We could hardly believe it when we met at 8:00 a.m. outside Saint Mary’s Church in Carrigallen for our ninth and final Saturday excursion in Ireland. The weeks have flown by, and this special day was filled with excitement and a touch of nostalgia. Our destination? Emerald Park – a theme park near Dublin known [...]

This Saturday started bright and early as we left Carrigallen for Dundrum, where the long-awaited English level exam was finally taking place. The two-hour bus journey was filled with anticipation and a few nerves, though there was really nothing to worry about — the girls had been preparing for this test during our Saturday classes [...]

This Saturday marked our last English class session, as next Saturday we will be heading to Dublin to take the level exam. We had arranged to meet punctually at 9:00 a.m. at the Old School in Carrigallen with Father PJ Hughes, so that any students who wished could receive the sacrament of confession.After the confessions, [...]

Another Saturday has come and gone—and time is truly flying by here in Ireland! As always, we met punctually at the Old School in Carrigallen for a quick English class to start the day. This wasn’t just any Saturday, however—it was finally time for our much-anticipated trip to Dublin, the Irish capital, and the excitement [...]

We began the fifth Saturday of our stay in Ireland with a moment of reflection. Father PJ Hughes kindly came to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation to the students who wished to participate. After the confessions, the girls spent some time playing traditional games like skipping rope and ball games, enjoying the fresh morning air [...]

Last Saturday marked our fourth weekend in Ireland, and time seems to be flying by faster each week. This particular weekend was also special across many towns in the area, as it was First Communion time for many Irish families. As a result, three of our students—Kinga, Anna, and Dènia—spent the day with their host [...]

Yesterday was our third Saturday excursion here in Ireland. As usual, we met early at the old school in Carrigallen, where we were joined by Father Jack, who kindly came to offer the Sacrament of Confession. Father Jack had previously served as a missionary in Peru, so he was able to speak Spanish, which made [...]

When we arrived at the Old School for our English class this morning, dark clouds were hanging overhead, threatening rain. At 10am, we met Aine, the English teacher who will be with us on Saturdays throughout our stay and will join us on our excursions. After class, a light snack, and tidying up the classroom, [...]

Today was a very special day for our girls here in Ireland. It was the first Saturday we all came together since arriving, and the excitement in the air was palpable. Everyone was eager to reunite, share their experiences, and hear about what the others had been up to. Each student had something to tell [...]