The Irish Government In Ireland, the government is a parliamentary democracy. The Head of the Government is the Taoiseach . The Tánaiste is the Deputy Prime Minister. Fifteen Government Departments exist in Ireland. The Taoiseach and the Ministers form...
SAINT PATRICK'S DAY ! The 17th of March is the day of St Patrick, celebrated by millions of people around the world as if it was a national day. It is celebrated especially throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. It is the most famous Irish...
I have already made an article about the sports I practiced in Ireland (Zumba, Yoga and Piloxing). But during the Welcome Days, I experimented a very dynamic dance with all the other Erasmus, the Irish dance ! Irish dance is born after a constant shifting...
Shamrock A shamrock is a young sprig of clover , used as a symbol of Ireland. The Ireland's patron saint, Saint Patrick has used it as a metaphor for the Christian Trinity . In ancient times, a tiny three-leafed plant bloomed far and wide and laid a carpet...
The Harp Long, long ago in Ireland, the sound of the Irish Harp echoed round the courts of kings and chieftains. No feast or noble gathering was complete without a bard providing entertainment for the guests. In ancient times these wandering minstrels...
The celtic cross Standing tall in the landscape. Rooted in the Irish soil. And yet reaching for the sky. Since early times, the Celtic Cross has marked sacred places all over Ireland. Each one has its own tale to tell – with stories from scripture, carved...
Here is the link to see an article about the legislation of Alcohol in Ireland: http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/alcohol-legislation-follows-behind-curve-of-public-opinion-rather-than-leading-it-1.2090245 In this article, there are three important...
Same-sex marriage is legal in Ireland , following approval of a referendum on 22 May 2015 to provide in the country's constitution that marriage is recognized irrespective of the sex of the partners. Civil partnerships , granted under the Civil Partnership...
I am born on the 14th of February, the Valentine's day, and also the day of the rugby match Ireland against France . So I decided to go to Dublin by bus all the day with two friends. We arrived at lunch time, so we decided to eat a fish and chips in the...
Hi everobody ! That's it, it is the moment to leave ! The 20th January 2015, I took the flight from Paris to Dublin in Ireland, in order to live 4 months in Dundalk, to study in the Dundalk Institute of Technology and to meet people of the all world This...
Hi ! Today, it's my first sunday in Dundalk, and I have already done so many things in this town! Firstly there were the Welcome Days, where we have made a lot of activities. You can read on this picture the program of these two days. On thursday, the...
I am studying in DkIT since two months now. This institute is a Regional Technical College located in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland, halfway between Dublin and Belfast. DkIT was established in 1970 by the president Denis Cummins. It’s mission is « to...
Yesterday, we decided, with Erasmus friends, to go to visit Blackrock, a beautiful little village not so far of Dundalk. This one is a seaside village just to the south of Dundalk , County Louth , Ireland . The village is in the townland of Haggardstown...
The Dundalk University of Technology propose a lot of activities and sports. I decided to beneficit of this opportunity. So I made an inscription to the program "Fit 4 Life" which allow me to practise at will zumba, salsa, yoga, piloxing, pilates and...
Traditions and Customs in Ireland : Irish blessings Ireland is well-known for its Saints and Scholars, but also for its blessings. Blessings are about welcoming, warmth and turning a negative situation into a positive one. Example : May the roads rise...
In Ireland, the most beautiful landscapes I have seen was in the sky. The lights are so colourful ! Look at these pictures : Cloudy and sunny Sunset Rainbow
The Claddagh This is a combination of three elements. The hands represent friendship , the heart stands for love and the crown signifies loyalty . The Claddagh ring is the traditional Irish engagement and marriage ring. I took this picture in Galway...
Hi everybody, My semester in Ireland is now over. It was four wonderful month with you,irish, french, brasilians, spanish, german, and also with my international marketing team, the canadians and the australians. Thank you for all these great moments....
The Trinity Knot This is one of the most popular Celtic symbols. It is often found in the Book of Kells and on Celtic crosses. The symbol has been used by Christians as a sign of the Blessed Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit)
Is here some pictures of our parties with Irish and Erasmus people !
Take-off ! Let's go on holidays for 2 two weeks. I will see my family, my boyfriend and my friends, I am very excited! See you soon , Lisa
Hello everybody ! I'm going to travel in Ireland from January to May. I will welcomed by the Dundalk University of Technology. I'm pleased you found this blog. I will publish regularly articles about my abroad semester and about my life in Ireland. Hope...
My first Burger King in Dundalk ! Adress : Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk
For my first week-end in Dundalk, I decided to visit the city centre with some friends ! St Patrick's cathedral
In marketing, we work on a market research for the company Maxol. For this GSP , we are working with Australia and America in a entire group of 12. We met our client during a conference, and a video was made for the Australians and the Americans.
