groups and understand how similar circumstances take effect between nations in a contemporary global society?<\/p>\n<p>Limerick, Cork, and Dublin have been chosen for this study tour because they provide the greatest exposure to the breadth of the Republic of Ireland in the time afforded us.\u00a0 You are strongly encouraged to look at the websites linked in the <em>vade mecum <\/em>and on the Canopy\/Blackboard site in order to become fully engaged in the tour, and also to consider purchasing a travel guide such as the ones listed in the section on further reading.\u00a0 And remember that study tours sometimes take a wobble in schedules or arrangements or a thousand other little things, so be flexible if anything goes a bit whopperjawed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Contacts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Kevin Grace, Seminar Faculty. Head of the Archives &amp; Rare Books Library, and Co-Study Tour Leader: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:kevin.grace@uc.edu\"><strong>kevin.grace@uc.edu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Debbie Brawn. UC Honors Administrative Director, and Co-Study Tour Leader: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:debbie.brawn@uc.edu\"><strong>debbie.brawn@uc.edu<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Neil Choudhury, Assistant Director, UC Honors Study Abroad Programs: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:choudna@ucmail.uc.edu\"><strong>choudna@ucmail.uc.edu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>UC International Programs\u00a0\u00a0 513.556.4278<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note that you will need an international capability on your phone in order to call the United States.\u00a0 If you do not have one, you may always use Kevin\u2019s or Debbie\u2019s in an emergency.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pre-Departure Checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>BE AT THE AIRPORT BY 11:30 AM!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Within 24 hours of our flight, go online to United Airlines and print out your boarding passes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Share the itinerary with your family and friends, and print a copy for yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Passport<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Photocopy of passport<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Insurance card(s)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Notify your credit card carrier to put a travel alert on your account for New Jersey and Ireland from March 9-18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Notify your cell provider to make sure you have access in Ireland for texting and calls<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Have some euros to start with or do a currency exchange in CVG, EWE or SHA.\u00a0 Plan on about $300-$350 for the time we are there<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chargers for your various devices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electric current converter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One carry-on bag and one suitcase<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Have a close look at the itinerary and plan some activities for your free time in Limerick, Cork, and Dublin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Plan for the layover times between flights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pack any medications in your carry-on bag<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>The Itinerary<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><strong>FLIGHTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Megan Dunlevy has prepared a spread sheet and assigned rides to and from CVG.\u00a0 Make sure you know the details.\u00a0 And make sure you have a place to spend the night on Saturday, March 18 when we return that evening.\u00a0 <strong>IMPORTANT: <\/strong>We move through airports as a group.\u00a0 Therefore in gathering at the gate for boarding in Cincinnati, in getting off the plane and going to the next gate in Newark, in boarding in Newark, in getting off the plane and going through customs in Shannon, in going through customs and boarding in Dublin, in getting off the plane and going to the next gate in Newark, we are all together.\u00a0 Once we get everyone off the plane back home in Cincinnati, we expect you\u2019ll be dust in the wind though we will make sure everyone has a ride or a contact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2017<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Flight#1<\/strong>, Cincinnati to Newark.\u00a0 United Airlines UA3575 | Depart 125PM | Arrive 328PM<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>NOTE: BE SURE TO GET EXCUSED FROM YOUR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY CLASSES AND ARRIVE AT CVG NO LATER THAN 11:30 AM!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Flight#2, <\/strong>Newark to Shannon Airport\/Limerick.\u00a0 United Airlines UA25 | Depart 750PM | Arrive 655AM \u00a0on Friday, March 10.<\/p>\n<p>A charter bus will take us from the airport to our hotel in Limerick.\u00a0 We are not able to check in at that time due to the early hour, but we will check our bags and get started on our activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Flight#1, <\/strong>Dublin to Newark.