Michéal WalshWe women in the house have given our fellow housemate Mike his ultimatum concerning his sexist, harassing, and ugly behaviour towards us, and he seems to have taken the severity of the situation to mind, because yesterday he only emerged from his...See More »
The Right Note (or word)?The word obsessed has a certain mania associated with it I would argue, so it's a strong word to use, but music is my raison d'être! I couldn't do anything else in life but be a musician, even my athleticism and active membership to a club has been...See More »
Not Enough Comfort [I Hug My Pillow While Sleeping]I have been meaning to buy an additional pillow for bed. I've seen one you can put between your knees to help keep your back aligned so you don't keep turning over because your back aches. During sleep you are completely relaxed so it's your ribcage...See More »
A Rough Night to RememberI had a rough night! It's often the case with me when there's something unresolved troubling me. I suppose it's the conscience or something, the trouble with Michéal. It was like that for me when I was little, and once more I was staying at my...See More »
Also from the Angelus. [Spirituality & Religion]Pope Francis: Let yourselves feel the full force of God's word Feb 1st, 2021 Source: Vatican News During the Angelus yesterday, Pope Francis encouraged believers to read the Gospel with an open heart, to listen to Him and follow Him, to experience...See More »
From His Holiness yesterdayPope establishes World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Feb 1st, 2021 Source: Vatican News Following the Angelus yesterday, Pope Francis announced the institution of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will take place each year on...See More »
From the Vatican todayThe Pope Video - February 2021 - For women who are victims of violence Feb 1st, 2021 Fr David Stewart SJ, Director of The Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network writes: "With the arrival of February and the approach of Ash Wednesday and Lent, Pope Francis...See More »
My Parents are honoured by me, only my happiest childhood days were at Grandda's My Grandda has kind of taken over as my next of kin, because my parents have been a little demonstrative in my upbringing!
There are a wide choice of contraceptives if that's what you're about!Children do not ask to be born, therefore they should never be forced to be so mistreated or caused anguish because they are born! This is a fundamental truth that MUST be enshrined in international law, and those who break the law in this regard be...See More »
Here, in Dublin, at the house on Emorville AvenueSunday evenings we dine together, an English-style roast, or steak dinner, the full setting, the six of us together! It's become a kind of arrangement with the continuing lockdown here, and we take turns preparing and cooking, and yesterday it was...See More »
Something from Aristotle.When was the last time you hung out with your best friend from grade school? The one you told all your secrets to, had inside jokes with, even did a blood oath with? It’s probably been a while. Maybe a couple decades. Despite all the #rideordie...See More »
Something more about it!12 reasons Irish men really are the sexiest Comment Katy Horwood According to a recent poll, Irish men have been declared the sexiest men in the world. With the likes of Pierce Brosnan and Colin Farrell as national exports, this will come as...See More »
Something about Irish men: pros & consPros: The Accent The Irish accent has been voted the sexiest accent in the world topping the poles and beating the French and Italian accents who for years were the reliable favourites. Get yourself an Irish man and listen to sweet nothings in a...See More »
News from IrelandThere were sighs of relief around Government Buildings as approval came through for the one vaccine it has hailed as a game changer. Yesterday, the European Medicines Agency cleared the AstraZeneca jab for use for all adults - including those over...See More »
News from Ireland By Sandra Hurley Political Reporter The Government is likely to make a decision on whether to hold the traditional Leaving Cert exam sometime this week, with a key policy meeting taking place later today. Senior ministers will discuss the exam,...See More »
From the Vatican News [Spirituality & Religion]Pope Francis: Catechesis is the echo of the Word of God Source: Vatican News Pope Francis has called catechists to "pray and think creatively about catechesis centred on the kerygma, which looks to the future of our communities, so that they may be...See More »
February 1st Saint Brigid's Day [Spirituality & Religion]Foundress. Saint Brigit of Kildare or Brigid of Ireland is one of Ireland's patron saints, along with Patrick and Columba. Brigid is believed to have been born in Faughart, near Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. Three biographies agree that her mother...See More »
Jesuit Thought for the Day [Spirituality & Religion]Mk 1: 21-28 They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man...See More »
Church every Sunday is a helpmeet for me during lockdown. [Spirituality & Religion]The Catholic parish of Harrington Street was founded from the parish of Francis Street in 1865. It covers an area bounded to the north by Long Lane, Camden Row and Montague Street, to the south by the Grand Canal, to the west by Dufferin Avenue, and...See More »
Saint of the Day [Spirituality & Religion]St John Bosco Celebrated on January 31st Saint Of The Day Founder of the Salesian Order. St John was born on 16 August 1815 in Piedmont, the youngest son of a peasant farmer who died when he was only two. His mother brought him up in extreme poverty....See More »
Another Important Date!Official song for World Youth Day 2023 released Date Icon Jan 30th, 2021 Source: Vatican News The official theme song for World Youth Day (WYD) 2023, scheduled to take place in Lisbon, Portugal, was released on Wednesday, exactly two years after...See More »
Thought for the dayRacial Justice Sunday: 'A Time to Act' Ellen Teague Date Icon Jan 30th, 2021 Racial Justice Sunday takes place on 31 January 2021. The lead Bishop for Racial Justice says: "It's not enough to simply denounce racism; This is a time to act." Bishop...See More »