USAC: Irish Cultural Studies in Galway

Aran Islands

Explore the Gaelic-speaking islands with their sweeping cliffs, ancient forts, and vibrant folk culture. You will experience on of the last strongholds of Irish culture as it was 100 years ago and more.

Connemara

The rugged western landscapes of Connemara are breathtaking. The mountains, valleys, and lakes, and its haunting history of the 1840s Irish Famine, make it one of the most beautiful and powerfully affecting landscapes in Europe.