A Stranger’s Notebook on Dublin

A Stranger’s Notebook on Dublin This evening I came across this fascinating documentary on Dublin on the RTE Player. Made by a Polish producer in the 1960s, it opens combines footage of the city with quotes from James Joyce, and different Dubliners talking about the changing city. One of the most interesting parts is lookingContinue reading “A Stranger’s Notebook on Dublin”

To the coming times…(30 December 2012)

As 2012 draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about what the coming year will bring, and the different goals that need to be working towards in that time. I’m really excited for the New Year, it’s going to be busy and potentially manic at times, particularly around April… In no particular order,Continue reading “To the coming times…(30 December 2012)”

Getting here… #phdlife (28 December 2012)

In September 2012, I began the second year of my PhD. I am based in TRIARC, the Irish Art Research Centre in Trinity College Dublin, and my research looks at representations of Dublin, c.1875-1945. When I initially applied for a PhD, my proposal was very different to what I am actually working on now. However,Continue reading “Getting here… #phdlife (28 December 2012)”