Category: Ireland
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The Peace Bridge Crossing The River Foyle
The Peace Bridge spans the River Foyle in the city of Derry-Londonderry, in Northern Ireland. It was opened on 25 June 2011, by the EU Commisioner for Regional Policy, Johannes Hahn. The First and deputy First Ministers for Northern Ireland – Peter Robinson and Martin McGuiness, were in attendance, as well as the Irish Taoiseach…
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In Dublin’s Rainy City
I arrived in Dublin on a cloudy day in mid May, thankful that it was not too hot. However, showers were forecast… After my visit to Alan Hanna’s bookshop in Rathmines, ( see my post HERE) I returned to the city centre. However, the weather Gods were angry, and it began to pour from the Heavens!…
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Rainbows Over Belfast
Titanic Belfast Today I am sharing a taster from the prologue of my memoir “Watching the Daisies – Life Lessons on the Importance of Slow.” “Rainbows Over Belfast,” describes my colourful experiences at a Tom Jones concert, in August 2012. “Seconds later, a series of efficient roadies dressed in sombre shades of black, grey and…
Watching the Daisies 