Going on Holiday in Ireland
1.
In which county is your holiday destination?
2.
In which direction does it lie from Allenwood?
3.
Which province is it in?
4.
Use a map to plan the route by car.
5.
What counties will you pass through?
6.
Which mountain ranges will you see?
7.
Look out for county boundaries as you travel.
8.
Which major rivers will you cross?
9.
What are the principal towns in the county?
10.
Kildare has the curragh, sheep, horses, bog. What is different in your
holiday destination?
11.
Visit the tourist office and get some brochures about places of interest
in the locality.
12.
Look at the surnames on shopfronts. Are some unfamiliar?
13.
What are the most common surnames?
14.
Is there a local accent different from yours? Listen carefully for sounds
which differ.
15.
Are people friendlier/ less friendly than at home?
16.
Find out about and visit local monuments, shrines, famous people etc.
17.
Watch out for the local schools. Are they bigger/ smaller than yours?
18.
Are they better equipped for sport etc.?
19.
Keep a weather diary for your holiday-----daily temperatures and weather
conditions.
20.
Keep a spending diary. You will be surprised how expensive holidays are
for parents.
21.
What are the advantages of holidaying in Ireland?
Have
lots of fun!!!!