We went on a small roadtrip to Barleycove today.
Just as we got there the sun broke through and it was lovely. There were even a couple of hardy souls in swimming!
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cork is less occupied than before
Thursday, March 1st, 2012The Occupy Cork camp has been dwindling in size lately.
I hope they’ll tidy up when they leave.
zanzibaar is not to let!
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012it looks like the owner of Zanzibaar is getting phone calls from people confused by the to let signs 
on the Preda Bergun toboggan run in Switzerland
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012I spent New Years in Switzerland with my girlfriend’s family.
They had organised a surprise for me – a trip to the mountains to
try out tobogganing
on the run from Bergun to Preda.
brilliant fun
santa claus at Aunty Nellie’s in Midleton
Saturday, December 3rd, 2011Santa arrived in Aunty Nellie’s today.
It’s customary for Santa to give out the presents, but this little girl had a better idea!
Santa will be in the grotto in the shop on Main St. Midleton until Christmas. Call 021 – 4633 555 to book, or email infoATauntynelliesmidleton.com.
Opening Times:
times you can see Santa at Aunty Nellies
no hp touchpads in Argos anymore!
Friday, August 26th, 2011I missed all the excitement over the touchpads while I was away. This sign isn’t strictly accurate, but it seems there’s a lot of confusion over stock levels and reservations. Anyway, none for me 
from the cliffs of Moher to west and east Cork
Sunday, August 14th, 2011I did a bit of driving this weekend. First to the Cliffs of Moher:
We called into Fenns Quay for dinner. We tried the Cork on a Fork menu, which was only savage Read what Billy Lyons had to say about it too!
Then to Schull in west Cork:
We had fish&chips on the pier for Sunday lunch. It’s not traditional, but it’s very nice!
And on to Claycastle beach in Youghal:
calves week in Schull
Sunday, August 7th, 2011I spent the weekend in Schull.
It’s Regatta week so the town is full of life, and the harbour full of boats.
fishing in West Cork
Sunday, July 10th, 2011I went down to Schull for the weekend, and went fishing!
The first day we went after sea bass.
We didn’t have any luck though. The second day, we went for mackerel and pollock.
When you’re fishing in an area as beautiful as this, it doesn’t matter if you don’t catch anything
julia in cork harbour
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011I finally got out for my first sail of the year, on my fathers boat.
Julia, the Cork/Swansea ferry passed us in Cobh Roads.
