A Letter to ILE 2024

Dingle Peninsula-2024

…And so dawns the last day on this magical island. It’s strange how just three and a half weeks can change this small group of incredible human beings, but it’s true. These amazing people have become nothing short of a huge family, and coupled with the fact that we were gathered together on arguably the most incredible place on planet earth…

On Our Merry (Gal)Way

Maldron Hotel-Wagon Wheel Group 2024

And so comes, like every trip, the end. Today is our final, beautiful, perfect day in Galway. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful free day in Galway City today…

A Wheely Drizzly, Delightful Day!

Aran Islands-Gerry and Kaylee 2024

Okay, I know I’ve started the blog with so many “Today is a much-awaited, beautiful day!” But it really is! That’s the beauty of the ILE and Ireland…every day is more special and amazing than the last. And today is no exception…

Could You Ask For a (Kyle)More Perfect Day?

Kylemore Abbey-Group 2024

The morning dawned in a rush of warm sunlight and a gentle sprinkling of rain here and there. Everyone is very very excited for today–we are going to the incredible Connemara region…

Anything but Burren

Burren-ILE Rock 2024

Good morning from Galway! Yay yay yay! Today is a very fun, much-awaited day by many. The Burren! The Burren is an absolutely jaw-dropping landscape in County Clare that consists of wild rolling hills dotted with slabs of weathered limestone, grazing sheep, elegant little brooks, and swaying wildflowers…

A Bun(ratty) Day

Bunratty Castle-Entrance 2024

Good morrrrning! Farewell to Killarney and our dear Gleneagle…students started off the morning strong with some delicious homemade breakfasts–ranging from full fries to cereal. Then it was a packing frenzy…

A Slea Day!

Gleneagle Hotel-Michael Collins Drama Winners 2024

Hey hey hey!!! Though a drizzly rain greeted us this morning, the sun shone bright the rest of the day, which was a good thing, as today is such a fantastic day. The Dingle Peninsula…

Kissain’t no Joke Today

Ladies View-Group 2024

Goooood moooorning from Killarney!!! What a fab day we have ahead of us! The Ring of Kerry, a fantastic drive…

What a Fab Gift of the Gab!

Blarney Castle-Darcy and Mary 2024

Hey hey hey!!! What an exciting day…onward to the Kingdom of Kerry! And goodbye to Dublin. Awhh…how sad!!!! But soon we will be in our new home—Killarney…

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Trip Dates: June 29-July 23, 2025