When thinking of Ireland, events such as the Great Famine, Home Rule and the Irish Civil War may come to mind. However, the impact of these events, both short term and long term, doesn’t …
Braden Ross’s Favorite Place: Belfast
I love Dublin. There is always something to do whether it’s live music or dance, a great place to eat, a fun place to get a drink, or an awesome little shop to look around. …
Belfast Political Walking Tour (Braden Ross)
Today we took a walking tour of Belfast. The first half was led by a former IRA member and the second by a former loyalist prisoner. While at times it seemed like their situations were …
Braden Ross
My name is Braden Ross and I’m from a suburb of Minneapolis called Eden Prairie. I have two dogs named Lola and Lolita that I am very sad to leave. I love music and I …
Kilmainham Gaol (Braden Ross)
All seven signatories of the 1916 Declaration of the Irish Republic and leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were executed over a few weeks at the same place: Kilmainham Gaol. This was the site of …
Jessica Besl
Hi! I’m Jessica Besl, and I am one of the participants on the UW Rebels and Revolutions launch program, and also a soon to be badger! I was born and raised in La Crosse, Wisconsin, …
Allondra Woods’s Favorite Place: Highlight
I sat and thought for a long time about what I would write about as my favorite place. Thinking back to all of the wonderful times we had and places we explored already makes me …
Allondra Woods
Hey! I’m Allondra and I’m from a small town called Kiel, Wisconsin. I plan to double major in Biochemistry and English, but I might switch to Astronomy-Physics. I went to a very small high school …
Sophia Ziehr’s Favorite Place: Howth
Ireland is a very beautiful place. I loved staying in Dublin and exploring the busy town each day. I enjoyed learning the history of the town through the many tours we took, and I enjoyed …
Titanic Museum (Sohia Ziehr)
The Titanic was built in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was said to be “as nearly perfect as human brains can make her”. Belfast has always been known for building the best and biggest ships. By …