Working, Living & Travelling In Ireland

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  • Book Review – Escape from Eire – A must read this Christmas

    Hello readers,

    I love reading , but finding a good book is the tricky part!
    I came across a newspaper book review of this book a few months ago,and decided to download the Kindle version of the book, as I couldn’t really find the book in a bookstore near me.


    I am experimenting a bit with video, so I thought I’d record a bookreview, let me know what you think about:) it!

     

    If you are interested to buy the book, I am enclosing a few places where you can buy the book or find out more about the author on her website

    Directly from the author – Contact Jennylynd at jajames1_99@yahoo.com

    Available in Dublin – Contact Andrea at email andreafahrmeyer at web.de

    Copies available at the Waterford Book Centre, 25 John Roberts Sq., Waterford City, Ireland



    Accents Bookstore on Eglinton Avenue, Toronto, Canada

    PS.. I am currently running a competition on my facebook page,  
    Like my new facebookpage and you are in a chance to win a FREE copy. 
    Draw to be taken place on the 13th of December( and no, that’s not a bad Omen:)

     Enjoy reading the book!

    Katleen

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  • Buy Irish for Christmas Store List- Shop In Ireland – shop local

    Buy Irish for Christmas Store List- Shop In Ireland – shop local

    Hello Readers,

    I saw this post on twitter(my twitter handle  is #ecotreasure), and thought it would be good to share, everybody likes a good deal when shopping,and by buying Irish made products or Irish based vendors,you are supporting the Irish economy and local jobs.

    There is one particular store I love shopping which hasn’t made it to this list yet, they are called http://mccul.ie/– and specialised in children’s clothing: Inspired by Irish myths and legends, McCul produce original cutting-edge designs for children and adults, using the finest quality materials.   McCul clothes are great value and extremely durable. Sign up to their newsletter, and you’ll get a discount coupon via their monthly newsletter. I recently received their November newsletter, and the discount code “present” (remove the apostrophies) will give you a 20% discount until Christmas… Below is a longer list of Irish shops that have an online shop, check them out, some have a special offer, reduced/free shipping – do check them out!


