Author Archives: Harry (Trinity College Dublin)

Something Irish

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Harry (Trinity College Dublin)

“Is it true that, in America, they think eastern Europe is like, just a single country? And they don’t know the difference?”  I was in a hostel in Budapest yesterday and overheard (re: eavesdropped upon) a German girl asking a … Continue reading →

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Unwiring the brain

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Harry (Trinity College Dublin)

As the new year has rolled on, I have started to enter the “business” end of the year, as it were.  Classes have wrapped up for the most part, and now I am spending most of my time getting my … Continue reading →

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Emerald Isle; Sapphire Sea?

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Harry (Trinity College Dublin)

People are drawn to visit Ireland for many reasons: to see the rolling green hills of its countryside; to explore the vibrant arts, music (and pub) scene; or to connect with their family history.  Relatively few, I expect, come to … Continue reading →

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Can (and should) Ireland feed itself?

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Harry (Trinity College Dublin)

What exactly is “Irish food”, anyways?  Growing up Irish-American in the States, I heard this question a lot from friends, usually around St. Patrick’s Day each year.  And, in fairness, I never really knew how to answer: soda bread, stew, … Continue reading →

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