As we announced before, the Madison Corps Alumni performance club has been officially accepted into the 2028 Dublin St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, Ireland. The survey numbers were strong enough to advance to the organization registration window, where alumni officially sign up and pay their deposits.

Popularity has been increasing as October approached, but some alumni who said yes didn't advance. So, Craig and Scott started a recruitment process, which has brought the numbers back up to what the survey results indicated. We've also had alumni who didn't send a survey join us, so we have extended the sign-up deadline through the end of October for anyone who wants to sign up and pay their deposit. 

A tour company will handle all group needs while in Ireland; we will provide its details on the MCA website (https://madisoncorps.org) in late October. If you are interested, learn more on the website.

Our Very Tentative Schedule

SUNDAY, MAR 12 ARRIVAL IN IRELAND (Dinner)

Welcome to the Emerald Isle!!!

• AM Travelers arrive in Dublin (on own) - (travelers on own to get to hotel)
  Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross https://www.maldronhotelnewlandscross.com
• PM Meet your professional tour directors and check in to the hotel
  PM Dinner (included) and overnight at the hotel

MONDAY, MAR 13 DUBLIN (Breakfast)

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel (included)
• AM Load coaches; depart for the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena, Dublin https://www.sportirelandcampus.ie/facilities/sport-ireland-national-indoor-arena
• AM Madison Corps Alumni Rehearsal
• PM After rehearsal - drop-in Dublin City Center and free for the day. 2 coaches will be running constantly back and forth between the city center drop-off point and the hotel up until 10:00 PM (last coach leaves city center)
• PM Lunch and dinner on own (traveler cost)
• PM Overnight at the hotel

TUESDAY, MAR 14 DUBLIN (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel (included)
• AM Load coaches; depart for the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena, Dublin
• AM Madison Corps Alumni Rehearsal
• PM Load coaches; depart for GAA Grounds
• PM Gaelic Games experience with local GAA instructors/players https://experiencegaelicgames.com/
• PM Enjoy a group lunch
• PM Load coaches; depart for the hotel
• PM Drop-in Dublin City Center and free for the day. 2 coaches will be running constantly back and forth between the city center drop-off point and the hotel up until 10:00 PM (last coach leaves city center)
• PM Evening Dinner (included) and overnight in the hotel

WEDNESDAY, MAR 15 GALWAY & THE CLIFFS OF MOHER (Breakfast & Dinner)

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel (included)
• AM Load coaches; depart for Galway (approximately 2 driving hours)
• AM Free time in Galway with an opportunity to grab some lunch (traveler cost)
• PM Visit - Cliffs of Moher www.cliffsofmoher.ie
• PM Load coaches; return to Dublin
• PM Dinner (included) on the way back to Dublin
• PM Overnight at the hotel

THURSDAY, MAR 16 DUBLIN (Breakfast)

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel (included)
• AM Load coaches; depart for the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena, Dublin
• AM Madison Corps Alumni Rehearsal
• PM After rehearsal - drop-in Dublin City Center and free for the day. 2 coaches will be running constantly back and forth between the city center drop-off point and the hotel up until 10:00 PM (last coach leaves city center)
• PM Lunch and dinner on own (traveler cost)
• PM Overnight at the hotel

FRIDAY, MAR 17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE (Breakfast & Dinner)

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel (included). Today you will participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin.
• TBD Madison Corps Alumni MARCHES in the 2028 St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Confirmed); place in line of march to be advised.
• Afternoon: following the parade, free time to explore Dublin City and take in the atmosphere of this magical city!
• PM Lunch on own (traveler cost)
• PM Load coaches; depart for Taylor's Three Rock for dinner and a traditional Irish show (included) http://www.taylorsthreerock.ie/
• PM Load coaches; depart for the hotel
• PM Overnight at the hotel

SATURDAY, MAR 18 DEPARTURE (Breakfast)

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel (included)
• AM Check out of the hotel (travelers on their own to get to the airport) (Air to be arranged by travelers)