Ireland has had some turkeys in the Eurovision song contest and 2008 will be no different. “Irlande douze points” sung by Dustin the Turkey is included in the shortlist of six songs. With the public deciding which one will go forward to Belgrade, it looks like he could make it – even if Eurovision purists […]
An Irishman’s Diary in the Irish Times Mon Feb 4. By Brendan Glacken, who has the courage to say exactly what I have been thinking for quite a while; am fascinated by people who feel the need to invent extreme physical challenges for themselves. All for char-i-dee, of course, which means they can go to […]
An Irishman’s Diary in the Irish Times Mon Feb 4. By Brendan Glacken, who has the courage to say exactly what I have been thinking for quite a while; am fascinated by people who feel the need to invent extreme physical challenges for themselves. All for char-i-dee, of course, which means they can go to […]
Wouldn’t normally do this, but have just spent a painless five minutes replacing the battery in my fourth generation iPod. Yes – the battery they say you can’t replace!Had heard that this wasn’t true and that a company in Blanchardstown would do it for you for about Eu70, but since I could get to Timbucktoo […]
From Tymon Park – and taken almost by accident with my new camera, which I am still getting used to.First hellebore out in my front garden; spring will be upon us in no time, when I hope to revisit some of my favourite gardens in Paris. Have never been to Manet’s, so maybe this is […]
Lady Icarus – new edition
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Simms book – launch November 7
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Cork – “the most comfortable jail”
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