Insiders guide to hidden Dublin
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- Avoiding MacDonalds and Burger King 2 (1.2.2012). Correct terminology in a fish and chip shop lets you sort out your Ray from your Skate.
- Cab ride on Waterford to New Ross branch line, 1986 (1.1.2012). A memorable record of a special light engine move from Waterford to New Ross and back, going well beyond New Ross towards the Barrow Bridge.
- Dublin sayings (17.12.2011). How to make a 'decent woman' out of her and get away with 'Acting the maggot'. In the guest section (right hand side) Dave Power is 'welded to the bed' - all innocent fun!
- Irish words and their meanings (17.12.11). On the mitch and mitching explained; some teenagers do this quite a lot.
- Basalt Columns at the Giant's Causeway (8.12.11). Jim Smith's picture of the basalt Columns at the Giant's Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- Death of Innocence mural in Derry, Northern Ireland (8.12.11). Painting of the famous Death of Innocence mural in Derry, Northern Ireland, featuring Annette McGavigan who was shot by a British soldier in 1971.
- Derry's Bogside in the Rangefinder of a British Gun (8.12.11). Photograph of Derry's Bogside in the Rangefinder of a British Gun, showing the view from a cannon situated on the walls of Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
- Derry Walls: The Catwalk of Fame (8.12.11). Photograph of the walls of Derry, or the Catwalk of Fame.
- Street scene in the Ulster American Folk Park, Castletown, Omagh, Co. Tyrone (8.12.11). Picture of a street scene in the Ulster American Folk Park, Castletown, Omagh, Co. Tyrone.
- Jim Smith's Grand Tour of the Republic and Northern Ireland (1.12.11). Ardent Irish traveler Jim Smith blogs as he tours the Republic and Northern Ireland.
- River Nore, Kilkenny. with floating floral advertising barge (1.12.11). Photo of the River Nore in Kilkenny city, Ireland, showing the 'Entente Florale Kilkenny 2006' floral floating pontoon
- Kilkenny Castle and the River Nore (1.12.11). Picture of Kilkenny Castle and the River Nore, Ireland
- Modern Irish farm below the Rock of Cashel (1.12.11). Snapshot of a modern Irish farm below the Rock of Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
- Muskerry Arms Pub, Blarney, Co. Cork showing railway mural (1.12.11). Image of the Muskerry Arms pub, Blarney, Co. Cork showing railway mural representing the Cork and Muskerry Light Railway.
- Bunratty Castle, County Clare, Ireland (1.12.11). Picture of Bunratty Castle, Co. Clare, showing the windows and castle walls.
- On the watery border; The Cong River separates Counties Galway and Mayo in Ireland (1.12.11). A picture of the Cong River which separates Counties Galway and Mayo.
- Street scene in Cong, Co. Mayo showing one of the locations for the movie The Quiet Man (1.12.11). A quiet street from the movie The Quiet Man, set in Cong, Co. Mayo, Ireland, as pictured by Jim Smith.
- Tandem bicycle from the Quiet Man (1.12.11). Picture of the Tandem bicycle from the Quiet Man, as ridden by John Wayne and Maureen O'Sullivan.
- Poignant moment at an Irish graveside (1.12.11). A poignant moment at an Irish graveside, this is Drumcliffe Cemetery, Co. Sligo, where WB Yeats is also buried.
- Multifunctionalism in modern Ireland; The Courthouse Bar in Monaghan (1.12.11). This is a picture of the Courthouse Bar in Monaghan, showing the exterior with the businesses of McElvaney Auctioneers, the Irish Nationwide Building Society and a fuel pump.
- Northern Ireland's highest city is Lisburn (1.11.11). Northern Ireland's highest city is debated, and the winner is Lisburn, but how and why?
- Ireland's highest city is Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny (1.11.11). Ireland's highest city, north and south, is discussed and the winners are presented in two categories; highest central post office and the highest point within city or borough limits.
- Hidden Dublin: Sayings and customs (22.10.11). "He's a good act" but what is the problem? Check the guest sayings to find out.
- Which is Ireland's highest City? (1.10.11). Starting with the Republic of Ireland, we assess the criteria for our award of the highest city - you will be surprised by the answers!
- Guest sayings (1.9.11). If you know anything about the phrase "it will fill you full of clocks" please contact us.
