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Meet James Stone
Meet James — a Waterford primary-school teacher and All-Ireland-winning piper who has been part of ILE since 2014.
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Introductions to the teachers, counselors, and staff who make each ILE summer happen.
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Meet Natalie Helser
Natalie went on the program in 2022 and returns every summer — this year as your Irish-American History teacher.
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Meet Kaytlin Dwyer
I am especially looking forward to making lasting memories, building connections, and celebrating Irish culture in a whole new way...
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Meet Tyler Krell
Tyler did the program as a student and returns this summer for his fourth trip, and third as a counsellor.
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Meet Joy Smits
I am especially excited to help new students feel welcomed, comfortable, and ready to make the most of their experience in Ireland...
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Meet Liam Bevan
I am one of your Junior Counselors and I can not wait to meet you all this summer...
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Meet Helen Tonra
Travel, both long-term and short-term, has opened my eyes to the world, and I have enjoyed making friends from all over. For me...
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Meet Clare Broderick
The talented, Clare Broderick, will be joining the Irish Life Experience Team as a...
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Meet Clare Konen
I cannot wait to return with all these wonderful people and meet the 2025 Irish Life Experience students...
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Meet Connor Mulvaney
I am excited to visit Ireland for the first time and spend more time with an amazing group of...
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Meet Sarah Klaus
I am honored and excited to Irish-up my summer with Irish Life Experience. I can't wait to meet everyone...
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Meet Máire O’Shaughnessy
I am really looking forward to meeting you all and sharing the cultural aspects of our wonderful little island. I hope I can help you...
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