Irish Life Experience

You’re Invited to the Irish Life Experience and Irish Way Reunion!

tharrison — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:45:06 +0000

Tenon Tours is hosting the 1st Annual Reunion for all alumni of the Irish Life Experience and Irish Way summer programs. The event will take place in Boston in conjunction with the 4th Annual Irish Pub Challenge. To make the most of the weekend, we’ve included an all-year group dinner, duck tours, trolley tours and more.

Dates: March 9-11, 2012.

Highlights:

Two nights at the Omni Parker House.

All-Year Alumni Dinner and Social.

4th Annual Irish Pub Challenge (Over 21 Only).

Duck Tour of Boston.

Hop-On/Hop-Off Trolley Tour of Boston.

Here’s the scoop:

Friday, March 9, 2012
Check-in to the Omni Parker House, the most historic hotel in Boston and Tenon Tours’ Headquarters.

All Year Alumni Dinner and Social
Join fellow Irish Life Experience and Irish Way Alumni for an unforgettable evening. Reminisce about your magical summer in Ireland. From living around the country, to learning the Irish National Anthem in Gaelic class, to exchanging favorite scone recipes, to discussing hurling and Gaelic football techniques, to comparing drama stories, and to exploring and witnessing the beauty of the land first hand. Rekindle bonds with old friends, meet new friends, and share stories from the Emerald Isle over dinner, a pint of Guinness (if old enough), and possibly demonstrating “a haon, a do, a tri” jig.

Saturday, March 10, 2012
OPTION #1 (Over 21 Only)
Attend the 4th Annual Irish Pub Challenge as a warm-up to St. Patrick’s Day. The largest pub crawl in Boston, and considered to be one of the Top Ten things to do around St. Patrick’s Day. This even welcomed more than 2,500 people last year from three countries and 39 states.

OPTION #2 (All Ages Welcome)
Make a SPLASH! Super Duck Tours is the only amphibious tour to bring you through Boston Harbor, the doorway to the new world and the birthplace of American liberty and commerce. Alumni will see breathtaking harbor views and learn about waterfront history during this one of a kind land and sea tour.

OPTION #3 (All Ages Welcome)
Enjoy a custom trolley ride above traffic. The perfect way to see Boston and to learn about 400 hundred years of history. Alumni will enjoy an amazing two and a half hour fully narrated tour of Boston and Cambridge, including the only trolley tour of Harvard Square. Feel free to hop on and off and explore 21 Boston sightseeing attractions.

You can choose to sign up for all events, a few events, or nothing at all. However, if you can’t attend we would like you to upload a picture or two on Tenon Tours’ form from your magical summer spent on the Emerald Isle.

Introducing Shona (AKA Scooooones) Ní Luineachaín-Your 2012 Female Counselor

tharrison — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:06:02 +0000

Born and raised in the Rebel County of Cork, it was only natural that Shona started playing GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) from a very young age. Training for both local Camogie and Gaelic football teams, as well as taking up Irish dancing after school, Shona was always enthusiastic about participating in and learning about traditional Irish pastimes. She furthered her knowledge of the Irish language, songs, and stories from spending her summers in Irish colleges on the southern coast of Ireland. Having spent so long being as a student, Shona finally got the chance to work for an Irish College in Co. Kerry. Shona is now studying Business Studies at the University of Limerick, but got the opportunity to work for eight months in 2011 in Boston with Tenon Tours where she got to meet the fabulous Taryn and was first introduced to the Irish Life Experience. She is eagerly awaiting the summer of 2012 where she will finally get the chance to meet the entire ILE Team that help make this experience unforgettable and the new students that will be involved in this year’s amazing adventure.

Give the Gift of a Lifetime this Holiday Season

admin_ile — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:31:52 +0000

Are you searching for the perfect gift for that special college or high school student? Search no longer! Give them the gift of a lifetime this Holiday Season. A gift they will truly remember and treasure forever.

The Irish Life Experience offers two exceptional summer study abroad programs-one for American and Canadian college students and a separate program for high school students. Emphasizing culture, education, travel, and fun, we strive to ensure each student’s experience is unique and unforgettable.

What joy you will bring to them on Christmas morning, as they unwrap this magical gift of Ireland. Please help make their dreams come true by contributing to their Irish Life Experience.

Beannachtaí an tSéasúir.

Tyler Krell Goes to Ireland!

tharrison — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:56:57 +0000

Hi! My name is Tyler Krell and I would love to travel to Ireland with the Irish Life Experience.

I am currently a Senior at Polson High School in Polson, Montana. After I graduate, I plan to attend college to further my education and pursue a degree in Dentistry.

While in High School, I have participated in many extra curricular activities, such as Basketball, Golf, and Track and have been involved with the management of the Football and Volleyball Teams. I am also a distinguished member of the National Honor Society. For the past two years, I have served as Student Body President and am currently the Student Representative for the School Board.

With Irish roots stemming from County Mayo, I grew up hearing stories about the motherland passed down from my Great Grandfather King and Grandfather Cates. It would be my dream to witness firsthand the beauty of the land, become immersed in the culture and traditions, and delve into the rich history that has been shared with me.

The Irish Life Experience will be a once in a lifetime opportunity, that I know will forever change my life. This experience will open up my eyes to a whole new world-a world that I will cherish and embrace. It is my dream to go to Ireland, but I won’t be able to make the journey without your support. Please consider making a donation to help make my dream come true.

Go Raibh Maith Agat! Thank You!

Protected: The Oracle with Angie

tharrison — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:35:15 +0000

Protected: ILE Sessiun-Music to Our Ears

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Protected: Learning the Irish National Anthem

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Protected: Gaelic Football Glory

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Protected: Hula Hoop Races

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Protected: Minute-To-Win-It

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