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    Ireland, one city at a time: a field-notes guide for students

    The short version

    History, food, campus life and the west coast: ideas for noticing more in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway.

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    The details at a glance

    • 014 current Irish centres
    • 02Dublin · Cork · Limerick · Galway

    Chapter 01

    Dublin: look for the layers

    SEDA Summer’s Dublin destination guide points to history, culture and global technology companies. Trinity College, Dublin Castle and Temple Bar are among the places it highlights. A useful field note: choose one old and one modern detail, then describe how they sit beside each other.

    Chapter 02

    Cork: follow food and maritime stories

    Cork’s destination page highlights food culture, maritime heritage and access to Ireland’s southwest coast. Students can compare what they notice in a market, along the River Lee or near the harbour—then write down one new word that helps explain the place.

    Chapter 03

    Limerick: connect a campus with a river

    The Limerick programme is based at the University of Limerick beside the River Shannon. The destination guide also lists the Cliffs of Moher and Killarney among possible excursion interests. Ask which visits are included for the specific programme and dates.

    Chapter 04

    Galway: make time for the west

    Galway’s destination guide describes a lively arts and festival scene. English lessons are at Yeats College. The wider west-coast setting gives students plenty to notice, but accommodation and excursion details should be confirmed for each quote.

    Chapter 05

    Keep a three-line field note

    • One detail I noticed…
    • One question I want to ask…
    • One English word I used today…
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