June 20, 2007
by Conor O'Neill
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My good buddy Damien had some harsh accurate words to say recently about City Jet Handling (previously known as Sky Handling Partners). It now appears to someone in that organisation has been using Damien’s details to sign up to gay … Continue reading
April 19, 2007
by Conor O'Neill
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Given that this blog is six years old this week and we’ve started reminiscing about the good old days of Engineering in Merrion Street and Earlsfort Terrace, I’ve decided that it’s officially Nostalgia Week here at O’Neill Towers. Knarf reminded … Continue reading
April 11, 2007
by Conor O'Neill
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Paul Brennan let me know the other day about a very worthwhile effort by his friend Hugh Bergin. Hugh is doing a motorbike trip from Kilkenny to Capetown. It is a personal trip but he’s trying to raise some money … Continue reading
August 28, 2006
by Conor O'Neill
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To Blueberry Jam Made by Teresa’s and Craig’s fair hands from blueberries picked on a berry farm in the midlands. Yumm. tags: Jam, Blueberries
January 30, 2006
by Conor O'Neill
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We pop in to McDonald’s in Roscrea on most trips from Bandon to Cavan. It is about half way and the kids are usually starving at that stage. It’s a wee bit small and parking is a hassle but it … Continue reading
January 30, 2006
by Conor O'Neill
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We finally did it. Up to Derry to visit the Pierce’s. On the way up we over-nighted with Mary in Cavan and then arrived at Saturday lunchtime. Incredible location looking out over the Foyle. Great weekend. On Sunday we braced … Continue reading
December 5, 2005
by Conor O'Neill
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An old old friend (bet ya like that description Jane) is living over in Frankfurt. Her hubby has just finished McCarthy’s Bar and is dying to visit the place mentioned in the book which he describes as an ex-church or … Continue reading
October 24, 2005
by Conor O'Neill
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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
June 25, 2005
by Conor O'Neill
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Aged 22, Patrick died in his sleep last monday night. He was buried at Shanganagh Cemetery yesterday after a heart-breaking funeral mass in Shankill. I didn’t know Patrick that well, I met him maybe once or twice a year when … Continue reading
June 25, 2005
by Conor O'Neill
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The first 3 years of this blog consisted almost entirely of baby announcements for my friends. I guess to be consistent it should also let friends know about those who have passed away. It is obviously a bit clueless to … Continue reading