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TOUR BOOKLET

Your World of Music

WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY CHOIR

CONCERT TOUR

IRELANDGalway, Killarney & Dublin

MARCH 2016

Your World of Music

West Liberty University Choir |

Dear West Liberty University Choir Member,

We share in your excitement that your trip to Ireland is finally almost here.

This tour booklet provides an outline of the highlights of your trip and a detailed itinerary with flight and hotel details for you and those at home who may want to contact you. It also includes information that will be useful while you are in Ireland. All the information is subject to change due to any circumstances beyond our control.

Name BadgePlease wear this upon arrival in Dublin so that our staff can recognize you and whenever you are participating in a tour program.

Baggage TagsBe sure that each of your bags, including your check-in bag, has a completed KIconcerts baggage tag affixed.

Other things to note:

Airline TicketsYour airline ticket is an electronic ticket. A copy is not necessary for airport check-in as long as you have your passport and flight information.

PassportYour passport is vital. Take care of it at all times. Do not pack it in your check-in baggage and do not leave it lying around. Keep a copy of your passport separate from your passport.

And finally, we wish you a very pleasant and memorable time.

- KIconcerts Team

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PERFORMANCEMarch 6, 2016

Exchange concert with University College Galway Choir at Galway Cathedral, Galway

Located on Nun’s Island, on the west bank of the River Corrib near Salmon Weir Bridge, Galway Cathedral is one of the largest and most dominating buildings in Galway. Construction of the Cathedral began in 1958 and was completed in 1965. It is located on the site of the former city jail. It was the last large church in Ireland to be made from stone, and features a huge octagonal dome that complements the skyline of the City of Galway. The rose windows and wall paintings echo the broad tradition of Christian art. The Cathedral is dedicated to Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas.


PERFORMANCEMarch 8, 2016

Sing the Mass and Concert at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney

Killarney is home to St Mary’s, a beautiful Gothic-style building that serves as the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Kerry.

This imposing Catholic Church is the city’s best known architectural landmark.

Designed by the famous neo-Gothic designer, Pugin, the foundation stone was laid in 1842. Building was suspended during the worst period of the Great Famine, when the partially completed building was used as a shelter & hospital for the sick and dying.

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March 10, 2016

Exchange program at Artane School of Music

March 11, 2016

Concert at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin

Standing on high ground in the oldest part of Dublin, Christ Church Cathedral is Dublin’s oldest building, a leading visitor attraction and a place of pilgrimage for almost 1,000 years. Renowned for its beauty, architecture and exquisite floor tiles, it is home to the famous 12th Century crypt, one of the oldest and largest in Britain and Ireland. Perfectly located in the heart of Medieval Dublin, it was founded in 1030 by Sitriuc, King of the Dublin Norsemen and was incorporated into the Irish Church in 1152 and eventually led by the famous Archbishop and patron saint of Dublin, Laurence O’Toole. Over the years, Christ Church has borne witness to many significant events including the crowning of Lambert Simnel as Edward VI in 1487. Today, it houses the important Treasures of Christ Church which features manuscripts and ancient artifacts.

PERFORMANCE


SIGHTSEEING

MARCH 5, 2016

Enjoy the scenic drive to Galway and guided walking tour of Galway passing the famous Spanish Arch and the Church of St. Nicholas

MARCH 6, 2016

Time to explore Galway

MARCH 7, 2016

Discover the Cliffs of Moher and the towns of Limerick, Adare, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale

MARCH 8, 2016

Ring of Kerry tour with a scenic drive encircling the Iveragh Peninsula which features Ireland’s highest mountains, the Macgillycuddy Reeks, View the Atlantic Ocean and the Dingle Peninsula from Tralee as well as Dingle Bay to the North and the estuary of the Kenmare River to the South

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SIGHTSEEING

MARCH 9, 2016

Explore the Rock of Cashel, a 4th century cathedral with its ancient round tower and the very early Romanesque Cormac’s Chapel and tour Trinity College to see the famous book of Kells, an 8th century illuminated manuscript

MARCH 10, 2016

See the sights of Dublin including a guided tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral which is the oldest Christian site in Dublin where it is said that the Saint baptized converts to the Christian faith

MARCH 11, 2016

Guided tour of the fishing village of Howth with its great views of Dublin Bay


HOTELSGALWAY: CONNACHT HOTEL

Address: Dublin Road, Galway City

Tel: +353 91 381 200

http://www.theconnacht.ie/

KILLARNEY: HOLIDAY INN

Address: Muckross Road, Killarney, Co.Kerry

Tel: +353(0) 6466 33000

Fax: +353(0) 6466 33001

http://www.holidayinnkillarney.com/

DUBLIN: TRINITY CITY HOTEL

Address: Pearse Street, Dublin 2

Tel: +353 1 648 1000

Fax: +353 1 648 1010

http://www.trinitycityhotel.com/

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TOUR GUIDEStephen Delaney has worked as a tour guide throughout Ireland since 2005.