    Buy Irish for Christmas – List of Stores

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    We have compiled the below list of Irish based online stores in an effort to encourage Irish consumers to #buyirish if ordering Christmas Gifts online this year.
    We will be updating this list regularly over the coming weeks. To get included simply email ronan@ecomevents.com with details on your store and also any details on special offers or discount codes you would like to promote.
    With 75 % of the money spent by Irish consumers online in 2012  leaving our shores this is our opportunity to fight back. If we can reduce this 75% figure by  1% to 74% it would translate into a direct 40 million boost to the local economy and significantly increase the chance that many Irish online stores will survive, grow and create employment.
    Website What They Sell More Info Discount Codes / Special Offers
    www.4men.ie Large range of products for Better Shaves, Grooming Solutions, Stocks
    Ireland’s largest selection of shaving,skincare and hair products.    		 Free delivery to any customer who enters ecomevents at the checkout!
    www.achillknitwear.com Aran sweaters, Irish sweaters, Celtic jewelry & Aran cardigan sweaters direct from Achill Island in the west of Ireland for over 75 years We also do special metal printed plaques and family crests to order
    www.activenaturalcollagen.com We sell skincare products with 100% natural biologically active fish collagen: pure collagen serum for face, body, hair & nails, cosmetic line for face and body and 100% natural dietary supplements (collagen and vitamin C). We have 20% off on collagen serum for body, hair and nails at the moment. We’re preparing special Christmas Sets (which go on sale later this week) and there will be 20% off on these sets.
    www.allaboutpods.ie We sell at discount prices alternative coffee pods compatible for use in Nespresso® machines, we sell 62mm coffee pads for Senseo® machines, ESE (easy serve espress) 44mm coffee pads for group handles (of traditional espresso machines) and gourmet Italian roasted coffee beans. 10% Off All Orders orders until Christmas to any customer who enters PODSFORCHRISTMAS at the checkout
    www.azurejewellery.ie Azure specialises in exquisite jewellery and hair accessories; all made using the finest materials from around the globe. We also offer a full custom made service allowing you to design your own bespoke piece. All you need is an idea and passion for quality for quality at an affordable price and one of our expert assistant will do the rest for you. Whether you’re looking for something elegant, sophisticated or daringly different, Azure will provide you with a beautiful, masterful design that never goes out of fashion, and all at a price you can afford.
    www.babyshower.ie Full range  of baby shower party supplies and gifts 10% discount to any customer who enters ecomevents at the checkout!
    www.bridalshower.ie Full range of products for the style savvy bride who wants a classy and chic affair 10% discount to any customer who enters ecomevents at the checkout!
    www.brownbinrescue.ie Sells a wide range of compostable products from Irish suppliers / manufacturers for managing a Brown bin There is also comprehensive list of materials allowed in the bin and education for all on where food waste goes on our website. 2014 is the European year for reduction of production of food waste
    www.bumblebeecreations.ie Ireland’s leading on-line Personalised Gifts store, specialising in
    Christmas, Baby and Wedding Gifts    		 10% Off All Orders  to any customer who entersecomevents at the checkout
    www.cardscomplete.ie/personalised-greeting-cards-shop/Gift-Ideas/Christmas-Gifts We hand write your personal message on a greeting card of your choice. All
    the gifts we offer on our site are Irish made and we send them all over the world.    		 This is a taste of home it has a gift for the Irish abroad about what they
    miss about home and having a little bit of home sent to them for Christmas.
    Last Postage dates to Australia, Canada, USA, etc. is 6th December.
    www.claimtheframe.com Full range of prescription glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses online Sold at discounted prices with worldwide delivery only €4.75
    www.clickacourier.ie We cater for those who simply need something moved from a to b and may not necessarily have a courier account or indeed a regular requirement Book online. Pay as you go.
    www.egift.ie Unique Gifts You Really Can Afford! The necessary gadgets, unique
    clothing, home design and many more    		 15% discount to any customer who enters EGIFT22  at the checkout. Valid from 25/11/2013 till 15/12/2013
    www.ekphotographydesign.com Photography and design. Currently working on a new project called #iremustdo for the year of the gathering
    www.emermclysaght.com We make and sell silver jewellery using precious metal clay. All hallmarked All the jewellery we make and sell comes with a lifetime gurantee
    www.fitzpatricksshoes.com Full range of shoes as they are one of Ireland’s leading independent shoe retailers. Newly designed website now live
    www.furnitureoutlet.ie/ Furniture Outlet sell ex-display, end-of-line and stock clearance furniture direct to the public at massively reduced prices. All clearance furniture is produced in Co. Monaghan and sold at greatly reduced prices to clear surplus stock or to renew shop floor stock across a network of furniture retailers in Ireland and the UK.
    www.giftsdirect.com/ GiftsDirect.com is Ireland’s number 1 portal for Christmas hampers and gifts. A wholly Irish owned operation in business since 1987 – they ship award winning Irish hampers nationally and internationally. Free shipping on All Irish Orders until December 7th to any customer who entersecomevents at the checkout
    www.givethanks.ie Give Thanks helps people express their gratitude better. In the modern age of SMS, IM and other shorthand transient mediums, Thank You cards are all too rare. Irish artist Deborah Keane designed the card, which can be sent directly from the website or if you prefer to buy a packet of cards, with stamps included.
    www.greensideup.ie Handmade garden seed gift cards and gift vouchers for services that are available from our website. Special offer, buy 5 gift cards, get one free.
    www.i-canoe.com We sell canoes, kayaks and related accessoriers as well as running courses and providing a repair and mainenance service. Any customers who log in online automatically receive a 10% discount and qualify for free shipping on orders over 49 euro.
    www.irelandhotels.com Irelandhotels.com is the official website of the Irish Hotels Federation and offers guests the widest choice of accommodation in Ireland, featuring Exclusive Packages for top 4 and 5 star hotels, stately Country Houses, luxurious Castles and homely Guesthouses. We have a Specials Offers section, giving instant access to the very latest hotel deals across the country and visitors can also choose from an enormous range of great value Packages for Christmas, New Year, weekend’s away, family breaks, Spa and over 55′s. Gift vouchers are also available on our website and valid for over 600 Hotels & Guesthouses across Ireland listed on the website.
