Ireland. It is incredible how much that single word can change in the course of just one summer. When I first started dreaming about Ireland, I had nothing but my own emotions and intuition to …
Ireland
Irish Fest
Well friends, I went to Irish Fest Friday night. SO FUN!! I can’t think of any better way to get into the Irish spirit than paying tribute to the largest Irish festival in the world. …
Tips from a Quasi-Dubliner
Living in Dublin for only two months, I’m in no way a Dubliner. I came to know the city far better than your standard tourist, though, and had a unique perspective as both an American …
Images of Ireland II
As promised, here are some additional photos of the Emerald Isle. One of my favorite weekend trips in Ireland was a visit to the Cliffs of Moher. It is absolutely breathtaking there. It’s a place …
Images of Ireland
My entries up till this point have hopefully given an idea of the natural beauty of Ireland and the vibrancy of its cities. However, there’s nothing like an actual photograph to show just what I’ve …
Back in the Land of the Free
After 7 weeks, a ten hour flight and traveling over three thousand miles, I am finally back home. I was apprehensive at times about how I would feel leaving Dublin, but as I watched the …
Slán agat
Exams are over, and now it’s time to head home! I finished up this morning, pounding out over a total of 26 pages in writing for exams. My head was swimming and I stepped out …
The Plough and the Stars
The Plough and the Stars. This play changed Ireland during one of its most crucial periods, and was the second of the two plays we have seen while here in Dublin, at the historic Abbey …
Postcards from Dublin
So much of being in Ireland has been this collection of moments which are all stacked together, which still need to be sent. For now, I’ll send them through writing them down here in this …
Going West
We’ve made it to the beginning of Week Seven here in Dublin, which means one thing only for me right now: coming home! As much as this program has been an incredible experience, I am …