\u00a0 United Airlines UA22 | Depart 900AM | Arrive 1230PM<\/p>\n<p>A charter bus will take us from the hotel in Dublin to the airport and the hotel will provide us with a box breakfast.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>NOTE: BE IN THE HOTEL LOBBY AT 5:00 AM!\u00a0 We will go through American customs at the Dublin airport.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Flight#2, <\/strong>Newark to Cincinnati.\u00a0 United Airlines UA3851 | Depart 550PM | Arrive 805PM 3\/18<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>FRIDAY, MARCH 10<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Stretch your legs, walk around Limerick a bit.\u00a0 In the afternoon, after you check your bags and get settled in your rooms, we will walk to the Frank McCourt Museum: <a href=\"http:\/\/frankmccmuseum.wixsite.com\/frankmccourtmuseum\/about-us\">http:\/\/frankmccmuseum.wixsite.com\/frankmccourtmuseum\/about-us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Evening on your own.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>SATURDAY, MARCH 11<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>In the morning be in the hotel lobby ready to go at 8:00 am.\u00a0 We will walk to the main concourse of the Limerick train station to get our bus at 9:00 am for the day tour to Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, The Burren and Galway Bay.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll first visit Bunratty Castle and folk park:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shannonheritage.com\/BunrattyCastleAndFolkPark\/\">https:\/\/www.shannonheritage.com\/BunrattyCastleAndFolkPark\/<\/a>.\u00a0 Then on to Cliffs of Moher: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cliffs-moher.com\/about.php\">http:\/\/www.cliffs-moher.com\/about.php<\/a>, the Burren: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cliffs-moher.com\/burren.php\">http:\/\/www.cliffs-moher.com\/burren.php<\/a> and then Galway Bay.<\/p>\n<p>After the castle, we\u2019ll stop at O\u2019Connor\u2019s Pub in Doolin for lunch.\u00a0 Lunch is on your own here.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll return to Limerick about 7:30 pm.<\/p>\n<p>Evening on your own.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>SUNDAY, MARCH 12<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>In the morning be in the hotel lobby ready to go at 11:00 am.\u00a0 A charter bus will take us to Cork and our hotel there, approximately a two-hour drive.\u00a0 Check into the hotel, get settled, and the rest of the day and evening are yours to explore Cork City.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>MONDAY, MARCH 13<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Morning departure by charter bus for Blarney Castle: tbd.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blarneycastle.ie\/\">http:\/\/www.blarneycastle.ie\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Afternoon and evening on your own.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>TUESDAY, MARCH 14<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Late morning departure for Cobh, tbd.\u00a0 We will walk to the Cork train station and take the train to Cobh (\u201cCove\u201d): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitcobh.com\/\">http:\/\/www.visitcobh.com\/<\/a>, formerly called Queenstown in the days of emigration, and, the last stop of the Titanic (of course it\u2019s real last stop was next to the iceberg).\u00a0 It\u2019s a fairly short train ride.\u00a0 When we get there, we\u2019ll visit the Cobh Heritage Centre about Irish emigration: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitcobh.com\/index.php\/about\/994-2\/\">http:\/\/www.visitcobh.com\/index.php\/about\/994-2\/<\/a>.\u00a0 Lunch will be on your own, as well as plenty of time to explore Cobh.\u00a0 We will return by train to Cork whenever you\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n<p>Evening at 7:30: group dinner at Club Brasserie: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theclubbrasserie.com\/\">http:\/\/www.theclubbrasserie.com\/<\/a>.\u00a0 There will be 23 of us for dinner.<\/p>\n<p>The rest of the evening is on your own.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>In the morning be in the lobby and ready to go at 8:30 am.\u00a0 A charter bus will pick us up to go to Dublin, about a three-hour trip.\u00a0\u00a0 We\u2019ll check into our hotel, you\u2019ll have a little time to stretch your legs, and then at 2:00 pm a charter bus will take us into the city to EPICIreland, \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/epicirelandchq.com\/\">http:\/\/epicirelandchq.com\/<\/a>, an incredible new museum on Custom House Quay that is all about the Irish diaspora.\u00a0 Our tickets are for 3:00 pm.\u00a0 After that you can explore Dublin, have dinner on your own, and be back at the EPICIreland location at 7:30 pm for the bus back to the hotel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>THURSDAY, MARCH 16<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Day tour to the Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, and Kilkenny:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/wildrovertours.com\/day-tours\/kilkenny-wicklow-mountains-glendalough\/\">https:\/\/wildrovertours.com\/day-tours\/kilkenny-wicklow-mountains-glendalough\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Be in the hotel lobby at 6:30 am for the charter bus that will take us to the Gresham Hotel in Dublin where we will meet our tour bus.