sunshine – My thoughts on a page.

Did you even notice I was gone?

July 22, 2017

Isn’t life online a funny thing? We think we know each other but we only know what others wish us to know? As it happens I’ve been on holiday, for a whole seven days. I disappeared without warning, in fear you would descend on my house and rob it. My tactic seems to have worked … More Did you even notice I was gone?

Is it Summer yet?

July 29, 2015

If you lived in Ireland you would understand why for the first time in years I legged it to the airport ten days ago, leaving skid marks behind me in search of sunshine. It’s been a Summer in name only here, with cold weather, grey skies and rain on a daily basis. Thankfully the holiday … More Is it Summer yet?

Ireland if only you knew what my family has done for you.

July 7, 2013

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.

What happens when the sun shines in Ireland?

June 10, 2013

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?