I find it hard to believe the level of support that Donald Trump still commands given everything we now know about Trump and what type of individual he is. Back in 2016 a person would have the excuse of forming an opinion based only on Trump’s involvement in the “reality” television series, “The Apprentice”. That… Continue reading And still they support Trump
Category: Society
The problem with Seán Quinn’s side of the story
Seán Quinn is hustling his book, a memoir, at the moment. He was interviewed on RTE Primetime and elsewhere last week and had some sort of launch party at the Slieve Russell hotel. He claims that he wants his side of the story to be told, arguing that it has not yet been put into… Continue reading The problem with Seán Quinn’s side of the story
The benefit in the sick, odious comments
There is a real benefit, albeit a painful experience, in seeing the comments on my videos when I publish them on YouTube and Facebook. No matter what the issue is there are always a great deal of diametrically opposed viewpoints. Some of them would, quite frankly, make you sick and angry. Some, however, would make… Continue reading The benefit in the sick, odious comments
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Autumn is noticeably on the way now with the evenings closing in and a distinct chill in the air. It is hard to remember how warm it was only last week and how difficult it was to get a good night’s sleep due to the oppressive temperatures. That was then, this is now. There is… Continue reading Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
I cycled to Kilcock yesterday
When I was running, I was pretty limited in the geographical distance I could cover and the running could get pretty boring as a result as it was the same route every day. I cycled to Kilcock yesterday on my new bike. When I got home my Strava app told me it was a round… Continue reading I cycled to Kilcock yesterday
The remarkably consistent embittered attitude
When I publish content on my Facebook page, YouTube channel, TikTok page, Instagram page I often receive a lot of comments about the subject matter of the video. Most of the comments are positive and thank me for my efforts, thank me for the content, or share a comment that might be of value to… Continue reading The remarkably consistent embittered attitude
Speeding and road deaths
There has been a shocking spate of road traffic accidents in the last few weeks, including two in Tipperary. One of the young girls who lost her life with two friends on the day her Leaving Cert results came out was buried yesterday. It was terribly sad. She had just learned that day that she… Continue reading Speeding and road deaths
The return of Enoch Burke
I read online with interest about the return of Enoch Burke to Wilson’s Hospital School for the new school year. The school terminated his employment earlier this year and there has been long running, and expensive, legal proceedings concerning the dispute between the parties. Burke has one remaining chance to be reinstated in his old… Continue reading The return of Enoch Burke
The Red History Museum, Dubrovnik
We visited the Red History Museum in Dubrovnik and it was well worth a visit. The history of Yugoslavia, Tito, Communism, the two world wars etc. is a tremendously interesting one with after-effects still being felt today. This museum gives us a glimpse into life in Yugoslavia under communist rule and has a great deal… Continue reading The Red History Museum, Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik-the verdict
Dubrovnik is undoubtedly pretty on first arrival. Physically extremely attractive, the old town is easily negotiable and fully pedestrianised. After a few days, however, you begin to think about a Game of Thrones film set, about Airbnb, and overpriced, expensive restaurants. Two or three days is enough for us, anyway. The history of the area… Continue reading Dubrovnik-the verdict