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October 27, 2005
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Monthly Archives: October 2005
October 24, 2005
by Conor O'Neill
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Sweeeeettttttttt Caroline
I raced back to Bandon from Ballymaloe, jumped into the interview suit, thanked Mary and Claire for risking their mental health by minding our four for two days and shot off with wife riding shotgun to Killarney. The Cork-Killarney road … Continue reading
October 24, 2005
by Conor O'Neill
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Hugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Conor
The long awaited day finally arrived last saturday. For my Christmas present last year, the world’s best wife got me a place at Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s “Pig in A Day” course in Ballymaloe Cookery School. I hared it over to Shanagarry … Continue reading
October 19, 2005
by Conor O'Neill
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Ein Klein Nacht-Essen
I’m really hitting the limit of my thirty words of German. Until recently, my experience of German cuisine has been limited to halbe-hanchen mit frites, Curry Wurst and Kartoffelklösse. And ya know, when booze is involved, there is nothing better. … Continue reading
October 18, 2005
by Conor O'Neill
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Repentent ex-Citroëniste
Bless me father for I have sinned. It has been four years since my last Citroën. My first car was a Citroën BX which I bought off my sister for £2000 in about 1992. A complete and utter piece of … Continue reading
October 18, 2005
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Harness Racing not just for Dublin Skangers
Two weeks ago I spotted a sign near our house for “All Ireland Harness Racing” in Barryroe, about 10 miles down towards the coast. I had missed a lot of the local events in the latter part of the summer, … Continue reading
October 18, 2005
by Conor O'Neill
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Man Friday not so Hot on Monday
I was recently out on a business dinner with some Dutch customers to “Man Fridays” in Kinsale. This appears to be one of the most famous restaurants in Kinsale and is nestled in a fabulous location overlooking the harbour. Parking … Continue reading
October 13, 2005
by Conor O'Neill
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Six Go Mad in Macclesfield
We finally bit the bullet and took a trip to Frank, Helen and the two boys in Macclesfield en famille. The six of us headed down to Cork airport last saturday morning bright and early. The Servisair genius at check-in … Continue reading
October 6, 2005
by Conor O'Neill
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Quick Health Round-Up on Stomachs and Nuts
Run off my feet this week so blogging has been even lighter than usual. Two health related stories caught my eye: Discoverers of H.Pylori get Nobel Prize This is fantastic. I’ve had the treatment and unfortunately it appears I am … Continue reading