My research paper will be based on the feminist overtones of Juno and the Paycock by Sean O’Casey. My research … More
Author: Demetria Markus
Magdalene Laundries
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/magdalene-laundries-i-often-wondered-why-were-they-so-cruel-1.3521600 This week, I did some more concentrated wandering into another piece of Ireland’s complicated history. I toured the Magdalene … More
Musings on “Easter, 1916”
I have never been a fan of Yeats. I am still not a fan of Yeats, actually. I always found … More
Getting Lost in Remembrance and Culture
I first started my bird’s eye tour of Dublin hovering over the Abbey Theatre, however as I began to explore … More
Women, Independence, and Dracula
It is no wonder that Mina Harker is such a strong example of femininity not being an obstacle to strength, … More
Musings on Religion, Imperialism, and Identity
The introduction of the Penal Laws in Ireland at the end of the 17th Century set Ireland up for the … More
Faith, Death, and Tradition at the Monastic Site at Glendalough
The first place that I love to visit when I go anywhere is the cemetery. Cemeteries are full of history. … More
