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Our last day in Dublin started with another session at the language school. First, we discussed what is typically Irish and created six questions based on different categories. With these in hand, we went to a shopping street to ask passersby. Unfortunately, most people weren’t keen on talking, but three did answer our questions.

Next, we visited the Jeanie Johnston, a museum ship that tells the story of the Great Famine in Ireland. A guide shared many interesting facts about both the ship and that historical period.

Later, we went out with friends to a burger restaurant and did some shopping—a fantastic way to end our amazing trip to Ireland!

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A Day at Babel Academy and the Jeanie Johnston

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A Day at Babel Academy and the Jeanie Johnston

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Our day started at Babel Academy at 8:45 AM, where we had an engaging morning filled with learning. The lessons were interactive and fun, helping us improve our English while also getting to know our classmates better. Before we knew it, our session ended at 12:30 PM, leaving us with plenty of free time.

From 12:30 to 3:45 PM, we had the chance to explore Dublin at our own pace. Some of us grabbed lunch, while others wandered through the city, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere and historic sights.

In the afternoon, we visited the Jeanie Johnston, a replica of the famous famine ship. Stepping on board, we learned about the hardships Irish emigrants faced during the Great Famine. The guided tour was both moving and insightful, giving us a deeper understanding of Ireland’s history.

written by Viorel

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The final day - Timon, Harun & Sebastian

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The final day - Timon, Harun & Sebastian

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Our last day in Dublin was a mix of learning, exploration, and making the most of our remaining time in the city. We began with our final classes, where we learned more about Ireland’s history and culture. As part of our lesson, we conducted street interviews, speaking with locals about their perspectives on Ireland, which was a fun and insightful experience. We also played a Kahoot quiz, adding a competitive and interactive element to the session.

After class, we headed straight to the Jeanie Johnston, the famous famine ship known for its remarkable history—unlike many other ships of its time, it completed its journeys without a single loss of life. Exploring the ship provided a fascinating glimpse into the struggles and resilience of Irish emigrants.

The rest of the day was dedicated to free time, during which we went shopping and visited the port, soaking in our final moments in Dublin. This trip has been an unforgettable experience, filled with new adventures, cultural discoveries, and amazing memories that we will cherish for a long time.

-Timon

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Today we woke up early just like yesterday. After breakfast we drove by train to our school where we had morning classes for three and a half hours. In the classes, we did some surveys. Many people didn’t want to answer, but that’s how it is.

After that, we had a break and ate something. Then, after the break, we went to a ship museum called Jeanie Johnston. There, we learned some things about the history of the ship.

Later, we went back home, packed our suitcases, and then went to the coast before we met some friends.

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Today we ate our last breakfastat our host fam and went to the English class. Actually, we had something a little bit different. We did a survey on the street and had some free time. In this time we went to the Shopping Mall near the Babel Academy. It looked really beautiful. Then we ate a brookie and a delicious grilled cheese sandwich. Then our English teacher Paul spoke some last words to us, which were really sweet. After that we had free time again in which we went shopping one last time and got our last gifts. We also went to Bunsen with our friend group of our class. Afterwards we walked through the city and had really fun. We were laughing and talking the whole time. Then we got the train and went to a McDonald's and spend some time there. After that we went home. Overall, we really had fun as a class today and we all enjoyed it! So in the end the trip was over sooner than we thought :(

By Sophie & Manga

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As we know if we want it or not all good things have to come to an end. That‘s why today we spend our last day at Dublin.

We woke up at 6 a.m. and drove to the school where we had lesson until 12:15 p.m. Today we didin‘t have normal english class. Our teacher Paul allowed us to go in the city where we had to ask strangers some questions that he gave us. For this exercise we had about two hours, so we could spend the time we had left to walk around the city. Then we had a short break to eat something. With new energy we were ready for our last thing on our bucket-list. We went to the Jeanie Johnston. It was a very nice experience and we learned a lot of new things.

To end out perfect Dublin trip we met with our classmates for dinner at a restaurant to eat dinner. We walked around the city and enjoyed out last hours in Dublin. Then we drove back home to pack up our suitcases for out flight back home.

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Today was our last day in Dublin. Like every day before, we got up early, had breakfast, and went into the city. In the morning, we had our language school, where we had a task: we had to ask people on the street some questions.

After that, we had some free time. Elias’s parents invited our small group to lunch, which was really nice. The food was good, and we had a relaxed time together. Later, we walked through a few shops to buy some last-minute souvenirs and small gifts for our family and friends.

In the afternoon, our group – the B class and a few from the A class (since we were split into two groups) met at the Jeanie Johnston Museum. We had a look around, and a guide told us about the Great Famine and how the ship was used during that time.

After the museum, we spent a bit more time in the city before going back to our host family. Once we arrived, we played football with the kids in the garden. They made us dinner and we made them salad with pumpkin seed oil, which they really liked.

Later, we sat together and talked for a while. Then we said goodbye to the kids because they had to go to bed. We also wrote a little note in the daughter’s notebook, and she made us some bracelets, which was a nice gesture.

Looking back, we were really lucky with our host family. They were very kind, and we felt comfortable staying with them. Overall, we had a good time in Dublin.

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Like all great adventures, our time in Ireland had to come to an end—sooner than we would have liked. Our final day began at school, where we worked in groups to come up with five questions for a street interview project. Wandering through Dublin, we spoke to locals, most of whom were warm and friendly, though a few were less welcoming.

Back in class, we shared our findings, played some games, and said our heartfelt goodbyes to our teacher, David. During our break, we soaked in the atmosphere at a cozy café before heading to Trinity College. Later, we visited the Jeanie Johnston Museum, where we explored a replica famine ship—an experience that turned out to be far more interesting than expected.

As the day came to a close, we took the bus back to our accommodation, packed our bags, and braced ourselves for an early departure. With one last look at Dublin, we said goodbye—not just to a place, but to an unforgettable journey.

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In the morning, we went to school early and conducted a street survey. Surprisingly, only two out of five people knew Austria’s capital. Afterward, we visited the Jeanie Johnston, a ship with a sad but fascinating history. The guide on board told us emotional stories about Irish emigration. Later, we bought some last-minute souvenirs for our families. While walking back, we kept thinking, this is the last time taking this route. In the evening, we had dinner with our host family, then packed our bags. At 1 a.m., our journey home would begin—the end of an amazing trip.

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Our final day in Dublin began with another session at the language school. To start, we brainstormed ideas about what is typical of Ireland and created six questions based on selected categories. Equipped with our questions, we set out to a busy shopping street, hoping to engage with passers-by.

Unfortunately, most people were reluctant to stop and chat, but five individuals kindly took the time to answer our questions.

Afterward, we visited the Jeanie Johnston, a museum ship dedicated to the Great Famine in Ireland. A knowledgeable guide shared fascinating insights about the ship and that significant period in history.

Later in the day, we enjoyed a meal at a burger restaurant with friends and explored a few shops — a perfect way to wrap up our unforgettable trip to Ireland.

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Today, we had an interesting day at the language school. As part of our assignment, we had to conduct street surveys, which was a fun and new experience. After that, we visited the Jeanie Johnston Museum, where we learned a lot about Irish history, it was really fascinating! In the afternoon, we went back home, relaxed for a bit, and then started packing our things. Later in the evening, we met our friends one last time at Bunsen for a delicious burger. It was a great way to end our trip. We will truly miss this time and all the amazing moments we shared here!

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Today, on March 27th, 2025, we met at school at 8:45 AM. Our class started officially at 9:00 AM. My group conducted a street survey during the first half, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. At 10:30 AM, we had a 15-minute break. From 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM, we played Murder Mystery. It was interesting and easy, but in the end, I still made the wrong decision, even though I knew who the murderer was at the beginning. After school, our class, 6B, had free time until 2:45 PM. At 3:00 PM, our Jeanie Johnston tour started. After the tour, we had the rest of the day free and focused on packing our things and preparing for the return flight.

