I learned of the Dublin Writer's Museum during my first visit to Ireland in 2012. I could hardly believe it, a whole museum dedicated to writers!
Tag: Ireland
Hooping the Town Green
Participating in the Brisbane St. Patrick's Day Parade continues to be a highlight of my experience as a performer. It has been an opportunity to combine my love of hula hooping with my affection for Ireland, and to share both with the world. This year, my performance was inspired by my life-changing experience of living in Ireland, travelling all over the country for twelve months.
St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland
March means St. Patrick's Day, and all this month I am celebrating my love affair with Ireland. In 2017, I experienced my first St. Patrick's Day in Ireland. It was my second visit to the Emerald Isle, a three-week book research trip for my Irish Noir crime novel. I had originally planned this trip for… Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland
The Cold Plunge: A Home and a Job
In this post, I face my anxieties and uncertainties in Galway as I search for a job while bouncing between temporary housing.
The Cold Plunge: Into the West
In this post, I leave Dublin behind and head west to Galway, where I land in the middle of the International Arts Festival.
The Cold Plunge: Money Shadow
In this post, I explore how the vulnerability of moving to a new country helped me face my long-held fears around money.
The Cold Plunge: Lonely in The Liberties
In this post I share about experiencing loneliness, anxiety and overwhelm as I continue to navigate my first few weeks in Dublin, and how a catch-up with a friend helped me shift my focus for my time in Ireland.
The Cold Plunge: A Day Trip to Howth
In this post, I continue to navigate the quagmire of life admin required for setting up my new life in Ireland, and venture out on my first day trip to Howth, a seaside village outside Dublin.
The Cold Plunge: The Journey to Hozier
In this post I head to Marlay Park in Dublin to see Lord Huron and Hozier in concert. marking a milestone in my Canadian-Ireland odyssey.
The Cold Plunge: Bog Bodies, Cemeteries, and Tram Cafes
In this post, I take reprieve from life admin to explore some weird and wonderful attractions in Dublin.
