Monthly Archives: May 2014

The cheap solution to getting a first class seat is dying.

Moo Moo calls me in the afternoon to tell me a story she heard on Newstalk and sheez laughing, so eyem guessing itz funnie.  Between her guffaws the words are heard in mah ears and immediately, i think of Commando, … Continue reading

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The life of Brian

Spare a though for our local Firhouse councillor Brian Lawlor who failed to get re-elected in Friday’s local election. A member of Fine Gael, Brian has worked tirelessly on behalf of the Firhouse community over the years and is always … Continue reading

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Dogs will fly

Extreme sports for dogs… This little guy takes it all in his stride…

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A matter of Joyce

Our good friend Janice Ward just finished her degree in Graphic Design and produced an incredible book on James Joyce. Here are some pics from her exhibition.

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Taoiseach Enda Kenny shows us his dance moves

Ladies and gentlemen, we give you the Irish Prime Minister who’s also tipped for the top job in Europe… He dances like my Dad!  

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Wake up and smell the jet fuel

It really looks like the staff at Aer Lingus are doing everything in their power to lose the sympathy of the Irish people. Organising strikes for national holidays and bank holiday weekends certainly doesn’t win many friends. This is now … Continue reading

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Best outdoor spots in Dublin

The good people in the Met office predict that this coming June bank holiday weekend is going to be SCORCHIO! Here’s our top 10 places in Dublin to enjoy the sunshine. 1. Dun Laoghaire pier (must involve an ice-cream from … Continue reading

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Let them eat cake

So I’m out giving the dogs their evening run down the playing fields and there’s a Montessori group having a picnic with their teacher. Before I could stop them our two beagles joined the party and devoured an entire cake. … Continue reading

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Dogs on treadmills

We need to get us 2 of these for Delaney and Bonnie!

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Caffe Italiano – Dublin’s Best Italian Restaurant

One of our favourite places for a quick mid-week bite is Caffe Italiano on Crow Street. It’s probably one of these most authentic Italians in the city, all laid-back and understated. Its owner, Luca, started off with a small coffee … Continue reading

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