Monthly Archives: May 2009

Superquinn, Sundrive – it’s always strange

Undoubtedly Superquinn in Sundrive is home to the weirdest collection of people anywhere. I was there twice today and saw the following: A man who looked exactly like Bob from Twin Peaks, except retarded A man with his face burnt … Continue reading

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Leggit!

I have to say fair play to the New Zealand couple who have done a legger after a bank put $10m in their account. They asked for a $10,000 overdraft to help their struggling business but some daft twat forgot … Continue reading

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The words of Bertie Ahern

One of things overlooked yesterday when the report came out was the recommendation of the commission. The report calls for a memorial to be built and inscribed with the words of Bertie Ahern, who apologised in 1999 to victims of … Continue reading

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So what happens now?

In the light of the child abuse report what will happen? Are there many of the perpetrators left alive? If so can they be prosecuted? Age should be no impediment. What about naming those who carried out such abuses? I … Continue reading

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Institutional Abuse report

This afternoon a report into institutional abuse by religious orders will be published. At a cost of €70m it will outline how children were abused in industrial schools, institutions for children with disabilities and ordinary day schools. I wonder will … Continue reading

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You are not exempt

Having become fed up to the gills (not that I’m a fish, or a motherfucking gay fish even) with the amount of shite being posted through my door (menus, charity collections, more menus, more charity collections, flyers for dodgy workmen, … Continue reading

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A quickie

What’s an Offaly Rabbi’s favourite whiskey? Tullamore Dew.

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Fiction, I know, but still …

Greens : “We won’t be recommending that our voters give their second choice to Fianna Fail” Fianna Fail : “Nothing to worry about, people are free to vote for who they like”. Greens : “We would like to re-negotiate the … Continue reading

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How do you go pro?

See the young amateur golfer who won the Irish Open yesterday? He must feel awesome. On top of the world. Like a star. Yet the bloke who finished second picked up the €500,000 first prize because amateurs can’t win the … Continue reading

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No, not you, LAPD

Oh. My. God. Can you believe it? The most well behaved, benevolent police force in all the world, the LAPD, is in hot water after one its officers kicked a criminal in the head. Is there nothing left sacred in … Continue reading

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Oh. My. God.

Can you believe it? The most well behaved, benevolent police force in all the world, the LAPD, is in hot water after one its officers kicked a criminal in the head.

Is there nothing left sacred in this crazy world of ours?

The LAPD, of all people. Talk about shattering my illusions right there. I never thought I’d see the day when they displayed such disregard for the welfare of suspects.

I really don’t know how life is ever going to be the same.