Yearly Archives: 2014

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Derek Mooney and Brenda Donohue

USTom writes:

I am listening to The Derek Mooney show [RTÉ Radio One] on t’internet from abroad. For the last two days they have been running a competition to send a relative or friend who has emigrated back to Ireland for Christmas. The competition launched yesterday with a selection of songs which included the word ‘home’ accompanied by the host pretending he was an emigrant and faux crying along with laughter from the co-host [Brenda Donohue].
This afternoon (my morning) they played voice mail messages from people wishing to enter. People left their sad messages.  The most heartbreaking story  – and all their are stories are heartbreaking – will win the prize. How badly do you miss a loved one? Yeah, prove it…
This is Hunger Games style stuff and crass beyond measure or satire….

Anyone?

(Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland)

permits

A global ranking of ‘ease of doing business’.

Story?

Economies are ranked on their ease of doing business, from 1–189. A high ease of doing business ranking means the regulatory environment is more conducive to the starting and operation of a local firm.

Economy Rankings (DoingBusiness.org)

Murphy-of-Ireland-Infographic

 

Paul Murphy, of Murphy of Ireland writes:.

In this info-graphic you will learn about the origins of some of the most well-known Irish artifacts and how they are made. Many of the patterns and designs used in traditional Irish clothing and jewelry have hidden symbolism and can be traced to intriguing Irish stories and legends. I am sending this to you as I think that your readers might be interested. I hope you like it and if you have any feedback whatsoever, do let me know!

Anyone?

MurphyOfIreland