Update 29 Nov 2005: The original Virgin link no longer seems to have the picture. It should still be available here. I have also been told that Virgin have claimed that there are actually 74 bands in the picture since my original post. Perhaps, with all the excellent guessing and varied interpretations in the comments [...]

The traffic was particularly crazy in Blanchardstown this week. No idea why! My daily bus trip to the quays even took 90 minutes one day, which is double the time it usually takes. So it’s just as well that I recently found an excellent way to pass the time: cross stitching on the go! [...]

Today marks the 5th anniversary of the untimely passing of Irish music presenter Uaneen Fitzsimmons at the age of only 29.
I remember many a summer evening spent listening with my mum and sister to her late night 2FM show. My musical tastes were usually a bit more mainstream, but Uaneen’s passion and enthusiasm for all [...]

I was shocked and disappointed to read in The Irish Times this morning that the main Irish bookseller Eason has bought its rival Reads of Nassau Street.
Generations of students have fond memories of stocking up on cheap stationery at this institution. It’s a great place for refill pads, pens and binders but my favourite purchase [...]