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A common theme in Irish spiritual storytelling is the appropriation of the old form the new. Historical figures informed old Gaelic myths. Gaelic myths were adapted by Christianity. Brian Friel’s play Dancing at Lughnasa adapts facets of pagan and Christian … Continue reading →

At the feet of mossy tree trunks and crushed bluebells beneath my quaking knees, I am at the mercy of goddesses. I pray the witch was not right in her prophesy- that my life and the noble son I carry … Continue reading →

Strong accents. Sunsets at midnight. Such huge hills in the middle of town. Everything but pubs and Dominos closing at 8 or 9. I expected the first one, but the others came from nowhere. Ireland is an odd place, different … Continue reading →

One of the most interesting aspects of Dancing in Lughnasa is Kate’s continual insistence in a more traditional Christian way, coupled with her belief that all decent people—especially her family—should agree with her beliefs and live the way she told them to, … Continue reading →

“ God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” (Gen.1:27). Why must we judge people by their outer appearance? We all do it, whether we intend to … Continue reading →

. . .but I also didn’t see my Muslim neighbors dancing in the streets. They mourned in solidarity with those that lost, those that were in pain. Some knew loved ones themselves that were swallowed whole by the tragedy, gone … Continue reading →

This morning I woke up with a stranger in my bed. My first instinct was to scream, which I did, then to throw something, which I managed to hold off on. For a minute I didn’t know where I was. … Continue reading →

God damn it why am I even here? She is dragging me along to another one of her hipster parties again. There is no one here I know, well except for curry moustache guy, but I don’t even know his … Continue reading →

Just look at the world now; just look at the people in the streets! We might wish that this is good old Ireland, that it’s Ulster made anew. But it isn’t, it’s something completely different and it’ll continue to go … 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 →