DoChara's Ireland Blog
Random Writings about Ireland and the Irish
Blog Archive for January 2007
43-13 Magnificent
Sunday, February 25 2007
What a magnificent day yesterday was. Not just because the Irish Rugby team absolutely played England off the pitch to record a massive 43-13 victory, though that was a joy that will live with me and all who witnessed it for a long time. The... [More]
Same Old Dublin, Different View
Tuesday, February 20 2007
Last Saturday I boarded an early train from Kilkenny, heading off with my 8 year old to spend the day in Dublin. I lived there for half my life, I know it extremely well, and if I'm in Dublin these days it's generally for... [More]
Ireland is the winner at Croke Park
Monday, February 12 2007
Yesterday's international rugby match between Ireland and France may have ended in a last minute victory on the pitch for the French, but Ireland was definitely the winner. It is difficult for anyone who didn't grow up in Ireland to... [More]
Come to Ireland for your Sunshine Holiday
Saturday, February 10 2007
I watched Al Gore's documentary the other day. I haven't much to add to the gazillions of words written elsewhere about that - it tells of a devastating truth as much as an inconvenient one. Seeing and experiencing the reality... [More]
Cliffs of Moher Centre is Open
Thursday, February 8 2007
Well, to-day Bertie cut the ribbon on the new Cliffs of Moher 'Visitor Experience', and the cliffs are now officially and comprehensively commercialised. I have not exactly been a raving fan of the whole concept of an Interpretive Centre... [More]