    www.irishflyfishingshop.com Browse one of the largest ranges of fly fishing gear in Ireland. Tackle from top brands including, Hardy, Greys, Guideline, G Loomis, Simms, Vision and many more. Any customers who log in online automatically qualify for free shipping.
    www.irishgenealogysolutions.com We sell Genealogy products including the renowned “Parkinson” Range of Acid Free/ Inert Storage Products ( Essential for Preservation ), which are specifically designed to store your Family History Certificates, Documents, photos and Memorabilia. Other items of Genealogical interest include Blank family Tree Charts & Books. Other items of Genealogical interest include Blank family Tree Charts & Books.
    www.irishphotoarchive.ie Lensmen Press and Public Relations Photographic Agency was set up in 1952 by Andy Farren and Padraig MacBrian and over the years they built an archive of over 3.5 million negatives. Last year the significant task of digitising the collection began, up until then the archive had been relatively untouched. The hope is that over sixty years of work and sixty years of Irish life will be made accessible to everyone through our website and this vast, historically important collection will be preserved for generations to come.
    www.irishsportsbooks.com At Irish Sports Books, we sell speciality books complied of Irish newspaper extracts. We have a sports focus, with fantastic historic coverage of both GAA Football, Hurling and Irish Rugby including the Leinster and Munster Heineken Cup winning campaigns. We also sell books on other speciality topics including historic social and political events. Our newspaper reprints and binding is done in Galway. The newspapers we reprint are all Irish publications, dating as far back as the mid 1800′s
    www.jamartfactory.com Jam Art Factory is a Dublin based shop selling the best in Irish Art and Design online and in our 2 stores We promote up and coming Irish based artists and designers.We also work with established artists giving us an exciting blend.
    www.jamartprints.com Jam Art Prints was set up to give Irish based printmakers from all different backgrounds a platform to display and sell their work Screenprints, digital illustrations, lino cuts, laser cuts, photography, etc will all be on display. Shop the best in Irish print!.
    www.jamesmorini.com James Morini specialises in men’s shoes. We’ve got a great range of handmade Italian loafers this season 5% Off All Orders Placed Up to Dec 21stth to any customer who enters ecomevents at the checkout
    www.kartel.ie Full range of men’s casual clothing including knitwear, shirts, jackets, jeans and more Check out our Graeme McDowell Golf Tour Pro G-Mac Range
    www.ktectelescopes.ie Sellers of telescopes, astronomy equipment, books and everything else to get started in astronomy Many items discounted for Christmas in our Christmas Gift Ideas section
    www.loveletters.ie Handmade, Personalised Wedding Stationery. Made in Ireland. Delivered Worldwide 10% Off All Orders Placed Up to Dec  24th to any customer who enters buyirish at the checkout
    www.luzerntech.com LuzernTech.com, is one of Europe’s largest dedicated online stores providing a variety of consumer goods products ranging from Health & Beauty and Home-wares to Consumer Electronics and Lighting. €5 Off All Orders orders over €50 to any customer who entersBUY-IRISH at the checkout
    www.mcsports.ie Irelands largest sports equipment shop Newly designed website now live
    www.micksgarage.com MicksGarage.com are Ireland’s largest online car parts and accessories retailer, delivering products to satisfied customers since 2004 €5 Off All Orders orders over €50 valid until December 20th to any customer who enters BUYIRISHat the checkout
    www.mikabteethingjewellery.ie MikaB teething jewellery is safe for babies to chew on and looks great on Mums. 10% discount to any customer who enters ecomevents at the checkout.
    www.mykidstimestore.ie Whole range of vendors including artists, designers, crafters selling fun products to encourage a positive childhood New Vendors and Products Added Weekly
    www.mytoysdirect.com Whole range of toys and gifts For discounts check out our specials page on our website
    www.purchase.ie Over 300 products to help you counter rising domestic bills and save energy, conserve water and reduce waste 10% Off Entire Product Range Up to Dec 21st with the Promotion Code Buyirish Insert at checkout or call 01 8428187
    www.puritybelle.com Range of hand crafted Irish made eco candles Order fromwww.etsy.com/shop/PurityBelle
    www.qualtab.com/ Qualtab Technologies sells online Quality Android Tablets, Smartphones and eBook readers. We also offer a wide range of computer Accessories. We have a currently a special offer: a Tablet Qualtab TEN for e159 (normally is e179). We also have a promotion for Christmas, a free leather case with all our tablets.
    www.rockfieldonline.ie Online pharmacy with range of skincare and beauty products, vitamin boosts and dietary supplements Pride themselves on huge product range, reliability and friendliness of staff
    www.rockfrocks.com Online store selling 1950s and Rockabilly style clothing 10% discount to any customer who enters ecomevents at the checkout
    www.runlastman.com Online fundraising tool for Irish sports clubs and charities. We’re very much a guaranteed Irish site with everything designed, built and developed right here in Ireland
    www.sealedwithirishlove.com Range of homeware and gift products which have an Irish theme All the products and the notebooks/cards/tea towels are printed and designed in Ireland
    www.sensationalkids.ie Sensational Kids Charity runs Ireland’s only child development & learning store both online and at our centre in Kildare Town where all profits from sales help fund our therapy services for children of all abilities. We stock educational and skill building toys.
    www.shiverywicks.com Vintage inspired jewellery and accessories at a reasonable price. For sales, discounts and competitons check outwww.facebook.com/shiverywicks
    www.sunset.ie Irelands leading online watersports shop. Surfing equipment, wetsuits, lifejackets, buoyancy aids and more for sale.
    www.thesecretgardener.com/shop-2/ A full range of gorgeous gifts for gardeners Special Offers, many items discounted for Christmas
    www.woodlandsfurniture.ie Woodlands Furniture manufacture and sell quality Irish-made furniture at factory direct prices. Irish and British sofas, home accessories, including lamps, mirrors, lanterns, curtains and rugs
    Please support this campaign by using the hashtag #buyirish on twitter.
    If you know of other deals, please comment or post the info on my newly created Facebookgroup : www.facebook.com/workinglivingtravelinginireland
    Thanks!
    Katleen

