There has been a little bit of excitement amongst some quarters at the arrival of Windows 10. I must confess my attitude has been one of rapturous indifference. My curiosity had been tickled a little, I confess and I wondered … Continue reading →
So what is the story with Irish Water? Last year the gubmint announced they were setting up a new company – Irish Water – to upgrade and maintain our water supply. That on the face of it is a reasonable … Continue reading →
Yesterday, our president Michael D [AKA The Hobbit] signed the Irish Water Services Bill into law. I will be quite frank and honest when I say I haven't a clue what the detail of the Water Services Bill contains, nor … Continue reading →
I dropped by The Raccoon Arms yesterday. I have been a visitor to that hallowed establishment for a long time but I don’t think I have ever commented there. Yesterday however, Anna turned her attention to the Irish Water business. … Continue reading →
Dear Open24 Customer, Please note that we have recently upgraded our server in order to improve our service. We have thoroughly tested the new server and are satisfied that it operates correctly while interfacing with Internet Explorer versions 4 and … Continue reading →
I came across an article the other day. To put it mildly, I was a tad brassed off. “Irish were gripped by greed, says bank boss” According to Mister O’Sullivan, the entire financial fiasco in this country was caused by … Continue reading →
When we first got television here we only had one channel. Stick the old coat hanger in the aerial socket and there it is – HTV in glorious 405 line monochrome, all the way from Wales. For some reason that … Continue reading →
It’s nearly time for the old holliers. In four weeks time I shall be heading off for a bit of warmth and many gallons of wine. I’m not really a wine person, but just as we keep the good Guinness … Continue reading →
They are fucking at it again. They are whining and whinging on about how we must “all take the pain”. I was down in the village earlier, and one of the shops had its radio on, and that’s how I … Continue reading →
Last week, I mentioned that a close friend had died. The bugger has come back to life again. I get really annoyed when that happens, as I am never sure if it is total remission, a temporary reprieve or just … Continue reading →
