Norah
My presentation
Hello! My name is Norah-Yasmin.
I was born and raised in Barcelona. I attend at Thau Escola Sant Cugat.
I like music, art and all things culture. My favourite artist is Queen. I also the piano, guitar, ukulele and I also sing in a choir. 🎵🎵🎵
I really love learning fun facts about science, geography and art.
I am very excited about this trip to Ireland since it is a country I have never been to before.
I really love learning fun facts about science, geography and art.
I am very excited about this trip to Ireland since it is a country I have never been to before.
Day 1
From the first glance we took of Ireland I could only think of one word: green. This country is SO green! Its colour and rural atmosphere were very striking. As soon as we landed we got 5 minutes of sun and endless hours of cold, wind and rain.
Apart from the weather and the endless hours of travelling on a cramped bus it was certainly the first day I spent in Ireland.
The woman who took us in is called Dolores Doyle and she lives with her son Owen in her house. She explained that she has had students in her house for several years now and she enjoys it very much. She works in the local coffee shop and she has lived in Moate her whole life.
Day 2
Today we went to the Cliffs of Moher. Apparently, they were formed during the Upper Carboniferous period approximately 300 million years ago. They consist of mud, silts and shales. They stretch for a distance of 8km and at their highest part are 214 meters in height. The layers of rock that make up the cliffs are known as bedding planes and it is the way in which they are laid down and eroded that forms the sheer faces that we see - the 2 ways in which they are eroded are horizontal seaward and bedding planes. The landscape that produced the rock layers at the cliffs was a large delta system. One of the bird species that can be found at the cliff is called a puffin.
For me, the cliffs were very impressive. It was nice to get out of the bus after 3 long hours and a flat tire. It was actually quite warm and the sun came out for a glorious 30 minutes!☀️
I had fun taking pictures with friends and gazing at the powerful Cliffs of Moher.
Day 3
After an energizing breakfast, we travelled forth to Ireland's great capital: Dublin! Upon arriving we noticed a peculiar set of statues that represent the emigrants that escaped the Great Famine. These sculptures made me feel very sad and uncomfortable. Their looks of desperation convey the exact sentiment of forced emigration. You can see that they are walking towards the Jeanie Johnston.
The Jeanie Johnston is a sea ship that took many many emigrants to Quebec and North America. What made this ship special from other ships was that she had no deaths in her conscience. That was because unlike other coffin ships the Jeanie Johnston actually had medical attention and hygiene care. However, the Jeanie Johnston cost a lot of money to travel on: about half of a man's salary for the year. You see, the Great Famine did not affect everyone in the same way. There wasn't an actual shortage of food, just potatoes. But potatoes were about the only food that the lower classes could afford. Lots of things happened aboard the Johnston. For example, one woman gave birth on board and she was so grateful that she named her son after every single crew member on the ship. What a long name!
In the afternoon we did the famous Instagram challenge which you can observe on our Instagram page on the right.
From the first glance we took of Ireland I could only think of one word: green. This country is SO green! Its colour and rural atmosphere were very striking. As soon as we landed we got 5 minutes of sun and endless hours of cold, wind and rain.
Apart from the weather and the endless hours of travelling on a cramped bus it was certainly the first day I spent in Ireland.
The woman who took us in is called Dolores Doyle and she lives with her son Owen in her house. She explained that she has had students in her house for several years now and she enjoys it very much. She works in the local coffee shop and she has lived in Moate her whole life.
Day 2
Today we went to the Cliffs of Moher. Apparently, they were formed during the Upper Carboniferous period approximately 300 million years ago. They consist of mud, silts and shales. They stretch for a distance of 8km and at their highest part are 214 meters in height. The layers of rock that make up the cliffs are known as bedding planes and it is the way in which they are laid down and eroded that forms the sheer faces that we see - the 2 ways in which they are eroded are horizontal seaward and bedding planes. The landscape that produced the rock layers at the cliffs was a large delta system. One of the bird species that can be found at the cliff is called a puffin.
