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IRELAND

DESTINATION

Whether they are drawn to the
bustling streets of Dublin, the
serene beauty of County Kerry,
or the charm of Galway, Ireland
offers an array of experiences for
international students. Delilah
Kealy-Roberts discovers what makes
Ireland so enchanting through the
eyes of educational institutions.

LANGUAGE TERTIARY

reland is well-known for its literary Learning https://futurelearning.ie adds, “The streets of Dublin are teem-
giants, rugged landscape, rich concurs, noting, “Ireland is well known ing with its rich historical heritage,
Iculture…. but most importantly, for its stunning landscapes, rich his- and there are plenty of pubs with live
the warm and welcoming people!” tory and warm hospitality. From the music and dancing.”
says Kat Mahon, Partner Support spectacular cliffs of Moher in Galway The youthful feel of the city is
Officer at Midland Language Centre to the vibrant streets of Dublin, Ireland certainly an attractive quality for
https://mlcireland.ie, when asked offers travellers and students a vari- young international students setting
what makes this country so special ety of exciting experiences.” out on an adventure. Anna Maroutian,
for international students. Jonathan The capital of the Republic of Ire- Digital Communications Manager at
Quinn, Marketing Director at Centre land, Dublin, is a consistently enticing The Linguaviva Centre www.linguaviva.
of English Studies – CES https:// destination for language learners and com, notes, “Dublin is a vibrant and
ces-schools.com/locations/dublin, other international students, and for inclusive city. It has the youngest
adds that the country is a wonderful good reason! population of any city in Europe.”
destination for international students “Dublin ranks among the world’s There are endless sights to see and
as it offers “fantastic teaching top 40 cities, and nearly 50 per activities to get involved with in and
with a safe and friendly cent of the population is around this city. Trevor Horner, Direc-
environment.” under 30. This gives tor of The Horner School of English
The country’s Dublin a youthful and www.hornerschool.com, explains, “The
appeal is rooted in, dynamic vibe, per- centre of Dublin has a village feel, as
not only the qual- fect for student echoes of the Vikings mix with buzzing
ity of education, life,” says Paul boutiques, cobbled streets reverberate
but the history, John McMahon, with the sounds of buskers, and 18th-
nature, and most Head of Inter- century parks play host to festivals,
importantly the national Sales at film and food markets.”
welcoming culture. Atlas Language For Sorcha Ní Néillfrom at Everest
Mayra Sáfrom, Sales School https:// Language School https://
Business Devel- atlaslanguageschool. everestlanguageschool.com,
oper Executive at Future com/atlas-dublin. He “Dublin is the best place to

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