IRELAND IS A TOUCHSTONE FOR ME. A centering place, a home. I feel a daily pull toward the Emerald Isle. News stories, contact from friends, Irish music, carefree cussing — all grab my attention and zap me back to my life in Ireland. While in college, every break was spent in Doolin, County Clare. I made six trips in four years for a total of 10ish months. I would move to Doolin in a heartbeat. So, with all that said, it’s maybe a little surprising that I hadn’t attempted this sooner? Well, three weeks ago I took my first step ...
