Snow Covered Cars, originally uploaded by blacknight. When I lived in Veneto you were used to snow. Over there it was normal. People had winter tyres and / or chains. Veneto didn't come grinding to a halt when there was a bit of snow. How about Ireland? Well Ireland does come to a grinding halt. The short trip from the office to the house this evening was horrendous. … [Read more...] about Snow Kills Off Ireland
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Christmas Cinema Overdose
Image via WikipediaSince I arrived in Cork last week I've been doing some serious catching up on films. Carlow has a cinema, but it's not exactly "amazing" (the new one is still not open!!)This morning I took advantage of the 11am showing's really low price (€3) to see Inkheart, while over the last few days I've also seen and Bedtime Stories.It sure beats driving all the way … [Read more...] about Christmas Cinema Overdose
Fog in Carlow
10/12/2008 foggy Carlow, originally uploaded by blacknight. Apart from the brutal DSL this evening, we've also got some pretty impressive fog. If it was lighter it might be Gothic, but it's just plain horrible! Hopefully it will have cleared up by the morning, but I won't be holding my breath! … [Read more...] about Fog in Carlow
Grill and Grape Restaurant Carlow Best Avoided
I enjoy eating. Going out for dinner with friends on a Saturday night be that for a casual dinner or to celebrate an event is meant to be an enjoyable experience.Last night, however, was far from enjoyable.The Grill and Grape restaurant in Carlow is one of the latest additions to the town's list of eateries. Several of our staff had eaten there over the last couple of months … [Read more...] about Grill and Grape Restaurant Carlow Best Avoided
Floods Floods Floods
According to the media reports Carlow is flooded.Odd that.I live in Carlow!Yes - part of the town is flooded, but only a small part. Most of the town is unaffected. … [Read more...] about Floods Floods Floods