Go Raibh Maith Agut

I return to Chicago tomorrow morning, and I leave with much food for thought. This trip has been filled with powerful moments, highs, and challenges. I've learned a tremendous amount about Ireland - its people and its cultures. I've also discovered a love for Irish brown bread, and a new found appreciation for orange marmalade. Perhaps most importantly, I leave with questions... more questions than I came here with. So, this adventure is not at an end. For now, I say, "To Be Continued..."

Go raibh maith agut (Thank You) to the following people who made this trip so incredible: Ancona School's Reepmeyer Committee, Jenny Hempel, Deborah Sukenic, Lisa Sukenic, Paul Moore, Paula Clayton, Shanti Elliot, Catherine McGettigan, Marie Trait, Paddy Trait, Toby, Susan McKeown, Taye Brown, Faith Caron, Peggy Malone, Janet Musich, Rahel Mwitula-Williams, Marsha Stewart, Bonnie Wishne, Cristoir Mac Carthaigh and Johnny of the UCD National Folklore Collection, Nyree Landry from the Dublin Writers Museum, Anne at the Griffin Lodge, Treasa Harkin at the Irish Traditional Music Archives, and Katie Persons at CEX, v'hamishpacha sheli.