http://shawnday.com/dublinica A Canadian in Dublin by Seán Ó Deaghaidh ;-) Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:04:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yesterday I had the honour of giving the first seminar in the Long Room Hub Methods Series at Trinity. I presented a paper entitled 'Visualising Historical Data' to a packed room. We had 45 people in the room, some sitting on the floor, and apparently another dozen or so ... http://shawnday.com/dublinica/2008/10/being-visual-at-trinity/ I have been truly blessed to have enjoyed some spectacular weather here in Ireland. In my travels I have experienced periods of moisture (some intense, but most rather subtle). The last few weeks have delivered especially lovely weather - conveniently and assuredly on the weekends. Today was bright, sunny, clear ... http://shawnday.com/dublinica/2008/10/a-day-on-the-irish-links/ A couple of weeks back I booked a pair of tickets to see Luka Bloom at Vicar Street. I had heard of the venue and catching a big name there seemed like a fine idea. Then I saw in my email from ticketmaster that Art Garfunkel was playing the ... http://shawnday.com/dublinica/2008/10/live-at-vicar-street/ Ah 'tis a fine Sunday when you can slip on up to the six counties for a leisurely visit. I decided in the am to see where I might find myself and Cork was approachable, but a slower trip. belfast made the most sense at just over two hours. ... http://shawnday.com/dublinica/2008/09/belfast-on-a-whim/ Today's objective (as tho' the day needed an objective) was to finally explore the National War Memorial Gardens and Phoenix Park. Bottomline: It's a really, freakin' enormous park. We already knew it was the largest walled park in the world, but the scale is not really appreciable until move about ... http://shawnday.com/dublinica/2008/09/in-the-big-park/ The day dawned bright in Dublin and with contingency set to continue my cultural tour of the north side of the Liffey, I set off early. The day was fresh, but stunningly bright. Lovely, lyrically so, and if I have learned anything from the past few week...when you have the ... http://shawnday.com/dublinica/2008/09/an-awfully-long-ride/ Originally published en route over 3 3G network On the early train from Heuston to Galway this morning. It's a dry day, but not the brightest. Fingers crossed for a pleasant appearance in Galway. I have not been here since 1991. Remember fondly the advice to hit the Quays and finding ... http://shawnday.com/dublinica/2008/09/cardinal-points-aplenty-off-to-the-west/ Was up to the border this morning via train. A soggy beginning, but the sun won out in the end. We set off south passing through Slane and appreciating the main square where four identical Georgian houses are places octagonally on the main intersection. Very stately. Armed with a neat ... http://shawnday.com/dublinica/2008/09/from-dundalk-whereabouts-we-seek-the-stone-of-destiny/ You can't possibly imagine the joy as I discover that I can once again communicate with the world from my own home. For the past month I haven't been able to reach any of my own websites from my house. Try as I may I simply could reach my own ... http://shawnday.com/dublinica/2008/09/immmm-back/ The videophone is one for a hasty jaunt through St. Stephen's Green. Jaunt Movie (Click to Watch) http://shawnday.com/dublinica/2008/08/a-quick-wander-through-st-stephens-green/