It’s Green, White and Orange you know?
The Irish flag, our tricolour, our greatest national symbol, used to identify us across the globe and who knows, maybe beyond. We can all identify… Read More »It’s Green, White and Orange you know?
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So long 2010
We find ourselves yet again at the annual cusp, the last breaths of 2010 will soon be drawn and the dawn of 2011 will break.… Read More »So long 2010
Don’t panic! (unless you want to)
So, #budget11 has been released from its cage and set free amongst the unsuspecting public. Terror hit the streets of Dublin as news of this… Read More »Don’t panic! (unless you want to)
It’s cold outside, inside, it will always be cold!
We stand in the eve of what is predicted to be the worst (most austere) budget in Irish history. Based on information leaked so far,… Read More »It’s cold outside, inside, it will always be cold!
Handover of Funds
With all the doom and gloom about, this post isn’t about handing over funds to the ECB, IMF or any other such organisation. Instead its… Read More »Handover of Funds
The Essence of the Problem
Yesterday I overheard a conversation while trying to shake off some stress at the gym. This conversation captured perfectly why this country is in such… Read More »The Essence of the Problem
Another 26.2 miles of charity
Those of you who know me will know that I like to raise a bit of cash now and then for different charities and may… Read More »Another 26.2 miles of charity
Scumbag Culture – Part 1
“Question my attitude? I’ll show you f**kin’ attitude!” I was very fortunate to grow up in Ireland’s oldest city, Waterford, while even at times of… Read More »Scumbag Culture – Part 1
“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
Lisbon II – What’s Changed?
Last October the Irish people went to the polling booth to have their say on the Lisbon Treaty – the result was a definite NO.… Read More »Lisbon II – What’s Changed?