Ireland is a great place to visit in 2011!! It is official!! As we were saying in our most recent article, we think Ireland is a great place to visit at any time of the year and our thoughts have been confirmed by the readers of Frommer's travel guides who have voted Ireland as top European holiday destination for 2011 - see this report in the Irish Times newspaper: Frommer's votes Ireland top European tourist destination for 2011
The beautiful landscapes, the people, the castles, the beer are all mentioned as reasons to make Ireland the most 'tourist-friendly' country: "Frommer’s Irish highlights include sailing around the west coast, horseback riding in Donegal and drinking a hot whiskey in Davy Byrne’s pub. It recommends Newgrange, the Slieve Blooms, the Dublin Writers’ Museum, Cahir Castle, Glendalough, Powerscourt Gardens, kayaking in west Cork, cycling through Cork and Kerry and kissing the Blarney Stone." (Irish Times Newspaper)
The Irish Times also tell us of a recent report by the official Irish tourism board "Failte Ireland" which shows that prices in Ireland are decreasing and value-for-money is improving for tourists visiting Ireland.
DLTC Language School Dublin Ireland
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
When is the best time of year to come to Dublin?
At the DLTC English Language school in Dun Laoghaire in Dublin, Ireland, we're often asked this question by students who want to come on a study holiday to Dublin to learn English. The good news is that it's always a good time to visit Ireland, Dublin and Dun Laoghaire - there are some great events on all year round. Here's a list of some events that are on each month to help you plan your study holiday in 2011.
January:
Temple Bar Trad fest - traditional Irish music festival (Temple Bar area of Dublin - last week of January) Every January, the pubs of Temple Bar come alive with the sound of traditional Irish music. This is a great opportunity to see Irish music in its traditional setting - the Irish pub. Temple Bar is the centre of Dublin's nightlife and is only 20 minutes by DART (train) from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Temple Bar is full of pubs, restaurants, galleries, discos and is right in the very centre of Dublin, it is a 'must-see' on every tourists list of things to do. The festival takes place in the last weekend of January. http://www.templebartrad.com/ Some Free events. (Music)
Funderland Fun Park (RDS Ballsbridge - 26th December 2010 to 11th January 2011) - Funderland is the largest travelling Theme Park in the Europe. It has up to five roller coasters, two giant ferris wheels, and lots of thrilling attractions from all over Europe. https://www.funderland.com/dublin.php (Entertainment)
Dublin on Ice - Ice skating (Arnotts Store roof - until 23rd January 2011; RDS Ballsbridge until 09th January 2011). What an experience to ice skate on the roof of Arnotts store on Dublin's main street, O'Connell Street. For times and online booking visit: http://www.7upchristmasonice.ie/ (Entertainment)
February
Jameson Dublin International Film Festival (17-27th February 2011) - 10 wonderful days of movies new and old from all around the world that are shown in cinemas all around the centre of Dublin. While the details of films in this year's festival have not yet been released, last year's festival had over 100 movies: a gala opening of 'Ondine' with colin Farrell; a tribute to Kristn Scott Thomas; a Kenneth Anger retrospective; orchestral performances of the film scores of Italian Nina Rota, feature showings of Russian and Korean movies, films from Ireland, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Czech Republic, Brazil, France, Spain, Italy and many more. http://www.jdiff.com/ (Cinema)
