The English presence in Ireland was invasive, as seen with its clear control of Irish plantation ownership (which has been … More
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“…and instead there are gardens”
When discussing the early construction of Mountjoy Square, Siobhán Kilfeather discusses that a church was originally set to be the … More
The Knowledge of the Square
The Merrion Square is also known for being the home of many noble and significant figures who helped mold the … More
Reflecting on a Lake
This week I decided to explore St. Stephen’s Green located within Dublin’s center. The amount of greenery and beauty of … More
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
Story of Tragedy and Comedy
As I read through the chapters in Kilfeather, I could not help but notice the juxtaposition of the two emotions: … More
Famine Memorials in St. Stephen’s Green
In reading Siobhan Kilfeather’s Dublin I came across the excerpt in which the poet James Clarence Mangan is discussed. When … More
A Changing Landscape
After reading about Irish Penal Laws in Kilfeather’s book, the maps of Irish plantations took on a whole meaning for … More
Reflecting on Plantation Maps and Societal Trends
Initially when reading the Irish Plantations: By map article on OpenLearn, I didn’t see much. There were few labels on … More
Hope and Attention
https://www.360cities.net/image/merrion-square-dublin-sw-path Merrion Square seems at first glance to be just another pretty park full of lush trees with yellowing leaves … More
