Author Archives: caitlinjcurley

Dublin is its own world within Ireland. Though it is full of Irish history, it is also of people from all over the world, and that seems to have shaped its culture. So many things here remind me of any … Continue reading →

As I continue to unveil pieces of Ireland’s long and complicated history, one theme continues to emerge: the Irish people have an enormous amount of pride for where they live. This pride takes shape in many ways, and has sometimes … Continue reading →

As I start to report on the separation of protestants and catholics in Ireland, I notice how many people act as though there is no rift anymore between the two religions. A catholic employee at our hostel mentioned that he … Continue reading →

We’ve learned a lot of Irish history over our first few days here, but the fact that has most stuck out to me is that since the early ages, women have been able to do everything that men can. Women … Continue reading →

When I stepped off the plane, Ireland looked just like home. I saw highways, cars, and people bustling about. But, once we entered the small town of Armagh, I started to notice all of the differences. The buildings are older. … Continue reading →