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b o s t o n c o l l e geIrelandOffice of International Programs
Welcome toIrelandIreland, known for itsbeautiful vistas, literaryinfluence, and Catholicheritage, was divided into theRepublic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in the early twentieth century after a long historyof political and religious strife.Today it has emerged as “TheCeltic Tiger,” one of Europe’sstrongest economies and a leader within the European Union.Birthplace of literary giantssuch as Joyce, Shaw, and Yeats,and home to a vibrant Celticmusic scene, Ireland offersmany opportunities to bothdelve into the past and explorecontemporary life in a varietyof settings.Boston College students wishingto spend a semester or year inIreland have many options.Program locations includethe capital cities of Dublinand Belfast, and smaller cities and towns where studentscan easily integrate into locallife. Students may chooseamong larger institutions witha broad discipline range, suchas University College Dublin,or smaller universities offering more individualized attention, like NUI Maynooth.All BC students are fully integrated into their host university. No matter what students’academic and personal interests entail, they will find asuitable program in Ireland.
dublinCounty CorkCapital of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin attained its status as one of Europe’s greatcities in the eighteenth century. The recenteconomic boom has strengthened Dublin’sprominence as a cultural center for literature,theater, and the arts, and has elevated it to atruly international city. Students enjoy thelively atmosphere of the historic St. Stephen’sGreen, Grafton Street shops, restaurants,and the clubs of Temple Bar.Republic of IrelandcorkBoston College has a permanent base at TheCentre for Irish Programmes on St. Stephen’sGreen. Located in a beautiful Georgian building, the Centre serves as a focal point for BC’swork in Ireland, the UK, and throughout Europe. It operates on a multidisciplinary basisand is open to the entire BC community. TheCentre organizes a wealth of cultural and academic events, has wireless internet access andworkspaces, and also allows students to watchBC games. The Centre offers a six week summer internship and has expert staff ready tooffer support to all BC students in Ireland.Founded in the sixth century by St. Finbarr,Cork has retained its charm, friendliness, andalso remnants of its Viking past. Ireland’s second largest city, it offers numerous culturalactivities and traditions including internationaljazz, opera, choral, film, and folk festivals. Theregion is also known for its rich literary heritage and noted authors Frank O’Connor,Sean O’Faolain, and William Trevor.The ProgramOnly a short ride west of Dublin center, Maynooth is one of the most picturesque townsin County Kildare. The tree-lined main streethas thatched roof, stone-fronted houses andswans swimming in the Royal Canal. Maynoothis best known for St Patrick’s College, established in 1795, that was once one of the largest Catholic seminaries in the world and isnow part of the National University of Ireland(NUI). The ruins of the thirteenth centuryMaynooth Castle have been designated as anational monument.www.ucc.ieClosely linked to BC for over twenty years,University College Cork (UCC) boasts Gothicrevival buildings and beautiful grounds andis a short distance from the city center. Theuniversity has a student body of about 16,000and houses one of Ireland’s newest art spaces,The Lewis Glucksman Gallery. UCC has particularly strong programs in the arts, Celticstudies, music, social sciences, commerce,and the sciences. BC students reside in nearbydorms or in off campus apartments. BC on-site coordinator organizes monthlyactivities Fall pre-session program which examinesIrish culture Optional spring certificate program inPolitical Issues in Ireland Todayprogram keyCliffs of Moher, courtesy of Maura CondonProgram Highlightsfallspringfull year
University College Dublinwww.ucd.ieOriginally founded as a Catholic university, University College Dublin (UCD) is the NationalUniversity of Ireland’s largest constituent. Located near the city center, UCD has a large campus encompassing a lake, parkland, and playingfields. It is noted for academic excellence in thearts, Celtic Studies, film studies, economics,politics, social sciences, and life sciences. TheQuinn School of Business has a number ofinternational accreditations. Most BC studentslive off-campus in shared apartments.Book of KellsProgram Highlights Wide range of student activities andsocieties Specially-designed history and culturecourse for business students New Center for Study Abroad offers