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Today was our final day in Ireland, and we made the most of it! As usual, we started our morning with language school, which has been a big part of our trip. Right after class, we headed to the Jeanie Johnston ship museum. It was a fascinating experience, learning about the harsh conditions people faced when emigrating from Ireland in the past. The tour was really engaging, and we were all impressed by the stories behind the ship.After that, we went back home to pack our suitcases and relax for a bit. It was nice to just chill for a while after all the exploring we’ve done over the past days. To end our trip on a high note, we treated ourselves to a massive burger at our favorite restaurant, Bunsen, the perfect final meal in Dublin! Our time in Ireland has been amazing. We’ve seen so much, made great memories, and enjoyed every moment with our friends. Shoutout to our teachers, you did an incredible job! Thank you for making this trip so special!

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Last Day in Dublin – One More Walk Through the City (Johann and Matthias)

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Last Day in Dublin – One More Walk Through the City (Johann and Matthias)

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we spent our last day in Dublin just walking, enjoying the city one last time. The usual hustle, street musicians playing, conversations blending into the background. Grabbed some solid food, nothing fancy, just some Pizza. We also had a nice time doing the street survey and asking people about their life motto. We got some deep answers, some funny ones, and a few that just made no sense at all. But that’s the charm of it, everyone with their own take on life.

After that, one last slow walk through the city, just enjoying the moment before heading off.

It was great last day!

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Dear readers,

The day has come: This is our last blog entry.

The day started with morning classes which varied in exercises, such as solving a murder mystery, conducting a street survey and explaining Irish traditions.

In the lunch break, we went to Trinity College and, wandering around the campus, accidentally ended up in the dining room. Then, we enjoyed a hot chocolate at a café near a kind of museum, where we went next.

The museum is inside the replica of the famine ship Jeanie Johnston, which is also called "Miracle Ship" because not a single out of the in total 2500 people that were transported to America in 16 crossings died. Fascinating!

After some last souvenir hunting, we went home and finished packing. Now, we will try to get some sleep before we start our journey home. We learned a lot during our stay and made many great memories!

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Today was our last full day in Ireland, we started the day at 6:15 when we woke up. At first we had school, which was pretty funny today because we did a street survey in which we asked people near the school about the public transport in Ireland. After that we went directly to the Jeanie Johnston where we had a guided tour, which was actually really interesting and one of my highlights of this trip. In the afternoon we drove to the port and spent the rest of the day there with friends. We ate fantastic food in a place called Brewdog before we went home. All in all it was one of the best days of this Ireland trip and an amazing end for it.

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Last day:/

We started again with school, where we prepared questions for street interviews. The majority answered them politely. There was only one rude woman but the rest seemed to be happy to have someone to talk. Back in the classroom we wrote a report and compared our outcomes.

In the afternoon we drove straight to the Jeanie Johnson Museum Ship and had a guided tour. The guide did a very good job so we never got bored and it was very interesting learning about irish history again.

After finishing the tour we went to grab a bowl. With filled stomachs we wanted to drive home but our train was delayed for 45 minutes so we went to a coffee shop and drank coffee. Finally the train arrived but when we got out we noticed that it had started to rain heavily. Our clothes got totally wet so now we have to wait until they are dry.

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Day 7:

Today, we woke up at 6:30 AM and went through our usual morning routine.

After that, we headed to the bus stop and arrived at our language school at 8:40 AM.

Since it was our last day with our teacher, he had planned something special for us. We split into pairs and went out to conduct street interviews. It was a really fun experience. We got to talk to a lot of people and ask them all sorts of questions.

During our second lesson, our teacher gave us an incredibly inspiring talk, probably one of the best speeches I had ever heard. I can’t phrase it quite like he did, but he spoke about his youth and how we could make the most of ours.

After class, we had no free time at all and had to head straight to the Jeanie Johnston, a 19th-century famine ship. Interestingly, it’s the only famine ship where no passengers died during the voyage. The tour was fascinating, we learned a lot about the Irish Potato Famine and, of course, the remarkable history of the Jeanie Johnston itself.

And that’s about it! We hope our blogs have inspired you to visit Ireland, and if you do, we wish you an amazing trip

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Today was our last day in Dublin, Ireland!

We started at the usual time - 8:45 at Temple Bar Square. We had school from 9:00 to 12:15. What I really liked today, was that we had to interview Irish people on the streets. We had five questions about Dublin and about knowledge of Austria. We played games today as well, which was the perfect end to the last school day - we definitely won‘t forget David! Even though he said to me that- oh sorry he told me i‘m not allowed to write that in here (He knows what I mean). The day ended and we had some free time. My parents, my friends and I went eating lunch at the same place we already visited two times and went a bit shopping. At 14:45 we met at the Jeanie Johnston. We visited the ship and the small museum inside and just explored it a little bit. It didn‘t take too long so shortly after that, we had free time again. We went into shops for the last time and I went to buy some flowers with my friends for their Host Parents. It was very lovely (the Irish really like to say that word) here in Dublin and the Craic was definitely up to 90! Craic - That‘s one word i‘ll absolutely add to my vocabulary and that I will not forget! (I probably shouldn‘t use that anywhere else than in Ireland just because it could get confused with something else) Thank you for everything Ireland - i‘ll definitely come to visit you again!

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Our last day in Ireland started with classes from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. After that, we had two and a half hours of free time, which we spent eating together and shopping. It was great to explore the city one last time!

In the afternoon, we visited the Jeanie Johnston ship, a fascinating experience that gave us insight into Ireland’s history. Afterward, we enjoyed some time outside, bought matching socks as a souvenir, and picked up flowers for our host families to thank them for their kindness.

In the evening, we returned home to pack our bags. Looking back, this week in Ireland was an amazing experience. We loved the culture, the people, and the atmosphere. We would love to visit Ireland again in the future!

Jovana, Vanessa, Mia, Susi

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Hello yous! (Surprisingly, yous is the Dublin way of saying the plural of you, where normally it would be you once more)

We have had our last lessons today, for it is our last day. Actually, it was our last day and a long night awaits us. Still, we made further interesting experiences. For example, we conducted a street survey on the Grafton Street, a famous shopping lane, which is right besides the Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, which still makes, if built a while back, for an exceptionally beautiful shopping experience. You can see it on this picture we took.
In the afternoon we learned about some irsh history, in particular the famine caused by the blight. Many died of starvation back then, yet some were able to flee: A ship, or actually its replica, which was used to transport emigrants to America back then, now rests in the Liffey. It is called Jeanie Johnston. We walked there and it gave is a nice insight into how the life on such a 19th century vessel must have been.
I hope you will visit Dublin once, unlike us you may also be able to have a drink or two!

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Day 7:

A good head-start for the day was the long bus drive to the city center. First things first was school, which was really fun today. We had to ask some questions to Irish people. Through that task we met so many people and even found some Austrians. Then we played some more games in class and ended the class with saying goodbye to our lovely teacher. Right ahead we went to a museum. With a talk active tour guide we saw a replica of a ship which drowned. It was a special ship because no one ever died on it. Afterwards we went to bobo’s. That’s an amazing burger place, which was confirmed by Kilian, Johannes, Sandy, Elena, Phelea and myself. Heading to some vintage stores was next on the plan. It was awesome there even though we found nothing. Afterwards we were all so exhausted that we took the next bus home.

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Dear readers, welcome to our last blog!

We started the day as usual with a visit to Pret a Manger, where I (Alina) got the best iced coffee. Then we went to the school where we had to interview people on the street. The interviews were quite nice and it was great to talk to people even though they were complete strangers to us.

Time passed and we had to say goodbye to our teachers at Bable Academy who had treated us so kindly over the last few days.