For me, the cliffs were very impressive. It was nice to get out of the bus after 3 long hours and a flat tire. It was actually quite warm and the sun came out for a glorious 30 minutes!☀️
I had fun taking pictures with friends and gazing at the powerful Cliffs of Moher.
Day 3
After an energizing breakfast, we travelled forth to Ireland's great capital: Dublin! Upon arriving we noticed a peculiar set of statues that represent the emigrants that escaped the Great Famine. These sculptures made me feel very sad and uncomfortable. Their looks of desperation convey the exact sentiment of forced emigration. You can see that they are walking towards the Jeanie Johnston.
The Jeanie Johnston is a sea ship that took many many emigrants to Quebec and North America. What made this ship special from other ships was that she had no deaths in her conscience. That was because unlike other coffin ships the Jeanie Johnston actually had medical attention and hygiene care. However, the Jeanie Johnston cost a lot of money to travel on: about half of a man's salary for the year. You see, the Great Famine did not affect everyone in the same way. There wasn't an actual shortage of food, just potatoes. But potatoes were about the only food that the lower classes could afford. Lots of things happened aboard the Johnston. For example, one woman gave birth on board and she was so grateful that she named her son after every single crew member on the ship. What a long name!
In the afternoon we did the famous Instagram challenge which you can observe on our Instagram page on the right.
Day 4
Today we got up early in the morning to go Clonmacnoise, one of the most important monasteries in Ireland. It is very important because of it being founded by Ciaran, the most important Catholic preacher in the whole of Ireland. It is characteristic of being the most engraved monastery in the country. You can observe the northern cross, which has the final judgement engraved on one side and the general Jesus and the apostles on the other side. The southern cross is more symbolic and artistic. The crosses that sit outside are replicas of the crosses that are inside of the museum for conservation.
Later in the day, e practised some Gaelic sports such as Gaelic football and hurling.
After dinner, we all went to see an Irish traditional music and dance concert in which some of us participated in.
Day 5
Today we went back to Dublin to learn about the Easter Rising. In the morning we went to the famous GPO - the General Post Office. Here is where the headquarters of the Irish Volunteers was. It was the focal point for the British. It is also where the Proclamation of Independence was written. It was a very advanced one for its age: for example, it used the terms "Irishmen and Irishwomen". In the afternoon we did a walking tour of Dublin, to visit the sites where the Easter Rising took place. Trinity College was a British base, but there were still students attending and having difficult exams, especially with all the bombs and bullets going over their heads. The Bank building was specially built with no windows and just a big glass dome on top because you had to pay extra tax for every window in your house. The guide told us about the O' Connell street statue. You can actually see gunshots in the statue! Behind it, you can see the Millenium monument (which isn't very liked by the Dubliners), a tall metal tower. It's the tallest monument in the world. Lastly, the guide showed us the Dublin Castle, the place where the first shots of the revolution were fired. There was going to be a discussion between the British and the Irish, and when the Brits were angry that the Irish arrived 7 minutes late, Michael Collins said "You've kept us waiting 700 years. You can have your seven minutes".
Ireland for me
Ireland is a strong country. Whenever I heard an Irishman or Irishwoman talk about their country I could feel the passion resonating within them. The way they still recognize everything that happened really baffles me. The whole country is very patriotic. The word "Irish" is everywhere: Irish pub, Irish milk, Irish spring water, Irish jam... Irish people love their country. Not only that, they love anyone who goes to their country. Although sometimes they can be a bit conservative, that's just a loud minority. Most of them are very open to new things. They are patriotic, and while it can be dangerous for a country to be patriotic it is also beautiful that people can love their own country so much without being aggressive. In conclusion, I really love Ireland, and I felt that Ireland loves me.
Today we got up early in the morning to go Clonmacnoise, one of the most important monasteries in Ireland. It is very important because of it being founded by Ciaran, the most important Catholic preacher in the whole of Ireland. It is characteristic of being the most engraved monastery in the country. You can observe the northern cross, which has the final judgement engraved on one side and the general Jesus and the apostles on the other side. The southern cross is more symbolic and artistic. The crosses that sit outside are replicas of the crosses that are inside of the museum for conservation.
