Regional identity can be both a diverse and sore subject, depending on where you are and whom you are asking. Northern Ireland specifically has a history of violent protests over the fear of them losing their own regional identity, and for the freedom of deciding what that identity was. While we are in the midst […]

A story idea that I want to pursue while in Armagh is about the Armagh Gaol. Originally constructed in 1780, it became an all-female jail in 1920, and closed in 1986. Many of the women were in jail for their involvement with the Irish Republican Army, which was sparked over their belief that the British […]

The city of Armagh is rich in different textures, between the old stone buildings, vivid plant life, and vast landscapes. Quite frequently the textures show stark contrasts, like rough stones against the soft petals of a flower. Here is a small collection of some of the textures I have captured so far.

Shortly after leaving Dublin and driving north, there was very little I could see except green hills, trees, and the occasional herd of cows. The “emerald” in “Emerald Isle” was no exaggeration. However, shortly after driving over the border into Northern Ireland, I started to notice a change. Modest and charming houses started to come […]