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CAIRDEAS TRÉ SPÓIRT
Over 35 years of providing "friendship through sport"


A small sampling of previous trips with Atlantic Crossing

TRIP DETAILS

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DESTINATION:
Galway, on Ireland’s West Coast
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​DATES: 
Depart Sunday, August 04, 2019
Return monday, August 12, 2019
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COST:
$3,000 US is all inclusive and includes trip insurance. All air, transport, housing, meals, tours, guides, gratuity, matches, officials, tshirts, laundry. Please Note: $500 Deposit due upon registration.

Questions? Do not hesitate to contact Tom Johnson directly.
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PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payment is made through our secure portal with the initial payment due upon registration. Once registered, payments will be made automatically. 

STEP 1:   Click Here to Download the Registration Information

STEP 2:   Click Here to Register

WHAT IT INCLUDES

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HOUSING:
Players stay at Goldcrest Village, on NUI Galway campus. The new dorm is a 15 minute walk from City Centre. Team and staff will have their own rooms and are not shared with other travelers.
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MEALS: 
Breakfast and Lunch on campus; Dinners downtown at various pubs and restaurants in Galway.
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TRANSPORTATION INCLUDED:
Flights to/from Ireland, daily motor coach to training, matches, tours.
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​THE PROGRAM:
Our program has evolved from 30 years of feedback and football travel experience. Each player will return with an improved attitude and approach to competition, training, and teamwork––tools which ultimately help performances. The team, staff, and people met along the way all contribute to making this a lasting experience. Much more than a series of matches, plane and bus rides, and Atlantic Crossings trip is an experience of a lifetime.
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ITINERARY: 
PreTrip Orientation will prepare you to make the most of this adventure.  

The Football: There is no easing into a contest over there. The Irish opponents will be coming right at you from the first whistle (yet are the first to offer a hand to help you up).  Americans have produced decent results, and come away with a new understanding of what it means to concentrate for an entire match.  Get to know opponents over tea or a meal––a highlight that adds to the football experience.

The Culture: Galway City is over 1,000 years old, and you’ll experience a mix of the “city” and relaxed Irish pace of life. Martin Ridge’s colourful round Galway walkabout includes the renovated waterfront, the Claddagh (now famous for the wedding ring), St Nicholas (built 1300), and sites dating from 900AD to present.  It’s an old market city and seaport, full of small shops, lively street buskers, musicians, and international visitors. 
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TRIP PREPARATION

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ORIENTATION:
Includes information on what to pack, money exchange, local customs, geography, player responsibilities and what to expect of staff.  Special needs or interests can be reviewed to help make the most of your experience.
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​MEDICAL:
All medical forms and contact information will be collected; parents will have contact phone, fax, and email addresses should we have to be reached.
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PASSPORTS:
Yes, passports are required of Americans traveling into Ireland.  If your player doesn't have a passport, information about obtaining a passport can be found here. PLEASE NOTE: Players based in other countries may require a visa.
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PLAYER FEEDBACK:
" [I learned]  communication, responsibility…hard work, I hadn’t realized how much more concentration can be put into playing with others…I feel more mature, in control.”

"The team really came together in a short time. I feel more comfortable meeting and dealing with new people now; level of competition really opened my eyes, learned what it takes to prepare for it.”

"We were treated like guests, rather than tourists; a great time, hard work, staff had a good sense of humour and still kept things under control.”


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