Top places to visit on your trip to Athlone
Located in the centre of Ireland on the River Shannon, Athlone has a lot to offer. Whether you are looking for an action-packed weekend or a relaxing break there is something for everyone. Athlone Castle is a very popular attraction. It is an interesting exhibition on the history of Athlone and the castle itself. The […]
Esther Work Experience student at Shannon Academy
My name is Esther I am fifteen years old and I am from Spain. I am staying here in Ireland for the school year. I am a transition year student at Athlone Community College. As part of my transition year programme. I am working here at Shannon Academy for one week. I work with Caoimhe, […]
Typical Irish phrases
With St. Patrick’s day fast approaching we thought we would provide you with some typical Irish phrases that you may hear over the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend. St. Patrick’s day is a cultural and religious celebration for Irish people. On St. Patrick’s day people usually attend parades that take place all over the country. Celebrations […]
Clara Navajo- Student diary
My name is Clara I am fifteen years old and I am staying in Ireland, I am living in Tullamore, in County Offaly. It is near Athlone. I arrived in Ireland on 30th August. At the beginning I was a little confused and homesick. My host family really helped me settle in and I started […]
Juan Pedro Martinez- Student Diary
My name is Juan Pedro Martinez and I am going to tell you a little bit about my experience in Ireland so far. I travelled to Ireland on 26th August 2017. The first day I was nervous and fearful I did not know what to expect until I reached Athlone. When I arrived I began […]
Top Traditional Irish foods to try on your visit to Ireland
On your trip to the Emerald Isle why not try out some of our top Irish dishes. Traditional Irish stew, in the past would have been very basic made with mutton, barley and potatoes all fresh ingredients but now as there are more ingredients available than in the past some recipes slightly differ. Nowadays, it […]
Rafa Lloréns Mollá- Student diary
I was very excited and eager about coming to Ireland. So far, my adventure has been very enjoyable, many things have happened. Initially I was a little homesick. I missed my family but with the help of my host family I started to feel better and every day I was a little less sad. When […]
Top places to visit on your Trip to Ireland
Take a trip to the West coast of Ireland and visit the Cliffs of Moher in county Clare. They offer breath taking views at the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way. This historical landmark is one of Ireland’s most famous sights. From the edge of the cliff, this spectacular natural wonder will overwhelm you as […]
My Experience in Ireland: Estela Albendea López
My name is Estela and I am 15 years old, I am from Seville in Spain. I came to Tullamore, Ireland at the end of August. I was a little worried because I had never done anything like this before. On arrival, my first impression was that the family were very nice and kind and […]
Packing for your trip to Ireland
Packing for Irish weather can be very tricky, one minute the sun is shining and the next minute it’s raining. There is a widely known expression ‘There is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing’ Alfred Wainwright. The best thing I can advise is to come prepared and pack for all seasons. The country is […]