Later we set foot on the ship Jeanie Johnston, also known as the Mystery of the Famine. The ship is so named because it carried 2500 people fleeing the famine across the Atlantic - and no one even died. This is one of many reasons why the Jeanie Johnston was so popular - and is still famous today.

All in all, we had a great day.

Thank you for reading our blog!

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Our last day in Dublin began once again with lessons at the language school. Firstly, we thought about what is typical of Ireland and chose categories from which we formulated six questions. Armed with these, we headed off to a shopping street where we tried to ask passers-by our questions. Unfortunately, most of them were not very willing to talk to us, but three of them did.

We then made our way to the Jeanie Johnston, a museum ship about the Great Famine in Ireland. A woman told us lots of interesting facts about the ship and this time.

Later, we went out with friends to eat in a burger restaurant and to a few shops, which was a great end to our epic trip to Ireland. :)

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Our last day in Ireland started at the usual time and place.
At nine o’clock, we met at the language school. Today, a street survey was on the agenda. We discovered a few things—first, that public transport is free for seniors in Ireland, and second, that we had been using the wrong app for public transport the entire time.

In the afternoon, we visited the ship Jeanie Johnston. The ship was very small for the amound of people it carried but still very interesting. Special praise goes to the guide, who did an outstanding job.

And just like that, our last day in Ireland came to an end. Overall, we gained many new impressions and thoroughly enjoyed our stay, but now we are also looking forward to going home.

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Last day in Dublin

We knew that sooner or later our trip to Ireland would end. And so, the last day here came sooner than expected. The day started off at school where, at least in our class, we had to make out 5 questions with which we then interviewed a handful of people in the streets of Dublin. Most of the people were rather polite and friendly whilst some just shooed us away with the f-word. After returning to class and exchanging our results with others we played some games and said our final goodbyes to our teacher David. The break, we mostly spend in a cafe and at Trinity College until we had to meet at the Jeanie Johnson museum. The tour, I must admit, wasn’t that boring since we actively got to see the (fake) ship from inside. Soon we were dismissed and made our way home with the bus to pack our suitcases and get ready for a very early departure home.

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Today, we had to get up early again. After breakfast, we went to Dublin. Just before our station, the train stopped for what felt like forever, the driver said something was wrong with the door, but we still made it to the language school on time.

There, we did some exercises and played a few games. After that, we had some free time, so we went to get something to eat something and did a bit of shopping.

Later, we went to a pub where a man and a woman wanted us to sing Irish songs with

After that, we went to play pool with some friends. That was fun and kind of saved the day. Then we went home, had dinner, and went to bed.

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Today, we started our day with English lessons at the Babel English Academy, where we learned about aluminum. After school, I had some free time and went to a salad bar for lunch.

Later, I took the train to Sydney Parade and spent some time at the beach, which was really beautiful. I enjoyed my lunch there and took a short break. After about an hour and a half, I headed back by train to Temple Bar Square to meet my teachers and the rest of my class.

Once everyone had arrived, we went to a pub where we sang traditional Irish songs. After that, I returned home for dinner, and now I’ll probably meet up again to play pool.

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Day 6:

Today, we woke up at 6:30 AM again and went through our usual morning routine.

At 8:00 AM, we headed to the bus station to make sure we were on time for language school.

Once there, we started the lesson by revisiting some topics we had discussed the day before. After that, we moved on to some games.

The first was a role-playing game where four students acted as suspects, while the rest of us split into detective teams had to figure out which one was the murderer. The second game was Taboo, where we split into groups of five. Each person had a word written on a piece of paper stuck to their forehead, and they had to guess what it was based on clues from their teammates.

After class, we had some free time, so we grabbed something to eat and took a bus around the city to explore a bit.

At 3:45 PM, we went to a pub sing-along basically, a pub where two performers played music while the audience sang along.

To finish off the day, we played some pool with a few classmates before heading home.

We hope you enjoyed today’s blog, and we’ll see you

again tomorrow

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Like always, we began our day with our breakfast. Then we got going to get to the bus. In the morning we had English class, which lasted until 12:15p.m. After that we had some freetime. In this time we went to Mr Yummy and ate there with Bruno, Sebi, Huran and Mina. Then we went shopping and got some gifts. We also went to see the Trinity College Dublin which looked really good. Not long after that we got a little hungry again so we got us a slice of pizza at Bambino's. It tasted really delicious. From the meeting point we walked together to the pub where we had a little singalong. Afterwards we went shopping again actually. By chance we met Matthias and Andrej and got some souvenirs as well as get dinner with them. We ate corndogs and chicken. For the second time actually. In the end we got us some donuts :)

By Sophie & Manga

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An Afternoon Sing-Along at the Ha'Penny Bridge Inn

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An Afternoon Sing-Along at the Ha'Penny Bridge Inn

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As part of the planned activity, the class went to the Ha'Penny Bridge Inn for an afternoon pub sing-along. The pub itself was big but yet cozy. There was a session of traditional Irish music by two musicians, most of which were unfamiliar, but that did not stop anyone from singing along. Some managed as well as they might have, and some just enjoyed the ambiance. It was a lighthearted and entertaining experience—something slightly out ofthe ordinary and definitely a wonderfulway to spend an afternoon in Dublin

It’s a experience I can only recommend!

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Today we had to wake up earlier than the rest so we could get Sebastian checked out in the clinic, because he had hurt himself yesterday during the gaelic sports. Fortunately he only broke a rib and nothing else. After the early visit we went to the language school, where we learned about Shakespeare and common english phrases, which derivated from his literature, and played some fun games at the end. Following, we had some leisure time, which we invested in eating something and visiting the trinity college. At last we were in a pub in which we sang along to some irish tradional folk songs. We then headed straight back to our home, because we were way too tired to do something and fell asleep right away.

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Because we had school in the morning instat of the afternoon like the 2 das before we had to get up rather early. Before going to school we had a quick breakfast. After we had school for 3 and a half hours we got ourselves something to eat. Then we walked for another day through the city but we were still able to find some places we haven't seen before. Then we met toghether again at 15:45 at temple Bar Square again from where we walked to the Pub Ha' Penny Bridge. There we went upstairs where we had a whole room for ourselves and sang some trational Irish songs. After an hour of singing we walked again through the city, visited some shops and spent the the rest of the evening there.

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Our day started at 8:45am when we met at the Babel school for our lessons. These were fun and lasted until 12:15. After that we had about 4 hours of free time and Andras, Alina and I decided to go to the National Gallery of Ireland, which is the art museum in Dublin. After that we went to the park nearby which was incredible. We had a good time there and after that our "evening event" at 4:00 pm which was a pub sing-along. Unfortunately this was rather boring. A personal factor for me was that I had sore throat and couldn't really participate without my throat hurting. After that we went into the city for a short time and then drove back with the bus.

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Today in the morning, we were in school again. We had class until 1 PM.

After school, we had free time until 4 PM. We just walked around a bit and didn’t do much. Then we went to a pub for a sing-along. There were two Irish people singing, and we had to join them. I didn’t like it that much, but it was okay.

After the sing-along, we went straight home. We were a bit tired and didn’t feel like doing anything else. It was an average day. Tomorrow, we have school again, and we will see what we do after that

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6th Day in Ireland: School & Pub Singalong!

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6th Day in Ireland: School & Pub Singalong!

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Today was actually so fun! We had language school in the morning, which was chill—we learned new stuff and talked with people from different countries. By late morning, we were kinda tired, but the vibe was good. After class, we hit a pub in the afternoon (don’t worry, just for the music!). There was a singalong with locals, and it was insane—everyone was so into it! The whole place felt alive with music and laughter. Honestly, such a cool way to experience Ireland. School in the morning, pub vibes in the afternoon—10/10 day!

