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Experience the excitement as The Kiski School travels to Dublin, Ireland for a historic football matchup! This exclusive opportunity allows Kiski families and alumni to support our student-athletes while enjoying premium accommodations, special events, and the collegiate football showdown between Iowa State and Kansas State at the magnificent Aviva Stadium.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of Kiski history while enjoying the charm and hospitality of Ireland’s capital city.

Dublin Experience Options

Our hotel packages feature accommodations perfectly situated just south of Dublin City Centre, less than 1.5km from Aviva Stadium. The Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge and InterContinental Dublin are located across the street from each other, making group transportation convenient and efficient. We also offer an event-only option for those who prefer to arrange their own accommodation elsewhere in Dublin.

Choose Your Experience:

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge

Elegant accommodations just minutes from Aviva Stadium, featuring comfortable rooms and excellent amenities in a historic building.

InterContinental Dublin

Luxury experience in one of Dublin’s finest hotels, offering spacious rooms, exceptional service, and world-class dining options.

Event-Only Package

Experience all Dublin games and events with the flexibility to arrange your own preferred accommodation.

Note: Room availability is limited at both properties. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred accommodation.

what's included:

4 Nights
Accommodation

*Hotel package options only
(August 20-24)

Daily
Breakfast

Start each day with a
delicious breakfast

Event
Transportation

To Thursday’s Pep Rally
& Friday’s game

Game
Tickets

Tickets for Kiski’s game
& Iowa State vs. Kansas State

Clubhouse
Tailgate

Friday’s tailgate party with drinks, snacks, & dinner (2-10pm)

Awards
Banquet

Invitation to Saturday’s celebration luncheon at RDS

Event Schedule

Team, friends, and family schedule of events.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21

Pep Rally at Merrion Square

5:00pm - Transportation provided from hotels

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22

Tailgate at the Clubhouse with outdoor patio (2-10pm)

Kiski School Football Game vs. Jr. Irish Wolfhounds

Transportation provided from hotels

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23

12pm Awards Luncheon at RDS (Walking distance from hotels - 1 block)

Followed by parade to Aviva Stadium

Aer Lingus College Football Classic - Iowa State vs. Kansas State

5:00pm expected kickoff at Aviva Stadium

Customize Your Experience

Enhance your Dublin experience with these exclusive add-on options: 

Cultural experiences

✔ Vintage Tea Tours through Dublin

✔ Guinness Storehouse Tour & Tasting

✔ Jameson Distillery Experience

✔ Teelings Whiskey Distillery

✔ Dublinia Viking Experience

✔ EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum

✔ The Little Museum of Dublin

✔ Christ Church Cathedral

For Golf Enthusiasts

✔ Play the legendary Portmarnock Championship Golf Club (Limited Spaces Available)

Team Itinerary

Follow along with our Kiski Teams’s exciting journey through Dublin:

Team Flight Information

Kiski Team Flight Schedule:

Outbound

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Aer Lingus Flight EI 86

Departs: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport at 8:10pm

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Arrives: Dublin International Airport at 8:10am

Return

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Aer Lingus Flight EI 87

Departs: Dublin International Airport at 3:45pm

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Arrives: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport at 6:40pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning made easy: find quick answers below or reach out with additional questions. 

Are flights included in the travel packages?

No. Fans are responsible for making their own flight arrangements.

Yes. Both tickets for the Friday Kiski game and the Saturday NCAA game will be included in the base package.

Hotel accommodations, golf, whiskey tasting, Guinness storehouse tour, traditional high school game pep rally, Kiski game tailgate, NCAA game tailgate, castle tours and check back for more.

Note: For additional details or questions, reach out to Vickie Fluharty in the Advancement Office at [email protected].

Kiski School Dublin Football Experience

JOIN THE KISKI SCHOOL IN DUBLIN

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Football Experience | August 19-24, 2025

Days until departure: 493
Reserve Your Package

Experience the excitement as The Kiski School travels to Dublin, Ireland for a historic football matchup! This exclusive opportunity allows Kiski families and alumni to support our student-athletes while enjoying premium accommodations, special events, and the collegiate football showdown between Iowa State and Kansas State at the magnificent Aviva Stadium.

Don't miss your chance to be part of Kiski history while enjoying the charm and hospitality of Ireland's capital city.

4-NIGHT FAMILY & FRIENDS PACKAGE

Choose Your Experience:

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge

★★★★

Elegant accommodations just minutes from Aviva Stadium, featuring comfortable rooms and excellent amenities in a historic building.

InterContinental Dublin

★★★★★

Luxury experience in one of Dublin's finest hotels, offering spacious rooms, exceptional service, and world-class dining options.

