Study Tours

Study tours are arranged to venues within Ireland and also abroad.

Generally, tours take place over four days:  we travel by luxury coach and stay in a comfortable hotel for three nights. Tour schedules vary, but will typically comprise visits to historical sites and locations of archaeological, architectural or engineering interest. We aim to visit places not generally open to the public. Good local guides are employed and the contribution covers the cost of accommodation, all meals, transport and entrance fees. Occasionally, shorter tours may be arranged over two days with one night's accommodation arranged.

Overseas trips will be arranged in conjunction with good travel companies. The tours will be tailored to the needs of Retired Staff Association members and will include guided walks, visits to museums, theatrical and operatic events and ‘must see’ locations.

Next Tour:

 To be arranged                                          

Previous Tours

2019 To the Waters and the Wild:  Cavan County Museum, the Organic Centre at Rossinver, Lissadel House, the Sligo Oyster Experience, a boat trip on Lough Gill, areas associated with Yeates, the King House in Boyle, Boyle Abbey and Clonallis House.
2018 Florence Tour   26-4-2018 to 29-4-2018
2017 Berlin Tour 28-9-2017 to 1-10-2017
2017 Belfast and the North East. City Coach tour, Crumlin Road Gaol, Friar’s Bush Cemetery, Ulster Museum, Eel Fisheries Lough Neagh, Heaney Centre in Bellaghy, Ulster Folk and Transport Museum.
2016 The Country of Grainne Uaile: Belvedere House, Mullingar, Longford Cathedral, Clew Bay Cruise, Museum of Country Life, Castlebar. Corrib Gas Terminal, Ballintubber Abbey  &  Joyce Country
2015 The Power of Thomond: Laughton House, Foynes Flying Boat Museum, Burren landscape, flora and archaeology, Ardnacrusha, Lough Cutra Castle near Gort, Woodville Walled Garden, Loughrea Cathedral
2014 The Coastal Heritage of East Cork: Roundwood House, Holy Cross Abbey, Haulbowline Naval Base, St. Colman’s Cathedral Cobh, Ballymaloe Cookery School, Midleton Distillery, St. Mary’s Collegiate Church Youghal, Kilshannig House, Bolton Library Cashel