The first part of Jono's Journey to the World Pokemon Championships began today. We took the bus from Sligo to Dublin airport and are spending the night at the Metro Hotel Dublin Airport. The bus journey was lovely and comfortable and what really made Jono's day was that our friend Aafke was waiting at Edgeworthstown... Continue Reading →
An Epic Day in Dublin
On Wednesday Jono and I went up to Dublin for the day to be tourists. I'm always keen to find out what is out there for visitors to Ireland so this was a great chance to try not one but two places. I have been to a couple of tourist attractions before that I found weren't... Continue Reading →
Back on a Rant
Regular readers to the blog will know all about Jono's spinal problems. Jono had severe kyphosis and scoliosis (curvature of the spine) and after a long wait he finally had spinal fusion surgery in 2009 in Tallaght, Dublin. The surgery involved metal rods being inserted either side of his spine. We thought it was a... Continue Reading →
Jono’s Birthday
Saturday was Jono's birthday. He wanted to go to Dublin for the day - first to Mark's Models (a model railway shop) and afterwards to Dún Laoghaire. Things don't always go to plan though... First of all we were scuppered by transport troubles. The train was 20 minutes late to arrive. When it did arrive there... Continue Reading →
Bloom 2016
I was lucky enough to win tickets to Bloom this year so myself and my friend went along on Friday. Bloom is a huge garden festival held in the Phoenix Park, Dublin every year. It's not just about gardening though. There is live music, loads for the kids to see and do, a craft village,... Continue Reading →
Ideal Homes and Umbrellas
A random title but all will become clear. Yesterday I went up to Dublin for the Ideal Home Show at the RDS. Permanent TSB were giving away free tickets, so happy days. I took the 7am train from Sligo which arrived in Dublin just after 10am. It's a long old trek, I remember years ago... Continue Reading →
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