The first use of anaesthetic was one that changed the trajectory of medicine in Ireland for times to come, influencing … More
Month: April 2020
Empowering with the Anti-rational
The superstitions throughout Dracula are very prominent. The storyline is rampant with such items– the rose branches, garlic– as well … More
Famine and Irish Nationalism
By the early nineteenth century the potato became a staple food in the diet of many in Ireland, popular among … More
Dracula and its Maze of Words
One of the major things that stood out to me while reading Dracula this week was how its epistolary form … More
Early Glimpses of Feminism
“Until the women of Ireland are free, the men will not achieve emancipation.” [Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington, 1909] Something that keeps coming … More
Middle Age Irish Arts and the Need for a Modern Revival
This week I was able to explore Merrion Square in Dublin through virtual reality tour and the many notable homes … More
The Calls for de-Anglicisation of Ireland Throughout Time
Duffy, Segerson, and Hyde’s “The Necessity for de-Anglicising Ireland” fiercely opposes the assimilation of Ireland into English culture. It remarks … More
Injustice for Irish Catholics
Religion is an important part of a lifestyle to many, but it carries a lot of hardships and conflicting perspectives … More
Catholicism Displacement in Historic Ireland
Currently, the country of Ireland is known to be predominantly Christian with a focus on the Catholic Church. Although the … More
Jonathan Swift and Losing Land
Jonathan Swift was a brilliant writer and intellectual of Ireland. He is known for his wit and talent with language, … More
