Darr Honors Ireland

  • Honors Education Abroad visits Blarney Castle

  • Honors Education Abroad visits Blarney Castle

  • Honors Education Abroad visits a faerie village

  • Honors Education Abroad visits the Ring of Kerry

  • Honors Education Abroad visits the Ring of Kerry

  • Honors Education Abroad visits St. Patrick's Cathedral

  • Honors Education Abroad visits St. Patrick's Cathedral

  • Honors Education Abroad visits Trinity College

Blarney Castle

The famous Blarney Castle is pictured. Blarney Castle is home to the legendary Blarney Stone that, if kissed, gives the person the "gift of gab" and will allow anyone the special powers of charisma while speaking. Outside of this beautiful castle lies a series of gardens which include the Poison Gardens, a collection of multi-regional poisonous plants found throughout history.

Faerie Village

In Sneem, a sculpture in the 1980's constructed a series of Faerie dwellings. In Irish lore, after fleeing the incoming race of Humans, the Aes Sidhe, fled underground and left the remnants of their dwellings, which are mysterious mounds found throughout Ireland.

The Ring of Kerry

Along the Ring of Kerry is the Lough Leanne, meaning Lake of Learning. A portion of the Honors student posed for a photo and to admire the stunning view.

Pictured from left to right: Back row: Kayla Harris, Mallory Kjar, Shelby Harris, Mike Driscoll and Kara Cook. Middle Row: Morgan Kinder, Emily Schilmoeller and Nick Martin. Front Row: Ashton Garner, Darr Honors Instructor Alex Pinnon and Sam McLean.

The Ring of Kerry-Roadside

The Ring of Kerry is a 179 km, tourist route that displays the emerald beauty of Ireland. The route shows panoramic views of the coast, countryside, and beautiful lakes.

Pictured from left to right: Ngozi Ekeke, Shelby Harris, Alex Cancino, Nick Martin, Mike Driscoll, Ashton Garner, Kara Cook, Darr Honors Instructor Alex Pinnon, Kayla Harris, Morgan Kinder, Emily Schilmoeller, Mallory Kjar and Sam McLean.

Inside St. Patrick's Cathedral

Inside of one of Ireland's most famous cathedrals, St. Patrick's Cathedral, founded in 1191.

Outside St. Patrick's Cathedral

Here the outside of St. Patrick's Cathedral, founded in 1191, is shown. St. Patrick is the primary patron saint of Ireland. Legend has it that after being kidnapped by Irish pirates and then later escaping, he came back to Ireland in order to spread Christianity, though some assert Christianity had already been spread before his mission.

Pictured from left to right: Alex Cancino, Mallory Kjar, Ngozi Ekeke, Emily Schilmoeller, Morgan Kinder, Mike Driscoll, Ashton Garner, Sam McLean, Kara Cook, Kayla Harris, Nick Martin, Shelby Harris and Darr Honors Instructor Alex Pinnon.

Trinity College

The historical University, Trinity College of Dublin, was established in 1592 and houses the world famous Book of Kells.