strongsupport for international studentsThe ProgramStudents take courses at Trinity College, University College Dublin, or NUI Maynooth justoutside of Dublin. An on-site coordinatororganizes monthly activities for BC students.National University of Ireland(NUI) MaynoothTrinity Collegewww.nuim.iewww.tcd.ieComprised of eighteenth century architectureand modern teaching facilities, the NationalUniversity of Ireland (NUI) Maynooth is asmall, innovative university of over 8000students. The university offers a warm, supportive environment in which students caneasily meet Irish and international students.NUI Maynooth has strengths in English, history, mathematics, classics, media, music, computer science, and applied sciences. Variouson-campus accommodations are available.Founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592, TrinityCollege is Ireland’s oldest university. The campus occupies a unique location in the heart ofthe city, and the college is modeled on the academic framework of Oxford and Cambridge.Many literary and historical greats were educated at Trinity, including writers Swift, Wilde,and Beckett, and Ireland’s former president,Mary Robinson. Trinity excels in the liberalarts, sciences, math, social sciences, business,theology, and information technology. Studentaccommodations vary on availability.Program HighlightsDublin Tutorial system similar to Oxford andCambridge State-of-the-art facilities in the center ofDublin Optional pre-semester Irish history andculture programfor more detailed information about the above
galwayIts narrow streets, quaint shops, restaurants,and a lively music scene make Galway one ofthe most charming cities in Ireland. Its proximity to the Aran Islands and the Connemara region—the largest Gaelic-speaking communityin the country—contributes to Galway’s distinctGaelic culture. The city hosts over forty annualfestivals and celebrations devoted to the arts,literature, and sports, and has severalrenowned theater companies including theNational Language Theater.The Programwww.nuigalway.ieNational University of Ireland (NUI) Galwayboasts one of the most beautiful campuses inEurope. The quadrangle’s Tudor-style buildings are surrounded by newer buildings thatreflect the university’s recent growth. NUI Galway, which has a student body of 15,000, is noted for excellence in sciences, health sciences,arts, Celtic Studies, social sciences, andcommerce. BC Arts and Sciences students mayattend during the fall or full year only. Studentsgenerally live near campus in student villages.Program Highlights BC site coordinator organizes monthly activities, including a fall study tour of Ireland Pre-approved Ethics and Theory classes forBC Nursing students Volunteer activities for interested studentsProgram HighlightsNUI, Galway College town atmosphere with closeproximity to Dublin One of Ireland’s most picturesquecampuses New sports and recreation facilities anda range of clubs and activities New courses in computer science andsoftware engineeringstudy abroad programs in ireland, visit the oip
irish studiesrequirementBelfastBC Arts and Sciences studentsmust complete a BC Irish Studiesprerequisite course before studyingin Ireland (see thern IrelandbelfastBelfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, isknown for its friendly citizens, gracious parks,quiet river walks, splendid Victorian architecture, and trendy nightlife. Despite its past political strife, the city has prospered since thesigning of The Good Friday Accord and theend of The Troubles. Northern Ireland has produced its share of well known writers, performers, and musicians, including SeamusHeaney, C.S. Lewis, Liam Neeson, JamesGalway, and Van Morrison.The Programwww.qub.ac.ukProgram Highlights One of the UK’s most comprehensiveuniversities Each student assigned an academicadvisor World-renowned Institute of Irish StudiesCourtesy of Queen’s University of BelfastFounded in 1845, Queen’s University of Belfast(QUB) is a member of the United Kingdom’sprestigious Russell Group of research-intensiveuniversities. Situated on a picturesque campus,Queen’s is well known for its offerings in English, history, anthropology, politics, economics, sociology, mathematics, and the sciences.BC students are guaranteed housing nearthe university.In addition to these BC programs,students also have the choice to enrollin approved external programs. Fordetails visit www.bc.edu/international.web site at www.bc.edu/international
University College Dublin www.ucd.ie Originally founded as a Catholic university, Uni-versity College Dublin (UCD) is the National University of Ireland’s largest constituent. Lo- cated near the city center, UCD has a large cam- pus encompassing a lake, parkland, and p