RBS Six Nations International Rugby. Taking place in February and March, this is the big European international rugby event of the year. This year Dublin will host the games (Ireland V France - Sunday 13th February 5pm); (Ireland V England - Saturday 19th March 5pm). Other matches include (Italy V Ireland Saturday 5th February 2011 2.30pm); (Scotland V Ireland Sunday 27th February); (Wales V Ireland Saturday 12th March). It's not easy to get tickets for these games but it's great to watch them even in the pubs where there is always a great atmosphere! (Sport)
March
St Patricks Day festival - national festival of Ireland (events in every town in Ireland - events take place during the week of 17th-20th March). St Patricks Day is Ireland's national day. In every town, city and village, there is a colourful parade and a great family atmosphere with live music and dancing on the streets and in the pubs. The largest parade is in Dublin and in recent years events in Dublin has taken place over 5 days around the 17th. March 17th is definitely the best day of the year to visit Dublin. Many Free events. http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/ (Festival)
RBS Six Nations International Rugby. Taking place in February and March, this is the big European international rugby event of the year. This year Dublin will host the games (Ireland V France - Sunday 13th February 5pm); (Ireland V England - Saturday 19th March 5pm). Other matches include (Italy V Ireland Saturday 5th February 2011 2.30pm); (Scotland V Ireland Sunday 27th February); (Wales V Ireland Saturday 12th March). It's not easy to get tickets for these games but it's fun to watch them even in the pubs where there is always a great atmosphere! (Sport)
April
Great Ireland Run - popular running event for all levels: international, professionals, amateurs, runners, joggers and walkers (Phoenix Park, Dublin - 10th April 2011). This is a 10km run through Dublin's beautiful Phoenix Park which is a beautiful place to visit anytime. Last year thousands took part in this run. To enter or for more information: http://www.greatirelandrun.org (Sport)
Wicklow Hills Walking Festival (various locations Co Wicklow - mid April) - Wicklow is an area of beautiful and wild mountains to the south of Dublin. You can reach these mountains within 30 minutes by bus or car from Dun Laoghaire. Details have not yet been announced of the 2011 festival. Last year the festival included a wide range of activities all based in the Wicklow Hills: trekking, mountain walking, hiking, mountain biking, river kayaking, paintballing, orienteering, horseriding, bird watching, fishing. Many free events. http://www.wicklowoutdoors.ie/ (Sport)
Easter
Good Friday (Friday before Easter) - school is closed but there is an extra free private tour/event for full-time DLTC language school English students this week.
**Important note: No alcohol can be sold in Ireland on Good Friday (Friday before Easter) so all pubs etc are closed on this day.
Easter Monday (day after Easter Sunday) - is a public holiday in Ireland so there is no school at the DLTC Language School this day but there is an extra free private tour for DLTC full-time English students on the Friday of this week.
May
May Bank Holiday Weekend - the first Monday in May is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for full-time students on the Friday afternoon of this week.
Bray Jazz Festival - one of the best music festivals on the east coast. Bray is only 20 minutes by DART (train) from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Many free events. http://www.brayjazz.com (music)
Dublin City Soul Festival (Dublin City - 26th-29th May 2011) - popular soul music festival including the free outdoor Soul Picnic on 29th May in Merrion Square Park; Icons of Soul photographic exhibition from Getty Images; Rising Stars performances in Temple Bar's Meeting House Square. Many Free events. http://www.dublincitysoulfestival.ie (Music)
June
June Bank Holiday Weekend - the first Monday in June is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for for full-time students on the Friday afternoon of this week.
