Introducing ourselves
We are Maël and Lisa, 2 interns at TUS supervised by Tony Johnston, the director of Research Development for the Faculty of Business and Hospitality Technological University of the Shannon. We are both 19 years old students in our second year of marketing techniques at the Institute University of Technology of Quimper, in France. Our studies focus on marketing, sales and communication. We are specialized in the international business, and we are going to be in Ireland for 2 months.
Our experience
Today we are happy to tell you about the day we spent as part of a project team funded by the European Union!
The project the team is working on is about film tourism and is called UPLIFT project. Thanks to our supervisor Anthony Johnston, on November 5 we had the luck to meet the different partners of the projects which are from different countries like Lithuania, Slovenia, Iceland and Northern Ireland. After the introductions, we started the meeting around 10h.
For two second year students like us, it was very interesting to see the way the meeting was organized and how to have good group cohesion as quickly as possible to start working effectively. Further, the rest of the meeting was devoted to the arrangement of tasks within the project, put the different actions on a timeline, choose the right logo and obviously talk about the ideas of everyone to move the project forward.
To finish this morning as good as possible we finally went to eat together to take a break before what awaited us for the afternoon!
On the afternoon, we had the unique opportunity to visit Charleville Castle in Tullamore, an incredible experience for us.
Located in County Offaly, in the Midlands of Ireland, Charleville Castle stands as a testament to architectural grandeur and historical significance. Designed in the Gothic-revival style, it’s often considered the finest example of this architecture in Ireland. Charleville Castle is not just a castle, it’s a vibrant hub of events and activities. Throughout the year, it hosts concerts, private parties, festivals and even paranormal investigations. Furthermore, Charleville Castle welcomes volunteers assist with the upkeep of the castle.
Our visit was very great, thanks to our kind guide who shared fascinating stories about the castle’s ghostly past. The castle, known for rich history and haunting stories, recently became the filming location for season 2 of the famous series called Wednesday. I really loved the season 1, so I can’t wait to spot the castle in the scenes when I will watch the new season! Other films and series like « The Faceless Lady » or « Eliza Lynch: Queen of Paraguay » have also been filmed there.
In conclusion, as students, we feel incredibly fortunate to have experiences like this. Visiting Charleville Castle has not only allowed us to explore the rich heritage of Ireland but also given us the opportunity to meet new people and connect with local culture in a unique way.
Lisa Inizan & Mael Graizeau-Pontet, University of Brest, Visiting Internship Students https://www.univ-brest.fr/iut-quimper/fr,
6th November 2024