Mariana shows off her tattoo(above); Amalia on top of the world (well, the climbing tower in Marlay) (below); Max swings (right); Susie, Ben, Mum, David (on top).
Surge in population
Back here, nothing much has changed. This country is still a mystery wrapped in an enigma. In 2004, the population was 744,000. Last year (in other words six months ago), it was estimated at 855,000. The experts now think that number will swell to 910,000 by the end of the year. Of that figure, only […]
Surge in population
Back here, nothing much has changed. This country is still a mystery wrapped in an enigma. In 2004, the population was 744,000. Last year (in other words six months ago), it was estimated at 855,000. The experts now think that number will swell to 910,000 by the end of the year. Of that figure, only […]
Baaaaa
The smallest breed of horses in the world. At Marlay Park. Baaaa, said this sheep plaintively as his coat was sheered off at a Farmers’ Day in Marlay Park, Dublin.
My Late Father
Exactly 16 days ago, I landed at Dublin Airport for a week’s break from this strange gig I signed up for. On the bus trip home to Booterstown, lots had changed (what’s with those prancing hares in O’Connell Street?) but much had remained the same.My priority on my first day home was to get my […]
Home at last
Yes, I made it – and what a stressful experience. Having queued up behind extended Pakistani families with all their worldly good tied up in large bundles, was told that my internet ticket wasn’t valid although the computer was registering that I was indeed on the flight back to Dublin via B&hrain. Had to find […]
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Lady Icarus – new edition
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Want to Explore Herbert Simms’ Dublin?
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Simms book – launch November 7
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“Lady Icarus” – sold out! As are the Markievicz books!
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Cork – “the most comfortable jail”
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Keith S: Excellen blog , thanks for the effort/info here.Be...
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