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As always our day started at 6 a.m. in the morning. We got ready and drove into the city center where our school is. The lessons started at 9 a.m. and ended at 12:15 p.m.. Today we played a game called murder mistery during class, it was a fun game and we all had a great time together. After school we searched for a restaurant where we could eat dinner. We found a really good one it is called „sprout“. The deliciouse food gave us energy so we decided to visit the university of Dublin. It is one of the most beautiful places in Dublin. It is a big area with beautiful buildings and flowers.

At 15:45 a.m. we met again with out classmates and the teachers because we went into a pub to do a pub sing-along. There two musicians waited for us to make some musik together. One of them played the banjo and the other one sang and played the guitar. At first no one  really sang but by the time more and more people started to sing-along. In the end it sounded really nice but i think that we could have done  better.

In the evening we did some last shoppings in the city center and spent time with our friends. Then we drove home to our host families and started packing our suitcases for our flight black to austria.

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Today, on March 26, 2025, we met at school at 8:45 AM, and we had classes from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM. After that, we had a break until 10:45 AM. At 10:45 AM, classes started again and ended at 12:15 PM. After 12:15 PM, we had free time until 3:45 PM. At 3:45 PM, we met at Temple Bar Square. Once everyone was there, we went to a pub singalong, which lasted from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. After the pub singalong, we had the rest of the day off.

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Today was another fantastic day in Ireland! In the morning, we had language school, which was as interesting as always. In the afternoon, we went pub singing – and it was absolutely amazing! Everyone was singing along, the atmosphere was fantastic, and we had so much fun.

During our lunch break, we went on a cool shopping trip but didn’t buy anything – just looked around. After that, we grabbed something to eat at McDonald’s.

In the evening, we all went to McDonald’s again to end the day together. The atmosphere was great, and we had a wonderful time. Overall, today was really fun, and I’m looking forward to tomorrow!

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This morning, we had language school, which was actually really fun! We played games, laughed a lot, and the time flew by. After class, we had a long break, so we went shopping in the city with our friends. It was great to explore and find some cool things. In the evening, we went to a pub for a singalong. After dinner, we met up with friends, relaxed, and just enjoyed the evening together. A day of ups and downs, but overall, a good one!

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Hello dear readers!

Today we started the day early in the morning - you might know it - Pret a manger. We also tried Butler's Chocolate Café, which has great chocolates and you get a free praline!

After school we got a lot of free time, so we went separate ways to do the things we wanted to do. I (Alina) went with some friends to the National Gallery of Ireland. There were a lot of fascinating paintings of landscapes, people, still life, modern art. Next to the art museum there is a beautiful park where we went for a walk. I enjoyed it very much! I (Katja) went shopping with a friend. It was very nice, I got a cute hotdog plushie.

In the afternoon we sang Irish songs with school in a typical Irish pub. Even though the guitarist said that the Germans were better than us, it was fun.

Thank you for reading our blog! Bye!

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Our day in Ireland started early, catching the train to school. Classes went by with some learning and a few fun games. After school, we had an unexpected but amusing conversation with German-speaking students outside the building. A long break left us wondering what to do, but we ended up hanging out at a bench. After the break that felt like 10 hours we finally went to the Pub sing–along.Despite our best efforts, the singer at the front weren't exactly impressed with our singing. Feeling slightly defeated, we headed home earlier than usual. Luckily, our host father lifted our spirits with homemade burgers :)! Now its time to slowly pack our suitcases, we will miss our hostfamily

jovana and sophie

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Day 6:

Today, our day started, as in the past few days, at 8:45 AM at Temple Park Square. From 9 AM to 12:15 PM, we attended language school, where we played some games. After that, we had several hours of free time, during which we went for fish and chips and did some shopping. Later, we visited a pub where traditional Irish folk songs were performed for us. After dinner, we went to play billiards with some friends. Today was for me the most boring day so far, but not every day can be very exciting.

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Our day kicked off with four hours of school, where we got creative by designing our own superhero and solving a murder mystery. After class, we made a quick stop at Starbucks for some drinks. With plenty of time to spare, we decided to squeeze in some extra shopping before heading to our meeting point.

At 4 p.m., we joined a traditional Pub Singalong and got a taste of Irish culture. While our singing might not have been the best, the lively atmosphere made it a fantastic experience. One fun fact we discovered—Irish people love to clap when a song includes numbers in the lyrics!

To wind down after an eventful day, we grabbed some tea from a cozy coffee shop and made our way home, ending the night on a relaxed note.

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Hello everyone,

Time flew by the last few days and it's Wednesday! We already started packing our suitcases, which feels a bit strange.

Still, we had another eventful day in Dublin. Once again, we left the house early in the morning and started the day with exercises in class.

In our lunch break, we took a walk through the city and got milkshakes at McDonald's. The St-Patrick's-Day-Shamrock-Shake didn't really taste like shamrock, but was still good.

As we still had about two hours left, we thought it would be a good idea to take the bus to Sandymount Beach. After one hour of mental breakdown because of public transport we knew better.

Eventually, we made it to the planned pub singalong at the Ha'Penny Bridge Inn in time. Two musicians showed us the musical side of Ireland, which was, in Irish slang, grand. Sadly, we didn't get to taste the expected Guiness beer (alcohol free, of course).

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Today was our sixth day in Ireland and it was a very nice day today.

At 8:45 we met at Temple Bar Square and had school from 9:00 to 12:15. We played games today such as city-country-river but a version where all words had to have the same number of letters. We also created our own super hero. After our class ended, we had about 3 hours free time. We went to grab some lunch and just went shopping. Then, at 15:45, we met at Temple Bar Square again and went to a pub at the Square. We went into the bar and we sung some traditional Irish songs. After one hour the experience ended and we had free time. Again, we went shopping and I went to a wax museum as well - which was kind of weird, but pretty cool. The day ended with some pizza and a beautiful walk.

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Welcome back folks!
What you are able to see here is a snapshot of the Ha'penny bridge, which stretches over the River Liffey, the largest river in Dublin. It received its name through a fine you once had to pay in order to cross it. You might have guessed it, or not, the payment you had to make was half a penny.

We took the foto right out of the window of the Ha'penny Bridge Inn, where we listened and sang along to some Irish folk songs and traditional music, which is played with the banjo. Really nice 'twas! Two example pieces would be "Oró, Sé Do Bheatha 'Bhaile", yeah it is written in irish and was hard to pronounce, we only sang the Chorus though, and "I'll Tell Me Ma". You should look them up! However, we were only there for a mere hour.
In contrast to that, we were at the English school for 3 hours again this morning. Of course our lessons there improved our English skills, if just a little bit. We had do walk there rather fast due to our train having had a slight malfunction.

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Today we had morning classes so we had to get up early in the morning at 6:30 am and we left the house at 7:30 am and go straight to classes. The weather was luckily not as bad as at the first day so we didn't have to put as many clothes on. In class we only played games so it was fun. After that we had free time so we could meet up with friends and go shopping or eat something in town. We had a lot of free time. Afterward, we went to a bar and did karaoke with irish songs. But it didn't take long because we still have to pack our things because we have to leave tomorrow.

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Today we woke up at 6:15 a.m. and went to the bus station heading to Temple bar Square. Then we had three hours and 15 and minutes of school. At first it was a little boring because we did some exercises, but then it got really funny when we played a game. After that we had nearly three hour of free time in which we ate fantastic fish and chips and went shopping. In the afternoon we went to a pub to sing-along. That means that we sang some typical Irish songs. In the evening we went out to play billiard with friends. It was a really good day, especially the pool.

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1, 2, 3 = clap, clap, clap

Our day started with around 4 hours of school. We created our own superhero and practiced a murder mistery. Between school and the afternoon activity, we went to Starbucks and ordered some drinks. Beacause there was a lot of time left, we decided to do some shopping again before we went to the meeting point.

At 4 p.m the Pub Singalong started and we dove into the Irish culture. Altough we couldn‘t sing very well it was a nice experience.

As our title says one thing we‘ve learned is that Irish people clap if there are numbers in the song text.

