American Exchange 16/17

Day 3- 4th April

Students and teachers travelled to the local village of Pallaskenry today to visit Daly's hurling factory. We got to experience the full manufacturing process of a hurley as DJ Daly crafted a hurley from scratch right in front of our very eyes! A great day was had by all!

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Saturday 1st April

Springford Highs students and teachers arrived bright and early in Shannon airport to a great welcome from their Irish friends. Some of the host families took their guests to experience the Milk Market and sample their first Irish breakfast.

Sunday 2nd April

After catching up on some much needed sleep, students enjoyed a few games of bowling in Funworld. Mr Brubaker was crowned the bowling champion on the teachers team!

Monday 3rd April

We were delighted to welcome our American guests to Coláiste Chiaráin this morning. Students and host families were entertained by a number of the schools talented traditional musicians. Irish music provided the perfect accompaniment to a full Irish breakfast, served in the school canteen. Springford Highs students and teachers were welcomed by acting Principal Mr Matt Power and Deputy Principal Mr.Ger O'Sullivan. Fuelled with a filling breakfast, students finished their first day by going on a local bus tour with Mr Pat Hayes. They got to view many beautiful sights such as Lough Gur and Killmallock.

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Amish Tour & Shady Maple. - Tuesday November 22nd

Our trip today was on a yellow bus which was very exciting for our Irish students. Our first stop was at Shady Maple, a gigantic breakfast buffet where students fuelled on all sorts of breakfast foods.From here we competed a tour of Amish areas learning about their culture and heritage. It was an interesting day.

Farewell Dinner- SpringFord High School Wednesday 25th November.

Last night the parents of or America Exchange students prepared a lovely meal for all those participating in the Limerick to Limerick Exchange. Mr.Moore and Ms. Tobin were also presented with a copy of the History of the Limerick Township here in Philadelphia which will be displayed in Colaiste Chiarain, Limerick, Ireland. We would like to thank our friends at Springford for a fantastic stay, although it's not over yet! Roll on New York!!!!!!

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Hiking

Monday November 21st

Today we travelled to the village of Jim Thorpe where students completed a short hike followed by a picnic lunch. We had a great time. We then went paint balling in the snow which was great fun. It was a busy day!