Movies in the Park (People's Park, Dun Laoghaire - start of June) - free festival of films shown outdoors on a big screen in the People's Park in Dun Laoghaire. Bring a blanket to sit on the grass, an extra sweater, and a picnic - lovely way to spend a summer afternoon or evening. Free. http://www.dlrevents.ie/ (Cinema)
Bloomsday - James Joyce Festival (Dublin city and Dun Loaghaire - 16th June 2011) - June 16th is BLOOMSDAY, the day in 1904 on which all the action of James Joyce’s novel Ulysses takes place. It is celebrated every year on 16th June by Joyceans all over the world. It is traditional to dress up and go out for the day, visiting the locations of the book around Dublin and taking part in readings, walks, food, music and drink which in some way connect with the book. Part of the book takes place around Dun Laoghaire and there are celebrations here during the day. Many free events. http://www.jamesjoyce.ie (literary)
Street Performance World Championships (Merrion Square, Dublin city - 16-19th June 2011) - This June the best contortionists, magicians, breakdancers, comedians and other assorted world-class professional jesters will descend on Dublin’s Merrion Square, to battle it out for the most coveted title in street performance, the AIB Street Performance World Champion. 20 minutes by DART (train) to Pearse Street DART station from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Free. http://www.spwc.ie (Entertainment)
July
World Cultures Festival (Dun Laoghaire - end of July) - details of the 2011 festival have not yet been released. Previous festivals have seen 10s of thousands of people visiting Dun Laoghaire over a single weekend to sample music, food, art and crafts from all over the world. Best weekend of the year to be in Dun Laoghaire. Many free events. http://www.festivalofworldcultures.com/ (Festival)
Bray Summer Festival (Bray Co Wicklow - middle of July) - two weeks of free live music on Bray seafront; comedys shows; theatre; street entertainment; aeronautical displays; international food markets; funfairs; fireworks. All this just 20 minutes by DART (train) to Bray station from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. http://www.braysummerfest.com (Festival)
Galway Races (Galway city - 25th-31st July) - huge party in all the pubs and venues of Galway during the week of the famous Galway horse races. Accommodation can be difficult to find during this week but many homes become B&B's for the few days. There are many public and private bus services from Dublin to Galway. Many free events. http://www.galwayraces.com/summer-festival-meeting (sport/entertainment)
August
August Bank Holiday Weekend - the first Monday in August is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for full-time students for the Friday afternoon of this week.
Dublin Horse Show (RDS Ballsbridge - 03rd August - 07th August 2011) - From August 3-7 the Dublin Horse Show takes place in the RDS complex in the heart of Dublin. This year they are celebrating 138 years of the Dublin Horse Show, Ireland’s top equestrian event. It really is one of the highlights of a traditional Dublin summer and offers a great day out for horse enthusiasts and families alike. 15 minutes by DART (train) to Sydney Parade DART station from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Tickets: http://www.dublinhorseshow.com/ (Sport)
Puck Fair (Killorglin, Co Kerry - 10, 11, 12th August) - The fair is one of Ireland's oldest and most unusual festivals. It is held without fail on 10th, 11th and 12th August every year with lots of free street entertainment. The main feature of the fair is that the people place a crown on a wild goat and make him 'King' of the festival. For the 3 days, the 'King Puck' stands on a platform in the middle of the town and watches over the festivities. This will require car hire or taking national transport - accommodation can be difficult to find in the immediate area but is available in nearby towns. Many free events. http://www.puckfair.ie/ (festival)
National Heritage Week (national locations - 20th-28th August 2011) - events include: free tours of heritage sites; exhibitions; Whale Watch Ireland; and much more. Mostly free. http://www.heritageweek.ie/ (culture/heritage)
September
If you like popular music then there is the Electric Picnic music festival from 2nd-5th September – about an hour outside Dublin but transport is well-organised – you have to buy tickets for this festival very early. See www.electricpicnic.ie
Arthurs Day (many pubs and venues in Dublin city - 23rd September 2011) - Celebrate the most famous beer in the world and its creator, Arthur Guinness, in its home city. Lots of events take place in the bars, pubs and venues around Dublin. http://www.guinness.com/en-ie/arthursday/index.html (music)
October
October Bank Holiday Weekend - the last Monday in October is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for full-time students on the Friday afternoon of this week.
