Weather in Ireland

The weather in Ireland is very different compare to the weather in Argentina. Here you can have -13degrees in winter.
Thanks god, the time we are here, we are having greats temperatures, cold days but not too much.
Our family told us that is not to usual to have a week like this one, with sun and "hot temperatures", that we are very lucky about this.
In our house, we sleep with some kind of things that can get the temperature in the room hot, because if we dont have it we 'll be frozen.
Margaret, our "mum" told us that cant stay with 25 degrees, because its too hot for irish people, and they are not use to it.

Fieldwork Findings: Driving in Ireland

In Ireland the drivers are at right,  they always give priority to pedestrians, if not there are  traffic lights with buttons for blind people. When the noise changes Indicates That You Can cross the street. There Are Signals every where, you can't get lost. if you ask someone if knwos that person will tell you so if you got lost you should find other way not in a very long time.

Irish Dancing

We had an afternoon dance class with Liz she showed us who to do set dancing.
There were 8 people, four in a line, facing each other.
We moved forwards and backwards together.
We had to do a high five and then we held the elbow ,that is my favorite move.

Interview: Festivals

We did an intervew with some students, about traditions and festivals in Ireland. We talked with two men and a woman with her son. They all agreed that the main national holidays in Ireland is Saint Patricks Day. Some of them think that it has religious significance, and others think it´s just an excuse to party. The real reason is the memory of the man who sent the snakes away from Ireland, Saint Patrick. Irish people celebrate this day drinking and dancing, and the christians also pray. In every town of Ireland people celebrate in the streets, dancing and singing, dressed in green. You can go to Dublin or maybe Miltown if you want to learn more about Irish traditions.

Fieldwork Findings: Traditions in Ireland

Many traditions in Ireland have deteriorated with time like storytelling or in Irish Shan chai. Other traditions have become very popular among the people in Ireland, going to a pub is one of them, and another one is having dinner at family in the main table on Sunday because they tend to eat separated from the rest. About the food their most typical dish after potatoes chips is the cabbage and drinking guiness.

Some important events in the Ireland history was the civil war at 1920 and 1916 bloody Sunday. Many people died in these events and many others immigrate to America.

All their traditions remain but not as strong as when they start at first.  New traditions have taken they place and seems like there are going to be there for a long time. Talking Irish is not very popular for them because of the penalty laws make by the English people.

Fieldwork Findings: Gaelic Sports

Gaelic sports unite Irish people as one. Although they are popular games not everyone in Ireland knows about their origins and watches matches regularly. It is like football in Argentina but they are amateur sports so you cannot be a professional player as in football. Irish people say that the difference between rugby and Gaelic sports is that rugby is a sport for hooligans played by gentleman and Gaelic sports are hooligan’s game played by hooligans. But they are for women and for men so the women are able to play and enjoy them too. They are played worldwide but always in Irish communities, for example they are played by Irish communities in Australia, UK, and United States and in other countries. Finally I found that they are difficult and excellent sports that can be enjoyed by anyone who wants to play them.  

London

Here the group is in London, England.

Out and About

These are photos of the group out and about enjoying the sites and good weather.

The Sport Hurling

The group met with a girl's Hurling team.

Blarney Castle

This is the group at Blarney Castle and Park

Exchange Events at Mallow Youth Club and Lava Java's

Here are some photos of the group at the cultural exchange events at the Mallow Youth Club and Lava Java's. There some pictures of the group enjoying Mallow Town.

At Thomond Park Rugby Stadium

The group visited Thomond Park. It is the stadium where the Munster Province Rugby team play.

At the University of Limerick

Here are some photos of the group at the University of Limerick and in the Languages Building learning some English.

Argentine Dancing

The students are hard at work preparing for their trip. Here are some dances they've been practicing for their exchange in Ireland.

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Hi everyone! I`m Carla Marletta, the group leader. I´m looking forward to sharing this trip with all of you and to meeting really cool people in Ireland and the UK. I`m sure we`re going to have a great time.
I can`t wait to be on that plane!!!

 Hello! My name is Fernando and I'm the CII director. On Friday you will be saying goodbye to friends and family and will be boarding a plane to Ireland. Get ready for an intense and fun experience. I wish you the best of luck for what will certainly be a good time!


Hey everbody. I'm Mike and I work in the office at Colonias. I will be updating this blog so make sure to send me updates! I wish you all a great trip.

Hi my name is Matt. I'm a student from Ireland. I'm here in Argentina on work experience with Colonias and I'm helping to organise the trip to Ireland. I'm really enjoying living in Buenos Aires Argentina and I hope you all enjoy what Ireland has to offer!

Greetings From Limerick!

Hi,
My name is Jack O'Sullivan and I am helping organize activities for ye to do when ye arrive in Ireland.
I am currently on my summer holidays from college where I am studying Fine Art. I, like many of ye, enjoy music and sports, I am the vocalist in a band and play Gaelic Football with my local G.A.A. club.While preparing for your visit, I have been in contact with local rugby clubs, finding music groups for ye to interview and researching fun ways to explore the City of Limerick which I think ye will thoroughly enjoy,
I look forward to meeting from you,
Jack O'Sullivan

My names Eoin. I´ll be Helping out with Jack on the irish leg to make sure everyone has a great time. Im Studying Fine-Art in printmaking and love to cycle when the oppurtunity shows. Really looking forward to meeting you all, looks like a great bunch.

See you all really soon,

Eoin

Hi i'm Caimin,
I'm a student at the Limerick School of Art and Design, I'm in my second year, studying sculpture.

I will be helping out, showing you around the city, bringing you to different activites and events that we have organised for you during your educational and cultural experience in Ireland.

Thanks, I'm looking forward to seeing you,

Caimin