Irish Life Experience

Please join us in welcoming Mark Cooney to the 2026 Irish Life Experience Dream Team! Mark has been an instrumental part of this program for many years, and his impact on our students is impossible to measure. Through his kindness, humour, sarcasm, wisdom, and genuine care for every student he meets, Mark continues to help transform lives and make each summer unforgettable.

A proud Waterford native and dedicated special education teacher, Mark brings an incredible knowledge of Irish history and culture to the program as our Irish History teacher. He will also be sharing his passion for the Gaelic Games, especially his speciality-hurling 🏑

Whether he’s teaching in the classroom, coaching on the pitch, or making everyone laugh at dinner, Mark helps create the magic that makes the Irish Life Experience so special.

Married to the lovely Sarah, father to Ava, and loved by everyone who meets him, we truly couldn’t do this without him. We cannot wait for this summer’s students to experience the heart, humor, and passion Mark brings to the program every single day.

Please help us welcome Liam Bevan to the Irish Life Experience 2026 Program as a Junior Counselor! 🇮🇪✨

This will be Liam’s third time traveling with us, and we truly couldn’t be happier to have him back. He’s been such a valued part of our summers, and this year brings an exciting new chapter. As a Junior Counselor, Liam will be assisting our staff with projects, doing head counts, and helping all of our new students settle in and feel at home.

A few things about Liam… He loves a good chat, can fall asleep anywhere (Especially on the bus 😴), and has expert knowledge of the best coffee and sweet spots around. He’s also no stranger to the occasional luggage mishap and is widely recognized as a Fanta connoisseur…, although he tells us he’s cutting back this summer.

We’re so excited to see him step into this new role and support the next group of students on their journey.

Show Liam some love and give this post a double tap ❤️!