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Arriving in Ireland Welcome to Ireland! The island of Ireland extends over 84,421 km² of which five-sixths belong to the Republic, with the remainder constituting Northern Ireland. It is bound to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the northeast by the North Channel. To the east is found the Irish Sea which reconnects to the ocean via the southwest with St. George's Channel and the Celtic Sea. The west-coast of Ireland mostly consists of cliffs, hills and low mountains (the highest point being Carrauntoohil at 1,041 m). In from the perimeter of the country is mostly relatively flat farmland, traversed by rivers such as the River Shannon and several large lakes or loughs. The center of the country is part of the River Shannon watershed, containing large areas of bogland, used for peat production. Cork Cork is vibrant with student life and activity. During the academic year Cork's full-time student population approaches 20,000, including those from CIT, University College Cork and several colleges of further education. This generates a unique environment of vitality and of learning. Students are an integral part of Cork, and their activities are woven through the fabric of its social and cultural life. The bustling city centre with its elegant main streets, shopping malls, markets, and a network of interesting side streets gives Cork all the advantages of a major urban area. This is a diverse and cosmopolitan city with a European feel. The hundreds of restaurants, nightclubs, pubs, theatres, comedy and music venues are a focus for social life, with many venues catering specially for the student population. Cinemas offer the latest blockbusters plus the best in foreign language and cult cinema. Climate Influenced by the Gulf Stream, Ireland has a mild temperate climate with summer temperatures generally ranging from 14 to 16 degree Celsius (60-70 degree Fahrenheit). The temperatures in Spring and Autumn are generally around 10 degree Celsius (50 degree Fahrenheit) and in Winter between 4 and 7 degrees Celsius (30-40 degree Fahrenheit). For a detailed Irish weather forecast visit www.met.ie Time Zone Ireland has North Western European Time, GMT. DST started on Sunday, March 28, 2004, at 1:00 AM. Local standard time DST ends on Sunday, October 31, 2004, at 2:00 AM local daylight time. Clock time is written according to the European system, e.g. 4 pm is written 16.00. Accomodations in Ireland - Request Form Complete booklet for exchange students coming to Ireland |
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