Programme 2004

Culture Holidays on Inis Mór

Programme A: 26 July - 4 August 2004
TRADITIONAL ECHOES IN SONG AND DANCE
Set/Céili Dancing. gaelic singing, archaeological walks and plenty of splendid scenery
in cooperation with Treasa Ní Mhiolláin (singer), Tony Ryan (dancing teacher), Maureen O'Flaherty (archaeologist) and other Islanders

Cost: approx. Euro 1090. -- from/to Galway including 9 nights partial board (double room standard) all workshops, fees, transport according to programme.
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Programme B: B1: 15-22 May 2004 B2: 11-18 September 2004
WALKING THE ANCIENT CELTIC WAY
Celtic heritage: holy places, ancient rituals, old myths and legends, early celtic church etc. with recognized scholars on Celtic heritage.
Cost: approx. Euro 980. -- 7 nights B+B (standard, sharing), 6 dinners, all transports, tours, lectures and other activities according to programme.
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Programme C: 15- 22 July 2004
WALKS THROUGH ANCIENT TIMES
Archaeological and nature walks on Inis Mór and in Connemara.
Cost: Euro 980. -- approx. from/to Galway including 7 nights B&B, 5 dinners (standard, sharing), guided tours and walks, all fees, transports and other activities according to programme.
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Programme D: 28 August - 4 September 2004
ISLAND HOLIDAYS FOR SINGLES
Meet up with people from other countries, make new friends and enjoy the Island together. Activities to choose from: walks, archaeology, Irish culture (song and dance), fishing, etc. and plenty of fun.
Cost: approx. Euro 790.- (from/to Galway). from/to Inis Mór pier, incl
uding 7 nights B&B (sharing), transfer, information and organization.
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Programme E: E1: 14 - 21 August 2004 E2: 4 - 11 September 2004
ARAN ISLANDS À LA CARTE
You would like to discover the Island yourself but you would still appreciate to get advices, information and tips from an Island expert ? This programme caters for both: I organize accommodation in the Cultural Centre or in B+B nearby, transfer from/to harbour and daily meetings where I will provide you with information about Island life, culture, walks and if you wish I organize other activities.
Cost: approx. Euro 460.-(from/to Inis Mór pier) Including 7 nights B+B in centre, transfer, information, tips and advices at daily meetings.
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Programme F: 4 - 11 October 2004
TRADITIONAL BASKETMAKING - A JOURNEY INTO THE PAST
Workshop in traditional basketmaking with Vincent Mac Cearán, guided archaeological and nature walks and plenty of time to relax.
Cost: approx. Euro 690.- (from/to Galway) including 7 nights B+B, 1 dinner, Workshop, walks according to programme.
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Supplements: For rooms with private bath and single rooms. See detailed programme s.

General Information:

Participants may either take part in the full programme or select part of it to get more time at one's one disposal.
People travelling on their own are not lost. We have always at least 50% singles in the groups.
The programmes and schedules can be adjusted to the needs of the participants and to the weather conditions.
The programmes can be built in into a longer stay. I'll be happy to assist you with your planning.
Reductions for companions not participating in the programmes.
Price for children on inquiry.
Please keep to enrollment dates. After the date I have to confirm or cancel accommodation, etc.
Thank you for your understanding.

Activities in Zurich

5 March 2004
Information evening about Inis Mór and Culture Weeks, with slides and video in Zürich
Zentrum Klus, mit Elizabeth Zollinger

13/14 March 2004 (beginners) 12 March: 18.30 - 22.00 (follow up)
Workshop: old gaelic singing (sean-nós) with Treasa Ní Mhiolláin, Inis Mór and Elizabeth Zollinger

3/4 April 2004
Set-Céili-Dancing Workshop with Pat Murphy, Dublin and Tony Ryan, Galway

Elizabeth Zollinger, Neumarkt 11, 8001 Zurich, Tel./Fax: 0041 (0)1 - 252 09 18 (Jan. - June)
or
Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, Ireland, Tel./Fax: 00353 (0)99 - 61424 (July - Dec.)
eMail: info@irish-culture.ch
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