My family and I will be traveling to Ireland in June from the states. I know David has mentioned spending time in Ireland, teaching I believe. Though, I was curious if there are any suggestions/recommendations for great herbal experiences that I should/can consider. Of course anyone can chime in! I know this thread is specific for instructors. I hope this question is appropriate here. Also open to suggestions to consider for future travels/experiences elsewhere. Thanks in advance.

David said: not necessarily herbal but I loved the ancient temples at Newgrange and Knowth north of Dublin, There are several good botanic gardens, the National Botanic gardens in Glasnevin, Trinity College Botanic Garden (Dublin), the Botanical Garden in Belfast, St. Annes Physic Garden in Dublin. If you get a chance visit Dunboyne Herbs, Sean Boylan is the dean of Irish Herbalists, he is very busy, but if you tell him you are one of my students he may have time to visit it is worth the time and effort a website of great gardens in Ireland https://gardentravelhub.com/garden_guide/ireland-eire-northern-ireland/ https://www.discoverireland.ie/summer-gardens-ireland amazing rare plants and neolithic sites in the Burren The Burren The Burren, situated in north-west County Clare, covers over 300 square kilometres and is of extreme importance to geologists, botanists and archaeologists from Ireland and beyond. As the largest karstic limestone area in Western Europe, the Burren is an anomaly in the Irish landscape and continues to fascinate geologists who come to study its limestone patterns, underground rivers and grykes (cracks). To the botanist, the Burren is home to rare alpine plants, delicate wonders that grow in the thin soil and crevices - gentians, mountain avens and maidenhair ferns amongst others. The survival of both alpine and Mediterranean plants in this unusual habitat continues to arouse debate and to delight the careful walker. Those interested in the ancient history of Ireland will find a wealth of material in the Burren - megalithic tombs, Celtic crosses, a ruined Cistercian Abbey and more than sixty wedge tombs. Detailed maps of the Burren, such as that by the famous Irish map-maker Tim Robinson, are dotted with sites of archaeological interest, as well as the potholes which attract more and more adventure-seekers each year. Walkers on the Burren Way enjoy a route along dry, hard limestone paths with spectacular views north towards the Aran Islands and Galway Bay. And if you could start a thread on the student forum for other suggestions that would be much appreciated. This forum space needs to be kept to teacher only....I'm sorry!