We decided to have a chill evening so we grapped ourselves a tea from a coffee shop and went home.

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Today was another amazing day in Ireland! In the morning, we had language school, which was interesting as always. In the afternoon, we went pub singing, and it was so much fun! Everyone was singing along, and the atmosphere was great.

During our lunch break, we went shopping – maybe a little too much! We definitely spent more money than we should have, but it was worth it. We also grabbed something to eat at McDonald’s.

In the evening we played pool with our friends, and we’re having a great time. Overall, today was really fun, and I’m looking forward to tomorrow!

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Today our day started with English lessons at the Babel English Academy. We learnt about aluminium. After school we had free time and Emma, Phelea, Sandra and I went to a salad bar to get our lunch. Then we took the train to Sydney Parade and went to the beach. It was really nice there. On the beach we ate our lunch and had a little break. After about an hour and a half we took the train back to Temple Bar Square to meet our teachers and the rest of our class. Once everyone was there, we went to a pub where we sang typical Irish songs. After that we went home to have dinner and now we will probably meet again to play pool. All in all it was a great day.

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Day 6 :  March 26th

The sun was shining bright and early in our faces when we took the bus into the city center at 7:50 o‘clock. Our classes today started at 9 o‘clock where we learned some history about William Shakespeare. After our break we played a little Murder Mystery game which was fun. When school was over Emma, Sandra, Elena and myself went to the beach und ate a lovely salad as our lunch. We took the train back to Temple bar square and met the rest of our class there. At 16 o‘clock we went in a Pup singalong where we sang songs which originated in irish culture. The first few songs were a bit boring but the singer was very nice and as the hour went on it became more and more entertaining especially the last song which we sang in irish not in english. We went home straight after the pub and on our way there we stopped at a little Shopping Center right around the corner from our house. After that we ate and went to bed early.

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Today, we had the exciting opportunity to try out traditional Gaelic games, including hurling and Gaelic football. At first, it was challenging to get used to the fast pace and unique rules, but it turned out to be incredibly fun! Hurling, in particular, was thrilling because of its combination of speed and skill.

After the sports session, we headed to our language school, where we worked hard to improve our English. After class, we treated ourselves to a well-deserved reward – delicious pancakes and crêpes.

In the evening, we met up with our friends to relax and share our experiences from the day.

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Today, we had the exciting opportunity to try out traditional Gaelic games, including hurling and Gaelic football. At first, it was challenging to get used to the fast pace and unique rules, but it turned out to be incredibly fun! Hurling, in particular, was thrilling because of its combination of speed and skill.

After the sports session, we headed to our language school, where we worked hard to improve our English. After class, we treated ourselves to a well-deserved reward – delicious pancakes and crêpes.

In the evening, we met up with our friends to relax and share our experiences from the day.

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We started our day with some sports, which is always a great way to begin. Our class met in town, and from there we headed out of the city for a private sports session.

During the class, we got to try out three popular Gaelic sports, including hurling. While we weren’t exactly pros, we had a lot of fun attempting to copy the techniques of the experts. After plenty of laughs and missed attempts, we returned to town for our lessons.

Before class started, we had about 15 minutes to grab a quick snack. Our teacher turned out to be really fun — he introduced us to some Irish slang, and we even created a short dialogue using the new words. The lesson was filled with games and laughter, making the whole experience even better.

Once school was done, we met up with some friends and went out for dinner at a cozy Italian restaurant. The evening was relaxed and enjoyable — the perfect way to wrap up such a memorable day.

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Our fifth day in Dublin was both active and engaging. We began the morning by immersing ourselves in Gaelic games, experiencing an essential part of Irish sports culture. We participated in introductory sessions of Gaelic football, Gaelic handball, and hurling, learning the fundamentals of each sport and putting our skills to the test. It was a refreshing change of pace to engage in real physical activity, rather than simply walking and standing throughout the day. The games were exhilarating and provided a great opportunity for teamwork and friendly competition.

In the afternoon, we attended our classes, where we expanded our knowledge of the Irish language by learning new words and expressions. We also played a few interactive games, making the session both educational and enjoyable.

Later, some of us gathered to celebrate Johannes’ birthday, while others took the evening to relax. It was a well-balanced day of sports, learning, and socializing.

-Timon

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The day started in the morning when we met toghether at 8:45 at the temple bar square from where we drove by bus to a Gaelic sports Club. First we got an introduction about the three types of Gaelic sports we tried: Gealic Handball, Gaelic Football and Hurling. After we drove back into the city centre where we had a very short break, we had school for another three hours. We talked about different topics and played some games. After school we had dinner and later on we were going for a walk in the evening at the coastline which was very enjoyable.

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Today was the sport day. Visiting Ireland without trying to play their traditional Gaelic games just wouldn’t make any sense. That’s why on today’s programme were Gaelic football, Gaelic Handball and the oldest tradition of these three, the Gaelic hurling. We had a lot of fun learning about how it’s played and how important it is for the whole Ireland. Afterwards we all had to rush to our lessons. Todays lesson was really fun and we learned some pretty cool facts about Ireland. Then, we got ourselves some tasty donuts to make this day even sweeter. After a long and interesting day we decided to head back home and spend the rest of the day relaxing.

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Today we stood up at 6 a.m. in the morning and got ready for the day. After the breakfast we went to the meeting point where we met our classmates. We drove to a very nice place where we were able to learn about the history of the Gaelic Games and later on they showed us  how to play it. Luckily no one got hurt during the games. It was a very fun morning activity and a perfect way to get rid of all the energy we had.

Then it was time to drive back into the city because our english lessons started. During class we learned a lot about politics and that it really matters  how you present yourself.

After school we did some shopping with our friends in the city and enjoyed the beautiful sun that came out during our english class. We drove back home at 7 p.m. and spend time at our host family.

Overall it was a great day.

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Today, we played Gaelic games! In the morning, we took the bus to the sports field. When we arrived, we were divided into three groups. Each group tried all three sports but at different times. First, my group played Gaelic football, which was really fun. Then, we tried hurling—it was hard at first but exciting! Finally, we played Gaelic handball, which was fast and intense. Every sport was different, but all were really cool. At the end of the day, we were tired but happy. Gaelic games are amazing, and I would love to play again!

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Our day began with our breakfast of course and then we got on the way to get to our meeting point. From there we took a bus to get to the Gaelic Sports field. At first, we got an introduction. And not long after that we were already playing the games ourselves. Logically, we needed to practice before we could play but in the end it was really fun. After that we had class. Then we went shopping and got some gifts. Actually, we tasted the Spice Bag, which is kinda viral. For dinner we met up with Marie, Mina, Jakov and Andrej.

By Sophie & Manga

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Today was an unforgettable experience as we dived into the world of Gaelic games, trying our hand at hurling and Gaelic football. The fast pace and unique rules took some getting used to, but once we got the hang of it, we had an absolute blast! Hurling, in particular, was exhilarating—its blend of speed, skill, and teamwork made it both challenging and exciting.

After the adrenaline rush of sports, we headed to our language school, where we worked on improving our English. To reward ourselves after a productive day, we indulged in delicious pancakes and crêpes—definitely a treat worth savoring! In the evening, we gathered with friends to unwind, share our experiences, and reflect on all the fun and learning from the day

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Today started like any other day. We woke up and had a normal breakfast before heading to the train station. From there, we took the train into the city, where my friends and the parents of a friend surprised me with birthday wishes. It was such a nice start to the day!

Later, we got the chance to learn about Irish sports, which was really interesting. After that, we attended our language school, where we learned a lot. When school was over, I got a surprise gift:my favorite sweets, Maltesers, along with some other treats. That made me really happy!

Back at home, we had delicious wraps with chicken and avocado for dinner. But the best part was the dessert:my host family had made a special birthday cake for me, a kind of Swiss roll. It was such a kind gesture, and I felt truly celebrated!

