Author
Gráinne Hand
Title
Assistant Director
Arcadia Ireland
50 Shades of Green- A sustainable St. Patrick's day event!
What does St. Patrick's day mean to you? Is it about wearing a leprechaun hat or drinking green beer? Maybe you have already been to numerous parades all in honour of the Patron Saint of Ireland. This year we invited all of our students around Ireland… More
Chains or Change: International Women's Week
International Women’s Day falls on the 8th of March every year, meaning this week Ireland is showering its communities with local events to engage and celebrate women and their contributions. 50 years ago, women in Ireland were forced to the margins of… More
Catching up on Pancake Tuesday
As the Lenten season approaches in many cultures, the time to celebrate and indulge in rich foods before 40 days of moderation is here. In the States you may hear it referred to as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras. In Italy it’s known as Carnivale or Fasnacht… More
Photo Contest: Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with Sustainable Fashion
As our students in Ireland prepare to fan out all over the country on our charity shop trails in search of the best outfits for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Festival on the 17th of March, we invite them to participate in our Photo Contest! Our charity… More
Wellness Wednesday: Frederick Douglas, the Emerald Isle, and Supporting Irish Black Owned Businesses
Ireland and the United States have a strong interwoven relationship. The famine of 1845-1852 forced over a million Irish nationals to emigrate to escape the destructive nature of poverty and starvation. Many emigrees settled in the United States where… More