The Weather

Basic Irish

LINKS

1.New York bar named Global Irish Pub of the Year

2.All you want is a bit of craic and a drop o’liquid

With the closure of the Westwood Hotel I feel I’m saying goodbye to an old friend. For me it has for years been the place for a ham and cheese toastie and a pint of Guinness when I’ve an hour to kill; an emergency peeper stop after being stuck in traffic on the way back from town; the bar around the corner from the Westside Resource Centre, where I take my students for a celebratory pint after the last lesson of my Craft of Writing Course; the place where I meet friends flying in from abroad.

https://connachttribune.ie/all-you-want-is-a-bit-of-craic-and-a-drop-oliquid/

I never went there and now I’m sorry —Russ

3.Why it's going to be England versus Ireland as bitter Anglo-Irish rivalry brews in Europe

Tactically, it’s the intrigue of different playing styles from differently adjudicated competitions coming together and trying to put down an early marker, as much for pride as for positioning in pool tables.

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/why-its-going-to-be-england-versus-ireland-as-bitter-anglo-irish-rivalry-brews-in-europe/

Mmmm, that doesn’t seem so different—Russ

4. Donegal Donkey Sanctuary appeals for donations ahead of winter months

The Donegal Donkey Sanctuary in Ireland is currently appealing for donations to help feed and bed nearly 100 rescued donkeys throughout the upcoming winter.

https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/ireland-weather-forecast-meteireann-dublin-13216243

I’ve always had a soft spot for donkeys—Russ

5. Motorway signs a little bit too Irish

Motorists heading for Claregalway are ending up half an hour away in Belclare – because they don’t understand Irish.

That’s because the signs on the new Gort to Tuam motorway carry the Irish version of Claregalway – Baile Chláir – which some drivers are interpreting as Belclare. One particular individual who was due to attend a book launch in Claregalway recently and could not find their way to the village.

https://connachttribune.ie/motorway-signs-a-little-bit-too-irish-132/

I had this trouble way back twenty years ago—Russ

6. Where to find Ireland’s most mythical locations

Ireland’s myths had many purposes.

A few of them ensured children didn’t go out at night. Others promoted the best ways to manage your crops. And some were just fantastically funny.

But when you’re in Ireland, you feel them everywhere. You imagine they had a grander purpose than societal cohesion and entertainment.

You feel they’re real and a living part of the landscapes. So, our friends at Rabbie’s tours have put together a list of where you can get as close as possible to the folklore.

https://www.irishcentral.com/travel/travel-tips/ireland-mythical-locations?utm_campaign=Best+of+IrishCentral+-+2018-10-09&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Mailjet

7. Irish weather forecast: Five things to know about Storm Callum before it hits Ireland

A Status Orange wind warning has been issued for 13 coastal counties as Storm Callum is set to batter Ireland tonight.

While Wednesday saw sunny weather and warm temperatures of up to 21C, the mercury is set to plummet today with the arrival of Callum.

Met Eireann has predicted powerful gusts of up to 130 km/h which has sparked fears of a Status Red warning which could cause schools and many workplaces to close today or tomorrow.

QUOTES, TOASTS , CURSES AND BLESSINGS

“Now Autumn's fire burns slowly along the woods
And day by day the dead leaves fall and melt.”
William Allingham
March 19, 1824 - November 18, 1889

The leaves are slow near me this year, maybe they don’t want to go — Russ

A BIT OF THE WIT

JOKE OF THE MONTH

DID YOU KNOW

2.Kevin Street Garda Station was once the Palace of the Archbishop of Dublin?

There’s a certain symmetry to that—Russ

3.You should never launder a Christmas gift before giving it to the recipient? It washes out the luck.

Especially if it's a DVD player!–Russ

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I’m my own Sponsor again this month.

THE WEEK THAT IS

2. Article: Ghosts

http://www.irishcultureandcustoms.com/ACalend/Ghosts.html

So there you have it until we write again - sometime in November.

The Book

Potion, pope and perfidy

The second and final version is complete and available on Amazon.

Don’t order through ‘Marketplace’ or you’ll get the first version which is incomplete. Use this link: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Potion-Pope-Perfidy-ebook/dp/B07BBVST69/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1531576170&sr=1-2&keywords=russell+haggerty&dpID=61BzUIHyd2L&preST=_SY445_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

If any of you bought and read the first version, I don’t want you to pay the higher price for the second. So, send me an E-Mail at the address below and I’ll buy one for you at my author’s price and mail it to you (and, yes, I’ll sign it). Even with the postage it will save you a bit of money.

Bless you all,

Russ Haggerty

LEAVE 'EM LAUGHING

An old man in Dublin calls his son in New York right before Christmas and says, "Son, I 'm sorry, but I have to tell you that after 45 years of misery, your mother and I are busting up. " "Da, what are you talking about?" the son yells in disbelief. "We can't stand the sight of each other any longer," the father says. "We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her." Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. "No way they're leaving each other!" she shouts, "I'll take care of this." She calls Dublin immediately and screams at her father, "You are not splitting up. Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don't do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME?" and hangs up. The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. "Well then," he says, "they're coming home for Christmas and paying their own way!"

Last Words

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Thank you in advance

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—Russ

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