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The streets, squares, and landmarks of the capital.

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July 16, 2024 · Summer Diaries

Dublin the Fun

After a quick bus tour of Phoenix Park (where the Áras an Uachtaráin–the President of Ireland–lives, also one of Europe’s biggest enclosed parks), and another bus tour of the main parts of Dublin, students had 6 hours to explore Dublin with their buddies...

July 14, 2024 · Summer Diaries

An Epic Day

Today we had a fantastic tour-filled day! After a breakfast of Belgian waffles, we headed into Dublin with Neil, the most normal bus driver we've ever had. Our first stop was Croke Park...

July 9, 2024 · Summer Diaries

No Treble Whistlin’ Today!

Greetings from Dublin!! Everyone seemed to sleep soundly through the night…and breakfast was a busy affair, as we share King’s Hos with several hundred international kids…some have even made friends with our group...

July 2, 2024 · Summer Diaries

Welcome ILE 2024!

Today, on June 30th, 2024, twenty-eight students from different corners of the US converge together—with little to no knowledge of these strange people they stand around—everyone simply there to embrace the beautiful unknown...

July 16, 2023 · Summer Diaries

We’re Dublin Our Luck Today!

Before our free day began, we had a guided tour of Dublinia—a fascinating interactive museum with three levels—viking Ireland, medieval Ireland, and a short film. It was very neat! Liam and Aiden were very excited to find all sorts of viking and medieval merchandise in the gift shop, including a drinking horn and a small shield...

July 10, 2023 · Summer Diaries

Irish you the best of days!

Maidin mhaith daoibh go léir as Baile Átha Cliath! Good morning to you all from Dublin...

July 9, 2023 · Summer Diaries

From Newtown to a new town…

Good-bye sweet Waterford, and hello Dublin!!! After a few drizzly days, the morning welcomed us with warm golden sunlight for our last day at Newtown. Sad…but everyone was so very excited for Dublin...

July 1, 2023 · Summer Diaries

Home in Ireland!!!

With baited breaths, curious hearts, and several overweight suitcases, this wonderful band of people took their first steps into the adventure of a lifetime...