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TY Students explore Dublin on Classics and Art Walking Tour

Classics/Art Tour of Dublin city centre Photo: Ms. Donohoe
NEWS / 19 April 2013

On a beautiful sunny Tuesday afternoon on 16th April, TY students went on a Classical Studies and Art Walking Tour of Dublin with Ms. Donohoe and Ms. Mahon. Each of them talk about the highlight of the day.

On a beautiful sunny Tuesday afternoon on 16th April, TY students went on a Classical Studies and Art Walking Tour of Dublin with Ms. Donohoe and Ms. Mahon. Each of them talk about the highlight of the day. (Click on the blog title for more photos.)

"I enjoyed the beautiful buildings and weather." Turlough Eccles

"The feeling of the fresh air on your face." Ciaran O'Byrne

"I enjoyed learning abou the history of  building I see on a daily basis." Sean Lysaght

"I liked looking at the famous buildings in the sun." Ethan Brady

"I loved seeing the classical influence on the buildings of Dublin." Jake Long

"Having the fresh air in your face and getting the neo-Classical buildings that other people take for granted." Tim Cullen

"Seeing City Hall was brilliant, the architecture from the outside and inside was incredible." Ciara Harrison

"My favourite part of the trip was being in the grounds of Trinity College. The architecture is so detailed and I loved listening to Ms. Donohoe's story." Joy Malone

"My favourite part of the trip was City Hall. The dome was so detailed and the Corinthian order was incredible." Ruth Somers

"I liked the Customs House as the architecture on the outside was beautiful, the pediments were really detailed and the statues were incredible." Hannah Kearns

"I like the architecture of City Hall and the wonderful art pieces inside it." Carly Gresak

 

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