Dublin city marathon (Dublin city - 31st October 2011)
November
December
January:
Temple Bar Trad fest - traditional Irish music festival (Temple Bar area of Dublin - last week of January) Every January, the pubs of Temple Bar come alive with the sound of traditional Irish music. This is a great opportunity to see Irish music in its traditional setting - the Irish pub. Temple Bar is the centre of Dublin's nightlife and is only 20 minutes by DART (train) from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Temple Bar is full of pubs, restaurants, galleries, discos and is right in the very centre of Dublin, it is a 'must-see' on every tourists list of things to do. The festival takes place in the last weekend of January. http://www.templebartrad.com/ Some Free events. (Music)
Funderland Fun Park (RDS Ballsbridge - 26th December 2010 to 11th January 2011) - Funderland is the largest travelling Theme Park in the Europe. It has up to five roller coasters, two giant ferris wheels, and lots of thrilling attractions from all over Europe. https://www.funderland.com/dublin.php (Entertainment)
Dublin on Ice - Ice skating (Arnotts Store roof - until 23rd January 2011; RDS Ballsbridge until 09th January 2011). What an experience to ice skate on the roof of Arnotts store on Dublin's main street, O'Connell Street. For times and online booking visit: http://www.7upchristmasonice.ie/ (Entertainment)
February
Jameson Dublin International Film Festival (17-27th February 2011) - 10 wonderful days of movies new and old from all around the world that are shown in cinemas all around the centre of Dublin. While the details of films in this year's festival have not yet been released, last year's festival had over 100 movies: a gala opening of 'Ondine' with colin Farrell; a tribute to Kristn Scott Thomas; a Kenneth Anger retrospective; orchestral performances of the film scores of Italian Nina Rota, feature showings of Russian and Korean movies, films from Ireland, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Czech Republic, Brazil, France, Spain, Italy and many more. http://www.jdiff.com/ (Cinema)
RBS Six Nations International Rugby. Taking place in February and March, this is the big European international rugby event of the year. This year Dublin will host the games (Ireland V France - Sunday 13th February 5pm); (Ireland V England - Saturday 19th March 5pm). Other matches include (Italy V Ireland Saturday 5th February 2011 2.30pm); (Scotland V Ireland Sunday 27th February); (Wales V Ireland Saturday 12th March). It's not easy to get tickets for these games but it's great to watch them even in the pubs where there is always a great atmosphere! (Sport)
March
St Patricks Day festival - national festival of Ireland (events in every town in Ireland - events take place during the week of 17th-20th March). St Patricks Day is Ireland's national day. In every town, city and village, there is a colourful parade and a great family atmosphere with live music and dancing on the streets and in the pubs. The largest parade is in Dublin and in recent years events in Dublin has taken place over 5 days around the 17th. March 17th is definitely the best day of the year to visit Dublin. Many Free events. http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/ (Festival)
RBS Six Nations International Rugby. Taking place in February and March, this is the big European international rugby event of the year. This year Dublin will host the games (Ireland V France - Sunday 13th February 5pm); (Ireland V England - Saturday 19th March 5pm). Other matches include (Italy V Ireland Saturday 5th February 2011 2.30pm); (Scotland V Ireland Sunday 27th February); (Wales V Ireland Saturday 12th March). It's not easy to get tickets for these games but it's fun to watch them even in the pubs where there is always a great atmosphere! (Sport)
April
Great Ireland Run - popular running event for all levels: international, professionals, amateurs, runners, joggers and walkers (Phoenix Park, Dublin - 10th April 2011). This is a 10km run through Dublin's beautiful Phoenix Park which is a beautiful place to visit anytime. Last year thousands took part in this run. To enter or for more information: http://www.greatirelandrun.org (Sport)
Wicklow Hills Walking Festival (various locations Co Wicklow - mid April) - Wicklow is an area of beautiful and wild mountains to the south of Dublin. You can reach these mountains within 30 minutes by bus or car from Dun Laoghaire. Details have not yet been announced of the 2011 festival. Last year the festival included a wide range of activities all based in the Wicklow Hills: trekking, mountain walking, hiking, mountain biking, river kayaking, paintballing, orienteering, horseriding, bird watching, fishing. Many free events. http://www.wicklowoutdoors.ie/ (Sport)
Easter
Good Friday (Friday before Easter) - school is closed but there is an extra free private tour/event for full-time DLTC language school English students this week.
**Important note: No alcohol can be sold in Ireland on Good Friday (Friday before Easter) so all pubs etc are closed on this day.
