Well done to Erica Flanagan, Ardeevin, Castleplunkett, who recently represented Ireland in Granz, Austria, at a conference on the integration of case studies into language learning. Erica was selected by the Irish nominating body, Leargas, to participate in the conference run by the Council of Europe. In total, 26 member states were involved, leading to an interesting cultural exchange. Erica is presently lecturing in the language section of the Garda Training College in Templemore.