ADVENTURE TIME!

I wanted to blog yesterday, but nothing exciting really happened. I was just happy the whole day which was cool. This weekend, in about twenty minutes actually, I am going on my first trip. TO CORK!! It is some town/county in Ireland. woot woot.. here is the Itinerary from the international student network

"it's time for one of the main events of our society nd that is our weekend trip away to Cork with 100 other students from both Ireland and across the globe!!!

Were sure you need a 'study' break by taking you out to one of Ireland's most cultural cities and perhaps one of Europe's hidden gems renowned for having one of the most beautiful cities in the world as well as one of the best party and student nightlife in Ireland!!!

The trip will take place on Friday February 4th and coming back to UCD on Sunday evening on February 6th.

The Highlights

DAY 1
Pick up from THE MONTROSE HOTEL @ 10AM and then driving to Cobh (a small seaside village and location of the last departure of the Titanic) and spending the evening in Cork with a few drinks and meal with your friends and then off on a pub crawl around the city.

Day 2
Spend the whole day in the city, where you get the chance to explore it on your own. A Trad Festival is going on during the week if you wish to check out local Irish music or join your fellow ESN committee and watch the 6 nations rugby Ireland vs Italy down at the local! In the evening we'll head back to the hostel and then head out to one of the best clubs in Cork

Day 3
Time to head home but before we do we'll make a pitstop at the the fishing village of Kinsale for lunch and the Blarney Castle (to kiss the Blarney Stone!) and then finally making our way back to UCD and much needed rest after the weekend!! WE WILL ARRIVE BACK AT 19:00

The cost for this trip is set at €83 for ESN members and €90 for non-members and will be on sale on Refresher's Day (Wednesday 26th January) between 10am-4pm at the ASTRA HALL AT THE STUDENT CENTRE on. If you are still not a member come down and sign up for €2! Do arrive as early as possible because these events sell out very quickly!

That includes 2 nights accommodation at a central location in Cork City, breakfast for 2 mornings, return coach transfers, entry fees to the sights and tour guides!

That's a bargain compared to getting a Bus Eireann coach and the hassle of organising the trip yourself (we checked - it would cost €150 individually!) but your ESN team were able to bargain it down as much as possible to ensure that it doesn't hurt your wallet as well as offering the same benefits during your stay in Ireland.

Because of accommodation is limited on weekends in Cork, we can only take 100 on board but if the demand is high we have the option to extend to a extra 50 so make sure you confirm your place fast!!

This is one of the best trips you can do in Ireland and one you simply can't afford to miss and it will be legen......wait for it.....dary!!!"

xoxox Have a good weekend everyone!!