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2019 SPC Tour of Ireland – Day 8 Derry and Maghera
On the bus early, we travelled for an hour before we descended on a roadside inn for breakfast. The proprietors had never served so much breakfast to so many in such a short time. They did a marvellous job and congratulated themselves by clapping and cheering after the final service. Hunger sated, we drove north…
2019 SPC Tour of Ireland – Day 7 – Cork to Galway Cliffs of Moher and Galway
Following breakfast at the Imperial Hotel we reluctantly checked out of Cork and commenced a full day of sightseeing and bus travel. Our first stop being the picturesque village of Adare. Thatch cottages, manicured gardens and a group of singing nursery students made our visit unique. Whilst at the Heritage Centre many of the boys…
SPC Tour of Ireland – Day 6 – Cobh & Blarney
A breakfast fit for kings – after three days of cereal and toast, to be availed of a buffet where they were spoilt for choice left many boys thinking they had died and gone to heaven! Our first destination was the Port of Cobh where we visited the Cobh Heritage Centre. Students were each provided…
Blue skies and sunshine streamed over the city this morning. The River Liffey glistened and light bounced off the grey buildings of Dublin as we left the city on our way to Waterford. Hometown of our school’s founding father, Blessed Edmund, the trip to Waterford gave us a chance to see some of Ireland’s beautiful…
SPC Tour of Ireland – Day 5 – Waterford and Cork
Today our plan of attack was to divide and conquer. This morning we split into two groups, one going to the Kilmainham Gaol and the other to the Little Museum of Dublin. Both were exposed to the history of Dublin from very different perspectives. One on the social impact and crime which arose from the…
SPC Tour of Ireland – Day 3
Despite the drizzle, our guides Paddy and Michael set off at cracking pace to lead our walking tour of all things Dublin. The highlight was clearly the Millennium Spire and Dublin Castle. The boys were fascinated to hear the history of the 1916 Easter uprising and the struggles the Irish people faced in their fight…
SPC Tour of Ireland – Days 1 & 2 After traveling for 30 hours the boys fully embraced the Dublin experience today.
After traveling for 30 hours the boys fully embraced the Dublin experience today. The shock of 10 degrees and a brisk wind was mostly welcomed after being cooped up in cabins for so long. Following our check in at Jacob’s Inn, the boys embarked on a walk past Trinity to Grafton St. Armed with their…
Careers Update – April 4, 2019
What does it mean to be digitally literate? We hear a lot about digital literacy. We know it’s important to have the skills to confidently navigate technology but the quest for digital literacy can be kind of vague. Is it enough to be able to search on Google and send emails? Does everyone need to…
Careers Update – March 21, 2019
What does it mean to be digitally literate? We hear a lot about digital literacy. We know it’s important to have the skills to confidently navigate technology but the quest for digital literacy can be kind of vague. Is it enough to be able to search on Google and send emails? Does everyone need to…
Careers Update – March 7, 2019
The jobs of the future -“ and two skills you need to get them Could a robot do your job? Millions of people who didn’t see automation coming will soon find out the painful way. The answer is a resounding yes. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs study predicts that 5 million jobs will…