Author Archives: caitlinjcurley

Day two: Our workshop is going well. I am getting a lot of tips on crime fiction that can be converted into crime reporting. For instance, writing in shorter and punchier sentences is good advice for both reporting and writing … Continue reading →

In honesty, much of Lord Steele’s speech was difficult to understand because I have no background knowledge on Scotland. But, the things he wanted to reform within their parliament sounded really interesting. My favorite part was when Malachi stood up … Continue reading →

When I first came to Armagh, I had no notions of Ireland as a whole. Armagh was all I knew of the country. Now that we have traveled to Belfast and Dublin, I have different ideas about Armagh. Firstly, it … Continue reading →

From what I have observed of the playwrights, rehearsing really helps the writing process for them because they can see their words acted out and that points out flaws and things that need to be added. So rehearsing is very … Continue reading →

Journalists are in a unique position when it comes to audience. We are expected to write to everyone. Anyone who can speak the language in which articles are written is supposed to be able to read and understand them. Of course, this … Continue reading →

I looked through old Irish Times articles from the 1990’s and, as expected, found much violence and destruction during the Troubles. In 1996, the Irish Republican Army bombed Manchester, England in what came to be known as the Manchester bombing. … Continue reading →

John, the News Editor, is very withdrawn. He is passionate about one thing and one thing only: his work. The story is what matters. John is the first one to the office every morning and he is the last one … Continue reading →

My first day in Belfast was a mixed bag, to say the least. The train ride was lovely, I got a table to myself and food, and I was treated to gorgeous views of the Ireland countryside out my window. When … Continue reading →

Martin Lynch’s plays have been all been deemed controversial in some way, and seem to tackle very important issues that no one wants to talk about.  “Castles in the Air” concerns working class housing, and “Minstrel Boys” is set in … Continue reading →

I was not expecting that performance of Shadow of a Gunman. When the play began, I was immediately struck by the main actor’s range of facial expressions and emotions. His face erupted in smiles and frowns quicker than I would’ve … Continue reading →