ITINERARY FOR THE MOBILITY
12 – 18 March 2016 Annaclone
Sunday 12th March 2017
Delegates picked up from Dublin & Belfast Airports and transported to The Whistledown Hotel in
Warrenpoint, County Down.
http://www.thewhistledownhotel.com/
http://carlingfordandmourne.com/warrenpoint
The Whistledown will expect payment upon arrival. You are staying in the hotel Sunday, Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday nights. After checking in – it is your own free time. You may wish to
explore Warrenpoint or take a short taxi ride across the border to neighbouring towns in The Republic
of Ireland, Omeath or Carlingford.
Country Delegates Pick Up Time Irish Contact
Turkey Havva, Selcuk, Berna,
Cem, Aysel, Ismet, Ayse,
Meral, Nehal
1900@Belfast Mary, Sinead & Grainne
France Inga, Benoit, Jean-Yves
& Jean Luc
1110@Belfast Alana & Brenda
Italy Emilia, Bruno & Giulia 1315@ Dublin Valerie
Romania Ana, Luminita-Maria, Ana,
Vasilica, Crina & Daniel
1145 @Dublin Claire & Teresa
Bulgaria Zdravko & Tanya ETA @ Rachel
Latvia Dace & Baiba 2355@ Dublin Kevin
Norway Laura, Ila & Leanne 1900 @Belfast Elizabeth
St. Colman’s Primary School
and
All Saints’ Nursery Unit
(Annaclone)
Banbridge,
Co. Down
BT32 5LS
Northern Ireland
Monday 13th March 2017
Overview: School Visits & Reception with Mayor of Newry, Mourne District Council
Dress: Smart
Time
Venue
Notes
Approx. 0845
Whistledown Hotel Lobby
Kevin Donaghy will meet delegates & escort you to Annaclone.
0930-1145
St. Colman’s Primary School & All Saints’ Nursery Unit
http://www.stcolmansandallsaints.co.uk/
* Pupil performances
*Open School
*Guest Speakers: Dr. Gerard O’Hare, Honorary Consul of Latvia for Northern Ireland and Ian Cullen Lecturer (Education) in Modern Languages Education at Queens University Belfast.
1145-115
Annaclone Gaelic Football Club Hall
Annaclone
Buffet Lunch
Irish & Modern Dance
Fleet of Tractors as chauffeurs
Guest speaker: Mr Garath Keating (Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon District Councils)
*Leave via bus approx. 1330
1400-1600
St. Ronan’s Primary School, Newry
http://stronansnewry.com/
*ICT, Coding and QR Code reader exhibition
*School tour led by Kevin Donaghy & his staff.
1630 - 1800
Welcome Reception – Hosted at the offices of Lord Mayor Gillian Fitzpatrick
http://www.newrymournedown.org/
*Evening buffet meal
*Formal civic reception at the council offices.
1830 – 1900 (approx.)
Arrive back in Warrenpoint.
Free evening from this point onward.
*PLEASE PACK ACCORDINGLY AT THIS POINT FOR A SWIFT DEPARTURE ON TUESDAY*
Tuesday 14th March 2017
Overview: Myth/Folk Presentations; Visit to EU Office in Belfast; Visit to Stormont NI Government Buildings & Depart for Ballycastle
Dress: Smart Casual
Time
Venue
Notes
0900-1100
Whistledown Conference Suite
*Powerpoint Presentations on Storytelling with Mythical Character(s)
Activity A15 Traditional Tales on an iPad? A challenging quest (part1)
*If time allows Valy has requested updates on Book of Traditional Games
*Depart no later that 1115
1200-1400
European Commission Office in Northern Ireland - Belfast
http://ec.europa.eu/unitedkingdom/about-us/northern-ireland-office_en
EU Head of Mission Collette Fitzgerald will host a diplomatic level reception for our visiting educators.
Depart 1400
1430-1630
Stormont Government of Northern Ireland –Parliament Buildings.
http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/
Hosted by Sinead Bradley Elected MLA who will give the group a tour and engage in a Q&A regarding Irish/British politics and BREXIT in government chambers.
1630 – depart for Ballycastle via the scenic North Antrim Coast
1815 (approx.)
Arrive & Check-In Marine Hotel, Ballycastle.
http://www.marinehotelballycastle.com/index.php
Meal for all in the hotel once checked in.
*Ballycastle has a number of local pubs should anyone seek to explore the seaside town after our meal.
Wednesday 15th March 2017
Overview: Ancient Irish Sport of Hurling & Camogie, Lord Mayor of Causeway Coast & Glens photo opportunity & lunch, visit to Giants’ Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede and Traditional Irish Music Entertainment Dress: *PLEASE READ* Weather in this part of Ireland can be VERY wet and windy. Please bring clothes that will ensure you remain warm in unpredictable weather.
Time
Venue
Notes
0900-1100
Cross and Passion Secondary School, Ballycastle.
@CpcBallycastle
Boys and girls from the school will give an exhibition of the Ancient Irish Sport of Hurling.
1100-1200
Meet Lord Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens (Maura Hickey)
https://www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/
Picnic rolls/sandwiches (lunch to go) will be provided.
1200-1630
Visit to Giant’s Causeway & Carrick-a-Rede ropebridge.
Look closely and you might see or hear The Scottish Giant Bennadonner!
1630 Depart
We will stop for something to eat along the way.
2000
St. Colman’s Primary School, Annaclone
COMHALTAS traditional music group will perform a special inter-generational concert. Showcasing both Irish and European music.
After the concert (2100) we will go to The Hawthorn Pub in Annaclone for a light supper & a ‘nightcap’. Before returning to Whistledown (BUSY DAY)
Thursday 16th March
Overview: Animations, Belfast Trip & The Big Debate
Dress: Casual
Time
Venue
Notes
0815 Depart
0900 - 1130
St. Patrick’s College, Banbridge
http://www.stpatrickscollege.org.uk/
@Stpatricksbanb
Activity A15 Traditional Tales on an iPad? A challenging quest (part2)
We will bring our characters/folk heroes to life using iPad animation. Bringing a ancient/traditional tale to prominence in a digital setting.
1145 Depart
1230-1430
Belfast City Centre
Free time to souvenir shop and explore Belfast CBD.
Depart 1430
1500 – 1700 (approx.)
St. Mary’s University College, Belfast.
http://www.stmarys-belfast.ac.uk/
A13 Comparison of Traditional and Digital Games In Terms of Contribution to Emotional Development of Children
Depart 1715
Whistledown Hotel
FREE EVENING
Friday 17th March (St. Patrick’s Day)
Dress: GREEN, GREEN & MORE GREEN
Time
Venue
Notes
0900-1130
(To be finalised) Whistledown or Annaclone School
Activity A12: Workshop with Grandparents: "How do you Spend Time with Grandchildren?"- Filmed Round Table Talk
Time for Romania/Turkish Team to brief all on next and final stages of the project.
Depart 1145
1230-1600
Leave 1615
St.Patrick’s Day Parade, Armagh City.
http://www.armagh.co.uk/saintpatricksfestival/
Return to Hotel and chance to get ready for the Farewell Meal.
We have been asked to take part in the parade as International Guests of The Lord Mayor. Look at the link to see how last years parade/festivities went down.
2000 - late
Farewell Meal and Presentation of Certifcates
http://www.downshire-arms.com/
Be Merry!
Saturday 18th March 2017
Departure Day – details still to be finalised but you will be picked up 3.5 hours before your departure time.