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Further Afield in Ireland

Not nearly enough of April was spent on schoolwork. This is, perhaps, completely fine. I’m not sure if Mitchell Scholars are supposed to say things like that, but it’s the truth. For the past month, two of my best friends, … Continue reading

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A Galway Adventure

All I wanted to do was see the castle, I thought to myself as I stepped out of the back of the van with a shoddy clutch, onto the Salthill Promenade behind another passenger and an older Irish gentleman who … Continue reading

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Getting Distance on Galway

It seems hard to believe that the first semester is already over and that we’re all about to stumble into a new year here in Ireland. Currently, I’m officially in exam period, writing final papers and tying up the odds … Continue reading

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Dispatches from Oireachtas na Gaeilge

I recently spent a weekend at the Oireachtas na Gaeilge in Letterkenny in County Donegal. I didn’t really have a choice. For months now, everyone around me has been talking about the Oireachtas. I had heard a lot about it, … Continue reading

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