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Thanks, Lads
My other reflections centered on my life in Galway, the structure of my days, all those funny little things you learn about a country by living there, and not just visiting. (Isn’t it amazing that you can get a decent … Continue reading
Connemarathon
I always have difficulties with “reflections.” Thoughts and images that seem so bright and flexible in my mind stiffen when I write them down. On the page, heartfelt feelings become artificial. So instead, I’m going to write about the Connemarathon. … Continue reading
Posted in Class of 2011, National University of Ireland Galway
Tagged creative non-fiction, Deirdre Mask, graduate fellowships, Harvard College, Harvard Law School, law clerk, mitchell scholar, mitchell scholarship, National University of Ireland Galway, NUIG, post-grad in Ireland, post-grad study in Ireland, study in Ireland, writing
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No Longer a Tourist
Every evening these days, we get a knock at the door a little after dinner. At the door often stand two people, sometimes older, sometimes younger, and they politely ask for a moment of my time. Am I by any … Continue reading
Settling in Galway
I took a trip to the “chemist” yesterday and a woman across the shop, a woman I didn’t recognize, called out my name. “Deirdre!” she shouted, with obvious affection. I nearly dropped my small bundle of purchases. Now, who was … Continue reading