Cullan McNamara
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Inspiring love for the outdoors through photos, videos, articles, and now the Attempting Local project.

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Galway, the year it all happened

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Attempting Local

A Year Abroad in Galway, Ireland

Attempting Local follows Cullan McNamara's journey as he explores Ireland, surfs the waves of the North Atlantic, hikes the country's rugged mountains, and travels throughout Europe... all while striving toward a master's degree.

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  1. Ep. 1IntroductionMay 2020
  2. Ep. 2Taking FlightMay 2020
  3. Ep. 3Welcome to GalwayMay 2020
  4. Ep. 4Down the Rabbit Hole and Back AgainMay 2020
  5. Ep. 5An Englishman in IrelandMay 2020
  6. Ep. 6A Weekend in Valletta, MaltaMay 2020
  7. Ep. 7Sense of Self (feat. a Mid-Maamturks Hike)Jun 2020

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Inspiring love for the outdoors through photos, videos, articles, and now the Attempting Local project.

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Dec 2016 to Jul 2025

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Contents, by place

Utah1 entry

Arches, canyons, red rock

Tucked in the back pocket

A hand-drawn map of Ireland in Cullan's notebook
I sat at the bar alone, drank Guinness, and I worked on making a map of Ireland in my notebook.
Admit twoRepublic of IrelandSept. 11 to 18, 2017Travel buddyDad
A Bunratty Folk Park summons for drinking in the village street
“Have you been drinking, sir?” “Why of course, constable.”Trail Mix, Vol. 2Side A · for the climb
  1. VagabondWolfmother
  2. Turn It AroundThe Head and the Heart
  3. Fire and the FloodVance Joy
  4. CleopatraThe Lumineers
  5. Castle on the HillEd Sheeran
Cullan's Ireland journal and a coffee, shot on film
My Ireland journal, which contained my hopes, dreams, ambitions, and fears. Shot on film on Inishbofin Island.

Most recent pages

July 15, 2025Baby Reindeer: A Horror MasterpieceThis series was poetically tragic. And much like an accident on the side of the road, it was difficult to look away from the ever-increasing chaos. If I learned anything from my viewing experience, it’s that we humans simply can’t satiate our hunger for the horrific. So here’s what I seek to find out: How does Baby Reindeer fit into the horror genre?
How to Allow Your Environment to Shape & Improve Your Writing
March 7, 2025How to Allow Your Environment to Shape & Improve Your WritingPlacing yourself in an environment that frees you, that allows you to more easily welcome ideas, that gives you the space to wonder, and, most importantly, an environment that stirs you from your ruts of habit… this is something we should be chasing and embracing.
Ultimate Guide to Colorado: The Outdoors, Dining & Entertainment
October 7, 2021Ultimate Guide to Colorado: The Outdoors, Dining & EntertainmentVisiting Colorado? Here’s your all-encompassing guide to hikes, campsites, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and entertainment.

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