Harlem Shakin’ in Waterford
The ILE students woke up bright and early for their first class day. They showered, ate their breakfast of cereal, oatmeal, toast, and tea. Then they were split into two different classes of 15 students-Cuchulainn and Fionn mac Cumhaill (Famous Irish legends that Dan thought would be fun to hear the students pronounce.) for Gaelic, […]
The Craic Begins
Hello ILE Families and Friends, On Friday, June 28th, 30 high school students from 16 different US states, Italy, and Spain embarked on an amazing journey…, the Irish Life Experience. Clara and Kate L. from Illinois were the first students to arrive JFK International Airport in the morning. They were met by ILE Staff-Aubrey, Miles, […]
Go Raibh Maith Agaibh!
Go Raibh Maith Agaibh-Thank You to all of our 2012 Donors and Partners! Without YOUR help the Irish Life Experience would not be possible. A special thank you to Jack Foley and Aer Lingus, the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Binghamton, New York, Brian Farrell at Burren Coaches, Kathleen O’Reilly-Wild and Feis America, Margo Kopec […]
Introducing Aubrey Alexander-Your 2013 Female Counselor
Hello 2013 ILE’ers! My name is Aubrey Alexander and I live in Emporia, Kansas. I’m currently studying to be a High School Biology Teacher, so this summer will give me some great practice working with teenagers. My great grandmother’s name was Kathleen McNamara and it was her dream to see her love of Ireland carried […]
Dublin Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon Donation
Céad Mile Fáilte (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes) to the Irish Life Experience, a summer study abroad program in Ireland offered to both American and Canadian High School students. Over the course of four weeks during the summer in Ireland, high school students are introduced to its magical landscape and rich heritage through a variety of […]
Jaiden Toth Goes to Ireland!
Hey Everyone! My name is Jaiden Toth. Since I was little, I have always dreamt about traveling the world. Now, it finally seems my dream might come true, as I have been given the opportunity to participate in the Irish Life Experience. I am sixteen years old and currently a Sophomore at Polson High School […]
Amanda Harrod Goes to Ireland!
Dia Duit! My name is Amanda Harrod and I would love to travel to Ireland with the Irish Life Experience. I’m currently a Junior at Polson High School, in Polson, Montana. I was born and raised in the small town of Polson, Montana. It’s a beautiful place to call home with Flathead Lake and the […]
YOLO-Or #YOIIO!
So…, being that I’m a little behind on pop culture, I just discovered what YOLO meant last summer during the Irish Life Experience. For those of you who don’t know, YOLO is the acronym for the phrase, “You Only Live Once,” which is often used as a hashtag on Twitter to bring attention to exciting […]
Celtic Warriors
1, 2, 3, Jab, 1, 2, 3, Hook, 1, 2, 3, Punch. While the US has the Dream Team and the Fab Five, Ireland has the Celtic Warriors-boxers Katie Taylor, John Joe Nevin, Paddy Barnes, and Michael Conlan? On August 9th, slugger Katie Taylor won Ireland’s first Olympic gold medal since 1996, when Michelle Smith […]
Protected: ILE Student Playlist #2
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