Category Archives: Irish

leaving it all astern

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Tim

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 →

Posted in England, From the ship, Irish, Irishness, Pirates, going ashore | 5 Comments

Asgard II sinks in the Bay of Biscay.

Posted on September 13, 2008 by Tim

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 →

Posted in Ireland, Irish, Maritime, Navigation, Sinking, sailing ships, training, wrecks | 9 Comments

Balance

Posted on April 5, 2008 by Tim

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 →

Posted in Irish, Wexford, from Erin, pinch of salt required | 8 Comments

Berties exit

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Tim

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 →

Posted in Bertie, Denmark, Ireland, Irish, Politics | 1 Comment

Liverpool (Learphol as Gaeilge)

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Tim

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