This is both hilarious and very accurate from Tadhg Hickey Watching this while drinking my coffee this morning and I nearly spat it out I was laughing so much! … [Read more...] about Loyalism Explained in the Most Cork Way
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Amazon UK and Brexit is a Mess
Amazon UK sent out email to its Irish (and EU) clients today about how they will handle things post-Brexit. It wasn't exactly informative or helpful. The choice of language was telling. Bottom line: they have no idea what they're doing or how it's going to impact customers in the EU who want to order from the e-commerce giant from January onwards (realistically from … [Read more...] about Amazon UK and Brexit is a Mess
Mensa – Lies or Ignorance?
My frustration with Mensa is growing. So the latest rubbish is around double standards. Yesterday Mensa International posted on Facebook about how Taiwan was being recognised as a national Mensa. Due to the politics around China and Taiwan there were a few comments of a political nature that led to their social media team responding: Mensa is a non-political … [Read more...] about Mensa – Lies or Ignorance?
Amazon Finally Launches Prime Delivery in Ireland
After what seems to be aeons of Amazon treating Ireland like a second class citizen they're finally launching "Amazon Prime" in the Irish market. In an email I got earlier today they're announcing "unlimited two-day delivery" with Amazon Prime to Irish addresses. It's not very clear how they decide which items qualify for the free delivery to Irish addresses. While items … [Read more...] about Amazon Finally Launches Prime Delivery in Ireland
Ireland Voted Yes
Friday last Ireland went to the polls. I voted on my way into work, as did several of my staff. Others went during their lunch break or after work. The reports came in from around the country - polling was pretty high, but around 6pm the numbers dropped off instead of rising. Polls closed at 10pm and within a couple of hours there were already the exit polls from The Irish … [Read more...] about Ireland Voted Yes