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Waterford Crystal
We were lucky enough to visit the Waterford Crystal Factory and see the amazing work of how to make Waterford Crystal on July 4th, 2011. What an amazing process!
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Stories From 2011
Every Irish Way story published in 2011.
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Waterford Tall Ships Festival
We were lucky enough to watch these amazing fireworks at the Waterford Tall Ships Festival on July 2nd, 2011. Just in time for our 4th of July celebration!
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Girl Talk
Dan got engaged last summer and recently got married the end of July, while Levi recently proposed to his girlfriend before the ILE. One afternoon, the girls…
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Up the Dubs!
A tidbit from the Leinster Finals at Croke Park on July 10th, 2011. Dublin vs. Wexford. All of the ILE students cheered for Dublin. Since Dan and Edel are from…
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Angie Wins the Dog and Tractor
The popular Dog and Tractor Travel Game won rave reviews from the ILE students, as Angie, Brian, Dan, Edel, and Taryn would shout at the top of their lungs during…
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Hello from Galway!
The Irish Life Experience left for Galway on Saturday morning-bright and early. The wonderful, Brian Farrell from Burren Coaches, picked us up and we were delighted…
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Angie's Oracle
Angie is a Fortune Teller and has the "gift." Once her aura was yellow on Friday night, she read a few of the girl's fortunes. It was an exciting night.
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Bell X1 Concert
Levi and the Oscar Wilde Drama Group at the Bell X1 Concert. It was a fun night!
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Choc-a-bloc with Workshops!
Wednesday was our final class day of the trip. After this, it's all holidays! But we had work to do and prizes to win before the real fun could begin. Angie started…
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Corinna O’Donoghue Visits the ILE!
A Champion Irish dancer and tin whistle player-not to mention former ILE teacher, Corinna O'Donoghue visited the ILE for the day. The students truly enjoyed her…
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ILE's Got Talent!
Wednesday's amazing talent show definitely proved that the ILE truly does have talent. The evening started out with an incredible operatic rendition of Justin…
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Northern Ireland Bliss
On Thursday, the students went north to Belfast, the Giant's Causeway, and Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge. Angie served as our incredible tour guide when we passed…
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