ABOUT IRELAND

There are many good reasons for coming to Ireland for your English language course.

It is generally accepted that if you want to hear English spoken in its clearest form and in the most correct manner in terms of grammar and pronunciation, then Ireland is the place to come to.

Ireland has produced a vast output of poetry, prose and drama in the English language. Among the more famous Irish writers are: James Joyce, Samuel Beckett*, Seamus Heaney*, William Butler Yeats*, George Bernard Shaw*.

*Winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature

Apart from the academic benefits you will find the Irish people to be welcoming, warm and open. The Irish  are closer to the Mediterraneans than to the typical northern European in their attitude to life and its enjoyment. When you come to Ireland you will enjoy endless conversation, an irreverant sense of humour and a helping hand if needed.

Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, is one of Europe's liveliest cities. With a large population under 25, Dublin is a very vibrant place. There is a high student population with several universities, colleges of technology, colleges of art and medical schools. The Temple Bar area has established a reputation as Dublin's "Left Bank", with theatres, cultural centres, cinemas, bars and restaurants.

Dublin is also a city of fine buildings, with a mix of Georgian squares and modern streetscapes.

You can get a flavour of the city from the work of a talented Irish artist, Sarah Rossney. You can see her website by clicking on the pictures below.