OTHER INFORMATIONLUGGAGE

KI suggests packing efficiently and wisely to keep baggage at a minimum. Please check the airline’s website for up-to-date restrictions on baggage:

American Airlines:

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For restricted items on board the aircraft, please visit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website: http:// www.tsa.gov/

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Here are the contact details for Travel Insured International:

Emergency Travel Assistance:

1-800-494-9907 (Toll-Free US/Canada)

1-603-328-1707 (Collect Outside US/Canada)

Group #58548 or #58549

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ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Day Date 2016 City Time Services Transp Meal

Fri 4-Mar PIT 6:05 PM Depart Pittsburgh American 1705

PHL 7:40 PM Arrive Philadelphia9:00 PM Depart Philadelphia American 722 D/B

Sat 5-Mar DUB 8:30 AM Arrive DublinDublin Clear Immigration and Customs

Meet your Tour Guide: Stephen DelaneyLuggage on coach CoachBoard coachDepart airport

Athlone 11:30 AM Arrive Athlone Town Lunch at own expense

12:45 PM Meet your Tour GuideBoard coachDepart Athlone

Galway Arrive GalwayWalking tour of Galway passing the famous Spanish Arch and the church of St. Nicholas

4:30 PM Tour concludesBoard coachTransfer to hotelArrive hotel: CONNACHT HOTEL GALWAYCheck in Time to freshen up

6:45 PM Meet your Tour GuideBoard coach CoachDepart hotelArrive restaurant: KIRBY'SAddress: Cross Street Lower, Galway Tel: +353 91 569 404

7:00 PM Dinner DDepart restaurantArrive hotel Overnight Galway




Sun 6-Mar Galway 6:45 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 7:30 AM) BBring concert dress and music

8:45 AM Meet your Tour Guide: StephenBoard coach CoachDepart hotelArrive at venue

9:30 AM REHEARSAL WITH ORCHESTRA12:30 PM Rehearsal concludes

Board coachDepart venueArrive in city centreLunch at own expense WalkFree time to explore Galway on own

2:30 PM Jonathon Emmons arrives at cathedralMeet music director, Raymond O'DonnellOrgan rehearsal

Board coach CoachReturn to hotel Change into concert dress

6:30 PM Meet your Tour GuideBoard coachDepart hotelArrive at GALWAY CATHEDRAL Address: Galway, IrelandUniversity College Galway Choir arrives

7:05 PM Sound check7:45 PM Sound check concludes8:00 PM EXCHANGE CONCERT 9:30 PM Concert concludes

Depart venueBoard coach CoachArrive hotel Change clothes

10:00 PM Dinner at hotel DOvernight Galway

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Mon 7-Mar Galway 6:45 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 7:30 AM) B

8:30 AM Bring luggage to coach CoachMeet your Tour Guide: StephenLuggage on coachBoard coachDepart hotel

Moher 11:00 AM Arrive at the Cliffs of MoherView the cliffs rising to a height of 650 feet out of the Atlantic Ocean for breathtaking views

12:15 PM Depart the Cliffs of MoherLimerick Arrive Limerick

Lunch at own expense WalkTime to explore Limerick on own

2:30 PM Meet your Tour GuideBoard coach CoachDepart Limerick"Continue with scenic drive through towns of Adare, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale"

Killarney Arrive hotel: HOLIDAY INN KILLARNEYCheck in

7:15 PM Meet your Tour GuideDepart hotel WalkWalk to restaurant: HANNIGAN'SAddress: Kenmare Pl, Killarney, Co. KerryTel: +353 64 663 1816Dinner D

7:30 PM Depart restaurantReturn to hotelOvernight Killarney





Tue 8-Mar Killarney 6:30 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 7:00 AM) B

