Conference Full Day Excursions
Full Day Excursion 1 (SOLD OUT) – Russborough House – Glendalough – Dinner and Entertainment, Taylors Three Rock.
Full Day Excursion 2 (SOLD OUT) – Glendalough – Powerscourt House and Gardens – Dinner and Entertainment, Taylors Three Rock.
Full Day Excursion 3 (SOLD OUT) – Japanese Gardens – National Stud – Kildare Village – Dinner and Entertainment, Taylors Three Rock.
Full Day Excursion 4 – North Dublin Coastal Tour – Howth – Malahide Castle – AVOCA – Dinner and Entertainment, Taylors Three Rock.
Full Day Excursion 5 – Avondale – Powerscourt House & Gardens – Dinner and Entertainment, Taylors Three Rock.
All excursions are booked online at time of registration and are included in your registration fee
Excursion details may be subject to change
Date: Thursday 22 June
Departure Time: TBC
Departure Location: UCD
Return Time: TBC
Full Day Excursion: 1 - SOLD OUT
Russborough sits in the heart of the panoramic West Wicklow landscape. Built in the mid-1700s to display the great art assembled by the 1st Earl of Milltown, it later became home to the world-famous Beit Collection. Its classical design, perfect scale, architectural detail, and exquisite decoration marks this Palladian jewel as the most beautiful Georgian house in Ireland.
Guests on this tour will enjoy stunning scenery and a glimpse of Ireland’s monastic past at Glendalough in Co. Wicklow, one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions. Founded in the 6th century by St Kevin, Glendalough (meaning glen of two lakes) is a former glacial valley renowned for its early medieval monastic settlement. For thousands of years people have been drawn to Glendalough for its spectacular scenery, rich history, archaeology and abundant wildlife. The Glendalough Valley is located in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and has many attractions to entice, entertain and enthral visitors, from its world-famous Monastic Site with Round Tower to its scenic lakes and valleys.
The tour will finish at Taylors Three Rock, a quintessentially traditional Irish Pub. After enjoying a full meal, showcasing the best in Irish cuisine, linger over an Irish coffee and enjoy the world-famous Taylors Three Rock traditional Irish band and dancers. Transfers will be provided back to UCD and conference hotels following this event.
Full Day Excursion: 2 - SOLD OUT
Guests on this tour will enjoy stunning scenery and a glimpse of Ireland’s monastic past at Glendalough in Co. Wicklow, one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions. Founded in the 6th century by St Kevin, Glendalough (meaning glen of two lakes) is a former glacial valley renowned for its early medieval monastic settlement. For thousands of years people have been drawn to Glendalough for its spectacular scenery, rich history, archaeology and abundant wildlife. The Glendalough Valley is located in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and has many attractions to entice, entertain and enthral visitors, from its world-famous Monastic Site with Round Tower to its scenic lakes and valleys.
From the gentle wilds of Glendalough, guests are then taken to the beautiful grounds of Powerscourt House & Gardens. Powerscourt House and Gardens is one of Europe’s great treasures and Ireland’s most famous estate. Gracing the foothills of the Wicklow mountains, the 18th century mansion was partially destroyed by fire in 1974. A long restoration project ensued and an exhibition now brings its rich history to life. Also onsite is Ireland’s premier shopping emporium, Avoca Handweavers.
The tour will finish at Taylors Three Rock, a quintessentially traditional Irish Pub. After enjoying a full meal, showcasing the best in Irish cuisine, linger over an Irish coffee and enjoy the world-famous Taylors Three Rock traditional Irish band and dancers. Transfers will be provided back to UCD and conference hotels following this event.
Full Day Excursion: 3 - SOLD OUT
For a truly unique experience, The Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens in Kildare, is the home of equine royalty. Immaculately bred stallions can be seen and admired alongside protective mares, frolicking foals and athletic yearlings.
On this fascinating tour you will also visit the Japanese Gardens. These gardens are said to trace the passage of a soul from birth to death and beyond, at the same time providing a meeting place for the cultures of East and West.
From here, there is a complete change of pace with a visit to Kildare Village, Irelands premier designer shopping outlet. An afternoon spent browsing 100 exclusive brands offering luxury for less in a chic and casual open-air environment it truly time well spent.
