History School & College Tours to Dublin
Dublin is a great destination for history school groups full of educational visits including will have a guided tour of the city of Dublin that will focus on the key elements of Irish history from Dublin’s development, influence of American and French revolutions, Potato famine, the 1916 rising, war of independence, partition, NI peace process and Ireland today. With so much historic heritage Dublin is an exciting destinations for a history study trip.
History Excursions
- Dublin Castle - Located in the heart of Dublin, the castle has been at the centre of Ireland's history.
- Kilmainham Gaol - One of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe.
- National Museum of Ireland - A cultural institution with strong emphasis on Ireland's art, material culture and natural history.
- Bank of Ireland - The original Irish Parliament and one of the historical landmarks of Dublin.
- Dublin's Viking Adventure - Interactive experience of life in Viking Dublin.
- Dublinia - Museum covering the early history of Dublin in medieval times, including Viking history.
- Wellington Memorial - A memorial to the Duke of Wellington located in Phoenix Park.
- National Wax Museum - The wax exhibition mainly concerns the historical and cultural development of Ireland.
Curriculum Focus
- Provides opportunities to study the Viking period with visits to Dublin’s Viking Adventure and Dublinia
- Explore the relationship that Ireland has with Great Britain, as well as with the rest of Europe
- Study the history of Ireland in the 20th century
Student Outcomes
- Learn about the recent history of our closest European neighbour
- Understand the place of Ireland in Europe
- Discover the importance of religion and politics to the history and conflicts of a nation
