· Alumni Stories
Forever Grateful
I am confident that the only reason I am standing here today is because the Irish Life Experience, and all of the wonderful people involved, helped me find my way...
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County Dublin
The capital — Croke Park, Trinity and the Book of Kells, Kilmainham Gaol, Howth, and life at the King’s Hospital.
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· Irish Culture
Irish Books-A Novel-ty
As winter is just around the corner, here are some books we recommend that you can snuggle up to in the next few months...
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· Irish Culture
Irish Music-Our Forte
We have compiled a list of our favorite Irish music for you to add to your Irish Life Experience playlist. Have a listen and enjoy...
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· Irish Culture
ILE's Reel Review
The Irish have always had the gift of storytelling, so it is no surprise that they have made some brilliant movies over the years...
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· Summer Diaries
Farewell Dublin
Sad to be leaving Dublin but excited for our next adventures, today we bid a happy farewell to King's Hospital. Our Dublin accommodations full of fun, discos and…
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· Summer Diaries
Ireland's Got Talent
Upon arriving to our first destination, Facebook International Headquarters, the kids were asked if they had a personal account on this particular social media…
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· Summer Diaries
A Croke of Genius
As I look back on the events of Tuesday, the 9th, I am so proud of the students. We had a jam packed day, from start to finish, and they all responded so well.…
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· Summer Diaries
A Day For The Dead
Hello friends and family! Another day, another typical breakfast. The kids munched on plain cereal and toast, wishing for waffles and pancakes. Afterword, Angie and…
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· Summer Diaries
An EPIC Day
Good day to you all! To update you on the events of Saturday, July 6th, the day was mostly spent on the grounds of King's Hospital. The kids had class all morning…
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· Summer Diaries
On The Road Again
After another hearty breakfast at Newtown, the kids re-packed all their belongings and loaded their suitcases onto the bus. Off to Dublin we go! King's Hospital…
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· Summer Diaries
A Hurling Good Time
The students were introduced to the world of GAA, as we had the opportunity to watch the county Wexford Hurling team win their first Leinster title in 15 years…
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· Summer Diaries
Arrival to the Great Isle!
Tired, hungry, and a bit jet-lagged, all 19 students and the 6 of us counselors joined together at the Dublin airport in our matching ILE T-Shirts. To beat jet-lag…
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