Quite a number of years ago, I worked in a childrens hospital, in the Accident and Emergency department, for a short time, whilst training to be a nurse. It was in a part of inner city Dublin, surrounded by flats. Many would consider it, the heart and soul of Dublin. The local children treated the … More Born to be bad?
This weeks DP writing challenge was “Dialogue”, Begin a post with a scene that includes dialogue. “Mrs Doyle, Mr Sheehan is here to see you”. A lady, probably in her sixties, with a face accustomed to smiling, stepped forward. “Tanks nurse, I’m on me way”, she said in her strong Dublin accent. “Mary” she roared, … More Lost In Translation.
Over the weekend I discovered, I was shortlisted in the Irish Blog Awards, in two categories, Best newcomer, and Best personal blog. I am delighted, actually way more chuffed, than I imagined I would be. I began writing this blog, out of curiosity. Could it be as enjoyable, as my diary? I also wanted to … More A Big Thank You.
We Irish like to believe, that others view Ireland, as a land of hills, mountains, friendly people, pubs, music and craic. However that is not what we Irish see. Living here is similar to life in most countries. There is of course the beauty, music and “craic”, but equally we also have, unemployment, violence, and … More Up the Rebels!
Todays post is for Belinda. She is too unwell to get out and about, so is having a virtual holiday, courtesy of her many blogging friends. Today is her lucky day, she is on her way to Ireland. Firstly Belinda pack your raincoat, as the heatwave is well and truly over! Your Irish destination is … More Belinda welcome to Ireland!
Can you remember being a child, on Christmas Eve? The excitement, the anticipation? The day seemed endless, and the thought of tomorrow, and all it would bring, made it impossible, to sit still, eat or think clearly. Well today is such a day for me. Tomorrow, after an absence of almost three months, my eldest … More One more sleep!
Fancy a trip to Ireland? We are in the midst of a heat wave, and I thought you might like to experience it, as for most of you it is a little too far to travel. We are famous for our lush and green countryside. However at the moment the first thing you might notice … More The Irish heatwave
Most people believe we Irish are obsessed by drink. A nation who party and sing. Who know how to enjoy the craic. Well to a large extent you are correct. However that is not our real obsession. Nor is Religion, or Fighting. No, as a nation we talk 24/7 about the weather. I phone my … More A National Obsession.
Throughout history there have been so many, who have done so much for my small nation. However as I sit here today, I wonder will my country ever really know, the sacrifice my family has made for it. Let me explain. For the past two years or more, I and my fellow Irish countrymen, have … More Ireland if only you knew what my family has done for you.
Last week something very unusual happened. I know for many of you, it would not even register in your day. For me however it was mind blowing. Every day for a whole week, the sun shone! Most days there was not even a cloud in the sky. I cannot remember the last time this happened. … More What happens when the sun shines in Ireland?
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