Rí na Mara was invited to speak to a group of pupils from Catholic Memorial High School West Roxbury, Boston, about Rí na Mara company and utilising seaweed a natural resource. Accompanying the group was Principal Tom Beatty, their teacher Ms Mary Concannon and Muintearas CEO and Educational trip organiser Mr Sean O Choistealbha.

The Memorial High School group learned about the Gaelic language, heritage, culture and local industries in Connemara, and thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality they received from Muintearas.