“Dire-land” – FT.com
A clever and appropriate nomenclature coined by John Murray Brown of FT.com to summarise Ireland at the moment. Our Emerald Isle is looking more like… Read More »“Dire-land” – FT.com
Life in General
RIP George “Boole” Fish
Alas, poor George gave up the ghost just before lunchtime today. Although his lifespan with us was 5 years longer than most Goldfish last, it… Read More »RIP George “Boole” Fish
Old Sci-Fi makes me smile
Sitting down earlier today I was idly flicking channels when I came across Destination Moon on Film 4. One of those classic sci-fis that were… Read More »Old Sci-Fi makes me smile
Marathon Cancelled
As much as it pains me to say it, my plans to run this year’s Dublin Marathon have come to an end because of injury.… Read More »Marathon Cancelled
They said it would never…
…well actually I said it would never happen again. About 18 months ago I managed to complete one of my life goals and crossed the… Read More »They said it would never…
Dear Seller,
Trying to sell my car as I am, putting perfect pictures online with highly detailed descriptions and informative pricing and offer policy, you could only… Read More »Dear Seller,
Irish Sport
Just a quick thought before I watch George Lee disect the doom and gloom of blowing the boom. This weekend has seen a truly wonderful… Read More »Irish Sport
The National Interest?
I think it was Des O’Malley (founder of the Progressive Democrats) who brought that phrase to my attention many moons ago: “in the national interest”.… Read More »The National Interest?
Parting is never easy…
Sadly the time has come to part ways with my beloved sports car. I’ve reached that stage of life whereby I have to appear all… Read More »Parting is never easy…
Been a while…
…since I had a good rant about insurance companies. Well, it’s a new year and there are two advertisements that are really getting on my… Read More »Been a while…