From Ireland

King John’s Castle

January 18, 2026

We visited King John’s Castle in downtown Limerick for our first class field trip! We got a great tour of the castle and its history. Located strategically on the Shannon River, the castle was built by English King John to protect English Protestants immigrating to Ireland and house English soliders. After King John, many renovations…
I’ve arrived!

January 17, 2026

I arrived in Ireland at 7:30 Thursday morning! We were stuck sitting in the airport for quite some time because our bus to campus didn’t leave until 10:30am. So, a couple girls and I got coffee and pastries to pass the time — making a chocolate croissant and iced latte my first meal in Ireland!…
I’ve still never been to Ireland

January 6, 2026

Hello and welcome to my study abroad blog! As of today, January 5th, I’ve never been to Ireland. But in just ten short days that will change. Though I don’t yet know who I’ll be living with, what classes I’ll be taking, or where I’ll visit, I do know I’m excited for you to follow…

Kenavan Lindner

Amateur Blogger & World Traveler

King John’s Castle