The 2013 Fulbright scholars banquet was a rare treat.  We dressed in gowns and tuxes and dined at Dublin Castle.  I didn’t get the greatest photos, but my snapshots provide a glimpse into the festivities….

In the courtyard…

…with new Fulbright and their families.

Climbing the grand entry stair…

…Joanne Davidson stopped to chat with guests.

We were greeted by the official O’Brian-Moran welcoming committee!

We lined up to find our seating assignments…

…in a fancy hall with a throne (which, somehow, I failed to capture).

The list of my table mates.

Drinks…

…and hors d’ouvrés…

…and people to meet.

Like Nancy, Noel and Alan.

I always enjoy seeing Nancy, who was Fulbright and is now a Curie scholar.

The hall was packed with people…

…and was plenty hot…

…as there’s no A/C in Ireland.

Colleen looked fab!

We settled down at our tables.

And I enjoyed the company of Patrick, Alan, Noel, and the rest of our table mates.

Trinity’s Dean of Undergraduate Studies was a hoot once we broke the ice.

The entertainment was grand…

…as was the food.

And the overall setting couldn’t have been grander.