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  • Can you help to identify all the counties in Ireland?

    Can you help to identify all the counties in Ireland?

    Hi all,

    Those of you on facebook, I have set up a facebook group for my blog!
    You can find it here! Please come and see hello!

    I was following these posts about how Europeans were trying to identify the various states in the USA and Americans trying to identify countries in Europe, and it turns out we are all struggling to get them right!

    I then thought, let ‘s see how many of you can identify all the Irish counties correctly.

    I found this online tool called Marqueed, that allows you to collaborate, so I dare you, there is 32 of them, so the more people partcipate, the better. I have marked Cork( Ok that was easy)

    Just  click on this link  and then the freehand tool allows you to write on the image.

    Let’s see how fast the map fills up!
    I am also uploading the image here, so you can print it out, fill it in, and then you can email  it to me!
    Just right click on the image and choose save as, and then print the document out!

    Katleen

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  • 50 books, 50 offers, 25 hours

    Start shopping now!
    Click here! 50 books, 50 offers, 25 hours-FREE delivery WW
    FAQs

    • So what is this thing?

      The Countdown promotion will run for 25 hours, starting at noon GMT, Thursday 28 November 2013. There will be a new book available on the UK homepage for a great price every 30 minutes. The last one will go up Friday 29 November 2013 at 12:30pm GMT.

      Can I buy all the books?

      You can buy as many of the books as you like; we offer free worldwide delivery, so there is no harm in shopping again & again throughout the day. You are however limited to three copies of each book per person — it’s only fair that as many people as possible get to grab a bargain.

      What happens if I’m checking out and the books run out?

      The book you’re ordering is only definitely yours when you see the confirmation page — up to that point if someone beats you to it, then sorry you’re out of luck. We hope everyone will get at least one of the titles they’re after.

      These offers are really good, are they the same books as normal?

      Yes — we’ve done some very special deals with some very special publishers to bring you these great bargains.

      Oops. In all the excitement I bought a book I don’t want.

      That’s fine. Don’t panic — just let us know via the form on our contact us page and we’ll cancel the order for you, as long as it hasn’t already shipped.

      Is there a way to find out what the next offer is?

      No, sorry, the fact it’s a secret is all part of the fun!

    • I added a book to my basket and it was removed, what happened?

      Sorry, the book sold out during the time it took to add it to your basket, better luck next time.

      I fell asleep waiting for the next product and missed it — can I still get it at the offer price somehow?

      Sorry, no. These offers are known as WIGIGs in the trade (When It’s Gone, It’s Gone); after the offer is over you’ll often be able to buy the book again but at the normal price.

      How long are you doing the offer for?

      A new title will be added from noon GMT on Thursday 28 November to 12:30pm GMT on Friday 29 November. Then we’ll all need a bit of a lie down.

      Are the products on offer still shipped for free?

      Yes, indeed they are. We have free worldwide delivery.

      Are there any tricks to get through the checkout quickly?

      We recommend that you set up an account (although you don’t need one to shop) and add a credit card ready, save fumbling around when too excited (though you will still need your CVV number).