\u00a0 We stop first at Kilkenny City and the castle and explore the village, then into the Wicklow Mountains.\u00a0 From there, to the monastic settlement and beautiful scenery of Glendalough.<\/p>\n<p>We will return to Dublin around 6:30 to Eden Quay, where a charter bus will take us back to our hotel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>FRIDAY, MARCH 17<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>In the morning, be in the hotel lobby at 8:00 am.\u00a0 A charter bus will take us into Dublin and drop us off at the Gresham Hotel on the north side of the LIffey River (this will be our meeting place) where you may spend the day on your own enjoying the St. Patrick\u2019s Day festivities and other sights of the city.\u00a0\u00a0 We will meet again at the Gresham at 8:00 pm when the bus will take us back to our hotel.\u00a0 Debbie and Kevin will make sure everyone has a good list of possible things to do and people that want to do different things on your own or with them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stpatricksfestival.ie\/\">http:\/\/www.stpatricksfestival.ie\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>SATURDAY, MARCH 18<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>We return to Cincinnati!\u00a0 See the flight information above.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Our Hotels<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Strand Hotel, Limerick:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.strandhotellimerick.ie\/\">http:\/\/www.strandhotellimerick.ie\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jury\u2019s Inn on Anderson Quay, Cork:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jurysinns.com\/hotels\/cork\">https:\/\/www.jurysinns.com\/hotels\/cork<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Dublin:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.louisfitzgeraldhotel.com\/\">http:\/\/www.louisfitzgeraldhotel.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Our expectation is that you are ready to go each day: To Be Early Is To Be On Time!!\u00a0 We may meet in the hotel at the end of every day to debrief and talk about the next day before you have the afternoon\/evening on your own.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Assignment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Along with the scheduled activities, you will also be doing the Photovoice project as designated in the syllabus.<\/p>\n<p>We will be using a modified approach to Photovoice.\u00a0 Basically, Photovoice is a concept that uses photography to illustrate grassroots action.\u00a0 Here is the standard Wikipedia link: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Photovoice\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Photovoice<\/a>.\u00a0 In our usage of it, you will take a photograph in Ireland during the study tour that in some way illuminates the themes of immigration, migration, identification of expatriates with Ireland (or those several generations removed), hyphenation, or cultural maintenance in a world of constant change.<\/p>\n<p>For the class meeting on Wednesday, March 29, each of you will show your photograph and provide a brief explication of the image not only in terms of one of the above criteria, but relate it as well on a global scale for other ethnic and culture groups.<\/p>\n<p>And completely voluntary, but a fun activity, is a \u201cquest\u201d or scavenger hunt.\u00a0 Upon arrival in Ireland, you will be given a list of things to see, do, find, or accomplish, with points for each quest.\u00a0 The winner will be awarded a special prize and, of course, everyone\u2019s awe and respect.\u00a0 We\u2019ll also do a round robin story on an Irish <em>shanachie.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Currency and Expenses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ireland uses the euro.\u00a0 To convert from dollars to euro,\u00a0 you can go to: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.xe.com\/currencyconverter\/convert\/?Amount=1&amp;From=GBP&amp;To=USD\">http:\/\/www.xe.com\/currencyconverter\/convert\/?Amount=1&amp;From=GBP&amp;To=USD<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Plan on bringing the equivalent of around $300.00, which would take care of meals, incidentals, and other things you may wish to buy.<\/p>\n<p>Ireland can be somewhat expensive, so bear that in mind when shopping or dining.<\/p>\n<p>You can obtain euros before you leave by going to the downtown branch of Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, or to the PNC branch on campus in TUC (you may need to be a customer of PNC in order to do this.\u00a0 The Newark airport may also have a currency exchange, as will the Shannon Airport.\u00a0 While in Ireland, the best exchange rates will be in banks.\u00a0 DO NOT do a currency exchange in hotels, stores, or on-street currency exchanges because the rates are very high.\u00a0 A piece of advice: obtain some euros before you leave home and ask for some of them in small bills or change so you can use it for snacks and other small expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Another excellent way to use money is to have a credit card.\u00a0 While there will be an international exchange fee at ATMs, they are still your best bet and they are available throughout Ireland, as they are here..