Archive : SoCiAL mAgNeT

Emigration has been a feature of Irish life since the “great potato famine”. Indeed, since the great calamity there have been few years where immigration replaced emigration. From my own perpective, I was brought as a young child away from Ireland. The story goes that it was a tester to see whether we might move further. My Dad had always been keen to move to Australia. That didn’t [...]

It seems to be, for me, a curiously British invention. Bar the exception of a teenage drinking ‘get away’, I must admit I hadn’t even considered camping for the best part of a decade. That was, until we toyed with the idea of a camping ‘work social’. It was beset with the usual administrative difficulties – but overwhelmingly, it was the creature comforts and weather unpredictability [...]

We’ve all been on a bit of a health kick in work – I’ve decided on the Ramsey Gym for convenience (its not the best gym, but its certainly the closest to my house!) That said, others went with the Sefton and I can see why – its certainly a good offering. This is the comparison of prices (mainly thanks to Weena!) Ramsey Gym – One Month stand alone 37.50 (30 regular [...]

Munster fixtures for the year are out – so far they’ve yet to confirm the domestic tv schedule. Keen to see a few more league games this year. Fingers crossed! Full fixture list after the jump August Fri 20 Aug @ 19:00 Munster v Leicester Tigers Friendly – Musgrave Park Fri 27 Aug @ 19:00 Munster v Gloucester Rugby Friendly-  Musgrave Park September 3/4/5 Sep Munster [...]

I was a little skeptical at first, but when @ImSineadB actually did it for me  - I couldn’t have been more impressed. You can tell I’m impressed cos this is my second food post today.  The cake is tastey and moist and ready in a time scale that holds my attention. Who needs traditional baking??

Almost everyone I know who tries Wagamama either love it or hate it. Those who love it generally took the time (or were lucky to find early on) the dish they loved. I say this because everyone I know also seem to have ‘a dish’  that they call their own. I’m one of those people. Though I liked and tried a few I always returned to Amai Udon. A noodles with prawn and leak in a delicious [...]

Tonight is the once in a blue moon that I’ll be doing something with my evening. Heading on a staff night out. We’ve organised a trip to the summit of Snaefell – once there we’ll be wined and dined. And the best thing about it? Néady is coming! Sinéad will be spending a full week in the Isle of Man writing  up for her PhD. The one time that yoke came in handy! Leaving Global [...]

Identical twins get identical results – Latest News, Education – Independent.ie: “TWINS Hayley and Nicola Moore don’t just share identical looks.”

Comfortwipe on youtube

Link OK, this one just looks like some joker practicing their reflection effects by cutting and pasting this ridiculous rubber ducky into a harbor full of boats. But, no, artist Florentijn Hofman did it the hard way, creating an actual 100-foot long rubber ducky and sticking it in the water like God’s bathtub.