Best Donuts in Dublin?

As we walked around the streets of Dublin, looking for something to eat, we stumbled upon a magical place. A place called "The Rolling Donut" smelled so heavenly that we just had to walk in. Inside we found a wide selection of fresh sourdough donuts. The most delicious things I have ever tasted. The donuts were all unique flavors that offered those going to the restaurant a new experience.  At this donut shop, I ordered a Smores donut. Now I like to think that I am a smores dessert expert, as it is my go-to order at most places, but this donut was life-changing. It was the most smores-tasting smores dessert I ever had. 

Now I know what you are thinking, how does this relate at all to your Irish Literature class? The donut has no relation, but the walk we took in Dublin that night while searching for food took us past many historical monuments and statues. A statue, particularly of James Joyce, one of the literary icons we will discuss in my Irish Literature class. Now I do not currently know much about James Joyce, but I am excited to read Dubliners and get a glimpse into what his writing means for us, and for the people of Ireland. 

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