Students stand on hallowed ground
High Cross at Drumcliff
Since we last checked in, we made it through the rain although it tested our patience and will. As we continued our trek through Sligo, we made it to some of the most sacred sites in all of Ireland. At the Holy Well, students were amazed by the quiet setting and the religious artifacts. Most were intrigued by the fact that worshippers leave small personal trinkets along with silent prayers. While some may not have understood the significance of all of the Catholic monuments, the students were particular about observing the silence that shrouded this place.
Class at Innisfree, soaking in Yeats' Country
Sligo is most known for housing Yeats country, another type of sacred ground. This was even more special as students were treated to live readings of Yeats’ work at the various sites by our own Andrea McCrary. From visiting his grave to following his walking trails, many students wished that American poets were revered in similar fashion.
Next stop - Galway.
