Monthly Archives: February 2013

That’s not revisionism.

This, etc.

“And the pope had said: ‘I want you to tell me where are the points of contact between the Catholic Church in Ireland and those places where the future of Irish culture is being formed,’ Dr [Diarmuid] Martin (above) recalled.

…Both Cardinal [Sean] Brady and I met him on a number of occasions about the sex abuse scandals and the attitude of the Vatican changed significantly under his pontificate. He took a much stronger line in addressing these issues.”

Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin on Pope Benedict

 

Kenny Pays Tribute To Pope Benedict (Irish Times)

(Sasko lazarov/Photocall Ireland)

Of course you would.

Warm-hearted concierge Donie started working at the Europe Hotel & Resort, Killarney, Co Kerry, a year after it opened.

That was 1961.

This is his 51st year .

51.

To celebrate, the Europe Hotel & Resort is offering a two-night stay – yes, TWO – with dinner PLUS a chance to meet Donie in a discreetly gracious door-opening give away.

To enter, just finish this sentence.

When I meet Donie I shall say_____________________

Lines close at 6pm.

UPDATE: winner announced (see comments)

Winner will be announced at 6.30pm (in the comments section).

Why did the The Europe Hotel & Resort win every award in 2012 – best 5 star, best resort hotel, best hotel etc.?

Here’s WHY:

The Europe Hotel & Resort, Killarney

Thanks Alison Keegan

 

No cash, favours, free rooms, etc, were given for this post