Our goal is for our student to explore Ireland learning skills, friendliness, multicultural cites, the beautiful land scale. We aim to deliver our programme in a positive manner and provide a friendly and safe environment for our students to grow and mature.
Shannon Academy and JYC Consults are located in Athlone, County Westmeath in the heart of Ireland.
Shannon Academy offers an exciting Irish Experience programme to students looking to explore a new culture and visit our beautiful country. It is a fantastic opportunity for teenagers to flourish and grow as a prospect to become an International student. We put great emphasis on teaching independent, responsibility, self-esteem, and personal development.
Educational Value and Curriculum Relevance:
- Personal development and growth
- Learning new life skills that makes Irish one of the best in the innovative in the world
- A new cultural experience – Learn about Irish heritage and culture
- Opportunities to visits new places
- Build relationships with new people of different background.
- Interaction and teamwork activities with other students from France, Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and Ireland
Irish heritage sites
The following is a sample list of tours: with pictures
- Galway City
- Cliffs of Moher, County Clare
- Bunratty Castle, County Clare
- Athenry Heritage Centre, County Galway
- Kilkenny City and Castle
- Dunmore Caves, County Kilkenny
- Dublin City – to include Trinity College
- Walking tour of Dublin City
- Dublin Science Museum
- National History Museum, Dublin
- Lough Key Forest Park, County Roscommon
- Clonmacnoise Monastic Ruins, County Offaly
- Belvedere House, Gardens and Park, County Westmeath
- Causey Farm, Kells, County Meath
- Locke’s Distillery, Kilbeggan, County Westmeath
Top places to visit on your trip to Ireland
- Take a trip to the west coast of Ireland and visit the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare. They offer breath-taking views of the Atlantic and are one of Ireland’s most famous sites at the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way. From the edge of the cliff, this spectacular natural wonder will overwhelm you as you take in the tremendous scenery and hear the waves crashing against the rocks below.
- The west coast of Ireland takes a trip to Galway, one of Ireland’s most vibrant places, known for its friendly people, charming streets, shopping, and nightlife. Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere this city has to offer.
- The Ring of Kerry is a very popular tourist attraction, particularly during the summer months. It is arguably the most scenic day trip in Ireland that offers breath-taking views and incredible scenery.
- Blarney Castle is popular attraction centre, built nearly 600 years ago it is one of Ireland’s greatest treasures. The Blarney Stone is the top attraction with tourists visiting the castle and climbing the tower to ‘kiss’ it. There is an understanding that those who do this will receive the gift of eloquence. On returning to the grounds of the castle enjoy time walking around the beautiful gardens.
- Head to the north of Ireland to the Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim and take in this unique rock formation surrounded by a beautiful coastline.
- Trip to Dublin city. Whilst there is the usual hustle and bustle of any other city, it is worth it to visit some of the capital’s most famous attractions.
- Trinity College to see the Book of Kells or enjoy a stroll around Stephen’s Green, a park filled with pathways, ponds and fountains located in the heart of the city. In summertime it’s a popular location for people to enjoy the sunshine.
- Guinness storehouse to learn all about Ireland’s finest stout. While exploring the city visit one of our most famous landmarks,
- The Phoenix Park. It is one of the largest enclosed spaces in any capital city in
Europe, which alone makes it worthy of a visit etc