Studying abroad in Ireland, want to visit the Schengen area, how long can I stay?

I ll be studying abroad in Ireland for a total of 87 days. I know my maximum visit in Ireland is 90 days. If I want to do an extra week in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, will I only have 3 days to do that or will I have a full 90 days because I have not been in the Shengen area while in Ireland? I m just confused if my trip can only last 90 days or if I technically have 180 days between the two areas.
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blackgrumpycat

Ireland is not in the Schengen area so both the study and the trip are two separate things, so all you need is a schengen visa to visit the other countries. Check if you need a study visa for Ireland - you don't say which country you come from.