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'<i>Dochum Glóire Dé agus Ónóra na hÉireann</i>'

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In Gaelic it means '<i>For the Glory of God
and the Honour of Ireland</i>'.

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And it can be found right here
at the Irish College!

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The college was built by Franciscan
Florence Conry in the 17th century.

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Inside the building, you can read more
about the history of its foundation.

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Under Anglican reign the Catholic monasteries
of Ireland were forced to close their doors

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and flee to more Catholic-friendly lands,
such as Leuven!

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Which then became an important
educational hub for Irish Catholics.

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Did you know that the first Irish student
of KU Leuven enrolled in 1548?

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Today, the Irish College is
'The Leuven Institute for Ireland in Europe' –

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a non-profit organisation
working closely with KU Leuven

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to maximise the opportunities presented
by membership of the EU

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and to promote the culture of Ireland
throughout continental Europe.

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Fun fact: did you know that the monks here
decided to start their own printing press?

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The first one on the continent!

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That's because they couldn't find
anyone who knew Gaelic,

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let alone own a press that could print it.

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Let's move on! Or as in Gaelic:
'<i>Slán go fóil</i>l' (Bye for now)!