Category Archives: Irish

leaving it all astern

One of my favourite vistas, the ship fading into a speck on the horizon and me being carried away at high speed in the opposite direction. The water in the photo being churned up by the launches twin props is … Continue reading

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Asgard II sinks in the Bay of Biscay.

the entry in my Discharge book from AsgardII I read on the internet that the Irish Sail Training Vessel Asgard II sunk on the 11th of September 2008, in the Bay of Biscay. I was deeply saddened to learn of … Continue reading

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Balance

The balance of justice is obviously weighted in favour of one side according to this sign advertising the services of a solicitor in Wexford. I won’t say the name of the establishment for fear of legal repercussions, but I did … Continue reading

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Berties exit

The Teflon Taoiseach has finally decided to throw in the towel, even teflon wears out in the end and the non-stick surface was getting thinner and thinner and as the heat was starting to burn……resignation, in the interests of the … Continue reading

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Liverpool (Learphol as Gaeilge)

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Posted in Catholic, England, History, Ireland, Irish, Irishness, Liverpool, On the ship, Police, Religion, going ashore, graffiti, photos | 3 Comments