We had a great day for sports on Sunday. By far the most thrilling event was our first GAA match in person — and better yet, at the national stadium, Croke Park!..
GAA football & Euro soccer: Sunday = Sport Day
Posted by on June 30th, 2008 in dublin, ireland and sportsDouble-Take of the Week, Cultural Edition
Posted by on June 27th, 2008 in culture and irelandToday, the listeners of a nationwide pop radio station in Ireland, Today FM, voted for the following song as their Friday Favorite:
Lynryd Skynyrd, “Sweet Home Alabama”
An answer to your next question:
No, Today FM is not the kind of radio station that appeals to ironic hipsters.
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Bugle P.I. — More Legal Trouble
Posted by on June 20th, 2008 in administrative and private eyeThe Bugle would like to apologize for the delay in further episodes of Bugle P.I. due to circumstances beyond our control…
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Happy Bloomsday 2008
Posted by on June 16th, 2008 in culture and dublinJune 16th of each year brings the worldwide celebration of James Joyce’s novel, Ulysses: Bloomsday…
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Lisbon Treaty: Ballad for an Undecided Irish Voter
Posted by on June 13th, 2008 in entertainment, ireland and politicsAre you ready for a smirking, cynical over-simplification of yesterday’s vote on the Lisbon Treaty?..
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Lisbon Treaty: The Campaigns
Posted by on June 13th, 2008 in ireland and politicsAt midday here in Ireland, the consensus was that the vote on the Treaty of Lisbon is too close to call…
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The Treaty of Lisbon: Dazed and Confused
Posted by on June 12th, 2008 in ireland and politicsToday, many Irish citizens will vote “Yes” or “No” to the Lisbon Treaty…
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One year in Dublin
Posted by on June 2nd, 2008 in B&B and dublinIreland is a strange place right now - it’s warm and sunny. Will and I aren’t sure exactly what is going on and we’re concerned that it’s some sort of strange apocalypse…
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