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AIB Irony
AIB is one of Ireland's largest banks. I use it for my personal banking, while the company also uses them for pretty much everything. I've had my issues with them in the past. Most recently their rather "nutty" handling of phone calls has really peeved me. You can read more about this here. Short version - bank rings customer to check if charges are valid, but does so … [Read more...] about AIB Irony
Sponsoring Irish Internet Awards Compared
We get hit up for sponsorship all the time. So I generally know how much all the awards events are charging (before they do any discounts) So who is the most expensive? Of the three annual awards that we know of (Eircom Spiders, IIA Net Visionary and Irish Web Awards) the single most expensive award is currently the Eircom Spiders (formerly known as the Golden … [Read more...] about Sponsoring Irish Internet Awards Compared
An Odd Amount of Media Coverage
For some odd reason both myself and the company have been getting quite a bit of media attention and coverage. Sunday's Sunday Times (Irish edition) had a profile piece on me and the company. It's not available online so I've uploaded a scan here. Today's Irish Times has a piece on the 20th anniversary of EuroDisney and I'm one of the people they spoke to. They also spoke … [Read more...] about An Odd Amount of Media Coverage
Irish Politics Needs To Be Less About The Party And More About The Country
The title kind of sums it up. Listening to two Irish politicians squabbling on the radio the other day it really struck me. Instead of trying to move forward and actually solve issues most of the politicians seem to be more interested in taking potshots at each other's parties. It makes me sick. Instead of trying to work together in the country's best interests, … [Read more...] about Irish Politics Needs To Be Less About The Party And More About The Country