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My birthday started at the usual time at Temple Bar Square, where we met the teachers and then took the bus from the city centre to a sports center. There, we got to know three new sports called Gaelic Football, Gaelic Handball, and Hurling. Unfortunately, I could only watch from the sidelines, but I would have found it very exciting to play Gaelic Football myself.

Our lunch break was quite short, and afterward, we went to language school, where we followed the usual program. In the evening, my friends and I ended my birthday in a relaxed way.

Overall, it was a nice day that once again brought us many new experiences.

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The next day of our stay in Dublin started with breakfast at our precious Pret a Manger. After appreciating the taste of a healthy and freshly prepared breakfast, we were comfortably seated in the bus on our way to the Gaelic Games Experience.

There we were introduced to the Gaelic games. The Gaelic games are their passion, their everything. It is their sport. The players play only for honour, not for money. They don't have names on their jerseys because they play as a team - not as individuals. Whether it be Gaelic football or hurling, we were quite impressed when we watched them play on an epic video- jaws dropped.

After the great introduction we (tried to) play Gaelic games as well. Gaelic games, hurling and handball - it was quite difficult but fun.

In the afternoon we had school and then dinner at an Asian restaurant. The jokes from our group of friends got sillier, but nothing new.

See you tomorrow, readers! Thank you for reading!

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Today, on March 25th, 2025, we met at 8:45 AM at Temple Bar Square. At 9 AM, we headed towards the bus stop. We took the bus and rode until we reached a sports field, I think. There, we learned Gaelic games, such as Gaelic football, Gaelic handball, and hurling. After the sports experience, we took the bus back towards Temple Bar Square. When we arrived, we had 15-20 minutes of free time and had to be at Babel Academy at 1:30 PM in our respective classes. After the lesson, which ended at 5 PM, we had the rest of the day off!

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Dear readers,

Today we headed out extra early in order to arrive at the meeting point in time, so we got to enjoy the morning hustle at Temple Bar Square for half an hour.

After everyone had arrived, we took buses to a sports club where we would get the chance to experience a part of Ireland's culture: Gaelic Games. There are three different games. Gaelic Football, where you can kick the ball in a certain way, pass it like you would do a service in volleyball and also run with it - but only for "four-ish" steps -, Gaelic Handball, which is like sqash but without a racket, and Hurling, a stick and ball game which is over 3000 years old.

After being shown an epic video, we all expected to leave with a broken nose, but actually, it was quite fun and no one got hurt. Most of us were slightly overwhelmed by the complexity and the technical aspects, so the matches were rather chaotic. However, it was a great opportunity to get to know this impressive tradition.

In the afternoon, we learnt some Irish slang and other things

in class. To end the day, we paid a visit to H&M and took an accidental detour because the bus didn't exactly take the shortest way home. Let's call it sightseeing.

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This morning, we started at 9 AM to dive into the world of traditional Irish sports. Gaelic Football, Gaelic Handball, and Hurling – those were the names of the games. First, we learned about their history, and the rules were explained to us. We really enjoyed all the games, and it was a lot of fun.

After that, we went to the language school, where we learned many new English phrases and talked about the political system in Ireland. It was very informative.

Afterwards, we had the rest of the evening free. Since it was Johannes’ birthday, we celebrated with our friends and had a great time together.

Overall, it was truly a wonderful day!

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Our fifth day in Dublin began early. We met the other students and unfortunately found out that some of them were ill. We took the bus to a Gaelic games area where we were given a short introduction. Then our coach showed us the first game: Gaelic football. After a few drills we did it more or less well. The second game we tried was gaelic handball. It was a bit more boring in my opinion, also because there was not so much space. After that we tried THE Gaelic game, hurling. Our helmets didn't fit so well and as we didn't have much time, we only did a few drills, which were okay.

At lunchtime we had a ten minute break before we had to go to the Babel Academy classes. We made a mind map of typical Irish things, did some grammar exercises and played some games.

Our day ended with hanging out with some friends, having some snacks and celebrating Johannes' birthday :)

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Today we went to try out the exciting Gaelic games, icluding hurling and Gaelic football. A very nice Lady explained the rules to us and she told us about the history of these games. She also told us that the professional Gearlic games player play for the pride of the History and not for money. That was really shockig for us to hear. Later we got to try out the sports, they were harder than expected but our favourite one was by far Gaelic football. When we were done playing the games, we went to our school by bus. We did a quick stop, with our friends, at a donut shop our host family recommanded. In school we were all a little bit shattered because of the sport we have done before, but the funny lessons got us out of this feeling. When school was over we took, like everyday, the train home. After almost missing our station we got home safe where our host family was waiting with delicious dinner for us. ;)

Sophie and Jovana

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On the 5th day we had the chance to learn more about the Gelic Sports. Hurling is the oldest of the bunch. It dates back to 1000… BCE. The sport demands dexterity, sharp reflexes and lot of brute force. But that just makes it more interesting and unique. Altough we didn't play much. Gaelic handball is mainly a street game. It is overshadowed by the rest. Gaelic football was the most enjoyable. One could say it is a more intense version of football.

In the afternoon we had our english classes. Where we had a wonderful time. After that we met up with friends and went out eating.

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Today was a calm day - we tried the Gaelic Games, went to school and a friend had his

16th birthday today!

We met at Temple Bar Square at 8:45 with our teachers and the same tour guide that showed us the Trinity College and much more yesterday. Then, we took the bus and went to the Gaelic Games experience. At the beginning, a woman welcomed us and explained us the rules and the history of the three traditional sports of Ireland: Hurling, Gaelic Football and Gaelic Handball. We were seperated in groups and a coach taught us all three sports. We started with Hurling, then moved to Gaelic Football and at the end, Gaelic Handball. After we tried all of them, our group played a match at every end. After that, we went to school at 13:30 and a new teacher named David welcomed us. We learned about Irish phrases (we already know about Craic and Gobshite but we learned some more) and played some fun games. After that, we gave our friend Andi who had his 16th birthday today, his presents. Sadly, all of us had to go back home due to dinner time, so we‘re going to do something fun for his birthday tomorrow. It was very exciting to try the Gaelic Games and it was a very calm day today!

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Day 5:

Today, we woke up at 6:30 AM again to make sure we weren’t running late. After our usual morning routine, we headed to the bus stop.

Once we arrived at the meeting point, we had to wait for everyone to gather before taking another bus to a place where we got to experience traditional Gaelic games.

We tried out three different sports:

The first was handball, which is quite similar to squash, except instead of using a racket, you hit the ball with your hands.

The second—and probably the most unique—was hurling, a sport that combines elements of baseball, hockey, and lacrosse. It might sound like an odd mix, but once we got the hang of it, it was actually really fun to play.

The last game we tried was Gaelic football, which, despite the name, is very different from regular football (soccer). In this version, you use your hands more than your feet, making it feel like a mix of basketball, handball, and football.

After the games, we had our language school until 5 PM. Today, we had a different teacher Paul who did a great job keeping the lesson interesting.

To wrap up the day, we grabbed something to eat before heading home.

We hope you enjoyed reading our blog, and we’ll see you again tomorrow

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In the morning we met at Temple Bar Square and drove by bus to a sport club, where we had the opportunity to play and learn about  Gaelic Games. At first we were sceptical but decided to give it a try and it was a nice experience. Allthough it was difficult, we managed it well.

In the afternoon we had school again until 5 o‘clock. We did some talking, work sheets and played games. Then we walked around town and went in some (vintage) shops. Ireland has a lot of them:).

On our way home we met the girls who joined us yesterday and watched the sunset together, while talking about our day.

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Today we woke up at 6:30am to meet up with the rest of the group at Temple Bar Square. From there we went to a sports club where we learned about Gaelic games. We played Gaelic football, Gaelic handball and hurling. Hurling was invented over 3000 years ago in Ireland and is also one of the most popular games in the country. After we played all those games we went to the English school and spent some time learning there. When we were finished with school we decided to go thrifting for clothes and we went through a pretty and calming alleyway. Although today was a fun day we were all happy to fall back into our comfortable beds.

