"Enjoyed and learned. Didn’t know it would be so much fun!" Elderhostel participant Introduction to Ireland programme Oct 08

Learning by doing can be so much fun.

"Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling, from glen to glen, and down the mountain side".

Expert-led field trips bring you face to face with life in a fishing community in Donegal.

"Knowledge speaks and wisdom listens". A German student quotes Jimi Hendrix on a wall mural in Clonmel.

Visit Ireland

Would you like to experience Ireland from the inside? An EIL programme will inspire you to look beyond tourism, to discover the 'real' Ireland and to live the Irish way of life among her people.

Our programs offer a host of learning opportunities; exciting activities, inspiring workshops and daily contact with the Irish people as you learn about the rhythm of Irish community and family life, while appreciating the rugged beauty of the Irish landscape.

News and Events

Countdown: Countdown!!Rachael Morrison Vermont 2013: Myself and award7 days 

So, I've finally done it. I've finally made it to what I have been saving, planning, and preparing for for months….

Bunratty Castle: Image of Bunratty Castle which is only a few miles from Ennis

Molly Malone & a Leprechaun now theres something you dont see everyday...

Molly Malone & Leprechaun...: Molly Malone & Leprechaun now there is something you dont see every day

Where did you spend your mid-term? Was it on a 30 meter high 20 meter long rope bridge?

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge: International Secondary School students on the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge near Ballintoy in County Antrim on their mid-term break. It spans 20 metres and is 30 metres above the rocks below!!

Volunteers from Bonn creating art work for “Cuan Saor” in Clonmel. These Volunteers are taking part in a joint venture between EIL Ireland and Experiment Ev Germany. Working alongside local volunteers and a local artist, they will be decorating the art room at the centre.

Volunteers from Bonn

Waterford had two extra supporters at the Ladies intermediate football match last weekend!

Julia and Simone at Croke Park

What do a Flash mob, Anne Casson, a Ballerina & Ryan Tubridy have in common?......

Julia Moeller & RTE presenter Ryan Tubridy: Julia Moeller of Germany who was part of a dance flashmob in Dublin RTE presenter Ryan Tubridy

The students in coordinator Bernie Crehan's host community went to the National Ploughing Championship in New Ross, Co. Wexford last week.

Ana Coric at the National Ploughing Championship in New Ross, Co. Wexford.

Luisa Miller participated in EIL's Secondary School Programme in Ireland for a full year in 2011/12 academic year. She lived in Clonmel with her host family, The Walsh family, and attended the Patrician Presentation Secondary School in Fethard. Here are her thoughts on her experience of school uniforms & fashion & dreaming in English!

The international secondary school students from the Waterford community from a trip to Cork, Blarney and the Food Festival in Waterford.

Erina at the Waterford food festival.: Erina at the Waterford food festival.

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Truly The Best of Ireland
A Lone Piper Laments for Road Scholar
The Best of Ireland
Bunratty Castle
Bunratty Castle
3 in a bed
Always room for one more
How do I get down!
U2 Play for International Secondary School students
Freddie Cruger