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Kathryn LaBine edited the blog post Popular Gardens in the group Irish Studies: 7 years ago
On my trip to Ireland I was able to visit
Strokestown: an old plantation estate that includes the National Famine Museum, a tour of a “Big House” a beautiful walled garden, a path through the woods and an extensive fruit and vegetable garden outside of the walled garden complete with several small greenhouses.
Kylemore Abbey: Inc…[Read more]
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Kathryn LaBine edited the blog post The Contradictions of “The Stolen Child” in the group Irish Studies: 7 years, 7 months ago
The Contradictions of “The Stolen Child”
By Kathryn LaBine
“The Stolen Child” is likely William Butler Yeats’ most famous poem from his early phase. It is a favorite of many scholars and everyday readers for many reasons including its contradictions.
The title of “The Stolen Child” plays off of traditional Irish folklore. Most Irish people…[Read more]
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Kathryn LaBine wrote a new post on the site Irish Studies 8 years, 8 months ago
When I signed up to study abroad I had little idea what I was getting myself into. As I read more about the class I realized that I was getting an opportunity to study Yates and Irish history while traveling […]
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Kathryn LaBine wrote a new post on the site Irish Studies 8 years, 8 months ago
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Kathryn LaBine wrote a new post on the site Irish Studies 8 years, 8 months ago
The following is a list of works consulted in the making of this website:
“Companion Planting.” Encyclopedia of Entomology (2004): 589. Web. 16 Aug. 2015.
“Gardens.” Strokestown Park. Strokestown Park […]
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Kathryn LaBine wrote a new post on the site Irish Studies 8 years, 8 months ago
Victorian Style:
Many Irish formal gardens were first made during the Victorian era. This style is recognizable by its geometric lines and patterns. Strictly manicured landscapes with exotic plants cover the […]
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Kathryn LaBine wrote a new post on the site Irish Studies 8 years, 8 months ago
Welcome to my site on the formal gardens of Ireland. I am an undergraduate student at the University of Rochester studying Mechanical Engineering.I spent 23 days in Ireland with a class from SUNY Geneseo studying […]
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Kathryn LaBine wrote a new post on the site Irish Studies 8 years, 8 months ago
Irish Parks:
Many Irish parks have small garden elements in them. They often have flower beds or marble statues for decoration. Public parks are similar to walled in gardens that are open to the public. Both used […]
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Kathryn LaBine commented on the post, Interviews, on the site Irish Studies 8 years, 8 months ago
I interviewed a Yates Summer School student from Seoul Korea that I met at one of our formal dinners. I recorded our conversation and transcribed it here.
Why are you in Ireland?
To attend Yates Summer […] -
Kathryn LaBine commented on the post, Interviews, on the site Irish Studies 8 years, 8 months ago
I interviewed a student at the Yates Summer School. She was from Hong Kong and attends university in Tokyo
Why are you in Ireland?
To attend the Yates Summer School but it’s just an excuse you know so, […] -
Kathryn LaBine commented on the post, Saturday, 1 August: Bus to Clifden with Visit to Kylemore Abbey, on the site Irish Studies 8 years, 8 months ago
Visiting Kylemore Abbey was a beautiful trip. It was easy to tell that this was an attraction for both international tourists and Irish Tourists, which was interesting. I loved looking at the gardens and the […]
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Kathryn LaBine commented on the post, aturday, 25 July: Walking Tour of the Derry City Walls and Tour of Murals with the Bogside Artists, on the site Irish Studies 8 years, 9 months ago
I heard a lot about Northern Ireland, but I was excited to get a chance to go. To an outsider it might seem like a casual city to visit. I’m thankful that I have been part of this class and that I was wandering […]
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Kathryn LaBine commented on the post, Tuesday, 21 July: Seminar on Young Ireland the 19th Century Nationalism and Walking Tour of Glasnevin Cemetery, on the site Irish Studies 8 years, 9 months ago
Visiting the Glasnevin cemetery was such an interesting experience. It was so pleasant to visit the museum and see the exhibits. It was cool to see the informative exhibit in the basement describing how graves […]
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Kathryn LaBine commented on the post, Sunday, 19 July: Bus Tour of the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, and Doolin, on the site Irish Studies 8 years, 9 months ago
I still cannot believe that we have only spent 3 days in Ireland so far. Surely it is not enough. It always feels this way when you visit a new place. It is only when you are about to leave that you start to […]
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Kathryn LaBine commented on the post, Thursday, 16 July 2015: Overnight Flight to Dublin, on the site Irish Studies 8 years, 9 months ago
I am looking forward visiting Ireland. My great grandfather came over from Northern Ireland after the First World War. He and his family were Orangemen. Growing up, I had no idea why that was significant or why […]
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Kathryn LaBine's profile was updated 8 years, 10 months ago