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"In the Heart of the Hibernian Metropolis"

A Virtual Travel Diary by UCLA Students

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Author: Tyler Packham

Colonialism in Ireland

The research topic for my final paper is the impact of English colonialism on the culture of Ireland. In my … More

colonialism, ireland, weekseven

The Heart of Dublin

This week we read Dubliners, a collection of short stories written by James Joyce that chronicles the lives of many … More

#dubliners, #jamesjoyce, #weeksix

Swan Song

Though we did not visit any locations in Ireland for this week’s diary, our imaginations were given free range to … More

swans, wbyeats, weekfive

The Abbey Theater, Past and Present

This week for our travel diaries we visited the Abbey Theater, taking a look at the stage and lounge as … More

abbeytheatre, weekfour

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

famineroads, weekthree

Imperial Impact on Colonial Ireland

Since the middle ages England has invaded and tried to claim land from Ireland. This effort picked up intensity in … More

colonialireland, weektwo

Glendalough

Glendalough is a earl medieval settlement located in Ireland that speaks to the nature and culture of the country. Through … More

glendalough, weekone

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