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Dingle (SHU) (Outgoing Program) Featured

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  • Locations: Dingle, Ireland
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Restrictions: Iona applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Program Description:
Study Abroad through Sacred Heart University 
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Spend a two-week intensive program in May in the Dingle and County Kerry region, which National Geographic once described as “the most beautiful place on Earth.”  Many refer to this idyllic location as the “best of both worlds” since it provides visitors with all of the amenities of a tourist haven, but in an authentic setting with traditional Irish culture.  Dingle is a place with welcoming locals and many hospitable places in which to meet them: tremendous learning resources, magnificent relics, ruins and holy places, immersive activities and opportunities to try something new, and a vast, living record of folklore, celebrations, history and authentic music and dance. 

The summer application will open in early December, and the deadline to apply is February 15th; enrollment is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis. Once a course is filled, students will be added to a waitlist.

Locations
Complementing the traditional culture are the modern amenities that make Dingle ideal: banking institutions, high-quality medical facilities, retail shops, accessibility of bus and train services, a regional airport for travel throughout Europe and proximity to larger towns and cities such as Tralee, Cork and Killarney.  Your home base is in the heart and soul of the Peninsula, Dingle Town - a thriving Irish fishing port teeming with restaurants, shops and lively pubs.  Both instrumental music and song have a long tradition in the area, and Dingle is renowned among music-lovers, in fact, a variety of music can be heard any night of the week.

Excursions
This program includes an abundance of site visits and cultural activities so that you will have the opportunity to experience of Ireland to its fullest.  Excursions and cultural activities during the summer term may include:Archaeological tours to sites on the Peninsula
  • A night at a traditional Irish singing club 
  • Irish set dancing lessons
  • A boat trip to the Blasket Islands off the coast of Dingle
  • Weekly field trips planned to complement specific courses
  • Recreational and social activities such as: sea kayaking, boat trips to see Fungie (Dingle's resident dolphin), hill walk up Mount Brandon, and horseback riding (additional cost)
  • Cycling in the Killarney National Park
  • Day trip around the beautiful and majestic Ring of Kerry
  • Pottery night where you can decorate your own pottery mug
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Accommodations
Housing is included as part of your study abroad program fee

While in Dingle, you will live in Glor na Habhann, new and fully furnished townhouse-style residences, just a few minutes walk from the SHU classroom building and markets, tourist attractions, theatres, and other amenities.  Each residence includes a fully appointed kitchen, washer and dryer, two bathrooms, fireplace, television, and wireless internet service.

A few group meals will be included as part of your program fees.  Dinner is provided to the group on class days only.  Otherwise, your townhouse is equipped with kitchen facilities and supplies so you can prepare meals at ease.  Several local grocery stores are within walking distance — prepare an Irish delicacy by cooking in the cottage or try out a reasonably priced meal at the local pub!

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 03/01/2025 03/01/2025 TBA TBA