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Goodbye Waterford, Hello Dublin!

On Thursday morning, we woke up early, finished packing, and loaded our suitcases onto the bus. We said our goodbyes to Newtown Boarding School and Waterford and…

Crystal, Scones, and Blindie!

The 4th of July began with Dan's Gaelic class. Students learned to ask each other out on dates in Gaelic. It was very amusing. Dan said there was only a 20% success…

Happy 4th of July!

The 4th of July's festivities began after drama and dance. In drama, students began researching important political figures in Irish history for their…

Happy 4th of July-From Waterford to US!

Fun with Limericks!

This past week, drama was devoted to learning how to write limericks. Edel and Levi assigned each student a specific Irish literary figure that they would need to…

Waterford Scavenger Hunt

Last night, the Irish Life Experience students participated in Edel's exciting Waterford Scavenger Hunt. Students were divided into teams of six. They were told…

From Castles to Cashels

Hello Irish Life Experience Families and Friends! Yesterday, we had the opportunity to travel to Kilkenny Castle and the Rock of Cashel. The weather, AGAIN was in…

Living the Dream in Waterford

On Saturday, students woke up early for day number three of classes. Their morning began with Angie's Irish literature class. Students learned about James Joyce and…

Tremendous Tall Ships

Thursday night was unique as the Irish Life Experience students were able to help Waterford kick off the Tall Ships Races. Every six years, Waterford hosts…

Wonderful Waterford

Wednesday was the first day of classes for the Irish Life Experience. Students woke up around 8 AM feeling refreshed and rejuvenated-anxious to start learning about…

Fáilte to Ireland!

Hello Irish Life Experience Families and Friends, Just a quick update on Tuesday's events. After we met Edel and Dan at Dublin Airport, we gathered our belongings…

Slán Agat USA!

Hello ILE Families and Friends! Just a quick update on our very long travel day to Ireland. Monday, the 27th, marked the departure of the 2011 Irish Life…