- Pubs in Dundrum and Howth (3.8.11). Review of the Goat Grill in Goatstown, with a brief history and relevant sporting information.
- Irish Rail Tours's Cork and Kerry Package Review (2.7.11). Tony Baker provides a short illustrated guide on his experiences during a rail and coach expedition to the province of Munster.
- Sayings with interpretation (1.6.11). Quirky sayings from Limerick - "I'm going to Ardagh for the chaff" and "I feel over the hen and the cock bit me"!
- Dublin: Cycling shops, clubs and airport access (1.6.11). Bee Cycles in Dolphin's Barn who specialize in repairing older bikes.
- Sayings with interpretation (2.5.11). The world and Garrett Reilly but does anybody know Garrett?
- Irish words and their meanings (2.5.11). Noggin and Fissog explained.
- Some tips from a fourth generation Irish-American on visiting Ireland (16.4.11). Californian Jim Smith gives you the best advice on visiting Ireland - how to appreciate the Irish - get the best service from your tour guides and how to prepare for your visit.
- Fishing and flyfishing in the Dublin region (1.4.11). Expert fisherman Eamon Power provides some great tips about the best locations, and the optimum months for fishing around the Dublin area.
- Irish words and their meanings (1.3.11). The various uses of the term "guttersnipe".
- Dublin cycling (12.2.11). For a really interesting and engaging blog see Millarsride; he provides a great flavour of commuting and touring in Dublin, and his enthusiasm is infectious.
- Pubs in Dundrum and Howth (1.2.11). Stefan Engemann writes about Ruairi McGrath's in Dundrum Town Centre, mentioning its less expensive pints.
- Practical Irish words and their differences with American words (1.2.11). More on Irish toilets - the Dublinese word "Jacks", which most associated with the Union Jack, is found in Shakespeare.
- Dublin sayings 6 (21.1.11). The verb 'scut' and 'scutting' discussed, which are slightly different to the noun 'scut' in Dublinese.
- Dublin by train, bus and tram 5 (1.1.11). Booterstown marsh, as seen from the bird-watching platform in the DART railway station.
- Dublin music festivals (11.12.10). Igor Oliver Ezendam gives a concert at the Buddhabag
- Hidden Cycling Monuments (1.12.10). Picture of the Shay Elliot uploaded.
- Dublin sayings (01.11.10). Who will meet her/himself coming back, and has been through the mill or is full of jizz?
- Dublin sayings (2.10.10). Guest saying from Neil Haran - what was his gran's retort to the question "what's for dinner nana?" And an explanation for the well-known Dublin phrase "a good larraping".
- Dublin Music: Entertainment - Gigs (11.9.10). We're always glad to support local musical talent, especially when its a young, up-and-coming star and the gig is free! See Harrie and the Maniax at the Westin Hotel this evening.
- Native eating habits in Dublin and Ireland (1.9.10). When and what do Irish people eat during the course of the normal day? What happened in the past? This page has some answers on such habits.
- Confessions of an Irish Master Butcher (17.07.10). Want to get the best value at your local Irish butcher? Expert advice from Eamon Martin on steaks, and how to buy and prepare them.
- Irish Stew and the Master Butcher - stories from Moore Street (02.07.10). Eamon Martin's revelation that Irish stew was invented in (shock, horror) Britain! He also provides some fascinating information about life in 1960s Dublin.
- Dublin sayings (1.6.10). "Hit the road in spots" and "wet behind the ears" amongst other common Dublin sayings.
- Irish, Philly/NYC and English use of 'you' (1.05.10). Apparently those in Philadelphia and the New York County areas use 'yous' in a very similar way to Irish people. Must be the Guinness!
- Festivals and Events in Ireland (05.04.10). Forthcoming live performance of Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers in May by the Culwick Choral Society.
- Dublin Sayings (05.04.10). Gallivant - why would your parents say that when you hadn't been home for a couple of days?
- Irish Railway Enthusiasts (05.04.10). Join the campaign to Save the Rosslaire to Waterford Rail Line through a facebook group and/or signing a petition to the minister.
- Irish, English, British, Welsh and Scottish - some cultural and political differences outlined (1.4.10). Lifestyles: the evening patterns of Irish people, compared to British people. What is an acceptable time to telephone an Irish pal, compared to an English friend?
- Home page (1.3.10). A great tip on free internet access when visiting Dublin, thanks to Michael Kiely.?