\u00a0 Withdraw enough cash that you will not have to incur multiple fees for multiple ATM visits.\u00a0 Bear in mind that many ATMs may not have alphanumeric keypads, so if your PIN features letters, memorize the numeric equivalent before you leave home.\u00a0 <strong>NOTIFY your card carrier before you leave about your travel destinations (New Jersey and Ireland) so a travel alert can be placed on your card.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ALWAYS take care of shielding your ATM visits, and please do it with someone else in the seminar rather than on your own.\u00a0 ALWAYS check your receipt from a store or restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conduct and Safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The University of Cincinnati Student Code of Conduct strictly applies at all times.\u00a0 It is listed in the \u201cKnow Before You Go\u201d booklet that was distributed to you at the pre-departure orientation.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of drinking, the official policy for this study tour is <strong><em>NO ALCOHOL. <\/em><\/strong>\u00a0If any situation arises that compromises your safety and security, the first priority is to make you safe.\u00a0 However, intoxication will not be tolerated at any time and if it occurs, the student will be dismissed from both the study tour as well as the remainder of the seminar, resulting in both a failing grade and UC disciplinary action.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hotel room minibars, if present, are not to be stocked.<\/p>\n<p>Keep a photocopy of your passport with you at all times, but you may wish to put your passport and any cash you do not immediately need in your room safe.<\/p>\n<p>Please review carefully the parts of the \u201cKnow Before You Go\u201d booklet in terms of personal safety and behavior in public places.\u00a0 While you will have free time, at no time should anyone venture out on his or her own.\u00a0 Preferably go about in groups of 3, 4, or 5.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For reasons of safety and in order to be rested for the study tour activities, it is recommended that everyone be in the hotel every night no later than 2:30 AM.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We will be in Ireland in March \u2013 that means it could be cold, rainy, chilly, and windy.\u00a0 Or it could be sunny and chilly.\u00a0 Or it could be sunny and warm.\u00a0 Pack and dress accordingly.\u00a0 Ponchos or macs are preferable over umbrellas, but pack for your own comfort.\u00a0 Dress in layers.\u00a0 <strong>Bring a lined jacket, hat, and gloves.<\/strong>\u00a0 It is <strong>HIGHLY <\/strong>suggested you only bring one suitcase along with whatever you carry on the plane in order to mitigate luggage fees and loss.\u00a0 After all, we\u2019re only there for a week.\u00a0 Casual\/everyday clothing is acceptable wherever we will go. For international flights, the first suitcase is not charged.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that in Ireland, traffic goes the opposite way as America \u2013 look carefully before crossing the streets!<\/p>\n<p>And in terms of your plug-ins, the electrical current in Ireland is 230v 50hz. The plugs and sockets are different from the USA involving a three-pronged formation, the same as those used in the United Kingdom. If your appliances operate on a different current (such as those from North America) you will need a power converter and plug adapter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adaptelec.com\/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&amp;products_id=157\">http:\/\/www.adaptelec.com\/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&amp;products_id=157<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>HAIR DRYERS: ALWAYS A PAIN wherever you travel, SO EITHER CONTACT THE HOTEL TO SEE IF THEY ARE INCLUDED IN THE ROOM OR IF YOU BRING YOUR OWN, WHAT REQUIRED CONVERTERS ARE NEEDED.\u00a0 Kevin, of course, does not require a hair dryer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Emergencies and Other Necessary Numbers and Places<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Our #1 priority at all times is your safety so you must feel absolutely free to contact Kevin or Debbie any time of the day or night by our cell phones or our hotel rooms if you need help.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t matter what the situation is \u2013 we will make sure you are safe.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>American Embassy &#8211; 42 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge, \u00a0Dublin 4,\u00a0 Phone: +353 1 668-8777.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hospital information: Limerick:<\/strong> <strong>University Hospital Limerick, Dooradoyle Co. Limerick, P:+353 61 301111.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hospital information: Cork: Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork, T12 DFK4, Ireland, P:+353 21 492 2000.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hospital information: Dublin: Baggot Street Hospital, 18 Baggot Street Upper, Dublin 4, Ireland, P:+353 1 668 1577.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In an emergency \u2013 unconsciousness, serious bleeding, difficulty breathing \u2013 do not spend time trying to contact a doctor. CALL and ask for an ambulance for transport you to the nearest hospital.