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Conna native, Kevin Hickey who is Director of EIL Intercultural Learning Ireland, pictured with Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD and chairperson of the Board of EIL Ireland, Judy Roche, at the launch of EIL’s 50th Anniversary and 2014 Travel Awards. Photo: Marc O’Sullivan

Ireland’s oldest intercultural learning organisation has launched a year-long celebration to mark its 50th anniversary. EIL Intercultural Learning, which has its headquarters in Cork city, is part of the worldwide non-profit Experiment in International Living (EIL) network.

At the launch, EIL’s Director, Kevin Hickey – a native of Conna – said intercultural understanding is 'an essential skill for 21st Century citizens'.

“In an increasingly globalised world, it’s essential we all have an understanding of and respect for other cultures,” Mr. Hickey said.

EIL was established in Ireland in 1964, with the late Maeve Binchy amongst its founding members. Over the past 50 years, 38,000 people have participated in its programmes, including study abroad, volunteering, language training, travel scholarships and cultural immersion activities.

On Tuesday of this week, the Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD, officially launched a programme of activities to mark EIL’s 50th anniversary.

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