NEW: Paschal Donohoe is resigning as MInister for Finance, and as a TD, in order to take up a role with the World Bank in Washington. Announcement expected after this morning's Cabinet meeting. @virginmedianews.bsky.social

IRISH PEOPLE. I'm describing to some pals that my da, to the best of my knowledge, has never worn a pair of jeans. Just suit trousers every day of his life. Is this a common thing with elderly rural Irishmen or is my da a big ol' freak?

Nothing I have ever shown my parents on my phone has been worth the 25 minute search for their reading glasses

5 Jan: Feast Day of St Charles of Mount Argus, C.P. (d. 5 Jan 1893). Dutch Passionist priest who served in Ireland. Known for his compassion for the sick & those in need of guidance. His reputation for healings was so great, reference is made to him in James Joyce's Ulysses. Tomb in Dublin.