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I just love Ireland. I spent
Tue, 04/17/2012 - 12:38I just love Ireland.
I spent 24 years in the Army and must have been one of the few who never did a tour in NI....perhaps they thought I was too dangerous!! LOL
I first went over when I was doing A level and was stunned by the beauty of it, and how nice the people were (I had only heard the soldiers stories, and when you are being shot at you tend to be a little bit biased!).
So now I'm taking A levelers over, and done from Conemarra in the west (and did the Burren) right round the north (Donnegal, Sligo, Mayo Antrim etc) and down to Dundalk and loved every minute of it. Can't drink the Guiness, but I help them out on Bushmills and Paddy!
John
“Civilisation exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice.” - Will Durant
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Wow, what a history! And
Tue, 04/17/2012 - 16:54Wow, what a history! And lovely little circle with your A-level students!
I've never been to Ireland - pretty much the only place in the UK. But I do have Irish ancestry and I have heard that some parts are especially beautiful so it's on my list! Can you recommend some absolute must-sees?
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Submitted by John on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 08:28.A lady, by the name of Patricia Whack - but always known as Pattie, - worked in a well known bank.
One day a frog came in, claimed he was Mick Jaggers son and asked for a £1000 loan.
Pattie told him he would need some colateral to secure against the loan, and he produced a small round object with a handle, several bells and beautifully painted.
Not knowing what it was or what to do next Pattie went along to the managers office and explained the story, showing this strange object the frog had offered to secure the money, but that she had no idea what it was or what it was worth.
The bank manager relied
" Its a knick-knack, Pattie Whack, give the frog a loan. His old mans a Rolling Stone."
John
“Civilisation exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice.” - Will Durant