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>EMERGENCY PLAN: <\/strong><strong>Debbie and Kevin have developed this with UC Honors and UC International.\u00a0 We are on call and at your disposal 24 hours a day from the time we depart CVG to the time we come back home \u2013 do not hesitate to contact us at any time for any reason.\u00a0 If there is an emergency, the first place to gather is at our hotels.\u00a0 In Dublin during the 17<sup>th<\/sup>, the Gresham Hotel where we are dropped off and picked up for the day.\u00a0 If for any reason we can\u2019t gather at our hotels, the next place will be Garda (police) stations in each city<\/strong><strong><em>:\u00a0 Limerick: Henry Street Station, (061) 212400; Cork: Anglesea Street Garda Station, +353 21 4522000; Dublin: Pearse Street Garda Station, +353 1 666 9000.\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><strong>The emergency numbers in Ireland are 112 or 999. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Map of Limerick and Tourism Office<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytown.ie\/limerick-city\/map\">https:\/\/www.mytown.ie\/limerick-city\/map<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverireland.ie\/Activities-Adventure\/limerick-tourist-information-office\/70914\">http:\/\/www.discoverireland.ie\/Activities-Adventure\/limerick-tourist-information-office\/70914<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Map of Cork and Tourism Office<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cork-guide.ie\/maps\/corkcity.html\">http:\/\/www.cork-guide.ie\/maps\/corkcity.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverireland.ie\/Activities-Adventure\/cork-tourist-office\/48282\">http:\/\/www.discoverireland.ie\/Activities-Adventure\/cork-tourist-office\/48282<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Map of Dublin and Tourism Office<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinvisitorcentre.ie\/dublin-map\/\">https:\/\/www.dublinvisitorcentre.ie\/dublin-map\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinvisitorcentre.ie\/\">https:\/\/www.dublinvisitorcentre.ie\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The offices can provide you with maps, directions, suggestions, and any other details.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find a lot of ideas here for things to do on your free time.<\/p>\n<p>The hotels can also provide some tourism information and they often have convenient street maps at the front desk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Etiquette, Tipping, and Conversation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In general, the Irish are friendly and welcoming but somewhat reserved in front of visitors.\u00a0 Bear in mind, though, that you are strangers and you are guests in their country.\u00a0 If you follow these simple advices, you\u2019ll be in good form:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>When disembarking from a bus or cab, always thank the driver.<\/li>\n<li>Listen for a bit before beginning a conversation with anyone. Do not address people by their first names unless invited to do so.<\/li>\n<li><strong>And by all means, engage in conversation<\/strong>. Speak in normal tones \u2013 loud conversation at any time is rude, especially when standing in a queue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not<\/strong> mimic the accent \u2013 it is considered extremely rude.<\/li>\n<li>Do not be pushy, and do not insert everywhere that you are an \u201cIrish American\u201d \u2013 they have heard it all before and it gets wearing very fast.<\/li>\n<li>Do not assume that all Irish are drinkers, no more than you should in the United States. It is a stereotype.<\/li>\n<li>Restrooms are called \u201ctoilets.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Ireland is five hours ahead of Cincinnati. Bear this in mind when texting or making phone calls back home!<\/li>\n<li>Smoking \u2013 as in Ohio \u2013 is banned in public places.<\/li>\n<li>For tipping, 15% is good for taxi drivers, restaurant servers, and hotel staff. If you have housekeeping in your hotel room during our stay, be sure to leave a tip of 3-4 euro, with a note thanking them.<\/li>\n<li>If you are so inclined, take pictures of buskers, but give some money to them and then indicate you would like to take a photograph \u2013 they are performers and this is income for them. And do take plenty of pictures, but do not get so engrossed in recording your experiences that you lose sight of actually engaging in them.\u00a0 Always ask permission before taking photos of people or inside buildings.<\/li>\n<li>Acceptable topics of conversation: American politics, Brexit, music in America and Ireland, art, books, travel in Ireland, social services in Ireland, gender roles, and always food. Avoid topics such as Ireland economy and politicians, tourism problems, the international refugee situation, religion, and North-South unification \u2013 UNLESS the subjects come up in conversation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read a daily newspaper or watch daily news if you can. You\u2019re there \u2013 find out what is going on around you.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What to Pack<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pack as lightly as you possibly can.<\/li>\n<li>Check the hotel website to see what amenities are included in your room &#8211; toiletries, hair dryer, etc.<\/li>\n<li>ONE checked bag for the flights.