Mini Stay

Ministay Packages

A mini-stay is a group of school students visiting Ireland with their teachers. They are usually senior school children aged 11-18. They usually stay 2-7 nights. Check out our galleries for some photos of activities.

Ministay with English Language Learning

A minimum of 15 students plus one teacher is required for this program and program includes:

  • Airport transfers to and from Dublin airport
  • Full board and lodgings with a host family and packed lunch each day
  • Full board and lodgings for one teacher including packed lunch each day
  • ll admission fees to visitor attractions and activities
  • English Lessons Monday to Friday 3 hours per day
  • Coach hire for all visits
  • A minimum of two students per host family

Sample Itinerary

Arrival at Dublin Airport meet and greet by representative of SPIL.
Transfer to local community to meet with host families.

Day Trip to Killarney.

English Lessons 9.30 to 12.30.
Visit to Bunratty Castle.

English Lessons 9.30 to 12.30.
Sports activities, football, etc.

English Lessons 9.30 to 12.30.
Visit to Cliffs of Moher.

English Classes 9.30 to 12.30.
Irish Dancing lessons.

English Classes 9.30 to 12.30.
Cork City sightseeing and shopping.

Return to Dublin airport for transfer to Home Country

Mini School Stay

A minimum of 15 students plus one teacher is required for this program and program includes:

  • Airport transfers to and from Dublin airport
  • Full board and lodgings with a host family and packed lunch each day
  • Full board and lodgings for one teacher including packed lunch each day
  • A minimum of two students per host family
  • Also option to arrive from Sunday to Sunday and have excursion on Saturday

Proposed Itinerary for Mini school Group

Saturday

Arrival at Dublin Airport meet and greet by representative of SPIL.
Transfer to local community to meet with host families.

Sunday

Free day with host family or excursion.

Monday

Friday Attend local secondary school.

Saturday

Return to Dublin airport for transfer to Home Country.

Ministay with Activities and Excursions

A minimum of 15 students plus one teacher is required for this program and program includes:

  • Airport transfers to and from Dublin airport
  • Full board and lodgings with a host family and packed lunch each day
  • Full board and lodgings for two teachers including packed lunch each day
  • All admission fees to visitor attractions and activities
  • Coach hire for all visits

Sample Itinerary

Arrival at Dublin Airport meet and greet by representative of SPIL.
Transfer to local community to meet with host families.

Day Trip to Bunratty Castle and Cliffs of Moher.

Day Trip to Killarney
– Mucross House
– Kate Kearneys Cottage
– Gap of Dunloe
– Torc Water Fall

Day trip to Fota Wildlife Park & Cobh Heritage Centre.

Full Day trip on Ring of Kerry.

Visit Mardyke Area in Cork for some sports activities followed by Cork City Tour.

Tour of Limerick City and King John’s Castle.
Free time for some shopping.

Return to Dublin airport for transfer to Home Country.