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Today, we met at 8:45 am at Temple Bar Square. We took the bus to experience Gaelic games, where we learned about the three sports that are only played in Ireland. The first sport is called Gaelic football, and it is a mix of handball, rugby, football, and basketball. It was the first sport my group tried out. It was confusing at first, but after some time, you understand it more and more.

The second game we tried out is called Gaelic handball. It is like squash, just without a bat, but instead, we use our hands. It was not as confusing but still difficult because the ball is very small.

The last sport we tried was hurling, and it was really hard. You play with a long stick and a small ball. We did a few exercises, and in the end, I still couldn't hit the ball with the stick.

All in all, it was a great experience and a lot of fun. Right after, we had school, where we played some games, and we ended the day with a delicious

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Today, we had the exciting opportunity to try out Gaelic games, including hurling and Gaelic football. At first, it was challenging to get used to the fast pace and unique rules, but it was a lot of fun! Hurling, especially, was thrilling with its combination of speed and skill. After the sports session, we headed to our language school for lessons, where we continued improving our English. After class, we treated ourselves to delicious pancakes and crêpes, definitely a well deserved reward! In the evening, we met up with our friends to relax and share our experiences from the day.

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Hello everyone!

Going for a rather early post today, we want to point out this beautiful looking bar called "The Quays Bar". Sadly we didn't take a look at its interior, we can just suggest that it would be equally nice-looking. However, it is located right at the Temple bar square. Let me tell you why that is a problem: Apparently, if what our teacher said is correct, the whole area around the Temple Bar has become a tourist trap, prices being up to twice as high as five blocks further down. Better not spend your money there!
Apart from that, we got to hear and understand some lovely Dublin slang, as it is spoken by many of the host families at the English school. In addition to that, we learned about politics and debating there.

But before our lessons, we travelled by bus to the Na Fianna club's facilities in order to play some Gaelic sports. The one which we liked most was Gaelic football, probably due to it having similarities to normal football, which we regularly play at home. It still was quite different though, you could just catch the ball and carry it in your hands! Hurling and Gaelic Handball were tried, too. These were a bit harder, for none of us have ever played them before.

All in all it was an experience worth our time.

Until tomorrow!

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Day 5:

Starting off the day with sport is always a great idea. That’s why we met our class in town to drive out of city for a private sport class. There we learned how to play three of the most known gaelic sports, such as hurling. After a lot of failed tries to repeat the moves of professionals we went back to the town for our classes. Before the lessons we had about 15 min to get some food. Right at the start we knew our teacher is really nice. He taught us some Irish slang and we even wrote a little dialogue with the word we learned. After some fun games and us getting dismissed we went out to eat with some friends. It was a real special day due to the birthday of one friend. We celebrated him well and headed back home.

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A Wonderful Day in Ireland: Exploring and Learning (Viorel,Felix,Jan)

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A Wonderful Day in Ireland: Exploring and Learning (Viorel,Felix,Jan)

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This morning, from 8:45 to 10:30, we took part in a guided tour through Ireland. We visited beautiful places, saw historic buildings, and enjoyed the stunning landscapes. Walking through old streets and learning about Ireland’s history made the experience unforgettable.

After a break, we went to the English Academy of Babel at 1:30 PM for our lessons. The classes were interesting and helped us improve our English skills in a focused and supportive environment.

It was a great day, exploring in the morning and learning in the afternoon!

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Today, we woke up at 6:30 since our meeting time was 9 AM, so we had to hurry a bit.

You know the drill after our usual morning routine, we headed to the bus stop. On the way, we ran into some classmates, which made the ride to the meeting point much more enjoyable.

The day started with a 90 minute guided city walk, during which our tour guide made several stops to tell us about the history of different locations. One interesting thing he mentioned was the origin of the Irish people, explaining that many of them can trace their ancestry back to Hallstatt, Austria.

After the tour, we had some free time before our language class at Babel Language School. Our teacher, Filipe, was really cool he’s from Brazil and made the lesson engaging. We did a bit of writing, but we spent most of the time discussing different topics, which made the class a lot more interesting.

At 5 PM, our lesson ended, and we headed to a restaurant for dinner. Later, we decided to play a few rounds of snooker with Timon, Jakob, and Konstantin, which was a great way to end the day.

And just like that, another day in Ireland has passed. Thanks for reading, and we’ll see you in tomorrows post

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Today was full of adventure. Waking up was a challenge after yesterday’s hike in Howth, but we knew skipping the day wasn’t an option—otherwise, we’d probably already be on a flight home.

The morning started with a bus ride into the city, where we reunited with the rest of the group at the Molly Malone Statue. From there, we split into two smaller groups for a guided tour of Dublin. I have to admit, our guide—whose name escapes me—didn’t seem entirely professional. At one point, he even managed to lose half of his tourists.

By 11 o’clock, we took a well-earned lunch break at the nearest McDonald’s, followed by some shopping. In the afternoon, we attended Babel school from 1:30 to 5:00 PM, where we explored Irish culture and picked up some new vocabulary.

After grabbing a few souvenirs, it was finally time to head home—where dinner had been patiently waiting for us.

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Unfortunately, we had to wake up early again. In the morning, after breakfast, we met up with the rest of the group at the Molly Malone Statue. From there we had an rather long walking tour through the medieval city of Dublin. We saw a lot of things and snacked while we were walking. In our free time we went shopping and found some cute gifts. Then we had our first English lessen. During our break Marie and I went to McDonalds and ate a quick snack. Afterwards we walked through the city. Went to the Disney Shop, which brought up a lot of old memories. By luck we met some other students at Burger King and then we went to the harbour of Dublin. And it was beautiful. The view was breathtaking, particularly with the sunset. Thank you Huran for bringing us all there :)

By Sophie and Manga

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This morning, we took the train to the city and met up with everyone there. Our day began with an interesting city tour, where we learned a lot about its history and landmarks. After that, we had some free time before heading to language school at 1:40 PM. There, we worked on practice sheets and played a fun game. Later, we enjoyed more free time in the city before returning home to our host families in the evening. We had dinner together and spent time chatting. It was a great day full of new experiences!

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Today was a calm but interesting day. We got up early, had breakfast, and headed to Dublin for a city tour. One of the highlights was St. Patrick’s Cathedral—its architecture and stained-glass windows were truly impressive.

After the tour, we had some free time to explore. We wandered through the city, browsed a few shops, and grabbed something to eat. It was nice to just take in the atmosphere.

In the afternoon, we attended a school session. We worked in groups, reading about an orphan boy and discussing adoption. It wasn’t the most exciting task, but we got through it.

By the evening, we were all pretty tired. Back at our host families, we had dinner, chatted, and played football and board games with the kids. It was a relaxed but enjoyable day—I’m looking forward to what’s next!

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Dear readers, we learned by far the most about Ireland and the city we currently live in today. The reason for that would be us having had a guided tour through the city center, which was pleasently filled with  information, yet visually even more of an event for us. Especially the Dubh Linn Garden was utterly stunning and is definitely worth seeing, even more so on a sunny day, and we were lucky, the sun did shine today! We took our picture of the day there. Additionally, you could take a look at the medieval city walls there, and visit the locations where the settlements of the Vikings once stood.
Further enlargening our input for the day, first lessons at the Babel academy of english were taken part in. We talked a little there and also read about what was mostly new to us, but to some degree we had already heard of the topics, so they were indeed partly boring. However, we hope the following days will still be as interesting as the one which has now passed, until tomorrow!

