1 00:00:01,464 --> 00:00:04,554 'Dochum Glóire Dé agus Ónóra na hÉireann' 2 00:00:04,957 --> 00:00:07,640 In Gaelic it means 'For the Glory of God and the Honour of Ireland'. 3 00:00:07,972 --> 00:00:09,950 And it can be found right here at the Irish College! 4 00:00:10,365 --> 00:00:14,412 The college was built by Franciscan Florence Conry in the 17th century. 5 00:00:15,782 --> 00:00:19,624 Inside the building, you can read more about the history of its foundation. 6 00:00:20,438 --> 00:00:24,507 Under Anglican reign the Catholic monasteries of Ireland were forced to close their doors 7 00:00:24,607 --> 00:00:27,886 and flee to more Catholic-friendly lands, such as Leuven! 8 00:00:27,986 --> 00:00:31,644 Which then became an important educational hub for Irish Catholics. 9 00:00:31,744 --> 00:00:36,308 Did you know that the first Irish student of KU Leuven enrolled in 1548? 10 00:00:36,408 --> 00:00:40,280 Today, the Irish College is 'The Leuven Institute for Ireland in Europe' – 11 00:00:40,440 --> 00:00:43,800 a non-profit organisation working closely with KU Leuven 12 00:00:43,900 --> 00:00:47,724 to maximise the opportunities presented by membership of the EU 13 00:00:47,840 --> 00:00:50,900 and to promote the culture of Ireland throughout continental Europe. 14 00:00:51,760 --> 00:00:56,016 Fun fact: did you know that the monks here decided to start their own printing press? 15 00:00:56,160 --> 00:00:57,660 The first one on the continent! 16 00:00:57,920 --> 00:00:59,982 That's because they couldn't find anyone who knew Gaelic, 17 00:01:00,082 --> 00:01:01,500 let alone own a press that could print it. 18 00:01:01,986 --> 00:01:05,160 Let's move on! Or as in Gaelic: 'Slán go fóill' (Bye for now)!