Shades of Ireland, March 15 - 27, 2026
Reservation deadline:  September 15, 2025

Together with WVU OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute), the WVU Retirees Association presents Shades of Ireland, a Collette tour featuring Northern Ireland, beginning on March 15 through March 27, 2026. 

How would you like to spend St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, Ireland? That’s Dublin in the photo above and on March 17 you will join the crowds in the party atmosphere to watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade and then enjoy a dinner showcasing Irish cuisine.  You’ll also have a chance to kiss the Blarney stone at Blarney Castle. 

You can see Waterford crystal, the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Giant’s Causeway.  Members will travel for 13 days and 12 nights to visit the cities of Dublin, Killarney, Derry, and Belfast. There are pre- and post-tours and available excursions. 

The trip begins in Morgantown with your limo ride to the airport. Included in the cost is round trip air fare. We have seats on hold and Collette is taking reservations now. 

For trip pricing, a full itinerary, information on the available options, and travel tips, visit the Collette online site at Shades of Ireland. There is also a Special Needs Form available that's attached to the Shades of Ireland brochure.

Please note: Although it is listed as an excursion, the group bookings at the Guinness Storehouse are not offered during the St Patrick’s Day Festival.

To book your trip, call Collette (800-852-5655) and give them the booking number (1336193) for this trip. Remember to have your passport information ready when you call. 

If you have questions or need some help booking the trip, you can call Jascenna Haislet in the OLLI office.  Jascenna can book your trip or answer any questions.  You can reach her at 304-293-1793.