Author
Gráinne Hand
Title
Assistant Director
Arcadia Ireland
Arcadia Pre-Election Round Table Discussion
Students from the our Dublin Parliamentary Internship (DPI) programme who intern with an Irish politician could not be here at a more exciting time! In the run up to the 2016 Ireland Elections we are inviting those on the DPI programme to the Arcadia… More
A Visit to the Community
At the beginning of this semester we sent everyone on their homestay weekend. The official name for this activity is An Cúairt ar Phobal meaning Visit to the Community. All students are invited to participate in this co-curricular activity which falls… More
Shrove Tuesday at the Dublin Center
Yesterday at the Arcadia Dublin Center we celebrateed Pancake Tuesday. Often called Shrove Tuesday or in the Irish language "Pancóg Dé Máirt" it was traditionally a day when ingredients were used up before the holy season of Lent. Yesterday it gave us… More
Ireland for Adventure
This weekend I joined many others in the free, invigorating, endorphin releasing and sometimes challenging activity that is running. There is now a huge culture of running and marathons in Ireland and sure where better to take part in such an activity… More
Turkey and Trimmings!
For years we have been helping students mark this wonderful holiday during the Semester in Ireland. Each student is invited to form groups to explore culinary skills and have a bit of fun preparing a bird and making a meal to remember. For many this might… More