<\/li>\n<li>ONE carry-on bag, but make sure it conforms to the airline&#8217;s size requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Coat.<\/li>\n<li>Hat and gloves.<\/li>\n<li>Sturdy hiking boots or walking shoes, adequate for a variable terrain as well as city streets.<\/li>\n<li>Sweater or sweatshirt.<\/li>\n<li>Underarmour shirt &#8211; just a suggestion &#8211; one of those that turns you into a thermos &#8211; keeps you warm when it is cold; cool when it is warm.<\/li>\n<li>Other than that &#8211; just casual everyday clothes, jeans, etc. Nothing dressy will be needed. And, be able to dress in layers.<\/li>\n<li>Notebook and pen\/pencil.<\/li>\n<li>Undoubtedly, some you will also bring laptops or Ipads, cameras, etc. That&#8217;s fine. All of that is up to you.\u00a0 <strong>ABSOLUTELY NO SELFIE STICKS.<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Shopping<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There will be shopping opportunities all around you.\u00a0 Most of the places we visit will have gift shops.\u00a0 However, don\u2019t forget the hidden pleasures of the side streets as well.\u00a0 The best way to shop is to simply walk about and enjoy the serendipity of finding an interesting store.\u00a0 Popular souvenirs include Irish woolen goods like sweaters, hats, and gloves, jewelry, t-shirts and scarves, pennywhistles, CDs, art, crafts, and books (bookstores generally carry a nice Irish selection of history and fiction as well as wonderful photo books).\u00a0 An Ireland guidebook such as Frommer\u2019s or Lonely Planet can give you specific store names and locations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Food and Dining<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It is a good idea to bring some food along with you \u2013 granola bars, power bars, and similar items.\u00a0 Breakfast will be provided in the hotels, and lunches &amp; dinners will be on your own, with the exception of group dinners on Tuesday evening, March 14 and Thursday evening, March 16.<\/p>\n<p>Though dining in Ireland sometimes be expensive, there are affordable lunches and dinners available.\u00a0 Cafes usually offer the best deals, and many restaurants offer \u201cearly bird\u201d deals that can get you a wonderful meal at a great price.<\/p>\n<p>And while undoubtedly you will see Starbucks everywhere, the main chain of coffee shops in Ireland is Costa, with many locations, and independent coffee shops everywhere.\u00a0 Here\u2019s the thing: when you travel, dive in and strive for something you do not have at home.\u00a0 Butler\u2019s Chocolates are the Irish chocolate of choice, rather like Cincinnati\u2019s Graeter\u2019s, and Butler\u2019s makes a nice gift to bring home.<\/p>\n<p>All this being said, you will find a number of wonderful restaurants in various price ranges, and with menus posted outside.\u00a0 Ireland is quickly becoming known throughout the food world for its excellent cuisine and its farm-to-plate approach.\u00a0 Of food items you will want to take note are fresh salmon and other seafood, a wide variety of lamb and beef, and cheeses, soups, and sausages, but in fact, food in Ireland will be what you are used to here in America..<\/p>\n<p>For fresh fruit, soft drinks, meals, and other items you might want during the day or to have in your hotel rooms, there are a couple of small food markets right near the hotels:<\/p>\n<h3>Strand Hotel Limerick<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dunnes Stores \u2013 10 minute walk, on Henry Street<\/li>\n<li>More options in city centre \u2013 5 minute walk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Jury\u2019s Inn Cork<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dunnes Stores \u2013 5 minute walk, vai Anderson\u2019s Quay and Merchant\u2019s Quay<\/li>\n<li>SuperValue Merchants \u2013 5 minute walk, Anderson\u2019s Quay and Merchant\u2019s Quay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Dublin<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>ALDI Market Newlands Cross &#8211; 10 min walk<\/li>\n<li>Close to Clondalkin village where you can find local grocery shops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also look for SPAR, Londis, and Tesco stores.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Activities On Your Own<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>During your free time, you may enjoy the following museums\/sights, etc.\u00a0 Most museums charge a reduced rate or are free for students so be sure to have your i.d.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Limerick<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>King John\u2019s Castle: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.heritageisland.com\/attractions\/king-john-s-castle\/\">http:\/\/www.heritageisland.com\/attractions\/king-john-s-castle\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Hunt Museum: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.huntmuseum.com\/\">http:\/\/www.huntmuseum.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limerick.ie\/St-Marys-Cathedral\">https:\/\/www.limerick.ie\/St-Marys-Cathedral<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Traditional Music: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dolans.ie\/pub-limerick\/\">http:\/\/www.dolans.ie\/pub-limerick\/<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/lockebar.com\/\">http:\/\/lockebar.