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Our 4th day started early as we met at the Molly Melon statue for a guided tour of the city. We learnt a lot about the history of Dublin and visited Trinity College. Afterwards we had lunch in a beautiful park and then went to the Westburry shopping centre to buy some souvenirs. Before going out for dinner with our friends Phelea and Emma, we had a lesson at Babel English Academy. At the restaurant where we had dinner we had one of the best pizzas of our lives. After our pizza we shared a hazelnut tiramisu. Then we had the amazing idea of going for a run, so we met up later. All in all it was a great day.

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Today's plan was a guided sightseeing tour through Dublin. We met our guide at the Molly Melone Statue. On our tour we went to some famous places everybody should visit on their stay in Dublin. For instance the St Patrick's Cathedral. It was built from 1220 to 1260. The tour ended on the Tempel Bar Sqare. After the tour we had a nearly three hour break were we had lunch and explored the city centre before going to the classes to study. There we got some training sheets which we were working on and played some games for another three hours. Before we spent our evening as usual toghether with friends playing football we went home and had dinner.

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Today we got out of the door and for the first time the sun was shining and we had a blue sky. It was great! We were kind of in a hurry cause we had an guided tour coming up in the city witch we didn’t want to miss out on. Our Guide showed us around the old city walls with all the cathedrals inside. After that we had some freetime and went to Sano‘s Pizza which was pretty good. After that we had to go to school which was not how we expected it to be. We thought we would be at a nice school in Dublin with a church. But it is quite the opposite because there are small rooms that are right next to the Tempelbar. We finished school at 17:00 and stayed in town for some time until we decided to go to the harbor. When we arrived there it was already getting dark and we shot some amazing pictures. Hopefully tomorrow will be as good as today;)

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Today was our first day in school!

I think everyone was surprised by the weather today - the sun was shining and it was the most beautiful day until now. We met at the Molly Malone Statue and were seperated in different groups. After that, a tourist guide welcomed us and he showed us some things in the city. We went to the St. Patricks Cathedral, to the Trinity College and much more. He told us about the best book stores in Dublin and after about 90 minutes the tour was over. We learned a lot about the Irish history. After that, we had some free time and we went shopping and ate some lunch. At 13:30 we met at our School, which was actually not looking like a school at all. Then we had from 13:50 to 17:00 school and did some exercises about Ireland and played some games. After that, we had free time but most of us went home due to the time. Today was probably the most calm day because we mostly had school and the weather was absolutely gorgeous.

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Dublin in its beauty at the evening - but Katja interfered in the scenery ...

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Sunshine, cheeseburgers and Ninja Turtles (Alina & Katja)

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Sunshine, cheeseburgers and Ninja Turtles (Alina & Katja)

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In the early morning hours we overly enjoyed the sun as we were going to the bus station. "Finally some vitamin D" so Katja. After getting our breakfast at the fantastic pret a manger we went to the Molly Malone Statue. We were pretty much shocked as poor Molly looked very over-touched at a specific spot. The Molly Malone Statue looked quite depressed to be honest.

After a nice guided trip about Irish history we had some free time. We had a great time with Dorka, Julia, Adam, Andras and Leander at McDonalds.

After the cheeseburgers we had afternoon school at bable academy. Funny games were played, as well we learnt about Irish culture.

For dinner we went out with Adam and Andras for the next cheeseburgers (they tasted very fine). Andras ordered a legendary milkshake which he cherished to the bitter end. We laughed too much, sang the Schloss Einstein and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Theme Song at the train station - another silly jokes were made.

All in one, it was a quite entertaining day.

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Exploring the City and Learning English

This morning, we started our day with a city tour, discovering the rich history of Ireland. We learned a lot about the country’s past, its famous landmarks, and important historical events. After the tour, we took a walk through the city, enjoying the lovely atmosphere.

Later, we went to the language academy, where we worked on worksheets and played fun games to improve our English skills. It was a great way to learn while having fun. The weather was also perfect today—sunny and warm, making our day even better! It was an exciting and educational experience.

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Today, we woke up at 6:30 a.m. and headed to the bus station to go to the city center. The ride took almost an hour and was quite exhausting. Once we arrived at the meeting point, we met the other students and waited for the guided tour to begin. The tour was really interesting, and we got to visit beautiful places like Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. The guide was very friendly and knew exactly what he was talking about.

After the tour, we had some free time, during which we ate a burger. In the afternoon, we had school, which was a bit boring at first but ended up being quite funny. When we got home in the evening, we had spaghetti for dinner and later went outside to play.

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Our day started bright and early at 7 o’clock in the morning. Against all expectations, we were greeted by sunshine and a blue sky – finally, good weather in Dublin! We met the rest of our class at the Molly Malone statue, where our guide Ben took us on a city walking tour. Along the way, we learned fascinating details about Dublin’s history.

After a well-deserved four-hour break, we had our first afternoon lesson at Babel Language School. There, we learned about Irish slang and its meaning. The lessons were fun and helped us understand more about the local culture. The teachers were very friendly, and their interactive way of teaching made learning enjoyable and interesting.

It was a great day!

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Our fourth day in Dublin began with an early morning walking tour through the heart of the city. At 9 a.m., we gathered at the iconic Molly Malone statue, where our guide introduced us to Dublin’s rich history and cultural heritage. As we meandered through the bustling streets, we passed significant landmarks and heard fascinating anecdotes about the city’s past. The tour concluded at the prestigious Trinity College.

Afterward, we enjoyed some leisure time, which we spent exploring the city, browsing shops, and grabbing a bite to eat. In the afternoon, we attended our classes, further honing our language skills in an engaging and interactive setting.

Later, we had another stretch of free time and decided to go our separate ways. I spent the evening playing pool with León and Maxime, while Harun and Sebastian ventured to the harbor with some other friends to take in the serene waterfront views. It was a well-balanced day filled with exploration, learning, and relaxation.

-Timon

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Today we woke up at six am. It was not nice that we only could sleep so short. But we still needed to get ready and go to the city. We met at the Molly Malone statue and split up in four groups. I was in a group with Sophie and Marie was in a group with Manga so we luckily both had friends by our side. Our tour guide showed us the city and after that we had freetime to eat and go into shops. The school began at 13:30 so we split up again and all went to our classes. Me and Sophie were in Class one and it was really funny because we played a game. Marie and Manga also had fun. After school we met some friends and went into the city with them. We arrived at our house at around 20:15 and ate a really good chicken burger that our host family made us. It was a really nice day today.

-Marie&Mina

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Day 4 (Guided Walking Tour in Dublin) (Maxi T. & Ivan)

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Day 4 (Guided Walking Tour in Dublin) (Maxi T. & Ivan)

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Today, March 24, 2025, we met in the city at the famous Molly Malone statue at 8:45 AM. At 9 AM, we had a guided walking tour that lasted until 10:40 AM. After the tour, we had free time until 1:30 PM. At 1:30 PM, we had to be at Babel Academy, as our classes started at 1:40 PM. Our lessons went until 5 PM. After class, we had the rest of the day off.

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Day 4: March 24th

Today, we met at 8:45 AM at the Molly Malone statue in the city center of Dublin. For that, we had to wake up at 6:30 in the morning and leave the house at 8 to take the bus there. From there, we were accompanied by a tour guide on a city tour and saw many beautiful places. After the city tour, we had a lunch break and ate delicious burgers. Then we had our first language school session, where we spent three hours talking about various countries, stereotypes about those countries, and the people who live there. All in all, it was a somewhat less eventful day than the last two, but still very fun.

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Today, we had to be at the statue of Molly Malone at 8:45 AM. We were all divided into four groups for our classes later in the afternoon. Then, the first two groups and the third and fourth groups went on a city tour with their tour guide. We saw some gorgeous buildings and walked through a beautiful park. We were lucky because the weather was really good, and the sun was shining throughout the whole day. After the tour, we had some free time, during which I (Susi) tried to get some gifts for my family.

In the afternoon, we met in front of our school. In class, we played some games and learned some new Irish words, like Jacks, which means toilet. After school, we drove home for dinner.