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Languages Week in Desmond College

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019

Well done to all those who took part in Desmond College’s Languages Week!

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Foreign Languages | Third Year

French Spelling Bee (Languages Week)

September 27, 2019September 24, 2019

3rd Year students took part in a French spelling bee today as part of Languages’ Week….

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Foreign Languages | Prospective Students

Modern Foreign Languages in Desmond College

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

French Breakfast Morning ​2nd Year students learning how to order a typical French breakfast.   French…

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Foreign Languages | Second Year

2nd Year French Students

May 17, 2019May 17, 2019

2nd Year French students enjoying reading their French language magazines to develop their literacy and comprehension…

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Foreign Languages | International Week | Music and Performance | Wellbeing

European Erasmus Programme

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019

The Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board hosted a number of teachers from other European…

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Foreign Languages

5th Year French Poetry Writing Workshop

May 30, 2018May 30, 2018

5th Year students participated in a French poetry writing workshop, and wrote poems on the thème…

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Foreign Languages

Desmond College Students’ French Dinner

May 30, 2018May 30, 2018

French dinner dégustation – Students tasted different types of French cheese, a traditional ratatouille dish, and…

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First Year | Foreign Languages

French Culture

May 18, 2018May 18, 2018

First Year students participating in French Culture game this week!

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Foreign Languages | Home Economics

French Cookery Class

May 11, 2018

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Foreign Languages | Second Year | Student Success

2nd year Spanish Poster Competition

October 17, 2016May 3, 2018

Students were challenged to design a poster to promote awareness of language learning for European language…

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Foreign Languages

German Breakfast Morning

June 4, 2016August 14, 2018

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Foreign Languages | News

Spanish Breakfast

May 18, 2016August 14, 2018

Transition year students from Desmond College enjoying a Spanish breakfast as part of their ‘Introduction to…

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First Year | Foreign Languages | News

First Year Spanish Students Enjoyed Tasting Some Traditional Spanish Food

May 18, 2015June 1, 2018

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Foreign Languages | News

Le Petit Déjeuner Francais

May 7, 2015August 14, 2018

Our junior cycle students enjoyed our annual Petit Déjeuner on April 30th. Croissants & crêpes disappeared…

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Fifth Year | Foreign Languages | Trips and Tours

5th Year German Students Enjoy Trip to Listowel
Cinema to Watch German Film

February 16, 2015August 14, 2018

5th Year German students enjoy trip to Listowel cinema to watch German film.

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Japanese Cultural Food Day

February 11, 2015August 14, 2018

Enjoying diversity of culture through food at Desmond College Risa Sato (exchange student from Sendai in…

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Foreign Languages | News | Trips and Tours

Two West Limerick Schools Embrace Chinese Language & Culture

November 18, 2014August 14, 2018

[portfolio_slideshow id=6745] _ _ Vourneen Gavin Barry, Principal of Desmond College, Newcastle West and Norma O’Brien,…

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Foreign Languages | Prospective Students

Language Fun at Open Night! (2014)

October 14, 2014August 14, 2018

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Foreign Languages

European Language Day Competition 2014

October 2, 2014April 9, 2018

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Foreign Languages | Second Year

Second Year German Breakfast

March 18, 2014April 9, 2018

   The Second Year German class organised and hosted a german breakfast with German Teacher, Ms…

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Foreign Languages

German Language Assistant

February 13, 2014April 9, 2018

_ _ _ Hanna Herlitzius, a newly qualified English teacher from Munster in the Northwest of…

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Foreign Languages

French Theatre

December 2, 2013April 9, 2018

A French Theatre Group came to Desmond College. The play was very successful and was enjoyed…

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Foreign Languages

French Buddy System

December 1, 2013April 9, 2018

The French Buddy System is now set up in the school to promote speaking French. Miss…

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Foreign Languages

Winners of French Language Day Events

October 1, 2013April 9, 2018

Second Year Quiz _ First Year Poster Competition _ All the Winners from the French Language…

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Foreign Languages

The German Breakfast Morning

January 18, 2013May 3, 2018

The German Breakfast Morning Frühstuck Von Deutschland On the 18th January 2013, the students took part…

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Foreign Languages

Journée Européenne des Langues 2011

October 7, 2011April 9, 2018

[portfolio_slideshow id=1663] First year students celebrating the European Day of Languages, Journée européenne des langues, 2011,…

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Foreign Languages

Modern Languages

August 9, 2011April 9, 2018

Ms. Delaney, who recently joined our French Department, carried out a French initiative with her second…

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Foreign Languages

European Day of Languages 2011

August 8, 2011April 9, 2018

This year for “The European Day of Languages” 2nd Year German students from Rang Bronna, Brendain…

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