{"id":18725,"date":"2023-10-02T21:14:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T19:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/?page_id=18725"},"modified":"2023-10-09T20:51:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T18:51:57","slug":"nils-beese","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/nils-beese\/","title":{"rendered":"Nils Beese, Editor &#038; Writer"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Nils Beese began LetsGoIreland.com with Emer Walker in 2017 to assist others in discovering the authentic culture of Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-James-Joyce-Ulysses-First-Edition-1.jpg\" alt=\"Nils holding a first edition of James Joyce's Ulysses in the Rare Books Room of Trinity College Dublin. \" class=\"wp-image-18759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-James-Joyce-Ulysses-First-Edition-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-James-Joyce-Ulysses-First-Edition-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-James-Joyce-Ulysses-First-Edition-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-James-Joyce-Ulysses-First-Edition-1-728x546.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20600'%3E%3Crect%20width='800'%20height='600'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Nils holding a first edition of James Joyce's Ulysses in the Rare Books Room of Trinity College Dublin. \" class=\"wp-image-18759 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-James-Joyce-Ulysses-First-Edition-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-James-Joyce-Ulysses-First-Edition-1.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-James-Joyce-Ulysses-First-Edition-1.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-James-Joyce-Ulysses-First-Edition-1-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-James-Joyce-Ulysses-First-Edition-1-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-James-Joyce-Ulysses-First-Edition-1-728x546.jpg.webp 728w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Nils holding a first edition of James Joyce&rsquo;s Ulysses in the Rare Books Room of Trinity College Dublin. (Photo: Letsgoireland.com)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nils found himself drawn to Ireland during his university years. Originally from Germany, his intrigue for Irish culture was initially sparked by Irish literature, especially by James Joyce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This passion soon spread into a love for Irish culture in general. What started as academic curiosity transformed into a passion. Nils has lived several years in both Cork and Dublin. In Dublin, Nils worked as a lecturer at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/\"><strong>University College Dublin<\/strong><\/a>. He also worked in the Irish tourism sector as a tour guide for the <a href=\"https:\/\/jamesjoyce.ie\/\"><strong>James Joyce Centre<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NIls-Beese-Tour-Guide-James-Joyce-Centre-Dublin-Ireland.jpg\" alt=\"Nils working as a tour guide for the James Joyce Centre in Dublin. \" class=\"wp-image-18763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NIls-Beese-Tour-Guide-James-Joyce-Centre-Dublin-Ireland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NIls-Beese-Tour-Guide-James-Joyce-Centre-Dublin-Ireland-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NIls-Beese-Tour-Guide-James-Joyce-Centre-Dublin-Ireland-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NIls-Beese-Tour-Guide-James-Joyce-Centre-Dublin-Ireland-728x546.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NIls-Beese-Tour-Guide-James-Joyce-Centre-Dublin-Ireland.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Nils working as a tour guide for the James Joyce Centre in Dublin. \" class=\"wp-image-18763 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NIls-Beese-Tour-Guide-James-Joyce-Centre-Dublin-Ireland.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NIls-Beese-Tour-Guide-James-Joyce-Centre-Dublin-Ireland-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NIls-Beese-Tour-Guide-James-Joyce-Centre-Dublin-Ireland-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NIls-Beese-Tour-Guide-James-Joyce-Centre-Dublin-Ireland-728x546.jpg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NIls-Beese-Tour-Guide-James-Joyce-Centre-Dublin-Ireland.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Nils working as a tour guide for the James Joyce Centre in Dublin. (Photo: Letsgoireland.com)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nils was drawn to heartwarming Irish blessings, timeless literature, and modern narratives in films like &lsquo;The Banshees of Inisherin&rsquo; or &lsquo;In Bruges&rsquo;.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nils&rsquo; adventures across Ireland, intertwined with his German meticulousness have broadened his horizon (You can take a German out of Germany, but not Germany out of a German &#128521; ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These experiences have also equipped him with a treasure trove of knowledge and local lore. He is eager to share his perspectives with his readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nils&rsquo; favorite period of Irish literature and history is the Celtic Revival. If you want to read more about Nils&rsquo; perspectives on it, then you might want to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peterlang.com\/document\/1056125\"><strong>his book on Dublin slum writings from the 1880s to the 1920s<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-And-Seamus-Heaney.jpg\" alt=\"Nils chatting with Seamus Heaney, the Irish Nobel Prize Winner for Literature. \" class=\"wp-image-18767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-And-Seamus-Heaney.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-And-Seamus-Heaney-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-And-Seamus-Heaney-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-And-Seamus-Heaney-728x546.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-And-Seamus-Heaney.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Nils chatting with Seamus Heaney, the Irish Nobel Prize Winner for Literature. \" class=\"wp-image-18767 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-And-Seamus-Heaney.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-And-Seamus-Heaney-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-And-Seamus-Heaney-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-And-Seamus-Heaney-728x546.jpg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nils-Beese-And-Seamus-Heaney.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Nils chatting with Seamus Heaney, the Irish Nobel Prize Winner for Literature. <\/em><br><em>(Photo: Letsgoireland.com)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fun Fact: Nils is one of the few people that have ever built an igloo in Dublin. The national Irish television channel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zThRmRJUub8\"><strong>RTE even featured it<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education and Qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nils&rsquo; academic endeavors have fueled his exploration into Irish culture and literature. His qualifications include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.en.prolit.uni-muenchen.de\/\"><strong>PhD in Irish Literature from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), Germany<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcd.ie\/English\/postgraduate\/irish-writing\/\"><strong>M.Phil. in Irish Literature from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/\"><strong>M.A. in Comparative Literature from University of Rochester, NY, USA<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucc.ie\/\"><strong>ERASMUS year at University College Cork, Ireland<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.uni-koeln.de\/en\/\"><strong>B.A. in English and History from University of Cologne, Germany<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Nils loves about Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>An evening at a local pub with a smell of malt and mash in the air, a good pint of stout in his hand and a good chat with friends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The simplistic, yet profound beauty of Irish witticism that adds a touch of warmth and quirkiness to daily interactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The unpretentious charm and welcoming nature of the Irish folk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Drop Nils a line: nils [@] www.letsgoireland.com<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mediavine-settings\" data-blocklist-all=\"1\" data-expires-at=\"2023-12-07\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nils Beese began LetsGoIreland.com with Emer Walker in 2017 to assist others in discovering the authentic culture of Ireland. 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