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Wicklow Mountains National Park
This was a spontaneous activity I participated in but I do not regret it whatsoever. I had overheard classmates talking about visiting the park and asked If I could tag…
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The Giant’s Causeway
Another destination I visited in Ireland that I feel a need to talk about is the giant's causeway. It is a coastal rock formation comprised of these distinct columns of…
Irish Concert: Gamma Bomb
One unexpected activity I took part in was going to a metal concert in Dublin with two friends from the class. This is something I never would have expected to…
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The Cliffs of Moher
One of the many highlights of my trip was my visit to the cliffs of Moher. A scenic tourist destination off the coast of Ireland. The cliffs hang over verdant…
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Day Fifteen: Irish Parliament
On my fifteenth day in Dublin I attended a short lecture and then went to the Irish Parliament building. The lecture was about the Irish legal and political system. It…
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Day Twelve: Belfast
On my twelfth day in Ireland I went to Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland. We woke up early and took a private bus over to the city. Our…
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Day Eleven: Guest Lecture
On my eleventh day in Dublin I attended a guest lecture given by Professor Niall Gilmartin of Ulster University. His lecture was about the Troubles and how media played a…
Day Nine: IFCO Talk & Screening
On my ninth day in Ireland I went to the Irish Film Classification Office(IFCO) in Dublin. There we got to hear form an industry professional and ask him questions about…
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Day Eight: RTÉ Tour & Irish Dancing Class
On my eighth day in Ireland I had the pleasure of going on a guided tour of RTÉ and hearing two industry professionals talk about their experiences in this vocation.…
Day Five: Howth and The Old Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Radio
On my fifth day in Ireland I went to the beach side town of Howth and I went to The Old Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Radio. After waking up far…