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DESTINATION

Galway is very

beautiful, relaxed

and a great place to

study and live

immerse yourself in the English student should choose Cork, because ul.ie adds, “Limerick City, situated in
language.” She recommends, as the Lonely Planet Guide put it, ‘Cork the picturesque Shannon region of
“enjoying an ice cream with is a state of mind’ with everything Ireland, is a vibrant and historic city
the seals in Howth Harbour, walking that is good about Ireland to be found known for its warm and welcoming
the hallowed halls of Trinity College in Cork.” atmosphere. Boasting a rich cultural
or attending one of the many Anita Locke, Marketing Manager heritage, Limerick offers students
traditional music sessions in pubs at Cork English Academy www. a blend of traditional charm and
around the city.” corkenglishacademy.com, concurs: modern amenities. From its medieval
Outside of the city, in smaller towns “With a population of 190,000 Cork landmarks like King John’s Castle to its
in the region, there are also plenty of City offers international students a lively arts scene and bustling cafes,
hidden gems. Active Language Learn- relatively small, safe and easy to get Limerick has something for everyone.”
ing https://all.ie, which is celebrat- around, home away from home.” North of Limerick in County Clare is
ing 35 years in business this year, The neighbouring counties, County another area of natural beauty – the
is located in Dun Laoghaire on the Kerry and County Limerick, also have Cliffs of Moher. Fernanda Moraes,
outskirts of Dublin. an abundance of adventures to offer Business Development Executive
Danielle Wall, Global Marketing international students. David Rus- at SEDA Summer School https://
Director at Active Language Learning, sell, Director at NED College sedasummer.com, says, “The
says, “Students from all over the world www.ned.ie/en, which Cliffs of Moher provide
come to our school to improve their has campuses in stunning views of the
English in a fun and exciting location in Dublin and Limerick Atlantic Ocean, with
Dublin’s upmarket coastal town of Dun explains, “Limer- the Aran Islands
Laoghaire, we currently have over 30 ick is a modern visible in the
nationalities studying with us!” When vibrant city, distance on clear
in Dun Laoghaire, she recommends a steeped in his- days. It is a truly
stroll along the harbour while enjoying tory. Established unforgettable
a coffee, an ice-cream or fresh fish by the Vikings in experience.”
and chips. 922 AD, Limerick County Kerry
Another fantastic student city is is a university city also boasts areas
Cork. Sonny Kennedy, Marketing Man- with many cafes, of natural beauty,
ager at Cork English College https:// pubs, restaurants and according to Matea
corkenglishcollege.com, describes the concert venues.” Bogdanovic at the Tralee-
city as “a place with a relaxed easy- Fiona O’Kearney, Senior based Celtic School of English
going atmosphere and plenty to see Administrator – UL Global Marketing, https://celticschoolofenglish.com.
and do,” adding that, “an international at the University of Limerick www. “Tralee is a fantastic blend of rural

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