Horse Ride II
liam says… My neighbor Mikey rang and asked if I wanted to go to Doon, Co. Limerick, to see a horse drive. I was buried in cottage work and smack in the middle of...
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Laundry Day
liam says… It was laundry day at Knockahopple Cottage. Not the way I usually do it. You know, sort the lights from the darks… load the machine… put in...
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Wild Church, Chinese Feast and Fairyland
liam says… I woke up like a child on Christmas last Sunday. No, not expecting a toy under the tree, but I was going to the Jasmine Palace for their Sunday Chinese...
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Afternoon Among Friends.
liam says…I had a wonderful afternoon. A few days ago, Anna Mae asked if I could stop in to Cureeny Church and put up a flyer for the Active Retirement trip being...
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Tradesman Dan, the Cementlad and the Tilelad
liam says… It’s clear the building trade has slowed in Ireland. Tradesman are readily available and eager to take on smaller jobs. And even more noticeably, the...
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OMG! This is my bedroom
liam says… Gravel… black, dusty gravel… pouring through the now broken windows of the back bedroom and the once cozy sitting room. Yes, in order to...
Read MoreHorse and Gig Ride – The Best Day Ever
liam says… For the last two weeks I’ve been so caught up in my construction projects, I haven’t had much time to relax and enjoy Ireland. Last Sunday...
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The Pourfect Pint Can Win You a Trip to Dublin
corey says… Try your hand at pouring the perfect pint of Guinness, and you’ll find it’s a bit of a challenge. For your efforts, you’ll be...
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Man’s Work?
liam says… When It rains, it pours… Murphy’s law… If I wasn’t laughing, I’d be crying… My cup – half full or half empty?… Life...
Read MoreReconnecting
liam says… Unfortunately, I’ve gotten quite behind in my reports. The reason is two-fold… lack of internet access, and I’ve been too bloody busy...
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Earth-Moving Begins
liam says… Michael the Diggerman was here, and the big yardwork at Knockahopple has begun… Enjoy this post?If so, please join our list of e-newsletter...
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Michael the Diggerman
Ladies Who Lunch, originally uploaded by IrishFireside. liam says… Last Wednesday, I had an appointment with Michael, the diggerman. The “digger” in this case was...
Read MoreThe Tale of Two Electricians
liam says… One of the earliest lessons I learned about building in Ireland was to rely on referrals. When I first bought my cottage in Ireland, I wanted to add...
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Construction Day
liam says… On Tuesday, Dan arrived! A big day indeed. Dan has been my tradesman for the last twenty years and has helped with every step of the restoration of my...
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Ireland’s Bank Holiday
liam says… The June Bank Holiday in Ireland…the first Monday of the month…Ireland’s favorite excuse to not get things done. The long weekend itself is...
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