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A Basic Guide to Irish Idioms
Last week I was reminded in a rather humorous way of the differences between the Irish and American dialects of English. I was in Lahinch in Co. Clare and needed a way of getting back to Galway, so I posted … Continue reading
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
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
Posted in Class of 2013, National University of Ireland Galway
Tagged Cavan, Conor Walsh, Donegal, Gaeilge, Harvard, ireland, Irish language, Irish music festival, Letterkenny, Mitchell Scholars Class of 2013, Mitchell Scholars Program, mitchell scholarship, National University of Ireland (NUIG), Oireachtas, Oireachtas na Gaeilge, Sean-nós, study abroad
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Wells of Oil, Pots of Gold
A chara, My winter holidays are kicking off earlier than those of the other Scholars. I’m currently enjoying an overnight layover in London (complete with shortbread shaped like Scottie dogs and an enchanting night at the circus). This time tomorrow … Continue reading