Stories From 2011

Oscar Wilde Drama Group Steals the Show

On Friday morning at 9:30 AM, the majority of ILE students went to see the new Harry Potter movie at the Liffey Valley Shopping Center across the road. The students…

Croker and Howth!

On Monday, students were able to get a tour of Croke Park. Croke Park is a magnificent stadium-if your impressed by them is Ireland’s largest and fourth largest in…

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…

Up the Dubs!

On Sunday, students were able to relax and sleep in. Yeah! Evan said it was delightful to catch up on some much needed shut eye. In the afternoon, the Irish Life…

Classes, Trad Music, and Discotheques=Deadly!

On Saturday, Angie discussed WB Yeats and Seamus Heaney in her Irish literature class. MC said that Angie is very knowledgeable and simply loves listening to her.…

Irish National Anthem

Verse 1 Seo dhibh a cháirde duan Óglaigh, Cathréimeach briomhar ceolmhar, Ár dtinte cnámh go buacach táid, 'S an spéir go min réaltogach. Is fonnmhar faobhrach sinn…

Irish Promises

To promote Irish culture in Puerto Rico, I will teach my friends Irish slang words and how to play different Irish sports. I’ll also tell them about my fun trip in…

Letter Home

Dan was very impressed with Sasha Fierce's letter that she wrote in Irish American history and wanted to share. Enjoy! August 1950 Ma, I’ve entered into a world of…

Loving Dublin Life

Friday was filled with classes in the morning. In Dan’s Gaelic class, students learned the Irish for left=clé, right=deis, red=dearg, blue=gorm, yellow=buí, and…

Hula Hoop Races!

On Thursday night, Taryn showed Ryan and Tom how to have Hula Hoop races. Hula Hoops are Irish crisps shaped like donuts. The objective of the race is to put the…

Minute To Win It-ILE Style!

A Bunch of Blarney and Put a Cork In It!

Tuesday marked our final tour day in Waterford to Cahir Castle, the Blarney Castle, Cork, and a quick stop in Youghal. Ireland's largest and best preserved castles…