      I’ve got some other questions you’ve not covered here

      Why not drop us a line.

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  • parcelmotel.com and fatcheese.ie -shop till you drop(and get cashback whilst you are shopping)

    parcelmotel.com and fatcheese.ie -shop till you drop(and get cashback whilst you are shopping)

    Hello Readers,

    Now that Halloween has long been forgotten, Christmas is next on the shopping list.
    I love shopping, but as there aren’t really many shops near me, I look on-line, the choice is endless:)
    One of the challenges of living in Ireland, is to get cheap/free delivery ,especially from the UK.
    If you shop on Amazon or Ebay, very often the seller offers free shipping to the UK, but deliveries to Ireland
    will cost a small fortune… but I am glad to say, Parcelmotel.com offers a great solution.

    I  placed an order on Amazon UK yesterday, and  the shipping charges were going to be 12 Pounds.
    I signed up for parcelmotel.com – who are based in Newtonabbey in Northern Ireland .
    They  provide
    you with their address and a PM reference, which you need to use for your delivery address.
    As Northern Ireland is part of the UK, it’s considered a UK address, so the shipping charges changed to
    5 Pounds.  It could have been free if the products were being shipped by Amazon, in this case it was a third party, so the free shipping does not apply( It only applies if it shipped by Amazon directly)
    They have a few places around Ireland( nearest for me is Galway or Ennis), where I can go and pick up my parcel. I’l receive a text once the parcel has arrived.The cost is only 3.5 Euro per parcel, so it’s a great deal! 
    Talking about Amazon – there is thing called Black Friday ,  Black Friday Deals on Amazon they are like daily deals, but  only available for a few days.
    Shop on Ebay there are some great deals to be gotten.
    Shopping is great, and it’s even more exciting that some companies will pay you a % if you shop via them.
    The best known in Ireland is called Fatcheese.
    Just click on the below banner to open up an account, and get paid for shopping via them.

    So if you shop via Fatcheese on the Debenhams website for example, you’ll get 4% cashback which you can then claim via your bankaccount, paypal account , Amazon Gift voucher.
    (by the way, the Debenhams sale is great, but if you shop on your mobile, you’ll get an extra code that gives you another 10 % off- just an extra push to shop on your mobile device)
    Happy shopping:)
    Katleen

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  • Why you won’t regret learning to code

    Why you won’t regret learning to code

    Hi all,
     
    If your kids aren’t involved yet, why not check out if there is a Coderdojo group near you, or set one up!
    Check out http://coderdojo.com  or  better  get involved as a mentor!

    If you are interested to learn to code, I am including a few resources(some courses are offered for free) that enable you to learn the basics of just about any coding language and also more advanced courses( I also saw a yoga course, so it’s not all coding).
    If you subscribe to Udemy you’ll regularly receive emails with discount codes, so it’s all good.

     

    FREE online Courses
    The first 2 companies are   US based, the third company is Irish based, all 3 offer an extensive range of video courses on a variety of topics, go check it out!
    I found another Blog called http://www.openculture.com that lists over 750 free university courses.
    I found this  blog entry , that gives you the top 10 MOOC, which stands for Massive Open Online Course
    Happy coding, or should I say, happy learning…..
    Katleen

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  • Ryanair to add new routes from Dublin and Shannon

    Hi all,

    I am always excited when there are airlines adding new routes, especially if it’s out of Shannon, which is on the West Coast, as although it’s (only) a 2.5 hours drive to Dublin, it’s only a 45 minutes drive to Shannon for us, so I much prefer to drive to Shannon, rather  than Dublin.

    There were two announcements recently : new routes out of Dublin :
    The new routes are to Almeria, Bari, Basel, Bucharest, Chania, Comiso, Lisbon, Marrakesh and Prague. They bring the airline’s total routes from Dublin to 85 and will start from next April. 
    Full article here

    The new Shannon routes:
    The services will fly between Shannon and Berlin, Paris, Warsaw, Nice, Fuerteventura, Krakow, Faro and Munich.
    Full article here

    And it seems Michael O’Leary is looking into offering flights to Russia.
    (if only he brought back the flights from Shannon to Brussels-that’s what I really would like:) – or Eindhoven, that would be fine too)

    All the best!
    Katleen

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  • Lycamobile – new entrant into the Irish Mobile phone market – Great offers

    Lycamobile – new entrant into the Irish Mobile phone market – Great offers

    Hi all,

    I was in Galway earlier today, dropping off my mum at the bus station :(, and decided to go for a stroll into Galway City where I did some pre Christmas shopping( Debenhams were having a GREAT sale ) and made my way to Shop Street, where I wandered into Carphonewarehouse.

