“Who passed away. Who departed this life. […] More interesting if they told you what they were. So and So, wheelwright. I travelled for cork lino. I paid five shillings in the pound. Or a woman’s with her saucepan. I cooked good Irish stew.” – James… More
The Arcadia community in Ireland has been growing over the last couple of weeks. As I type this, I am conscious that new students are now settling for the semester at their homes-from-home in Belfast, Cork, Galway, the Irish Parliament in Dublin and the… More
This week we welcomed University of Galway and Burren College of Art students. In no particular order here are just some of the highlights of our 48 hours with these amazing students! We cooked traditional soda bread in Howth Visited, toured… More
I wanted to share a story from one of our current Trinity students, Ellen Jennings, Pomona College. It highlights the importance of community for sure but also the lengths a student will go to meet a goal and find a way of making something happen. When… More
One of the best things for the mind is to take a break. A break from the normal hum drum of everyday life and a chance to explore, engage and rejuvenate. In that spirit of taking a break but also in learning about rural Irish culture, this week we are… More