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cork<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>St. Fin Barre\u2019s Cathedral: <a href=\"http:\/\/corkcathedral.webs.com\/\">http:\/\/corkcathedral.webs.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Church of St. Anne: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shandonbells.ie\/\">http:\/\/www.shandonbells.ie\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Crawford Art Gallery: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.crawfordartgallery.ie\/\">http:\/\/www.crawfordartgallery.ie\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Cork Butter Museum: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.corkbutter.museum\/\">http:\/\/www.corkbutter.museum\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Lewis Glucksman Gallery (on the UCC campus): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.glucksman.org\/\">http:\/\/www.glucksman.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>English Market: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.englishmarket.ie\/\">http:\/\/www.englishmarket.ie\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Traditional Music<strong>: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.corkheritagepubs.com\/pubs\/sin-e\/\">http:\/\/www.corkheritagepubs.com\/pubs\/sin-e\/<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/An-Spailpin-Fanach-136560251720\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/An-Spailpin-Fanach-136560251720\/<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theoliverplunkett.com\/\">http:\/\/www.theoliverplunkett.com\/<\/a><strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Dublin<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chester Beatty Library: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbl.ie\/\">http:\/\/www.cbl.ie\/<\/a>. Inside the grounds of Dublin Castle, it is a remarkable collection of rare books, particularly illuminated manuscripts and Qu\u2019rans, as well as icons.\u00a0 The Beatty may have the best collection of Qu\u2019rans in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Dublin Castle: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dublincastle.ie\/\">http:\/\/www.dublincastle.ie\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>National Museum of Ireland: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.museum.ie\/Home\">http:\/\/www.museum.ie\/Home<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>National Gallery of Ireland: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalgallery.ie\/\">http:\/\/www.nationalgallery.ie\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dublin Writers\u2019s Museum: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitdublin.com\/see-do\/details\/dublin-writers-museum#53.354366|-6.263985|16\">http:\/\/www.visitdublin.com\/see-do\/details\/dublin-writers-museum#53.354366|-6.263985|16<\/a>. A great little museum to see artifacts of Yeats, the Abbey Theatre, Joyce, Behan, Beckett, and others.\u00a0 A bit of a walk to 18-19 Parnell Square on the north side of the Liffey, but worth it.<\/p>\n<p>Temple Bar: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ireland.com\/en-gb\/campaign\/feature-campaign\/temple-bar-dublin\/\">http:\/\/www.ireland.com\/en-gb\/campaign\/feature-campaign\/temple-bar-dublin\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Grafton Street: <a href=\"http:\/\/graftonstreet.ie\/\">http:\/\/graftonstreet.ie\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>St. Stephen\u2019s Green: <a href=\"http:\/\/ststephensgreenpark.ie\/\">http:\/\/ststephensgreenpark.ie\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Traditional Music: The Auld Dubliner: 24-25 Temple Bar, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aulddubliner.ie\/\">http:\/\/www.aulddubliner.ie\/<\/a> or The Stag\u2019s Head: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.louisfitzgerald.com\/stagshead\">http:\/\/www.louisfitzgerald.com\/stagshead<\/a> or O\u2019Donoghue\u2019s,15 Merrion Row, near St. Stephen\u2019s Green, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.odonoghues.ie\/\">http:\/\/www.odonoghues.ie\/<\/a>. Somewhat touristy, but still good music.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Further Reading<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a smart phone, you may also wish to see what apps are available for Limerick, Cork, and Dublin, particularly for St. Patrick\u2019s Day in Dublin \u2013 maps, sights, and the like.\u00a0 And, most travel guides are available as ebooks or have excellent websites.<\/p>\n<p>Davenport, Fionn, et.al.\u00a0 <em>Lonely Planet Ireland<\/em>.\u00a0 New York, NY: Lonely Planet Publications, 2016.<\/p>\n<p><em>Insight Guides: Ireland<\/em>.\u00a0 London, England: Insight Guides, 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Jewers, Jack.\u00a0 <em>Frommer&#8217;s EasyGuide to Ireland 2017<\/em>.\u00a0 New York, NY: FrommerMedia, 2016.<\/p>\n<p>McDonald, Ferdie, ed.\u00a0 <em>DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Ireland<\/em>.\u00a0 New York, NY: Penguin Random House, 2016.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>F\u00e1ilte go h\u00c9irinn!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VADE MECUM A Guide to the Ireland Study Tour March 9-18, 2017 HNRS 3077 THE IRISH IN AMERICA The University of Cincinnati Spring Semester, 2016-2017 For a PDF version of the itinerary, please click here. 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