Just a couple of runs to report since the Paddy’s Day half. But of more interest has been the upswing in the weather. True, it is forecast to get cooler again next week, but the trend is positive. Can’t say the same for global politics, but let’s not spoil it, shall we. On Thursday, I … More Blossoms and blooms
I suspect for most of us, we all have our visual markers for the birth of Spring. I am always on the lookout for the first Lesser Celandine, the first Primrose, the first Wood Anemone. But the biggest show-off and harbinger of Spring (you can’t write a piece like this and not use the word … More A black and white Spring tale
Finally used a voucher my Mam gave me for my birthday back in 2024! It’s for a local menswear shop in Leixlip; one of the few outlets to stand the test of time on a main street that’s been ravaged by trends in retail. Turns out working in a labour-intensive job five days a week … More 32, baby!
IN WHICH GARY AND I TAKE TO THE HILLS IN SEARCH OF SNOW AND TELECOMS MASTS, AND I WONDER HOW HARD IT WOULD BE TO CATCH A DEER… We have had yet more guests over with us in the house this week; this time it was Noel, Saoirse’s older brother. No issues, of course – … More Peak bagging and the birth of marathon running
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