The phenomenon of free-running first presented itself to me when watching Jeremy Clarkson race some free runners across London in a Peugeot 207 as part of an episode of Top Gear, which the runners won. To find out they were not stunt men but young guys from London, part of a club of free-runners perplexed [...]

Thatcher is an interesting person one that I think I should read up more one. 1 she caused a lot of pain and suffering in Britain during her time in office. But would the UK been in a much worse position then it is now if it was not for her? Was the capitalist craziest [...]

I posted this over on NUI Galway’s new MediaSoc Blog.
It is only early days yet and hopefully it will take off once the exam are over and the students have more time. Any here is my post I wrote as I guess the “experienced” blogger on the blog.

I have been blogging for over a year [...]

Click here to see one of the most cringeworthy ‘performances’ ever recorded. If you make it through the entire 5 minuted you’re a stronger person than me. Update Simon: Here is the video. It is indeed terrible

With great reluctance I left Wellington this morning, beginning the journey home and bringing to a close 6 wonderful months in New Zealand. I can say without hesitation that I have never been this gutted leaving a place. I can say without a hint of hyperbole that New Zealand is a million times better than [...]

No post could do justice to the rich history a town like Bethlehem is steeped in. It struck me though with the time of the year to read more into the background of the Nativity, a story we know so well, we forget how fascinating it is. It has been great reading so expect more.

Bethlehem [...]

I remember in Primary school not being cool because I didn’t like line dancing. How times change. Anyway here is what started it all. Achy Breaky Heart. How many people want to admit that they liked this.
Cool Flash vid.

Dail Debate on Shannon and the CIA interesting put down of Sinn Fein by McDowell. But [...]

I’m working on writing a review of the year’s movies and reflecting on what I’ve seen my impression is that it has been a lacklustre year. Time allows me to write it in two parts, firstly, I am writing a general summary of the years releases and trends. However, it is for the second part, [...]

I haven’t done a food post in about 2 weeks so I thought I would put one now. Tonight I am eating Pissed Pigeon with Roast Potatoes. With Ice Cream Ireland’s Baileys Brownies with Irish Coffee with Whiskey Ice Cream. As you can see from the picture I can’t present food to save my life [...]

MacDara is still in the leb. I really wonder how this guy does it. I am not sure I would have the stomach to stay in a place that seems intent on ripping itself apart. All I can say is well done. And advise people to read his blog. To really get a look [...]