Arcadia Ireland

Will you be joining us in Ireland for Summer 2025? The staff here at Arcadia Ireland are excited and ready to meet you! We have a full packed line-up of events planned for your summer in Ireland! From immersive theatre experiences to exploring the history of Northern Ireland, along with surfing adventures and breath-taking landscapes, our co-curricular events offer a unique opportunity to dive into Irish culture and gain a deeper understanding of this remarkable country. Our co-curricular programmes brings all of our students together to celebrate the Arcadia community in Ireland and they are certainly not to be missed! Sign ups for events will be going live in your Arcadia portal very soon, but you can get a preview of what’s coming up below!

Without further explanation let's give you an outline of what is on offer...

June 7th - From the Troubles to the Titanic! 

Head north for a day in Ireland’s other capital city! We’ll depart from Dublin early in the morning and have a tour of the city when we arrive. You’ll have free time to get lunch and explore, and then we’ll all visit the Titanic Museum before returning to Dublin. Want more? Turn this trip into a weekend by booking your own travel and accommodations.

Cost: $30

Accessibility: This trip involves a small amount of walking in an urban environment. The Titanic Museum is fully wheelchair accessible with seating available at intervals through the galleries. Some galleries have low lighting.

What’s included: round trip private coach travel; tour guide for walls tour; entrance to the Titanic Museum. Please note that if you are going on this trip you must get an ETA prior to the trip which costs £10. Click Here to apply for ETA  

June 24th - Pride Movie Night

June means the month of Pride and at Arcadia we want to celebrate this important time! Come to the Arcadia centre for a movie night with lots of food and snacks,  celebrating Pride Month! Keep an eye out on WhatsApp for an announcement about what film we’ll be watching closer to the time.

Cost: No charge!

June 27-29th -  ÉALÚ Weekend 

ÉALÚ means escape in the Irish language and we will do just that! We will escape for 2 days and 2 nights to Ireland's Atlantic coast, leaving from Dublin. We will surf, explore caves and visit the breath-taking Cliffs of Moher! We will be staying in the lively city of Galway where you will have the chance to explore everything the historic city has to offer ...that's not all...on Sunday we will return back to Dublin via the beautiful Irish National Stud and Gardens where some of the best racehorses in Europe have been produced. 

Cost: $150

Accessibility: Hostel rooms are accessed by stairs. There are shuttles at the Cliffs of Moher to help less mobile visitors access the cliffs. Note: hostel accommodation will be in dorm-style rooms exclusively with other Arcadia students.

What’s included: round trip private coach transport; two night hostel accommodation; entrance to the Cliffs of Moher; surfing or caving and lunch in a pub at Doolin. Also, a ticket to the Irish National Stud and Gardens. 

July 10th - Theatre Night: Dancing at Lughnasa

Irish theatre is known for its rich tradition of storytelling, blending folklore, history, and contemporary themes. Renowned playwrights like Samuel Beckett, W.B. Yeats, and Sean O'Casey have shaped its global reputation, often exploring identity, politics, and human resilience. The Irish stage continues to thrive, reflecting both the complexities of modern life and the deep-rooted cultural heritage of Ireland. Dancing at Lughnasa is a classic Irish play performed in one of Dublin’s iconic theatres. Written by Irish dramatist Brian Friel, the play tells the story of five ‘spinster’ sisters in a remote part of Ireland at the dawn of Irish independence. Tensions between the past and the future, the familiar and unfamiliar, and reality and the way we wish things were -- this opportunity is not to be missed if you have an interest in literature or drama.

Cost: $15

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessibility can be arranged with prior notice.

What’s included: One ticket to a performance of Dancing at Lughnasa at The 3Olympia Theatre.