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Ireland, the country of a thousand castles located in the sea of Western Europe, has cities as beautiful as Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick. With a population of around 4 million people, Ireland is a country that is often visited by tourists as a mandatory tourist destination.

For those of you who are studying or want to visit Ireland. Here are 6 educational tourist attractions that you must visit.

1. Dublin Literature

Dublin is the City of Literature by UNESCO, which has become home to legendary writers whose works have gone worldwide. Starting from Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, James Joyce, Anne Enright to Sally Rooney.

In addition, Ireland has also given birth to winners of Novel Literature prizes such as WB Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett to Seamus Heaney. The beauty of the city of Dublin has succeeded in creating extraordinary literary works. Therefore, you must visit Dublin.

2. The Abbey Town of Glendalough

Founded in the 6th century by Saint Kevin, the town of Glendalough is the city’s oldest and most important monastic settlement.

The Round Tower, as well as Saint Kevin’s Church and Cathedral are still flooded with visitors every day. When visiting this place, you can imagine the peace and harmony of the life of the monks several centuries ago.

3. Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise, located on the banks of the river Shannon, is a leading center of learning throughout mainland Europe, dating back to the 6th century. In fact, because of the significance of this place, the tomb of King Tara is also here.

4. The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher

One of the UNESCO Global Geoparks in Ireland is the tourist site of The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher.

The Burren in Irish ‘boíreann’ means ‘rocky place’ which was created by earth activity hundreds of millions of years ago. While at The Burren, you can enjoy a very rich biodiversity. 1,100 species of plants to various species of butterflies. Apart from that, you can also find iconic dolmens and stone fortresses.

5. Newgrange and Brú na Bóinne

The UNESCO-listed Boyne Valley is home to more than 90 Neolithic monuments, including Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth which is the largest prehistoric center of Neolithic art in Europe.

The thing that is still a mystery is, what was the reason for Newgrange being built 5000 years ago. And how did they come up with Newgrange with the plans for the tomb passage, and determine the winter solstice so that every December 21, the sunlight would align perfectly to enter the chamber?

6. The Giant Causeway

This place is also a UNESCO World Heritage site that you must visit. According to legend, 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns suddenly rise from the sea and were built by the giant Fionn McCall to settle a dispute with a Scottish giant.

Meanwhile, according to Science, this phenomenal tourist site was formed by volcanic activity that occurred 60 million years ago.

So, those are 6 educational tourist attractions that you must visit while on college vacation or when you want to visit Ireland. Want to study in Ireland? Immediately contact Education Republic as the official representative of universities in Ireland! Our management is also FREE without charge!

The cost of living in Ireland depends on where you study and the type of accommodation you choose. The cost of living in Dublin excluding tuition fees ranges from € 8,000 to € 12,100, including accommodation rent, electricity, meals, books, laundry, medicines, transport and entertainment expenses.

According to the latest news, the cost of living in Ireland is now 8% cheaper compared to 2008, but tuition fees have increased by 10%.

Accommodation

The cost of living outside of Dublin is lower, with accommodation costing €7,803 per year, excluding electricity, water, and so on.

Winters in Ireland are quite cold. You will need to set aside around € 57 to € 140 per month for heating costs. The cost of electricity in winter is also higher, as the sun rises at 8.30 am and sets at 4.30 pm. So, the lamp usage time will be longer during winter.

Transportation

Transportation costs depend on where you live. You can use public transportation or cycling. Ireland’s highways have many designated lanes for cycling. A one-way bus ticket is usually purchased for € 1.25. But you can buy weekly or monthly tickets at a discount if you show your Student Travel Card. More information about transportation can be found on the Dublinbus website.

Read also: 6 Educational Tourist Places You Must Visit in Ireland

Entertainment

Ireland is famous for its music which attracts the attention of many tourists. You can easily find musicians on the streets of Ireland. You can get more information in Time Out’s guide to Dublin.

Ireland’s official board of tourism also provides a lot of information about fun activities you can do while studying in Ireland. Your university will also provide various information about entertainment around your residence on a bulletin board.

The estimated cost of entertainment in Ireland is:

• Cinema tickets € 7.50 and € 12
• Entrance to the nightclub € 7 – € 15 (depending on the venue)
• Beer (1 pint)/ glass of wine in Dublin € 4.50
• You can get a discount by showing your student card.

As a full-time student, you can get discounts at certain restaurants and shops. You can also make an internationally known International Student Identity Card (ISIC). ISIC will prove your status as a full-time student, and you can get one at most colleges or universities.

Food

Including meals on campus or in inexpensive restaurants, you will probably be spending around €70 – €100 per week on the items below. You can save by buying in bulk.

• Milk € 1.22
• Bread € 1.69
• Butter (500 g) € 1.80
• Sugar (1 kg) € 1.99
• Coffee (200 g) € 3.99
• Tea (160 tea bags) € 6.19
• Coca Cola (2 L) € 1.69
• Big Mac at McD € 6.30

Health

As a student in Ireland, you will be required by the Irish Naturalization and Immigration Services to have valid health insurance while you are studying in Ireland.

However, if you become an Irish resident within a year, you can expect to receive the same medical services as Irish citizens. If so, you will need €100 for each trip to the hospital in case of an accident or emergency. €75 is charged for hospitalization per day, up to a maximum of €750 for the first ten days.

Hospitalization for more than ten days is free of charge. You will not get this privilege if you are in Northern Ireland or another European Union country. For more detailed information, you can visit the HSE (Health Service Executive) website. This health service does not apply to students from non-EU countries and taking study programs that last less than one year.