On language study trip to Ireland with LEC, you may have the chance to discover the town of Malahide, located on the coast of theIrish Sea, just outside Dublin.
Taking its name from the Gaelic Mullach Íde — LEC leaves it up to you to practice pronouncing it—which translates to “St. Ita’s Headland,” this charming seaside town is located in County Fingal, just south ofNorthern Ireland, and is only a 20-minute train ride from Dublin.
A charming seaside town—the perfect place for your language study trip
With its colorful streets, beaches, and charming little fishing harbor, Malahide is one of those towns where it’s a pleasure to spend a language study trip. Considered one of Dublin’s most affluent suburbs, Malahide owes its reputation to the growing influx of the capital’s wealthiest residents in the 18th century, who were drawn to its seaside setting. Dotted with charming Georgian-style houses, Malahide has a population of just over 15,000.
Discover the remnants of a bygone era during your language study trip to Ireland
Among other things, its endless coastlines, warm atmosphere, and cultural heritage make it a very popular destination for teenagers on language study trips to Ireland. The luckiest among them may even have the chance to explore its magnificent castle, the city’s most iconic landmark. Construction of the castle began in the 12th century, and it still bears the mark of the Talbots, the noble dynasty for whom it served as a family home for centuries.