Later in the day, e practised some Gaelic sports such as Gaelic football and hurling.
After dinner, we all went to see an Irish traditional music and dance concert in which some of us participated in.
Day 5
Today we went back to Dublin to learn about the Easter Rising. In the morning we went to the famous GPO - the General Post Office. Here is where the headquarters of the Irish Volunteers was. It was the focal point for the British. It is also where the Proclamation of Independence was written. It was a very advanced one for its age: for example, it used the terms "Irishmen and Irishwomen". In the afternoon we did a walking tour of Dublin, to visit the sites where the Easter Rising took place. Trinity College was a British base, but there were still students attending and having difficult exams, especially with all the bombs and bullets going over their heads. The Bank building was specially built with no windows and just a big glass dome on top because you had to pay extra tax for every window in your house. The guide told us about the O' Connell street statue. You can actually see gunshots in the statue! Behind it, you can see the Millenium monument (which isn't very liked by the Dubliners), a tall metal tower. It's the tallest monument in the world. Lastly, the guide showed us the Dublin Castle, the place where the first shots of the revolution were fired. There was going to be a discussion between the British and the Irish, and when the Brits were angry that the Irish arrived 7 minutes late, Michael Collins said "You've kept us waiting 700 years. You can have your seven minutes".
Day 6
There are two major cities in Ireland. Dublin is the capital, which means all the tourists go there, which means it has lost some of its authenticity. Galway, on the other hand, has conserved more of its Irish culture and it isn't just a service for "guiris". In the morning we did an Instagram challenge which you can view on our Instagram page. On the afternoon we had more free time walking around Galway and discovering new places. If it weren't for the huge amounts of rain, it would have been amazing (not that it wasn't).
Day 7
Today was our final day in Ireland. We started it off by going to the Guinness Brewery Museum at St. James' Gate. We learned lots of things. For example, the barley is roasted at exactly 232 Cº, which gives it its dark colour and distinct aroma. Another thing I found amusing is that Arthur Guinness signed the lease for 9000 years because he was so confident that his business would succeed.
After the museum, we visited St. Patrick's Cathedral. Well, we couldn't go inside and we weren't even situated at the main entrance. In that way, the Instagram Challenge was difficult to complete.
We went to Phoenix Park for lunch. Phoenix Park is the biggest urban park in all of Europe. We had lots of fun playing rugby, dancing, and talking, but alas, all good memories must come to an end. Soon after we left to the airport and we arrived home sweet home.
Day 7
Today was our final day in Ireland. We started it off by going to the Guinness Brewery Museum at St. James' Gate. We learned lots of things. For example, the barley is roasted at exactly 232 Cº, which gives it its dark colour and distinct aroma. Another thing I found amusing is that Arthur Guinness signed the lease for 9000 years because he was so confident that his business would succeed.
After the museum, we visited St. Patrick's Cathedral. Well, we couldn't go inside and we weren't even situated at the main entrance. In that way, the Instagram Challenge was difficult to complete.
We went to Phoenix Park for lunch. Phoenix Park is the biggest urban park in all of Europe. We had lots of fun playing rugby, dancing, and talking, but alas, all good memories must come to an end. Soon after we left to the airport and we arrived home sweet home.
Ireland for me
Ireland is a strong country. Whenever I heard an Irishman or Irishwoman talk about their country I could feel the passion resonating within them. The way they still recognize everything that happened really baffles me. The whole country is very patriotic. The word "Irish" is everywhere: Irish pub, Irish milk, Irish spring water, Irish jam... Irish people love their country. Not only that, they love anyone who goes to their country. Although sometimes they can be a bit conservative, that's just a loud minority. Most of them are very open to new things. They are patriotic, and while it can be dangerous for a country to be patriotic it is also beautiful that people can love their own country so much without being aggressive. In conclusion, I really love Ireland, and I felt that Ireland loves me.
