Deciding on Dublin

Brenna McDonald August 13, 2015

As I sit here, seventeen days away from leaving the States (but who’s counting?!), I can barely contain my excitement for the adventure I am about to begin. Amidst the stresses of packing and preparation, I am still so happy and extremely grateful that… More

Blarney Castle and the Cliffs of Moher

Colleen Hess July 13, 2015

By Colleen H., University College Dublin Internship, Ireland On Friday we left for a weekend trip to Cork, to see the Blarney Castle, and Galway, to see the Cliffs of Moher. We set off on the bus around 5 to go to Cork which was about three hours. Our… More

Hurling Game- Kilkenny vs. Galway

Colleen Hess July 9, 2015

By Colleen H., University College Dublin Internship, Ireland Since arriving in Dublin I've been told that I have to go to a hurling game. Hurling is a native Irish sport which is one of two Gaelic games, the other being Gaelic football. The athletes… More

Riverdance

Colleen Hess June 25, 2015

By Colleen H., University College Dublin Internship, Ireland One of the most popular shows returned to Dublin for the 20th anniversary at the beautiful Gaiety Theater. The Arcadia students were all fortunate enough to get tickets for the opening night… More

Traveling in the Busy City

Colleen Hess June 22, 2015

Dublin Buses By Colleen H., University College Dublin Internship, Ireland The population of Ireland is about 4.6 million (not including Northern Ireland which is another 1.6 million), of that population about 40% live in the Dublin area. As I am sure… More

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