Easter Monday (day after Easter Sunday) - is a public holiday in Ireland so there is no school at the DLTC Language School this day but there is an extra free private tour for DLTC full-time English students on the Friday of this week.
May
May Bank Holiday Weekend - the first Monday in May is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for full-time students on the Friday afternoon of this week.
Bray Jazz Festival - one of the best music festivals on the east coast. Bray is only 20 minutes by DART (train) from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Many free events. http://www.brayjazz.com (music)
Dublin City Soul Festival (Dublin City - 26th-29th May 2011) - popular soul music festival including the free outdoor Soul Picnic on 29th May in Merrion Square Park; Icons of Soul photographic exhibition from Getty Images; Rising Stars performances in Temple Bar's Meeting House Square. Many Free events. http://www.dublincitysoulfestival.ie (Music)
June
June Bank Holiday Weekend - the first Monday in June is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for for full-time students on the Friday afternoon of this week.
Movies in the Park (People's Park, Dun Laoghaire - start of June) - free festival of films shown outdoors on a big screen in the People's Park in Dun Laoghaire. Bring a blanket to sit on the grass, an extra sweater, and a picnic - lovely way to spend a summer afternoon or evening. Free. http://www.dlrevents.ie/ (Cinema)
Bloomsday - James Joyce Festival (Dublin city and Dun Loaghaire - 16th June 2011) - June 16th is BLOOMSDAY, the day in 1904 on which all the action of James Joyce’s novel Ulysses takes place. It is celebrated every year on 16th June by Joyceans all over the world. It is traditional to dress up and go out for the day, visiting the locations of the book around Dublin and taking part in readings, walks, food, music and drink which in some way connect with the book. Part of the book takes place around Dun Laoghaire and there are celebrations here during the day. Many free events. http://www.jamesjoyce.ie (literary)
Street Performance World Championships (Merrion Square, Dublin city - 16-19th June 2011) - This June the best contortionists, magicians, breakdancers, comedians and other assorted world-class professional jesters will descend on Dublin’s Merrion Square, to battle it out for the most coveted title in street performance, the AIB Street Performance World Champion. 20 minutes by DART (train) to Pearse Street DART station from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Free. http://www.spwc.ie (Entertainment)
July
World Cultures Festival (Dun Laoghaire - end of July) - details of the 2011 festival have not yet been released. Previous festivals have seen 10s of thousands of people visiting Dun Laoghaire over a single weekend to sample music, food, art and crafts from all over the world. Best weekend of the year to be in Dun Laoghaire. Many free events. http://www.festivalofworldcultures.com/ (Festival)
Bray Summer Festival (Bray Co Wicklow - middle of July) - two weeks of free live music on Bray seafront; comedys shows; theatre; street entertainment; aeronautical displays; international food markets; funfairs; fireworks. All this just 20 minutes by DART (train) to Bray station from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. http://www.braysummerfest.com (Festival)
Galway Races (Galway city - 25th-31st July) - huge party in all the pubs and venues of Galway during the week of the famous Galway horse races. Accommodation can be difficult to find during this week but many homes become B&B's for the few days. There are many public and private bus services from Dublin to Galway. Many free events. http://www.galwayraces.com/summer-festival-meeting (sport/entertainment)
August
August Bank Holiday Weekend - the first Monday in August is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for full-time students for the Friday afternoon of this week.
