90378575Richard Bruton at government buildings yesterday

Enterprise minister Dick,
Fell foul of an underhand trick,
A blue shirted claque,
Stabbed him in the back,
And left the poor chap feeling sick.

John Moynes

(Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland)

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Dad has a job that’s a little more unusual. He’s the Weatherman, one of four people throughout the world who control the changing of the seasons. When the phone rings in the old-fashioned wooden phone box outside the B&B, it’s Dad’s job to answer it, ushering in the new season….

Yikes.

Nigel writes:

As a long-time reader and occasional commenter, I thought I might chance my arm and see if you were interested in mentioning my book, which should be in the shops this weekend.

It’s called The Maloney’s Magical Weatherbox (priced €8.99), and it’s a fantasy adventure set in Ireland for ages 8 up. Dubray Books have made it their children’s Book Of The Month and it got a pretty good review in Kirkus

The Maloney’s Magical Weatherbox (Dubray Books)

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Elly writes:

An unusual angle on Poolbeg, taken while flying out of Dublin airport yesterday (Save Poolbeg!)…

Meanwhile…

dublin

Killian Nolan writes:

The custom house had grown a large antenna last night at sunset…

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