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Lift. Aim. Wipe. Repeat.
Honestly, how hard is it? The toilet seat is not glued down. It’s not a 50kg weight. It’s a hinge. A hinge! Yet somehow, some men treat it like an unsolvable puzzle. They march in, spray like a busted garden hose, and then walk away as if the mess magically evaporates. Spoiler: it doesn’t. The next person has to deal with the splash zone, the sticky floor, and the lingering evidence of your…
Grá agus Cuimhne: Honour and Hope in Ireland
🇮🇪 11 November — A Day of Remembrance and Renewal Today, we pause to honour the memory of those who gave their lives in war, and we celebrate a new chapter in Irish public life. On this Armistice Day, as poppies are worn and silence observed, we also welcome our newly inaugurated President, Catherine Connolly, to Áras an Uachtaráin. 🌺 Armistice Day Across the island, people gathered for…
God Has No Country: A Pilgrim’s Journey Through Kerry by Rail
There’s something quietly profound about boarding a train with no fixed agenda—just a compass of curiosity and a sense of reverence for the land you’re crossing. My journey began in Monasterevin, a small town with its own quiet charm, but on this day, it was the gateway to something deeper: a rail-bound pilgrimage through Kerry, inspired by the legacy of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty. The first leg…
A Delightful Dublin Discovery: Tea and Toast at The Pepper Pot
Tucked away in the elegant Powerscourt Townhouse in Dublin, I recently stumbled upon a real gem: The Pepper Pot café. From the moment I stepped in, the cozy ambiance and the promise of a proper sit-down felt like a warm hug. What truly elevated my tea experience was the presentation. In an age where many places opt for mugs, The Pepper Pot brought out a beautiful, classic cup and saucer for my…
Meandering with purpose in Ireland's confederate capital
We have been very busy in the last few weeks. Yesterday was no different. We got up very early (for us) and caught the seven minutes past seven train from Monasterevin to Kildare, waited there and then got the train to Waterford. We didn’t go as far as Waterford on this occasion, disembarking in the cathedral city of Kilkenny. The purpose of yesterday’s outing was to visit the Rothe House and…
Photo: Workmen on Monasterevin Bridge
Photo: Workmen on Monasterevin Bridge
Workmen on Monasterevin Bridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland. © 2022 M J P B McFarland Campbell I was out for a walk at lunchtime today and took this photo of Monasterevin Bridge over the River Barrow. I always enjoy taking photos that aren’t “perfect” but show the landscape as it is in the moment. Having the workmen on the bridge makes the photograph for me.
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Support Mick and Michelle Cardiff
Support Mick and Michelle Cardiff
As many of my readers will know, I have been involved with St John Ambulance since my days living in Gibraltar. During that time, I have been fortunate to receive high-quality instruction from many volunteers within the wider St John Ambulance family. All of those instructors would go above and beyond the call of duty to help any of their learners. It’s all part of being in SJA. Now, one of…
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Minister for Defence confirms that Irish Defence Forces no longer have "gun salute to the Most Blessed Sacrament"
Minister for Defence confirms that Irish Defence Forces no longer have “gun salute to the Most Blessed Sacrament”
As the United Kingdom was mourning the passing of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and many gun salutes were being fired to mark this occasion, I found myself wondering what the Irish Defence Forces did with regard to gun salutes. I looked online and found that in addition to the normal gun saltutes of 21 rounds for visiting Heads of State, military funerals and the like, the Defence…
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Normal is always relative
Normal is always relative - some thoughts on 28 years since the #Warrington bomb.
We all know the feeling, we all hear the familiar words of disbelief that such and such an event happened so long ago. On this day, 28 years ago, the Provisional IRA blew up two bombs in the town centre of Warrington in Merseyside. Those of us who grew up in the North of Ireland, during what is so euphemistically referred to as “The Troubles”, grew somewhat immune to all the bad news. Even in…
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission invites you to pay a tribute this Commonwealth Day
Commonwealth War Graves Commission invites you to pay a tribute this #CommonwealthDay @CWGC
During both world wars, the men and women of the Commonwealth made the ultimate sacrifice. This Commonwealth Day, Monday 8th March, take the opportunity to remember those who fought and died for peace across the world. Make your own act of remembrance by leaving a physical tribute at one of their cemeteries or memorials in your local area. The CWGC tribute will let you leave a personalised,…
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Martyrology: 6th March
Martyrology: 6th March, SS #Kyneburga #Kyneswide #Tibba #Chrodegang #Bilfrid #Colette
Sts Kyneburga, Kyneswide, and Tibba OSB Kyneburga and Kyneswide were the daughters of Penda of Mercia, famous for his fierce opposition to Christianity. Kyneburga became abbess of Castor in Northamptonshire and was succeeded by Kyneswide. Tibba was their cousin who joined them at the convent. They died about the year 680 and their relics were enshrined at Peterborough. St Bilfrid Hermit, OSB;…
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Martyrology: March 5th
Saint Theophilus Bishop; died c. 195 at Cæsarea in Palestine Saint Theophilus helped to persuade the various churches to adopt the same day on which to keep Easter. Saint Piran Confessor; died c. 480 A hermit near Padstow. He is venerated as the patron saint of miners. Saint Gerasimus Abbot A monk, first at Lycia, Asia Minor and afterwards in Palestince. Eventually he founded a laura on…
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The Merchant Navy: the fourth service - remembering the Victor Ross 80 years on
The Merchant Navy: the fourth service – remembering the Victor Ross 80 years on
As we approached Remembrance this year, I was reminded that we keep hearing about the three Services: the Royal Navy, the British Army, and the Royal Air Force. Like Tony Meade in his letter printed in this month’s Legion magazine from the Royal British Legion, I am disappointed that
little or no mention was given to the Merchant Navy
Tony Meade, “The Merchant Navy: the Fourth Service”, letter…
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Insensitive SuperValu Christmas ad as we continue to live with COVID-19
Insensitive SuperValu Christmas ad as we continue to live with COVID-19
We’re in the lead up to Christmas, so all sorts of supermarkets have started broadcasting their Christmas advertisements. I’ve just seen the one from Ireland’s SuperValu
The children are worried about whether “he will come”.…
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Birdsong is On Chorus at Irish Rail stations
Birdsong is On Chorus at @irishrail stations until 29 November.
During the various lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have reported that they can hear birdsong in a way that they have not been able to for some years. This is now being extended in an art installation to daily birdson on Irish Rail stations.
Every morning from 16 November until 29 November, from 8 am to 9 am there will be an hour of birdsong being played on the platforms of…
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Robert Baden-Powell: allegations and the truth
Robert Baden-Powell: allegations and the truth
It is an accepted principle in the study of history that you cannot judge people of past through the standards of today. There is much in the past that we would not see as acceptable to us today and, by the same token, much that we do today that would not be acceptable to our forebears and ancestors. The historical failings of Imperialism are well documented and cannot be denied. We carry a…
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