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“Spreading the News:  Publicity, Networks and the Dun Emer Press” by Dr. Caoifhionn Ní Bheacháin. I attended this seminar recently and it was very interesting. It was great to discover that not only was Irish publishing taking place, but that … Continue reading →

So in my last blog I discussed the issue of slavery in Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park. I mentioned the ground breaking case Lord Mansfield ruled over regarding the slave James Somerset. Another important case he ruled over was the Zong … Continue reading →

Watch the full movie here or follow me on twitter @MichelleAnneFa2 to view full moviehttps://youtu.be/xuAEPtgelkg This brings me to my latest essay and Mansfield Park. I discussed the issue of slavery regarding Mansfield Park.  England was so corrupt and engaged … Continue reading →

Well, after completing all those English essays, I went on to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Philosophy, also at UCC, last year. This was also a great experience. I read some fantastic texts and studied the ideas and thoughts … Continue reading →

Writing and walking go hand in hand for me and have for some time now. In 2020-21 I completed a Higher Diploma in English at UCC and I always found that walking helped with my writing. It clears the head … Continue reading →

This little poem just came into my head while suffering from the flu. I thought I might share it here. Lady Lady Baby, let’s go for a walk Not today mummy, let’s just talk With your big brown eyes you … Continue reading →

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