The tour will finish at Taylors Three Rock, a quintessentially traditional Irish Pub. After enjoying a full meal, showcasing the best in Irish cuisine, linger over an Irish coffee and enjoy the world-famous Taylors Three Rock traditional Irish band and dancers. Transfers will be provided back to UCD and conference hotels following this event.
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Full Day Excursion: 4
Participants will be collected and brought along the north shore of Dublin, where a view of Howth Head, Bull Island Bird Sanctuary and other sights can be seen. Guests will have time to explore the beautiful gardens surrounding the castle and AVOCA, one of Ireland’s most exciting retail and food stores, before they visit Malahide Castle. Malahide Castle is one of the oldest castles in Ireland, set on 260 acres, this magnificent & historic 12th century castle has been home to the Talbot family for over 800 years (1185 to 1975).
Highlights of the tour are the beautiful reception rooms, The Oak Room, The Small & Large Drawing Rooms and the Great Hall, home to the original Battle of the Boyne painting – (currently on loan to the National Gallery of Ireland.) The Castle is adorned with beautiful period furniture and an extensive collection of paintings from the National Gallery of Ireland.
The tour will finish at Taylors Three Rock, a quintessentially traditional Irish Pub. After enjoying a full meal, showcasing the best in Irish cuisine, linger over an Irish coffee and enjoy the world-famous Taylors Three Rock traditional Irish band and dancers. Transfers will be provided back to UCD and conference hotels following this event.
Full Day Excursion: 5
Guests on this tour will step back into Avondale House, the home to the Parnell Family, and get a taste of life on a 19th century country estate. The guests will be invited to walk through the rooms where the eleven Parnell children played together, and hear Charles Stewart Parnell, Charley to his family, practising his speeches from the first-floor balcony. It will introduce you to the champion of trees Samuel Hayes and give you a taste of life when Avondale was a pioneering forestry school. Then, the journey will continue through the forest on the Treetop Walk, along the walkway you pass through Avondale Forest’s Arboretum, a collection of the finest trees in Ireland. You will see all the different levels of trees around you from ground level right up to the forest canopy. At one point the walkway is over 23 metres above the forest floor.
From the gentle wilds of Avondale, guests are then taken to the beautiful grounds of Powerscourt House & Gardens. Powerscourt House and Gardens is one of Europe’s great treasures and Ireland’s most famous estate. Gracing the foothills of the Wicklow mountains, the 18th century mansion was partially destroyed by fire in 1974. A long restoration project ensued and an exhibition now brings its rich history to life. Also onsite is Ireland’s premier shopping emporium, Avoca Handweavers.
The tour will finish at Taylors Three Rock, a quintessentially traditional Irish Pub. After enjoying a full meal, showcasing the best in Irish cuisine, linger over an Irish coffee and enjoy the world-famous Taylors Three Rock traditional Irish band and dancers. Transfers will be provided back to UCD and conference hotels following this event.
Full Day Excursions Evening Event
All of the full day excursions will culminate in a visit to the Taylors Three Rock. Since 1690’s, the Taylors were eminent farmers and in the 18th Century, Thomas Taylor became Lord Mayor of Dublin. The Taylor’s continue to live and farm in the locality and many roads and place names bear their family name. The family are also credited with initiating the landscaping of the stunning 220 acre Marley Park, located across the road. Three Rock Mountain, one of the most prominent peaks on the South County Dublin skyline, rises directly behind the pub and provides a gateway to the infamous Dublin and Wicklow mountains.
Enjoy a full sit down dinner, showcasing the best in Irish cuisine, linger over an Irish coffee and enjoy the world-famous Taylors Three Rock traditional Irish band and dancers. Transfers will be provided back to UCD and conference hotels following this event.
Full Day Excursions Evening Event
All of the full day excursions will culminate in a visit to the Guinness Storehouse. The Guinness Storehouse sits in the middle of Dublin City in the legendary St. James Gate Brewery, home of Guinness since 1759. In days gone by it was a fermentation plant but today it has been transformed into Ireland’s number one international tourist attraction and a world class prestigious event destination.
With seven stories intertwining up through the center of the building, you will be greeted with a sense of past, present and future of the Guinness Industry. Take the opportunity to network alongside your colleagues and enjoy the night’s festivities by eating the delicious food on offer and raising a pint of the “Black Stuff” in honor of this iconic venue.
Dinner will be served after which there will be time to relax to relax and enjoy this wonderful venue. Transfers will be provided back to UCD and conference hotels following this event.”
