[This is a continuation of yesterday’s little ramble, kicking off with the joys of The Retreat.] My parents (probably my mother) would drive me up to Rathfarnham Castle – a Jesuit Seminary at the time – where I would be … Continue reading →
[Note: Bear in mind this is just a first rough draft.] Religion played quite a big part of my early years. My father was a Catholic, born and raised a Catholic like most Irish. My mother however was English and … Continue reading →
Today is Ash Wednesday. There was a time many moons ago when you would almost get rocks thrown at you if you dared appear in public on Ash Wednesday without a dirty smear on your forehead. Anyone who dared walk … Continue reading →
Speeches seemed to be in the air yesterday. There was Ann Widdecombe’s speech in Brussels which raised a few hackles this side of the Irish Sea [just read the vitriolic Anti-Brit, Pro-EU comments under the article!]. Personally I think she … Continue reading →
