Sign reads, “Eggs are at the checkout”. I remember seeing similar signs in other shops in previous years. My car was egged twice on successive years after working late. “Those damn kids!”
Movies , When-in-Ireland
We can have a good world
Watch Hans Rosling’s great talk at TED 2006 where he, “demonstrates how developing countries are pulling themselves out of poverty. He shows us the next generation of his Trendalyzer software — which analyzes and displays data in amazingly accessible ways, allowing people to see patterns previously hidden behind mountains of […]
Donncha , When-in-Ireland
Stop sending me junk mail Chorus
The previous owners of my home had a Chorus box and never cancelled their account properly, or told them they were moving so for the past three years they have been sending me brochures every few weeks or months. At least I presume they didn’t, but all the brochures are […]
Life , When-in-Ireland
Census 1901 – a look into the past
Do a search for Census 1901 Ireland and you’ll find lots of sites offering lists and information from the census that year. However for a personal insight into the Census, Grannymar has an interesting post. It was a completely different world. “The good old days” indeed! Column 4 – Education. […]
Food , When-in-Ireland
Dinner in Aroma
Just a quick note at the end of the night. My sister took care of Adam (thank you so much Mairead!) while Jacinta and I went out for a fabulous meal in Aroma on Emmett Place in Cork. It’s a Thai/Chinese/Malaysian restaurant and I’ve never been disappointed when I eat […]
When-in-Ireland
Perfect Parking in Blarney
I should blog this at Shite Drivers but this was too good to give up. Sorry Niall! What you don’t see is the old SUV (probably new when such vehicles were called 4x4s) that swerved across the road in front of me to block 3 parked cars. The elderly driver […]
Photography , When-in-Ireland
Charity photography exhibit starts today
If you’re not subscribed to my photoblog, In Photos dot org, you might have missed the announcement about the exhibit. Mallow Camera Club (no, we don’t take photos of candy, cookies or biscuits, Mallow is a town a few miles from here!) will be exhibiting a number of photos in […]
Donncha , When-in-Ireland
Waterloo Renewal Fundraiser
Originally I thought we might head to Youghal tomorrow but someone called to the door a few days ago selling raffle tickets to support renewal of the local area. It’s organised by “Waterloo Renewal Group” who have great plans for the local river area and walk. There will be a […]
When-in-Ireland
Around Ireland in 80 links on July 18th 2007
Anthony found Pixar’s new short cartoon, Lifted. It’s quite fun! I’m amazed that Drogheda Library wouldn’t let a student charge his laptop. “Doing a ryanair on it” alright! Kathy Foley’s festival of mud and horrors tries to understand the fuss over Oxegen. I stay well clear of RTE these days […]
Movies , Music , When-in-Ireland
Around Ireland in 80 links on July 13th 2007
Unlucky 13? Oooer! What would you like to know about me? Apparently a company in Dublin is selling private information. Paul’s friend was dumped over Facebook when his ex-girlfriend changed her status to “single” and “up for it”. Paul, that was mean to laugh! 🙂 I would love to see […]