2000 UMAIE January Term Abroad
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Today we had a full day in Sioux Falls' sister city, Strabane, Northern
Ireland. We spent the morning visiting the Spring Hill and Sion Mills
Community Centres and learning about community work in Northern Ireland.
Then we were off for a quick lunch, hosted by Paul Arthur in his gallery/tea
room. Thanks Paul for a great lunch!!.
(Bill Swart) |
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After lunch, we checked into the hotel for a brief rest before we were
picked up by our host families for the evening. Student's were paired
with host families, who fed them dinner and introduced them to family life
in Ireland and Northern Ireland. After dinner, we all returned to
the Hotel for an evening of craic (good times), and good craic we had!!
The evening was a highlight of our trip, and we all enjoyed getting to
know our host families and seeing the many talents of Strabane!
(Andy Eastwood) |
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Entertainment at Sion Mills Community Centre. |
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Entertainment at Sion Mills Community Centre. |
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Entertainment at Sion Mills Community Centre. |
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A star is born. (Sion Mills Community Centre.) |
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Group with Sion Mills Community Association. |
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Andy and Bill with the members of the Sion Mills Community Association. |
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Irish dancing lessons??? |
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Many thanks to Paul Arthur and his staff for providing lunch for us at his gallery, 'Material World'. |
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Group at Spring Hill Community Development Centre, Strabane, with our host, Isobel Moore. |
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This monument commemorates Woodrow Wilson's ancestry from Strabane, Northern Ireland. |
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Pete sitting in with the band! |
Donegal/Strabane Area Links:
County Donegal
Potato Famine
Strabane
Path to Peace:
