There may have been a bit missing from the Ferris Wheel on The Grand Parade yesterday, but I’m informed that all bits are accounted for now.
Photos
Christmas decorations sale
Ask yes, if we had any sense and were in the market for such a thing, now would be the perfect time to buy Christmas decorations… Then again there are plenty of lights and tinsel on the tree still!
Donncha
My Christmas Day Adventure
Today was a Christmas Day my family won’t forget for a long time! We had a great time today, heard some amazing news, and then had a bit of an adventure on the way home. The weather has been pretty cold for the last while, the county was covered in […]
Donncha
Christmas Day Ten Years Ago
I’ll always remember Christmas Day 1998. Ten years ago on the night of Christmas Eve we returned from the Regional Hospital without our mother and my father without his wife. I was in Kerry 2 weeks before when my father rang with the news my mother had collapsed. A massive […]
Donncha , Ireland
Recession in Cork
The world is in recession, and it’s even affected Cork. The city was busy but it’s been much busier in previous years. Every second shop had a “Closing Down sale” or “50% off sale” sign. Usually you have to wait until the January sales. It’s great that prices are down, […]
Food
Strawberries in December
It’s a sign of the times. We eat fresh strawberries in the middle of winter. They may have travelled thousands of miles and be overpriced but there’s a ready market here for fresh fruit all year round. They are lovely in porridge first thing in the morning or even with […]
Movies , Music
What song defines Christmas for you?
Which of the following songs says “Christmas” to you? Which song makes you think of Christmas as soon as you hear it? Ian Dempsey on Today FM this morning asked this question and the result surprised me. Silent Night Fairytale of New York
Humour , Movies , When-in-Ireland
Langerland do the Nativity
Langerland bring their latest creation, a Christmas story, The Nativity to the big screen with all your favourite characters. Even if you don’t recognise the names there’s something in this story for everyone! It goes without saying that if you have strong feelings about Christianity you probably don’t want to […]
Humour
A Christmas Story
Take five minutes out of your busy day and read Mike’s short story about his visit to Santa. It’s a good read! One of the great things about working on WordPress.com is that I come across brilliant posts like this one. Granted, his blog is in the top 10 most […]