A few weeks ago the Dublin students enjoyed an evening of Irish culture and entertainment as part of the Arcadia Co-Curricular program. Theatre is a big part of life in Dublin, especially mid-week in the winter. Restaurants across the city offer pre-theatre… More
Most people who know a little bit about the USA and a little bit about Ireland are familiar with the close historical and cultural connections between the two nations. Others with an even deeper understanding know the close political ties between the… More
With its roots in the ancient Samhain Festival, Halloween is a very special time in Ireland. Thousands of years ago, in Celtic Ireland, the Samhain marked the division between the lighter and the darker halves of the year, when the divide between this… More
The excitement of choosing a European city to visit, scouring the internet for a cheap flight, worrying about the size of your cabin baggage and navigating your way to Dublin airport to catch a very early morning flight (because they are usually the cheapest… More
This past weekend we had our bi-annual three day trip to Belfast and the Antrim coast. Always a favourite of the semester, this event a great opportunity for students to venture North to Belfast. On Friday morning the Galway and Cork students were up… More