Brilliant. An anthem for our time

Confucius thought we are no more than the sum of the social relationships we have forged and fostered

Yes, I told the fella who had just bought the house across the road that those particular trees were a favourite hunting perch for the buzzies. I told him how privileged he was, that he would never have to worry about rodents... Alas, he knew better

A new motorway nearby brought buzzards to nest near us for the first time. Two years ago, there were five in the mating flight. After an important stand of trees was felled, there are now none

Wrote about this: Sinn Féin is trying to ride both horses by trying to appeal to traditional social conservative base, which has bolted for Aontú/Independent Ireland, and the social progressives who left them for Soc Dems/Labour/PBP. Won't end well.
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Regrettable but entirely understandable

A 'deli' is a petrol station that sells greasy fried stuff

As often as Micky D elevates us and makes us proud, Micheál Martin demeans and embarrasses us. #speirgorm
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... AND the Ivorian flag #speirgorm #speirghorm

'Somethin Else' by the great Eddie Cochran, also covered by the post-Rotten Pistols

It's certainly standard in Kilkenny but, sure, Kilkenny is East Munster, Oir Mumhain or Ormond

Did you manage to give the Booths a lick and a promise while you were at it?