7:45 AM Meet your Tour Guide: StephenBoard coach CoachDepart hotel Excursion to The Ring of KerryScenic drive encircling the Iveragh Peninsula which features Ireland’s highest mountains, the Macgillycuddy ReeksStop en route for lunch at own expense in SneemView the Atlantic Ocean and the Dingle Peninsula from Tralee as well as Dingle Bay to the North and the estuary of the Kenmare River to the SouthReturn to Killarney

Killarney 3:30 PM Arrive hotel

3:45 PM Jonathon Emmons arrives at cathedral4:00 PM Organ rehearsal

Time to freshen up Change into concert dress

4:45 PM Meet your Tour GuideBoard coach CoachDepart hotel

5:00 PM Arrive at ST MARY'S CATHEDRAL KILLARNEYAddress: Cathedral Place, Killarney, Co. Kerry

5:15 PM Sound check6:00 PM Sound check concludes

Take places for Mass6:15 PM MASS COMMENCES

SING THE MASSMass concludes

6:45 PM CONCERT7:45 PM Concert concludes

Board coachDepart venueArrive hotel

8:30 PM Dinner at hotel DOvernight Killarney

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Wed 9-Mar Killarney 6:45 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 7:00 AM) B

8:30 AM Bring luggage to coach CoachMeet your Tour Guide: StephenLuggage on coachBoard coachDepart hotel

Cashel 11:00 AM Arrive at the Rock of CashelTime to explore the 4th century cathedral with its ancient round tower and the very early Romanesque Cormac’s ChapelLunch at own expense

1:15 PM Meet your Tour GuideBoard coachDepart Cashel

Dublin 3:30 PM Arrive at Trinity CollegeEntrance to college to see the famous book of Kells, an 8th century illuminated manuscript

4:30 PM Depart Trinity CollegeArrive hotel: TRINITY CITY HOTEL DUBLIN Check in

7:00 PM Dinner at hotel DOvernight Dublin




Thu 10-Mar Dublin 6:45 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 7:00 AM) B

8:45 AM Meet your Tour Guide: StephenBoard coach CoachDepart hotelDublin city tour passing sights and Georgian Squares

10:00 AM Arrive at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Entrance to cathedral which is the oldest Christian site in Dublin where it is said that the Saint baptized converts to the Christian faith

Walk

11:00 AM Depart St. Patrick's Cathedral Continue with Dublin sightseeimng tour

12:00 PM Tour concludes in city centreLunch at own expense

3:45 PM Meet your Tour GuideBoard coach CoachDepart city centre

4:45 PM Arrive at ARTANE SCHOOL OF MUSICAddress: St David's Park, Artane, Dublin 5

5:00 PM Exchange program6:00 PM Program concludes

Depart schoolArrive restaurant: TROCADERO Address: 4 St Andrew's St, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 677 5545

6:45 PM Dinner DDepart restaurantArrive hotel Overnight Dublin

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Fri 11-Mar Dublin 6:45 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 7:00 AM) BBring concert dress

8:45 AM Meet your Tour Guide: StephenBoard coach CoachDepart hotel

Howth 9:45 AM Arrive HowthGuided tour of the fishing village of Howth with its great views of Dublin Bay

Dublin 12:00 PM Return to DublinLunch at own expense WalkTime to explore Dublin on own

3:45 PM Jonathon Emmons arrives at cathedral4:00 PM Organ rehearsal

5:00 PM Meet Tour Guide at Trinity CollegeBoard coach CoachCollect concert dress from coach

5:30 PM Arrive at CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Address: Christchurch Pl, Dublin 8Store concert dress

5:45 PM Sound check6:30 PM Sound check concludes

Change into concert dress7:00 PM CONCERT8:00 PM Concert concludes

Change clothesDepart venueArrive restaurant: ANGLERS RESTAddress: 20 Knockmaroon Hill, DublinTel: +353 1 820 4351

8:30 PM FAREWELL DINNER with traditional Irish music DDepart restaurantBoard coach CoachArrive hotel Overnight Dublin




Sat 12-Mar Dublin 6:00 AM Morning Call6:45 AM Bring luggage to coach Coach

Meet your Tour Guide: StephenLuggage on coachReceive breakfast boxes BBoard coachDepart hotel

7:40 AM Arrive airportCheck in Farewell Stephen Delaney

DUB 10:40 AM Depart Dublin American 723 L/SPHL 1:45 PM Arrive Philadelphia

4:05 PM Depart Philadelphia American 4530

PIT 5:27 PM Arrive Pittsburgh


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