Finally, after all these years, the IRA’s armed struggle is over. The leadership of Oglaigh na hEireann has formally ordered an end to the armed campaign. This will take effect from 4pm [1600 BST] this afternoon. All IRA units have been ordered to dump arms. All Volunteers have been instructed to assist the development of [...]
Browsing Posts published in July, 2005
Nothing too unusual in there being a wet windy day in Dublin I hear you say, except for the fact that there is!! No, I don’t want you going getting any dillusional ideas that we have had anything resembling a summer here yet, there has been one or two nice days alright, mixed into the [...]
Heh, this one will brighten up your Monday morning. Former US President, Bill Clinton has been offered 40 goats and 20 cows for his daughters hand in marriage by a love-struck African government official, according to Sky News. As well as what is considered a very generous offer, Godwin Kipkemoi Chepkurgor, the prospective husband, provides [...]
BBC are carrying an interesting article on the impact of digital camera’s on our lives, especially in comparison to traditional photography.
Becoming an almost constant necessity at the moment, given all that’s going on in London, BBC Streaming News lives up to all expectations, and the quality of broadcast (assuming you have a decent connection) is excellent.
After debating for a while I have finally given in and gone and ordered Sky for myself. Decided to go for Sky+ when I was at it, and went the whole hog and ordered the Sky World pack (every possible station thrown into the mix). Not going to have it for another 2 weeks unfortunately, [...]
Eircom today announced that Dublin Airport is now the largest wireless broadband (wi-fi) hotspot in Ireland. All passengers using the airport now have wireless broadband access throughout the entire airport. This includes the check-in areas, the mezzanine food court, the Anna Livia Business Lounge and the departure gates in Pier A, B and C. To [...]
You’re beautiful, it’s true. I saw you face in a crowded place, And I don’t know what to do, ‘Cause I’ll never be with you.
Having visited three new countries over the past few weeks, I think it’s time to update my map of places in the world I’ve been. Still only covered 6% of the world!! And, for those who can’t make out the countries from the map, the list is: USA Tunisia Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia Czech [...]
