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Transition Year

Belfast

Next up was a fantastic day trip up to
Belfast. First stop was the Titanic
Quarter where they got to explore the
famous docklands and learn a little about
Belfast’s ship building history.
Next the group had great fun exploring
the W5 Science Experience and the mad
scientists among them got to put their
knowledge and creativity to the test.
Finally they were treated to a guided
Black Taxi tour of Belfast, including
The Shankill Rd, The Falls Rd, Bombay
Street, and the city’s many Political
Murals. They even got to leave their own
message on the Peace Walls - a
fantastically interactive way to learn
about the Northern Ireland Troubles!

Custom House

Up next, the TYs were given a guided
tour of Dublin’s historic Custom House.
The students were transported back in
time within the iconic landmark that held
such historical significance most notably
for the Irish war of independence.

As the students walked through this
grand piece of impressive architecture,
they learned about the Custom House's
role as a symbol of Ireland's resilience
and ambition and how many of the
events that shaped modern day Ireland
happened within and around its walls
over a period of over 230 years, with
stories of political scandal, rebellion and
tragedy. A truly immersive experience!

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