The Irish Soccer Experience: Dublin and Galway

Get a friendly introduction to Dublin with your Tour Director. Cross the Ha’Penny Bridge, stroll through the lively Temple Bar district, and stop at the Molly Malone statue. Along the way, see Georgian squares, castles, and cathedrals that showcase the character of Ireland’s capital.

Discover Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest university, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. The beautiful campus features cobbled squares, gardens, a picturesque quadrangle, and historic buildings dating from the 17th to 20th centuries. Trinity is also home to the Book of Kells, an 8th-century manuscript of the four Gospels, displayed in the Old Library.

Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. Compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and build connections that can turn into lasting friendships.

Actively participate and learn more about the Irish sports and its role in Irish society. The four Gaelic sports such as Gaelic football hurling, have been on the island for over two thousand years and the vast majority of Irish have a special place in your heart for just "their team."

Attend a professional soccer match and experience the energy firsthand. Watch top international players compete as passionate crowds sing, cheer, and chant around you. This unforgettable atmosphere is subject to availability based on league schedules during your travel dates.

Croke Park has been at the heart of Irish sporting life for over 100 years. This magnificent stadium is actually the third largest in Europe. Its size is only part of its greatness, however, as you’ll discover on this eye-opening, access-all-areas tour. From quirky insights into why Croke Park’s grass is always greener to learning about defining moments in Irish history, the passionate Tour Guides will take you on an inspiring journey.

Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. Compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and build connections that can turn into lasting friendships.

Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland. Founded by Vikings, the city thrived due to its position on the River Shannon until the Cromwellian conquest. After years of neglect, the city is now experiencing a rebirth, and the historic districts of the city centre offer plenty to see and do. Take a Walking Tour with your tour director of the historic city centre, known as King John's Island, renowned for its fine Medieval architecture.

Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.

Participate in this special clinic with a guest coach, player, or instructor. The clinic is designed exclusively for your team and to enhance your skills in the areas identified by your coaching staff.

Meet Galway, the lively bayside city often compared to San Francisco, on a walking tour led by your Tour Director. Begin at the Spanish Arch, built to protect the docks where Spanish traders once moored their ships. Continue along Quay Street, lined with colourful shops, cafés, and pubs that capture the city’s Bohemian charm. Visit St. Nicholas’ Church, Ireland’s second-largest medieval parish church, crowned by its distinctive pyramid-shaped spire. Conclude in Eyre Square, the heart of Galway life, where locals gather amid green lawns, historic monuments, and fountains celebrating the city’s maritime heritage.

Visit Galway Cathedral, one of the city’s largest and most impressive landmarks. Its architecture blends many styles, with a Renaissance-inspired dome and pillars, and rose windows and mosaics that reflect Christian art traditions. Standing 145 feet high, the cathedral’s dome is a defining feature of the city skyline.

The Burren, Cliffs of Moher visit

Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. Compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and build connections that can turn into lasting friendships.