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American Studies Institute in Ireland

The American Studies Institute in Ireland (ASII) campus is located in the town of Virginia, County Cavan just 50 miles West of Dublin on Lough Ramor. The campus features walking trails on the 100 acre estate, and the property is bordered by several hundred acres of state managed forest with additional miles of walking trails open to the public, many bordering the lakeside shoreline. In addition to dining at the Park, the town of Virginia is people friendly and offers a variety of ethnic and Irish restaurants. Grocery stores and convenience stores offer visitors a variety of items to suit their shopping needs. Public transportation is also available a few blocks away on route N 3 to Dublin and Belfast. American Studies Institute in Ireland hopes that you enjoy your visit to the Park. Céad míle fáilte—a hundred thousand welcomes.

Click here to download the ASII brochure.

Join the American Studies Institute in Ireland Consortium

Colleges and universities can join the American Studies Institute in Ireland (ASII) consortium. The president of the institution should send a letter requesting membership to: American Studies Institute in Ireland, 17 Commerce Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-3230. There are no membership fees. For eligibility the institution must be an accredited college or university. The letter must state intent to teach your courses with your faculty at the American Studies Institute in Ireland (ASII).

  • 10-meal, weekly plan (Monday through Friday), includes lunch and dinner
  • During the weekend, students are on their own for field trips and travel
  • Students receive 2-bedroom self-catering cottages (2-story unit, kitchen, living room, and bath)
  • Classroom space available as needed at Bective Court or the Park Hotel
  • Instructor receives free accommodations in 1-bedroom self-catering cottage (With a minimum of 15 students). No meal plan. (This allows spouse or guest to accompany instructor)
  • Shuttle bus will pick up students at airport on arrival and drop off students on return departure. (Included in cost with minimum 15 students and minimum 5-week stay. Total cost in Euros is 520 for 18 passanger bus for pick-up/drop-off at Dublin Airport)

For additional information, please call Dr. Charles Petr at 410-752-4710, ext. 125 or email cpetr@bic.edu.

*Hospitality apprenticeship programs are also available at the Park Hotel, Virginia Park Campus.

Participating ASII Members

Baltimore International College 
Baltimore, Maryland • www.bic.edu

Stevenson University 
Stevenson, Maryland • www.stevenson.edu

LP Renee Bonnet
BP No 4374 • 31432 Toulouse Cedex 4 - France

Virginia Park Walking Trails

The Park Hotel overlooks Lough Ramor and is surrounded by lush, mature woodlands. The woods were planted between 1810 and 1850, with a selection of 
two-year-old trees such as Oak, Ash, Elm, Scot’s Pine, Spruce, Larch and Poplar varieties. In addition, there are four main walking trails that cover various aspects 
of the gardens and grounds: The Woodland and Avenue Walk, Devil’s Corner Walk, 
Boat House Walk and Well Walk.

Field Trip Ideas 

For field trip ideas in Ireland, including museums, parks, and restaurants, visit the following websites:

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