What's Included:

4 Nights Accommodation

At your chosen hotel
(August 20-24)

Daily Breakfast

Start each day with a delicious breakfast

Transportation

To Thursday's Pep Rally and Friday's game

Game Tickets

Premium seats for Kiski's game

Awards Luncheon

Invitation to Saturday's celebration at RDS

College Football

Tickets to Iowa State vs. Kansas State

Airport Transfers

With airfare-inclusive package

TEAM ITINERARY

Follow along with our Kiski team's exciting journey through Ireland:

Tuesday, August 19

  • Aer Lingus Flight EI 86 departing at 8:10pm from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
  • On Location staff assistance at airport

Wednesday, August 20

  • Arrival in Dublin at 8:10am
  • Welcome by Global Football staff
  • Traditional Gaelic Games at University College Dublin
  • Lunch at UCD
  • Dublin City Tour (2 hours)
  • Check-in at UCD dorms
  • Afternoon practice (4-6pm)
  • Dinner at UCD campus

Thursday, August 21

  • Breakfast at UCD
  • Morning practice (90 minutes)
  • Cultural excursions (EPIC Museum, Malahide Castle, etc.)
  • Pep Rally at Merrion Square at 5pm (Families welcome!)
  • Dinner & Show at Taylors Three Rock

Friday, August 22

  • Breakfast at UCD
  • Team meetings and downtime
  • Lunch at UCD
  • Game at 6pm at Old Wesley Rugby Club
  • Tailgate at the Clubhouse with outdoor patio (Families welcome!)
  • Return to UCD

Saturday, August 23

  • Breakfast at UCD
  • Awards Banquet at RDS at 12:00pm
  • Global Ambassador Award ceremony
  • Parade to Aviva Stadium with marching bands
  • Iowa State vs. Kansas State at Aviva Stadium
  • Dinner at Aviva Stadium
  • Return to UCD

Sunday, August 24

  • Breakfast at UCD
  • Lunch (TBD)
  • Travel to Dublin International Airport
  • Aer Lingus Flight EI 87 departing at 3:45pm
  • Arrival at Cleveland Hopkins at 6:40pm

CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Enhance your Dublin adventure with these exclusive add-on options:

Cultural Experiences

  • Vintage Tea Tours through Dublin
  • Guinness Storehouse Tour & Tasting
  • Jameson Distillery Experience
  • Teelings Whiskey Distillery
  • Dublinia Viking Experience
  • EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
  • The Little Museum of Dublin
  • GPO Museum
  • Christ Church Cathedral

For Golf Enthusiasts

  • Play at the legendary Portmarnock Championship Golf Club
Portmarnock Golf Club

EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 21

Pep Rally at Merrion Square

5:00pm - Transportation provided from hotels

Friday, August 22

Kiski School Football Game

6:00pm at Old Wesley Rugby Club

Transportation provided from hotels

Tailgate at the Clubhouse with outdoor patio

Saturday, August 23

Awards Luncheon at RDS

12:00pm - Walking distance from hotels (1 block)

Followed by parade to Aviva Stadium

Sunday, August 24

Aer Lingus College Football Classic

Iowa State vs. Kansas State

5:00pm expected kickoff at Aviva Stadium

FLIGHT INFORMATION

OUTBOUND

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Aer Lingus Flight EI 86

Departs: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport at 8:10pm

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Arrives: Dublin International Airport at 8:10am

RETURN

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Aer Lingus Flight EI 87

Departs: Dublin International Airport at 3:45pm

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Arrives: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport at 6:40pm

Note: Airport transfers are included for those who purchase the airfare-inclusive package. Our team will work with you to coordinate your arrival and departure transfers.

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

Both our selected hotels are perfectly situated just south of Dublin City Centre, less than 1.5km from Aviva Stadium. The Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge and InterContinental Dublin are located across the street from each other, making group transportation convenient and efficient.

Note: Room availability is limited at both properties. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred accommodation.

GAME-ONLY PACKAGE

Can't join us for the full experience?

We're working to create a special package that includes tickets to the high school and NCAA games, pep rally, tailgate, and awards luncheon/ceremony.

Contact Us for Details

WHAT KISKI FAMILIES ARE SAYING

"Last year's trip to London was incredible for our entire family. The Kiski staff organized everything perfectly, and we created memories that will last a lifetime. The combination of supporting our student-athletes while experiencing a new culture made for an unforgettable journey."

- The Anderson Family, Class of '24

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the payment deadline?

A deposit of $500 per person is required to secure your reservation. Final payment is due by May 1, 2025.

Is airfare included in the package?

The standard package does not include airfare, but we offer an airfare-inclusive option. Those who select this option will also receive complimentary airport transfers. The recommended flights are Aer Lingus EI 86 (outbound) and EI 87 (return) from Cleveland.

How will we get to the various events?

Transportation is provided to and from the Pep Rally on Thursday and to the Kiski School game on Friday. The awards luncheon on Saturday is within walking distance (1 block) from both hotels. After the luncheon, there will be a parade to Aviva Stadium for the college football game.

Are meals included beyond breakfast?

Daily breakfast is included from August 21-24, as well as the awards luncheon on Saturday. Other meals are not included, giving you the freedom to explore Dublin's excellent dining options.

Will we get to spend time with the team?

Yes! There are several opportunities to connect with the team throughout the trip. These include the Thursday Pep Rally, Friday's game and tailgate at Old Wesley Rugby Club, and Saturday's Awards Banquet at RDS before the college game.

JOIN THE KISKI COMMUNITY FOR THIS EXTRAORDINARY IRISH ADVENTURE

Spaces are limited - secure your spot today!

Reserve Your Dublin Experience