Dublin Horse Show (RDS Ballsbridge - 03rd August - 07th August 2011) - From August 3-7 the Dublin Horse Show takes place in the RDS complex in the heart of Dublin. This year they are celebrating 138 years of the Dublin Horse Show, Ireland’s top equestrian event. It really is one of the highlights of a traditional Dublin summer and offers a great day out for horse enthusiasts and families alike. 15 minutes by DART (train) to Sydney Parade DART station from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Tickets: http://www.dublinhorseshow.com/ (Sport)
Puck Fair (Killorglin, Co Kerry - 10, 11, 12th August) - The fair is one of Ireland's oldest and most unusual festivals. It is held without fail on 10th, 11th and 12th August every year with lots of free street entertainment. The main feature of the fair is that the people place a crown on a wild goat and make him 'King' of the festival. For the 3 days, the 'King Puck' stands on a platform in the middle of the town and watches over the festivities. This will require car hire or taking national transport - accommodation can be difficult to find in the immediate area but is available in nearby towns. Many free events. http://www.puckfair.ie/ (festival)
National Heritage Week (national locations - 20th-28th August 2011) - events include: free tours of heritage sites; exhibitions; Whale Watch Ireland; and much more. Mostly free. http://www.heritageweek.ie/ (culture/heritage)
September
If you like popular music then there is the Electric Picnic music festival from 2nd-5th September – about an hour outside Dublin but transport is well-organised – you have to buy tickets for this festival very early. See www.electricpicnic.ie
Arthurs Day (many pubs and venues in Dublin city - 23rd September 2011) - Celebrate the most famous beer in the world and its creator, Arthur Guinness, in its home city. Lots of events take place in the bars, pubs and venues around Dublin. http://www.guinness.com/en-ie/arthursday/index.html (music)
October
October Bank Holiday Weekend - the last Monday in October is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for full-time students on the Friday afternoon of this week.
Dublin city marathon (Dublin city - 31st October 2011)
November
December
Temple Bar Trad Fest - traditional Irish music festival
At the end of January each year there is a festival of Irish music that takes place in the pubs and venues of Temple Bar area of Dublin. It takes place this year over 5 days from 26th-30th January 2011. This is what the organisers say: "Temple Bar Trad is Dublin's premier celebration of traditional music and culture. It's hard to believe that before the first ever Temple Bar Trad in January 2006, Dublin had lacked a traditional music festival for almost twenty years! Temple Bar Trad is all about the music." For more information, visit http://www.templebartrad.com/ The DLTC language school will be organising a night out at the festival for English language students. Travel to Temple Bar from our language school in Dun Laoghaire is very easy and takes only 20 minutes by DART (train) from Dun Laoghaire to Tara Street station - from there it's a 5 minute walk to Temple Bar.
Monday, December 6, 2010
DLTC Christmas Party 2010 - the facebook video!
What a great night for our Christmas 2010 student party .. food, drink, music and dancing .. a great night .. thanks to everyone for coming .. hope you had a great time .. I know I did .. enjoy the video:
Link to video here or visit our facebook page
Best wishes,
Bob & Laura
DLTC Language School Dublin Ireland
Link to video here or visit our facebook page
Best wishes,
Bob & Laura
DLTC Language School Dublin Ireland
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
December 2010 DLTC Student Events
Tuesday 30th Nov – Student Feedback Session 2pm school
Wednesday 1st Dec - Football (see notice)
Thursday 2st Dec - Guided Bray Cliff Walk Departs school 1:00pm – Bring DART fare
Tuesday 07th Dec – Lecture: A Typical Irish Christmas FREE 2pm school
Thursday 9th Dec – Christmas Movie 2pm school
Friday 10th Dec – Tour to Newgrange Departs school 12:30. Returns 18:00. €18 per person
Tuesday 14th Dec – Christmas Movie 2pm school
Wednesday 15th Dec – Bowling depart school 1pm €6 per person
Thursday 16th Dec – Christmas Walk depart school 1pm FREE
Friday 17th Dec – Mince Pies, Christmas carols and hot port! School 1pm FREE
Friday, November 19, 2010
DLTC Christmas Party 2010!!
CHRISTMAS PARTY!!
3rd December 2010
Irish Dancers
Harbour bar and grill
(Marine Road Dun Laoghaire )
8pm
Monday, November 15, 2010
What students have been saying about our courses recently:
These are just some of the comments our English language students have made about our English courses over the last 3 months:
12/11/2010: "The teachers are really well-prepared and warm with their students. My experience at the school has been very good."- Laura, Italy, General English Course.
