Category Archives: JOURNAL
A night at Ballygally Castle Hotel
Madame Oui had a work course event at the Ballygally Castle Hotel, so we decided to go up the night before. We got married here. Went for a walk in the back gardens, which evoked happy memories of our Big
A night at Ballygally Castle Hotel
Madame Oui had a work course event at the Ballygally Castle Hotel, so we decided to go up the night before. We got married here. Went for a walk in the back gardens, which evoked happy memories of our Big
Protected: Journal 20111105: Thomas in Ballygowan Park
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Protected: Journal 20111105: Thomas in Ballygowan Park
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Protected: Journal 20111104: Bev’s 40th birthday
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Protected: Journal 20111104: Bev’s 40th birthday
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Madrid 2011
At last Madame Oui and I got our summer break, at the end of the season, with an extended weekend/abbreviated week in Madrid. Applying a trick I learned at work, we took a late bus down to Dublin Airport and
Madrid 2011
At last Madame Oui and I got our summer break, at the end of the season, with an extended weekend/abbreviated week in Madrid. Applying a trick I learned at work, we took a late bus down to Dublin Airport and
Bastille Day in Ballygowan?
A Ballygowan resident inadvertently celebrating Bastille Day else using French flag for red, white and blue substitute. I shouted, “Vive le France”, as I jogged past, just in case.
Bastille Day in Ballygowan?
A Ballygowan resident inadvertently celebrating Bastille Day else using French flag for red, white and blue substitute. I shouted, “Vive le France”, as I jogged past, just in case.
Celebrating American Independence Day at US Consulate Belfast 2011
I managed to get myself back on the invite list for this year’s annual celebration of American Independence Day, hosted by the United States Consulate in Belfast. And almost predictably, the weather was warm and sunny — there has been
Celebrating American Independence Day at US Consulate Belfast 2011
I managed to get myself back on the invite list for this year’s annual celebration of American Independence Day, hosted by the United States Consulate in Belfast. And almost predictably, the weather was warm and sunny — there has been
QUB ICOT 2011 – Thinking about Reconciliation and Change
At a bit of last minute, I filled in for a colleague to speak at a roundtable discussion at the 15th International Conference on Thinking, held at Queen’s University of Belfast. The roundtable was chaired by Evanthia Lyons (QUB), and
QUB ICOT 2011 – Thinking about Reconciliation and Change
At a bit of last minute, I filled in for a colleague to speak at a roundtable discussion at the 15th International Conference on Thinking, held at Queen’s University of Belfast. The roundtable was chaired by Evanthia Lyons (QUB), and
Review: Avenue Q in Belfast
I had seen Avenue Q advertised at the West End a few years ago, but never bothered to figure out if it was worth seeing. Also ignored the posters at the Grand Opera House. But then read a review in
Review: Avenue Q in Belfast
I had seen Avenue Q advertised at the West End a few years ago, but never bothered to figure out if it was worth seeing. Also ignored the posters at the Grand Opera House. But then read a review in
Northern Ireland Foundation Citizenship Award 2010 Report
Sanja Mrkic (CCSD), Martin McGuinness (Deputy First Minister, OFMDFM), and Vuk Mitrovic (CCSD), Forum for Cities in Transition, 2011 conference, Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland Back in May 2010, on behalf of the Northern Ireland Foundation, I presented a Citizenship Award to
Northern Ireland Foundation Citizenship Award 2010 Report
Sanja Mrkic (CCSD), Martin McGuinness (Deputy First Minister, OFMDFM), and Vuk Mitrovic (CCSD), Forum for Cities in Transition, 2011 conference, Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland Back in May 2010, on behalf of the Northern Ireland Foundation, I presented a Citizenship Award to
The Beattie-Boueilh’s stay in Ballygowan
Madame Oui and I welcomed her sister and French husband to stay with us for an extended week, along with their two sons, aged three and one. Ours isn’t the biggest house — or call that chateau — but between
The Beattie-Boueilh’s stay in Ballygowan
Madame Oui and I welcomed her sister and French husband to stay with us for an extended week, along with their two sons, aged three and one. Ours isn’t the biggest house — or call that chateau — but between
County Donegal 2011
Madame Oui and I couldn’t believe it’d been 5 years since our last visit to Malin Head, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Her parents came with us, and thoroughly enjoyed the 3-day stay. We stayed at the Whitestrand B&B, highly recommended.
County Donegal 2011
Madame Oui and I couldn’t believe it’d been 5 years since our last visit to Malin Head, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Her parents came with us, and thoroughly enjoyed the 3-day stay. We stayed at the Whitestrand B&B, highly recommended.
What Alliance achieved in double election
As expected post-election, I received the “We’ve got bills to pay” begging letter from Alliance HQ — £100,000 worth of bills. This time, the investment appears to have paid off. The letter lists “What we achieved in this double election”:
What Alliance achieved in double election
As expected post-election, I received the “We’ve got bills to pay” begging letter from Alliance HQ — £100,000 worth of bills. This time, the investment appears to have paid off. The letter lists “What we achieved in this double election”:
FitzGerald was why I pursued Ireland
What a sad coincidence that Garret FitzGerald should die today, in the midst of the historic visit to Ireland by the Queen of England. For me, FitzGerald was the spark for my interest in Irish history and politics. While in
FitzGerald was why I pursued Ireland
What a sad coincidence that Garret FitzGerald should die today, in the midst of the historic visit to Ireland by the Queen of England. For me, FitzGerald was the spark for my interest in Irish history and politics. While in
FitzGerald was why I pursued Ireland
What a sad coincidence that Garret FitzGerald should die today, in the midst of the historic visit to Ireland by the Queen of England. For me, FitzGerald was the spark for my interest in Irish history and politics. While in
FitzGerald was why I pursued Ireland
What a sad coincidence that Garret FitzGerald should die today, in the midst of the historic visit to Ireland by the Queen of England. For me, FitzGerald was the spark for my interest in Irish history and politics. While in
Nook Color travel inhibited – fail
Yearning for an e-reader — the 3-inch iPhone screen being too small for comfortable ebook reading — I was convinced of the promise of Barnes and Noble’s Nook Color, particularly its magazine and newspaper subscription service. I duly ordered one.
Nook Color travel inhibited – fail
Yearning for an e-reader — the 3-inch iPhone screen being too small for comfortable ebook reading — I was convinced of the promise of Barnes and Noble’s Nook Color, particularly its magazine and newspaper subscription service. I duly ordered one.
Nook Color travel inhibited – fail
Yearning for an e-reader — the 3-inch iPhone screen being too small for comfortable ebook reading — I was convinced of the promise of Barnes and Noble’s Nook Color, particularly its magazine and newspaper subscription service. I duly ordered one.
Nook Color travel inhibited – fail
Yearning for an e-reader — the 3-inch iPhone screen being too small for comfortable ebook reading — I was convinced of the promise of Barnes and Noble’s Nook Color, particularly its magazine and newspaper subscription service. I duly ordered one.