    There was a huge Lycamobile sign. I have seen Lycamobile in the UK and in other  European countries, but never seen it in Ireland, so I thought I’d inquire about the offerings of their plans.
    Below are the Sim Only pricing, so you’ll need to have an( unlocked) phone for their Sim Card to work in your phone.
    Ordering a SimCard is free and you could pick up a phone for less than 20 Euros at Carphonewarehouse. (why not order one before visiting Ireland)

    What you get Price How to activate
    • 150 National minutes
    • 150 National texts
    • 100 MB National DATA
    • Unlimited Lycamobile Ireland calls & texts
    €9

    What you get Price How to activate
    • 250 National minutes
    • 250 National texts
    • 200 MB National DATA
    • Unlimited Lycamobile Ireland calls & texts
    €14

    What you get Price How to activate
    • 350 National minutes
    • 350 National texts
    • 500 MB National DATA
    • Unlimited Lycamobile Ireland calls & texts
    €19

    What you get Price How to activate
    • Unlimited National minutes
    • Unlimited National texts
    • Unlimited National DATA
    • Unlimited Lycamobile Ireland calls & texts
    €29

    This is really a very good offering, so you can have unlimited calls ( Irish mobile and landline)  unlimited texts( Ireland only)  and unlimited data when in Ireland for 29 Euros a month – and it’s on a pay as you go formula, so no long contracts. Internationals calls are extra, but- like Tesco’s – very competitive.

    They have a number for special offers , offering double credit when topping up online, free calls between other international Lyca customers, and a variety of international call rates to landlines for just 1 cent.

    I haven’t really found another provider that offers this.
    Tesco’s offerings are very competitive too, but you’ll still need to choose between having unlimited calls OR unlimited texts and you’ll need a Tesco Clubcard to get the added freebies.(and no unlimited data)
    Top Up and we’ll give you
    €5 FREE Tesco Mobile to Tesco Mobile texts.
    €10 FREE Tesco Mobile to Tesco Mobile calls & text. 250 FREE webtexts
    €15 FREE Tesco Mobile to Tesco Mobile calls & text. 250 FREE webtexts
    Register your Clubcard & join for UNLIMITED any network calls or textsHOW TO JOIN
    €20 FREE Tesco Mobile to Tesco Mobile calls & text. 250 FREE webtexts
    Register your Clubcard & join for UNLIMITED any network calls or textsHOW TO JOIN
    €25 FREE Tesco Mobile to Tesco Mobile calls & text. 250 FREE webtexts
    Register your Clubcard & join for UNLIMITED any network calls or textsHOW TO JOIN
    €30 FREE Tesco Mobile to Tesco Mobile calls & text. 250 FREE webtexts
    Register your Clubcard & join for UNLIMITED any network calls or texts
    For anyone who is coming out of their contract, it’s worthwhile to check out your SIM only options, as there are ways to cut your running mobile phone bills..
    You can check out www.callcosts.ie – thought I am not sure how up to date their calculators are!
    Have a great week!
    Katleen

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  • The Last Islandman on the Great Blasket

    Hi Readers,

    I have never been to the Blasket Islands, but visited the visitor center a few times. It’s one that made a big impression on me, as it tells the story of how people lived on the Blasket Islands. They lived in very harsh conditions, and eventually they all had to move off the Island, due to the rough weather and difficulties to get medical help to and from the Island.
     
    I’ll just never forget the pictures I saw! Some of the Blasket Islanders moved to the USA, there was a picture of them in front of their cottage versus a picture of their house in the USA, all sunny and a swimming pool in the background. … stark contrasts!!
     
    There are quite a few Irish writers that came from the Island, one particular one called Tomas O’Crohan wrote a book called “Island Man”, which I thoroughly enjoyed.  You can read more about Tom O’Crohan here.
     
    The article I found in the Telegraph ( sorry it’s no longer free) highlights the yearning of one man, who was born on the Island, moved to the USA, but wanted to go back.
    Some amazing landscape and some beautiful music. Glad he made it back.
    Enjoy!
    Katleen
     
     

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