Institute Of Study Abroad Ireland

Institute Of Study Abroad Ireland The Institute of Study Abroad, Ireland is based in beautiful Donegal. Our campus is located in Bundoran, on the Wild Atlantic Way. We are open all year round.

We deliver study abroad programs both on-site and online, via our Intercultural Ireland content library. We have a campus for college students & a campus for high school/early college students. We work with approx 30-40 colleges each year, and base our programs in Ireland's North West, Dublin, and Northern Ireland. Our online programs have been created in partnership with educators and faculty, to

create a study abroad experience which can be delivered wherever you need it. Short and long-form courses can be used by students personally, or by teachers to embed into their curriculum. Internationalize your classroom with www.interculturalireland.com

Our good summer weather is on vacation at the moment- we are under grey skies, low clouds, and the waterproofs are back ...
03/08/2026

Our good summer weather is on vacation at the moment- we are under grey skies, low clouds, and the waterproofs are back on - but it doesn’t matter. Ben Bulben mountain still marshalls the Sligo skyline, the greenest of fields run down towards the extraordinary estuary at Streedagh, where saltmarsh, grasslands and sand dunes are constantly reshaped by winds and tides. Right now, heathers, asters and Scottish bluebells are adding purple into this fabulous tweedy-coloured landscape. As one frequent visitor said, ‘peace comes dropping slow’ in this beautiful wild landscape.

On the first day of August, or LĂșnasa, we went rambling down a quiet botharĂ­n near Cashelard, Donegal. Nature was bloomi...
02/08/2026

On the first day of August, or LĂșnasa, we went rambling down a quiet botharĂ­n near Cashelard, Donegal. Nature was blooming and buzzing all around- dozens of peacock and cabbage white butterflies darting zipping and dipping over the knapwood, clusters of heather, sneezewort and trefoil, dragonflies and damselflies (too fast for my camera) and the graceful curtsying of fuschia, bowing to two curious doggies as they sniffed and snuffled along this old road. No crowds, no traffic - just a blissful, quiet ramble in the hills of Donegal

Today is LĂșnasa, or Lughnasadh. Named after Lugh, one of the Gods in traditional Irish mythology. This quarter-day mark...
01/08/2026

Today is LĂșnasa, or Lughnasadh. Named after Lugh, one of the Gods in traditional Irish mythology. This quarter-day marks the very beginning of the harvest season.

The name comes from a festival which, according to the old texts, was founded by Lugh in memory of his foster-mother, TailtiĂș. She died while clearing forests to provide food farm land, so Lugh commemorated her at the most fruitful of seasons, hence LĂșnasa~ Lugh’s festival.

The significance of LĂșnasa is interesting, because it frames the festival around agriculture rather than warfare. Tailtiu's achievement was creating fertile farmland by clearing woodland. Lugh remembers her with an annual celebration timed to coincide with the first fruits of that cultivated land. The festival therefore becomes an act of remembrance linking labour, harvest, kinship, marriage and community.

Hey Bellevue College, remember this? From Tim & BJ’s epic 2016 faculty visit to full-on student adventures in 2018 - 201...
30/07/2026

Hey Bellevue College, remember this?

From Tim & BJ’s epic 2016 faculty visit to full-on student adventures in 2018 - 2019, you brought the energy, the curiosity, and serious fun to ISAI!

You rode horses like locals, surfed like pros (or at least gave it a solid go) , wandered through farms, and explored every beautiful corner of Donegal and Sligo. Rain or shine, there was always something going on - and usually someone singing.

We still talk about those wild days and cozy nights. Hope you're all doing amazing
 and hey, our surfboards and karaoke mics are still here if you ever want a round two.

It's just over one month until our Foodie Trip begins, and we can't wait to share in Ireland's expansive cuisine with ou...
28/07/2026

It's just over one month until our Foodie Trip begins, and we can't wait to share in Ireland's expansive cuisine with our friends from Madison College , College of DuPage , and everyone coming through our Find My Ireland trips! It's such a joy to try delicious meals from all ends of the spectrum.

We'll be combining it with an exploration of how it gets from the farm to the table as we visit local farms, bakeries, and more!

There's a few spots left, so check out our FindMyIreland.com page if you need a tasty getaway!

We are Star Wars rambling today. Route R2D2 ( of course) points you in the direction of a gorgeous little beach at Malin...
27/07/2026

We are Star Wars rambling today. Route R2D2 ( of course) points you in the direction of a gorgeous little beach at Malin Head, Donegal, where ‘The Last Jedi’ crew spent many days. Close to Farren's Bar, which we loved - great food and dog friendly- it is an otherworldly place for two furry wookies to sniff and swim. The Star Wars series has probably drawn thousands of people to Donegal, but long before there was a Luke and Vadar, there was a Lugh and Balor, so you’re welcome, George Lucas, 😁 the best stories come from right here!

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