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Made of the right stuff
Jamie MacDonald is a Scottish comedian who also happens to be blind. My thanks to The Baldoyle Boy for making me aware of him. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000w6n3
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Sozzle in The Park
So there I was, down at the Coffee Shack kiosk in Ashtown Castle yesterday, fixing up for my americano and orange & plum slice when I happened to notice a small sign advertising Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. It seems there is still a bit of life left yet in the old spherical objects. And…
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Hurling returns, shops reopen
One of the great field games in the world returned to intercounty action yesterday. Hurling may not be played in all corners of the globe however that does not prevent it from being a sport of immense skill and speed. There were two interesting encounters in particular that caught the attention. The up and coming…
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As Time Goes By
So there I was, having ambled along the boardwalk, made my way over the Millennium Bridge, wandered through the cobbled streets of Temple Bar, successfully negotiated the pedestrian crossing on Dame Street and was dreamily sauntering up South Great Georges Street when who should sidle up alongside me only The Cactus Man. It was good…
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Some good advice
I was on the blower to The Diligent Drumcondra Man recently, telling him of my plans to invade Grafton Street with my classical guitar. A knowledgeable individual on many fronts and a handy guitarist to boot, he advised me to record myself playing and to listen back with a view to judging my progress. Excellent…
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Success or control?
GAA clubs are the heartbeat of Irish community life. Similarly football clubs in Britain are a big part of everyday existence for many people there. GAA clubs are controlled by their members and supporters. Football clubs across the water are not. The scenes yesterday at Old Trafford, home of Manchester United, were sparked by protests…
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The Big News
So there I was, making hard work of finding the entrance door to Eason’s bookshop on O’Connell Street, when I was happily harangued by a voice that I hadn’t heard from in a while. The Cycling Correspondent, it was great to see him again. A most pleasing catch up ensued and he imparted to me…
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Switching sides
The Boys From Anfield will have to survive without me from here on in. I’m off, going back to my roots. I’m switching sides. There are two teams based on the northside of Dublin currently playing in the two divisions of the League of Ireland, Shelbourne and Bohemians. Shels are based in Tolka Park, on…
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West Brit Dub
Following on from a recent comment by The Paper Pen Lady around sporting allegiances, I’ve been reflecting on the strange business of Irish people supporting English football clubs whilst paying little or no attention to their own local teams. In my younger days Home Farm were my local club and to don the famed blue…
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Afternoon sozzle
So there I was, guitar practice done and dusted, and all set for a wee wander in the outside world when the call came. The call of the balcony. It was a glorious afternoon, the sun was shining and so there was only one thing for it. The balcony, a few buttered cream crackers, a…
Blind light 