I wrote a blog post this morning but when I went to post it I was unable to access this website. Now, at 3 pm Lets Host has fixed the problem. But I seem to have inadvetently deleted my blog post. I cannot even remember what it was about. But I am not going to… Continue reading I lost this blog post
But he’s telling lies, can we sue for defamation?
I meet employers and employees on a regular basis to advice on employment law. The context is usually the man/woman in front of me in the consultation has received a letter from the Workplace Relations Commission advising him/her of a complaint from a former employee. When they read through the complaint, they invariably tell me… Continue reading But he’s telling lies, can we sue for defamation?
Free advice and consultations
When you give your product away for free, or give free advice or consultations in your professional practice, what message are you sending out about the value you are providing? What signal does it send?
Bid X1 auctions-the allure of a bargain
I receive a lot of calls and queries about buying property at Bid X1 auctions. Everyone loves a bargain, and such auctions promise bargains, especially with the cheap looking guide prices. I have made a few videos about buying at a Bid X1 auction and warned viewers and potential buyers that there are certain traps… Continue reading Bid X1 auctions-the allure of a bargain
A surprise from an interview with a professional punter
I watched a video the other day on YouTube and it was an interview with a professional gambler, involved in the horse racing game. One thing he said which stuck in my mind was that people think professional gamblers judge their success by the number of winners they back. But that is not the case.… Continue reading A surprise from an interview with a professional punter
Of course, Harris was going to win the debate
Kamila Harris was always going to win the US Presidential debate against Donald Trump. On the one hand you had a professional lawyer, a career prosecutor who became the top law officer-Attorney General-in the State of California, a state eight times the size of Ireland. On the other hand you had a convicted criminal, sexual… Continue reading Of course, Harris was going to win the debate
Is there a place in Irish racing for the ordinary man or woman?
When I was a young lad and all through college I spent many weekends going to race meetings. I have always had a fascination with the horse and racing and the breeding and so on. But I grew out of it as my life changed and I worked most weekends. Recently, I went to the… Continue reading Is there a place in Irish racing for the ordinary man or woman?
Trump still ahead in the national poll-New York Times
It’s hard to believe that Trump, the convicted con man, is still ahead in the national polls by 1 percentage point. The New York Times report this stark and worrying fact one day before Trump and Harris debate for the first, and perhaps only, time. It is incredible that Trump is still ahead, if this… Continue reading Trump still ahead in the national poll-New York Times
2 things confirmed from my latest property investment video
I published a video on my YouTube channel yesterday called “I bought this property at a Bid X1 auction” and it has been one of the most popular videos I have published in a long time. There has been a tremendous number of views, comments and engagement. It shows two things: The chip on the… Continue reading 2 things confirmed from my latest property investment video
An ordinary, nondescript week transformed
It is amazing how an ordinary week can be transformed and become one of the best weeks of your life. At the beginning of this week we had no grandchildren. At the end of the week, within 5 days of each other, we have 2 grandsons: George Terence and Harry Paddy. The world appears different,… Continue reading An ordinary, nondescript week transformed