05/11/2010: "The classes are very good - a good mix of grammar and conversation. The course has been an interesting experience and has been very useful to me." - Juan, Spain, General English Course.
15/10/2010: "The best thing about the course was the conversation and the listening. My teacher was clear and simple in her explanations. My experience at the DLTC was Very Good to Excellent." - Paolo, Italy, General
English Course.
08/10/2010: "The best thing about the course was my class, my teacher and my classmates. I've learnt so much in just a month!!" - Sara, Spain, General English Course.
01/10/2010: "My teacher is great .. the school is great .. my host mother is so nice" -Tihana, Croatia, General English Course.
24/09/2010: "The best thing about the course was that there was a small number of students in each class and most of the time we practised speaking. There was no waste of time, a lot of homework but nice, clear and motivating. Good idea to have the free afternoon lectures about Irish culture, the walks and films. My host family was really nice and kind." - Debora, Italy, General English Course.
27/08/2010: "My teacher was fantastic - explaining every day. The course was good and my experience was very good." - Emilie, France, General English Course.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Job Available - Tech Support (German/French/Spanish Speakers)
Technical Support Professional - German / French or Spanish or English Speakers
Stream Global Services is a leading worldwide provider of outsource technical support via the telephone, e-mail, fax and Internet to major corporations and leading hardware manufacturers, software publishers and online service providers throughout the United States, Europe and Asia
Stream gives you the opportunity to:
- Join an international company leader in worldwide technical support
- Broaden your technical skills by attending extracurricular training.
- Achieve advanced certification.
- Broaden your language skills by following various language courses.
- Broaden your horizons, gaining work and product experience.
- Enjoy our extensive benefits package
Responsibilities:
· Provide telephone, e-mail and chat technical and customer support based on various software packages.
· Responsible for delivering timely, accurate technical answers and providing a high degree of customer service satisfaction.
· Achieve and maintain service level statistics as defined.
· Effective use of the systems and tools available to the support centre.
· Track & document customer & problem information in call tracking database
· Contribute to overall team performance, including support and assistance of other team members.
Requirements and Qualifications:
· Leaving certificate or equivalent.
· Good Technical and troubleshooting skills
· Good knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office package
· Excellent Customer service skills, a minimum of 1 year customer service experience, preferably in a call centre environment.
· Must have strong initiative, be positive and a quick learner.
· Ability to work independently and in a team environment when necessary.
· Attention to detail.
· Excellent communication skills to include verbal, written and listening.
· Ability and willingness to solve problems and provide pre-sales support.
· Ability to manage time wisely to meet call handle time and work with targets
Additional benefits:
- Relocation package
- Educational assistance
- Career progression
- Pension Scheme
- Refer a friend Scheme
- Career progression
- Pension Scheme
- Refer a friend Scheme
-Canteen Facilities
-Car Parking
Please apply via http://careers.stream.com
Disclaimer: The Dun Laoghaire Tution Centre Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy of third-party job postings on its websites. We accept no liability for any loss, whether of money(including profit), goodwill, or reputation, or any special, indirect, or consequential damages arising out of any party's use of the information posted.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Harbor Bar and Grill Accommodation Dun Laoghaire
Harbor Bar and Grill - Dun Laoghaire Accommodation - Dun Laoghaire Hotels - Dublin Accommodation - D
The Harbor Bar and Grill Dun Laoghaire accommodation offers excellent food and entertainment among Dublin Hotels and Bed and Breakfasts in a newly refurbished premises in the heart of Dun Laoghaire.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Halloween Party Photos
Great party .. great night .. well done to winner of our best 'costume' contest .. thanks to everyone for coming .. thanks to MacDara for bringing us a halloween all the way from the Aran Islands .. his bodhran, traditional irish singing, and stories. See our facebook DLTC Language School page for more photos of our Halloween 2010 celebrations .. http://www.facebook.com/pages/DLTC-Language-School-Dublin-Ireland/111929922170564
DLTC Cursos de ingles Dublin Irlanda
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
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