(Note: due to surprise circumstances, this post is one day late, thought much of it was written yesterday. So, every time I say “today” I am referring to yesterday, the third of August.) It’s been another great two days here in Ireland on the Haller Global Fellowship Program. Both yesterday and this evening we had…
Tag: Summer 2026
Lighthouses and Printing Presses
The village of Fanad calls the small town of Carrigart its nearest resource and closest larger town. That fact alone speaks to the isolation of Fanad, as its location along the Atlantic Way removes it from the more bustling inland towns. The Fanad Lighthouse sits at the northern tip of Ireland, providing a landmark for…
The Importance of Small Communities
After visiting Fanad, I realized how important Carrigart is to the people who live throughout the peninsula. While Fanad is a beautiful and peaceful rural area, rural communities cannot function without some connection to a nearby town. Carrigart serves as that connection. It is more than just a main street with businesses; it is a…
Donegal’s Natural and Industrial Occurrences
Today marks our 9th day in Ireland! We visited many rural areas and worked a bunch on our project today. Specifically, we visited the Fanad Lighthouse, where we were introduced to the rich history of Irish coastal navigation. Before the invention of LED lights, the use of constantly manned whale oil lamps was prevalent. This…
Tourism That Lasts
Throughout this week, I noticed that Donegal’s attractions draw a wide variety of visitors. At events like the Downings Festival, there was a mix of local families, teenagers, day-trippers from other parts of Ireland, and tourists from farther away. Along the Wild Atlantic Way and at places like Murder Hole Beach, many visitors appeared to…
A Different Perspective on Success
It doesn’t feel real that I am leaving Sweden. I have gotten so used to living here and adapting to their culture, I am not ready to go home. Living in Sweden the past two months has been the most amazing experience I could have asked for. I learned so much personally, professionally, and culturally….
Finding My Voice in the Workplace
It’s hard to believe I’ll be leaving Sweden so soon. This experience has been nothing but amazing. From the internship experience, to the wonderful people I have met, I wouldn’t wish it to be any other way. This week was very special to me because it was my 21st birthday. I was very lucky to…
Learning to be a Leader
Living in Stockholm has continued to be a great experience. The weather is perfect, it’s not too hot and cools down at night which I really enjoy. This week at my internship I helped prepare clothing for a photoshoot we had the next week. This usually involves unpacking the clothes and hanging them up, then…
Cashflow in Carrigart
After the last few days of exploring viewpoints/festivals/historic sites, I have been noticing that Donegal’s tourist destinations primarily attract day-trippers from around the country, rather than people from farther away. This makes sense to me in that most of the places we have seen I had never heard of prior to the trip, whereas people…
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