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and urban. Students can marvel at Crane waves
the surrounding natural wonders – where just
from beaches to mountains, lakes, locals under the
and forests.” go to drink cliff.”
James Kenny, Student Support and traditional For language
Admin at Castel Education www. musicians meet.” schools like Midland
casteleducation.com, which also has Further north still we Language Centre, which
its home in Tralee, confirms the beau- have Donegal on the West Coast. offer courses in various locations
ty of the region: “Co. Kerry, located in Donegal English Language School across the country, Ireland is full of
the South-West of Ireland, is a perfect https://donegallanguageschool.com beautiful places to study, from North
example of where to go and what to is located in Bundoran, which, accord- to South. Kat Mahon elaborates, “In
see, a perfect blend of land and sea ing to General Manager Daniel Browne, Ireland, each town carries with it its
to feast your eyes on. It’s known as is the “Capital of surfing in Ireland and own unique ‘personality’. Medium and
the Emerald Isle for good reason. Kerry has long golden beaches that are per- smaller towns have a strong sense
is on the Wild Atlantic Way - which is fect for horse riding. So, it’s the ideal of community and warmly welcome
one of the longest-drivable roads in location for our Riding, Surfing and international students to be a part of
the world. Did I mention the people are Multi Activity programmes.” Daniel it. Most towns in Ireland boast plenty
very welcoming too?” adds that the town is very safe, and of amenities such as swimming pools,
Heading up north, we have the everything is within walking distance. cinemas, gyms, youth social clubs,
beautiful Galway. According to Patrick The must-see place that Daniel sports facilities/teams, shops, cafes,
Creed, School Director at Bridge recommends visiting when studying in and restaurants… we promise, you will
Mills Galway Language Centre www. Donegal is the Fairy Bridges and Wish- not be bored!”
galwaylanguage.com, “Galway is not ing Chair at Tullan Strand: “Students It is no wonder that Ireland con-
the biggest town in Ireland but it is get to see these natural phenomena tinues to be a top destination for
very beautiful, relaxed and a great as part of our ‘Wild Atlantic Coastal language students and that the
place to study and live. It’s easy to get Hike’ which brings them around number of international higher educa-
around, safe, welcoming and one in Roguey Headland to the famous rock tion students reached a record high
five of the population are students at arches called the ‘Fairy Bridges’ which in 2023. Summarising what makes
the local universities, so student life is make the most amazing backdrop the country so special, Trevor Horner
the way of life in Galway!” for holiday snaps!! While there, the highlights the “Irish music and dance,
He adds that “The pubs in the city students can sit in the traditional literature, beautiful green landscapes,
are welcoming places with lots of Irish ‘Wishing Chair’ and make a special all four seasons in one day, and having
people to meet and traditional music intention. This is also a great place to ‘the craic’ i.e. a good time!”
playing – the best of which is The watch the surfers of the area catching delilah@studytravel.network

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