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Kathryn LaBine edited the blog post Popular Gardens in the group Irish Studies: 9 years, 4 months 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]
Kathryn LaBine edited the blog post The Contradictions of “The Stolen Child” in the group Irish Studies: 9 years, 11 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]
Kathryn LaBine wrote a new post on the site Irish Studies 11 years 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 […]
Kathryn LaBine wrote a new post on the site Irish Studies 11 years ago

Personal Background:

Growing up I had a reasonable exposure to gardening. My grandmother has always been a gardener. My mom learned a lot from her. They always focused on making gardens look pretty to amplify […]
Kathryn LaBine wrote a new post on the site Irish Studies 11 years 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 […]
Kathryn LaBine wrote a new post on the site Irish Studies 11 years 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 […]
Kathryn LaBine wrote a new post on the site Irish Studies 11 years 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 […]
Kathryn LaBine wrote a new post on the site Irish Studies 11 years 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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