County Dublin · Stories From

Trinity College & the Book of Kells

The illuminated manuscript and the Long Room library.

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January 24, 2022 · 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...

July 15, 2018 · Summer Diaries

My Goodness, My Guinness...

Next on the list of our adventures was...the Guinness Storehouse and Factory tour! This location at St James’ Gate has brewed since 1759 and their museum is shaped…

July 14, 2015 · Summer Diaries

To Arthur!

"When I die, Dublin will be written in my heart." -James Joyce On Saturday, the students found out just exactly what James Joyce meant. The students awoke and had…

July 10, 2015 · Summer Diaries

Up the Dubs!

Today marked our last day in Waterford as we made the journey onto Dublin. We began our day with our usual class schedule. Miles taught about the great famine that…

July 13, 2014 · Summer Diaries

Adventures in Dublin

Saturday was one of the busiest days to date for ILE '14 with an array of different tours, venues, and adventures spanning a 14-hour period. With the bus arriving…

July 17, 2013 · Summer Diaries

The Craic is Mighty

Today the heat wave in Ireland continued and we woke to glorious sunshine once again. It was also the last class day today-there was weeping and wailing until the…

July 2, 2013 · Summer Diaries

Oh My My My, Oh My My My, Oh My My My July!

And what a way to start to lovely July–the kids had their first history class with Dan, where they learned that Barack O’Bama was from Co Offaly, which explained…

July 24, 2012 · Summer Diaries

Dublin Day and Music Workshop

After such an exciting day yesterday, we decided to have a sleep in and organized breakfast for 8:45 AM instead of 8:30 AM! That extra 15 minutes sure made a…

July 15, 2012 · Summer Diaries

Átha Cliath Bound

Hello ILE Families and Friends! On Saturday, the first part of our journey came to an end. Students departed our home in Waterford and headed north to the…

July 16, 2011 · Summer Diaries

My Heart is Dublin for Ireland!

The Irish Life Experience spent Tuesday in Dublin. Students had the option of doing various tours throughout the day, such as the Book of Kells, Dublin Castle…

July 10, 2011 · Summer Diaries

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…

July 14, 2010 · Summer Diaries

Dublin Days