THE OTHER SIDE OF LEAVING SCHOOL
I can’t remember the Leaving Cert. Well, maybe that’s not entirely accurate. I certainly remember the struggle I had, during those months...
WOULD THE SHUSH BRIGADE EVER SHUT UP?
After many years away from the limelight and public performances, singer-songwriter Damien Rice recently played a gig at Dublin venue...
I’M IN THE MARKET FOR A TUXEDOUGH
The new buzz in the world of gadgets is ‘wearable technology’. You might be familiar with Google Glass: a set of spectacles with lenses...
HANDSHAKES YOU SHOULD AVOID
‘And this is Rory our drummer,’ said the lead singer. I was interviewing a band for a radio show. ‘Nice to meet you,’ Rory said, as he...
DONT EAT LOTS HERE
Texts are great aren’t they? No, not any more according to the latest usage trends. The simple text message, like Facebook, is now...
NO DIRECTIONS ON THE ROAD TO NOWHERE
They say the Americans have a long-held love for the automobile. A big saloon car and an open road are classic icons of the United...
THE NCT MATERNITY WARD
The NCT is a bone of contention with many people. Is there a form of government taxation that makes people feel more aggrieved? I don’t...
KIDS QUESTIONS I CAN’T ANSWER
‘There’s a girl I know has a horn on her head.’ I’m used to the weird statements from my children at this stage. The school and the...