Over the last couple of years I've been able to get to see some wonderful performances by some great musicians and performers. Next year I'm hoping to see several acts that I haven't seen before, as well as seeing new performances from a few that I've seen already. Bruce Springsteen had to cancel a couple of dates of his European tour this summer and the one I had tickets … [Read more...] about 2025 Concerts and Performances
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The Last Bookstore
I've always loved bookshops. Not just ones stuffed with new books, but also old ones. Used books. Books with a history. Books that have had a life. Books where you are, somehow, connecting at some level with the previous owner or owners who has long past. That owner could be a personal friend, an acquaintance, a family member, a celebrity or simply a random person who owned the … [Read more...] about The Last Bookstore
Another Year of Fun Concerts
Last year I got to see some fantastic performances in some wonderful venues both in Ireland, Europe and further afield. 2024 looks like it'll also be a very good year for concerts and other live performances. A lot of world class acts are touring. Sadly getting tickets for some concerts these days is literally a lottery and the price of some tickets can be more than most … [Read more...] about Another Year of Fun Concerts
Donegal is the Destination for 2022’s Week Away
For the last couple of years I've been spending my holidays in Ireland. Last year was up around Mayo and Galway, while the year before was County Clare. For summer 2022 it's Donegal! It's an area of the country that I don't really know. Many many years ago (late 90s I think?) my girlfriend at the time was attending a course up there, so I visited for about a week. I … [Read more...] about Donegal is the Destination for 2022’s Week Away
On the Hunt for Concerts and Other Fun Stuff
As I mentioned a couple of weeks back I've got tickets for a few upcoming concerts. One was a concert I was meant to be attending in 2020 that was postponed due to Covid, but the others are all new. So far I've got tickets for: Clannad in Wexford. It's their farewell tour so I'm delighted that I'll get to see them live before they stop performing.Hans Zimmer in Berlin, … [Read more...] about On the Hunt for Concerts and Other Fun Stuff