Irish Life Experience
What is the Irish Life Experience?
The Irish Life Experience is a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in an enriching **Irish cultural experience**. By the end of the program, each participant will have:
• Experienced campus living with peers from all over North America.
• Developed an understanding of the evolution of **Irish social and political history** from early AD to the present day, as well as how developments in Ireland have affected and influenced the rest of the world.
• Read and reflected on the works of several authors from both contemporary and past Irish and Anglo-Irish literature.
• Learned and participated in the joys of Irish folk dancing.
• Been introduced to the basics of the Irish language.
• Gained working knowledge of Irish drama, music, and song.
• Engaged in and developed a general understanding of Irish sports, such as Gaelic football, hurling, and rugby.
Who is eligible?
Students entering or currently in high school, ages 14-18; applicants must apply and be accepted into the program to receive a scholarship for this **study abroad Ireland** experience.
When: June 28, 2026-July 22, 2026
Where: Students will depart from Logan International Airport in Boston, MA, and travel to four locations including Waterford, Dublin, Killarney, and Galway! Students will then return to Logan International Airport in Boston, MA. Families are responsible for getting students to and from the airport.
Cost: Approx. $6,050 (The AOH Men’s Division will cover half as part of the scholarship if selected)
How to apply: Students must apply online at www.irishlifeexperience.com. If accepted, students can then apply for the scholarship through the Men’s Division. Those applications will be available at the AOH hall and online at www.bcaoh.com.
Contact: VP Steve Cole: smc21@verizon.net or Pat Walsh: patrickw607@hotmail.com with questions.
