This morning in Fanad, it was clear how important Carrigart is to the people who live on the peninsula. Fanad felt peaceful and remote, but that also means everyday necessities aren’t always close by. Carrigart seems to act as the community’s main hub, a place where people can buy groceries, visit local businesses, access services,…

This morning a little group of us got up bright and early to summit the largest mountain in Donegal county. The hike was breathtaking, and when we reached to the top, I really took in how lovely Ireland was. It really reminded me that “wow, I’m really here,” while having the overview of the entire…

Over the past two days, I realized that the weather is just as much a part of Donegal as the landscapes themselves. At Glenveagh, the overcast skies made the park feel peaceful and almost mysterious, while the light rain gave the forests and mountains a deeper green color. At Sliabh Liag, we had a perfectly…

Today we finally arrived at our project destination, Carrigart. We were greeted by Brandon, the CEO of AllPeopleBeHappy, and he gave us a little tour around and showed us their park. Then we ate lunch at a local restaurant, and right after we met with the owner of the gift shop they had. She was…

Today was one of those days where every stop felt different from the last. We started at Magheracross before going to Giant’s Causeway, and the views were incredible. Pictures don’t really capture how impressive it is in person. I thought it was interesting that the same place can be explained through science with volcanic activity…

Today marks the second day of being in Northern Ireland. After landing at the Dublin Airport, we met Conor, the program director for the Holy Trinity Youth Center. He took us to our hotels in Belfast to get settled in, and then we interacted with the children there and today. I played soccer (or football)…

Today, we went on a hike through the Southside Slopes. It’s a steep residential area in the heart of Pittsburgh, and we managed to capture the best views of the city. Later that day, we went to see a Riverhounds game. It was my first professional soccer game, and the crowd was electric, even though…

This morning we took a visit the FNB stadium where we met Kris Brown, the Director of Promotions. Talking with the Riverhounds’ Director of Promotions and Entertainment, what stood out most was how the club builds its calendar around multiple events rather than just game days. A team that shows up once a week doesn’t…