We learn last week that the gamble of bailing out the banks and property developers is going to mean that the Irish Government...
Farming
Waterfordia – Where Art Thou?
Waterfordia – Where Art Thou?
Waterford Virginia Waterford was founded about 1733 by Amos Janney, a Quaker from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Other Quakers...
Regional weather forecast needed
Regional weather forecast needed
While tourism is having a tough time at present, with the economic downturn. The weather has also been a factor. But is it that...
A blot on a very beautiful landscape
A blot on a very beautiful landscape
I often wonder if people the world over are similar when it comes to appreciating their own locality. When we travel we tend to...
You are what you eat, right?
You are what you eat, right?
Just as I was heading for the front door to go to work the other morning, a promotional leaflet from Supervalu publicising the...
A Leading Light – Henry Collins
A Leading Light – Henry Collins
This week Mr Henry Collins, the Headmaster at Newtown School for the past 21 years steps down after a distinguished career at...
Summer Musings
Summer Musings
Well it’s more like rainshine than sunshine these days. We get the odd teaser of what a summer’s day is like and...
Well, Holy God, it’s ‘Ghost Eire’
Well, Holy God, it’s ‘Ghost Eire’
There is such an interest in films, books and magazines about magic, ghosts and vampires that it was only a matter of time...
A Great Way to Rebel
A Great Way to Rebel
Ikea, the Swedish company known for its affordable furniture and home accessories is set to open in Dublin next Monday....
Sweet Little Lies
Sweet Little Lies
What’s the biggest fib you’ve ever told? Perhaps more interestingly, what’s the little porky you find...
Financial situation is not sustainable
Financial situation is not sustainable
The Colm McCarthy ‘Bord Snip’ came out with a shock report last week insisting that cuts of €5 billion are needed. This is...
Beat the bugs
Beat the bugs
As if we didn’t have enough to worry about with the recession, the banks teetering on the brink of extinction and the...
