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. . Finding a voice in the Emerald Isle

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By Jodie Beilfuss
Contributing Writer
Friday, February 16, 2001

Traveling to Ireland this January was an amazing experience. There was so much to see and even more to learn. We had an excellent group (led by Jim Tallon) of twenty-six Oles who were excited to learn and have a good time, which is exactly what we did. We traveled to five places in Ireland: Galway, Killala, Inch Island, Derry, and Dublin. We also made some day trips to the Ceide Fields, Giant's Causeway, and the city of Belfast. Although we all traveled to the same places and shared the same experiences, we all took something different away from it. Certain experiences are more vivid than others to each of us. What follows is one of my most memorable experiences...


Ode to Inch Island

Mountainous regions surrounded by rolling green hills
Beautiful scenery with tons of thrills
Our home away from home at Mrs. Greene's
Sheep grazing the land, providing brilliant scenes.

The food was amazing, the rooms fantastic too
The horseback riding and island tours provided lots to do
But it was Mrs. Greene who made this experience carry its meaning
I was sure sometimes that I was dreaming.

An afternoon climb up a nearby mountain
The strong wind and chilly air, our noses running like a fountain
Missing the beaten path can make for a long climb
Breathtaking views from the top make it worth all of the time.

The sun setting and film running low
What a magnificent place, and no snow!
The journey back to Mrs. Greene's is to follow
A new adventure comes tomorrow.

~Jodie Beilfuss
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