Last weekend, we toured the Donegal region of Ireland, the northwest corner of Ireland. (Highlighted in blue here; thanks to the creators on the Wikimedia Commons.)
It was quiet in Donegal; some B&Bs and a few tourist sites were closed until late spring. ..
Donegal: first us, now the Rally
Posted by on January 30th, 2009 in entertainment, ireland, sports and travelFriday’s Inauguration
Posted by on January 21st, 2009 in dublin, entertainment, expat, ireland and usaI know, I know, the title is a weaker pun than even Bugle readers should expect.
We partied with friends at TGI Friday’s on St Stephen’s Green. ..
Irish Independence: “One Big Union”
Posted by on January 20th, 2009 in dublin and irelandToday marks 100 years since the organisation of a labour union that played a crucial role in Irish independence. ..
Hating and Haters: A Conversation
Posted by on January 12th, 2009 in administrative and cultureAs the steward of this blog, I unilaterally decided to draw attention to an ongoing discussion about international enmity that’s occupied the comments for a few old posts. ..
Caption This! Round 4
Posted by on January 10th, 2009 in awardCaption Image Four is a departure from ancient Rome. It is also a tribute to our fellow residents of the British Isles.
As usual, click on the image for the full-size version.
Culture Shock, Frozen Windshield edition
Posted by on January 8th, 2009 in culture, dublin, ireland and mental stateSo get this:
Dubliners use water to remove frost from the windshields of their cars.
WATER!
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Vatican City on October 28
Posted by on January 4th, 2009 in travelThanks for hanging in there during the holidays! First, a reminder: the Caption Contest Round 3 will close January 7th, so add your caption now.
We have new photos from Rome to start the new year. ..