We are experiencing a strange weather phenomenon here in Ireland. It happens once or twice a year, sometimes in May or sometimes in September. It lasts for a few days and is soon gone again, to be remembered and spoken … Continue reading →
I’m a little late today. I had to go down to the village for a meeting concerning something of grave concern. There was only the one item on the agenda – “Should we remove the village Christmas tree?” The debate … Continue reading →
I made a decision last night. I decided that today I was going to break with a lifetime’s habit and write something really witty and insightful. I didn’t know quite what the subject would be and knew that if I … Continue reading →
Never speak ill of the dead, they say. A laudable enough sentiment, but there are times when one has to make an exception. I heard yesterday that an old bête noire of mine had shuffled off his mortal coil. I … Continue reading →
They have been painting the village again. I don’t mean that all the front doors are now shiny and bright with a spot of fresh colour on the window frames either. No – some twat has been dispatched by the … Continue reading →
