St Patrick's Day

Happy St Patrick's Day 2026 

We got all dressed up here... even the dogs. Meet Socks (L) and Shadow (R). The naughties dogs in the world, but also fashion icons.

These are Caroline's regular glasses, she gets laughed at 364 days a year and on just the one day she looks normal. As for me? It's a case of which bowler hat will I wear today?

I thought this might interest you. Can you spot your grandfather? I think he's around 23 or 24 in this picture. It came from a cousin, so no idea what newspaper it featured in. Either way it's a bit of fun.

It's mid-March already - this is the time of year my Converse come out... but it's still a bit wet and cold so that pleasure will have to wait for a bit. Anyway here's some photos I've taken over the past few months on a rusty old film camera I love very much!

From the top deck of a Dublin Bus

My music teacher

Busarus, Dublin Central Bus Station

A Windy Walk on Hook Head, Wexford

Much love Dad x

Burns Night 2026

Dear Tadhg & Isaac,

I know it was Burns Night on Sunday, but as I was away we did the deed on a Saturday night but I don't think Robbie Burns would have objected. 

It's not easy to get Haggis in Ireland, but I got one in the end at at M&S in Cork. 

Then some local spuds (yes we used more than one), and a nice firm turnip.

There was some furious boiling...

and I had to choose a fine bottle of Scotch...

Serving Suggestion

But we got there in the end, and very tasty it was too. I hope you had a good evening where ever you were - we didn't have any bagpipes and there were no kilts, but we toasted your health. Here's to 2026, and success and peace and love from all here. x