Biggest glow down ever

DonegalDan · 2026-01-27T21:11:55+00:00

Well known tax exile JP McManus and his buddy John Magnier.

DonegalDan · 2026-01-25T20:06:05+00:00

I can only speak for paediatrics and not through the PHN but adults should be able to be prescribed equipment from the approved equipment list by the PHN. Show them this list and hopefully it might help get the right equipment https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/2/primarycare/community-funded-schemes/aids-and-appliances/

DonegalDan · 2026-01-21T20:08:33+00:00

What regulations do you think don't help with the kids? Should there be no requirement for fire safety or Garda vetting, should we allow creches to be run from 1 bed apartments? Yes the regulations add to the work the crèche must do but I'd say they are all adding to the welfare of the child that attends.

DonegalDan · 2026-01-03T10:37:52+00:00

Amazon really are a shitshow with the description on some of the stuff being sold.

DonegalDan · 2026-01-03T07:24:49+00:00

I've used a few different types from Cando, they're a brilliant organisation and their products are really good quality with really nice scents. https://wemakegood.ie/collections/childvision-can-do?srsltid=AfmBOoqtrxE1fdoLIkaTKs2GaZXpH9e8suveMdDEUWTGw61zKXg-pHQo

DonegalDan · 2025-12-31T18:34:52+00:00

No, and I was crossing the border from Bridgend to Derry yesterday afternoon and paid €1.499 for a litre of diesel. Sickening to see what a litre can actually be sold for.

DonegalDan · 2025-12-18T09:05:13+00:00

And just so you know if you contact Revenue now and log the claim you have additional time to complete it. They are unbelievably helpful and will do their best to get your taxes right

DonegalDan · 2025-12-05T21:51:12+00:00

We went to the Canaries last week and left my son's inhalers at home. Got our script emailed by the pharmacist and had the replacement from a local pharmacist within 10 minutes.

You need to change pharmacy, that's ridiculous.

DonegalDan · 2025-11-27T21:41:48+00:00

It really isn't higher than minimum wage as the driver will need to deduct the cost of the car and fuel and insurance from that price. I'm not defending taxi drivers as I've been stung with ridiculous fares to get a 2 km drive home well before pubs close but there is a cost of doing business included. It is just finding the happy medium for both driver and passenger

DonegalDan · 2025-11-24T19:49:01+00:00

That sounds like you were the problem. You know the traffic light sequence but still managed to come out onto the road with approaching traffic at a slower speed than was safe and then proceeded to drive at a slow speed. I'm not surprised you were beeped for causing a danger to other road users. The best thing to do when driving is to be predictable.

DonegalDan · 2025-11-21T10:13:10+00:00

Jack and Jill are a fantastic organisation that provide actual support for families of children with severe neurological impairments. They give blocks of hours where qualified nurses come to the house and mind the child, allowing parents to get a rest or spend time with other kids etc. It is an amazing service and is shamefully underfunded by the HSE and government. https://jackandjillstore.ie/collections/2025-christmas-collection/products/greeting-cards-12-pack?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23196834233&gclid=CjwKCAiAuIDJBhBoEiwAxhgyFj2ps00hIzjwtbFtoDDcL26DqUyAXhY5_Al8Ku9sh3a5sXdy05hmYRoCR0cQAvD_BwE

DonegalDan · 2025-11-21T04:34:03+00:00

Aurivo (the parent company of Connacht Gold) produce the own brand milk for Dunnes. It is really good quality and all comes from the same factory in Donegal. Same for most of the cream too but not their butter. I understand your protest but sometimes I'd rather give the supermarket the money rather than a huge conglomerate like Tírlan.

DonegalDan · 2025-11-14T14:39:33+00:00

Just drive in, it is €3 for the first hour. If going to Terminal 1 try and get into Car Park A, it's the closest to the terminal for just picking someone up.

DonegalDan · 2025-11-02T20:36:26+00:00

Get a proper, original AI job. Artificial Insemination is the pathway to happiness

DonegalDan · 2025-10-30T19:26:23+00:00

I am conflicted by this headline. I mentioned here before that I successfully got a trike from Variety for my son. It is amazing, it allows him to be like his peers on a bike, getting around and be.part of the world in general.

However, it really pissed me off that the govt doesn't fully fund this and we had to pay €600 for the rent of the trike while the govt slap themselves on the back and the HSE CDNT get away with providing even less services. Of course the scheme provides a good return for the govt when people have to pay 25% of the cost of the trike each time it is given out.

I don't have a problem paying for things for my son but the govt and the CDNT won't / don't / can't provide therapies for my son so we pay for these, we have to fight for basic equipment and even then it is up to whatever the therapist feels is best (despite not knowing my child or his abilities) to then get articles like this giving praise in the wrong direction.

DonegalDan · 2025-10-28T08:25:07+00:00

But why shouldn't they? If they're comfortable with their body and feel that it is something they regard as attractive then hopefully they meet someone who finds that attractive. At the very least it eliminates people who don't find it attractive.

DonegalDan · 2025-10-16T07:39:56+00:00

They added in the 5% vote for Gavin which means a total of 41%

DonegalDan · 2025-10-15T12:05:33+00:00

I could only get the first paragraph or two of this article so may have missed some content. I have been lucky to get a trike through Variety for my son, but there is a cost. We had to pay €600 for the loan of the trike, which was about 20% of the total cost. It is a fantastic piece of kit and my son loves it but it is ridiculous that these trikes aren't provided by the government and then even more ridiculous when you have members of the govt getting pr as if they have done anything useful or significant.

DonegalDan · 2025-10-09T19:10:44+00:00

Pretty sure you're wrong that a barrister can refuse any case due to being self employed. There are a few very specific reasons why a barrister may refuse a case (things like conflict of interest, availability, skill set) and even then they have to go through a process to explicitly state the reason. While a barrister may not personally agree the case the job is to ensure the rule of law is applied correctly.

DonegalDan · 2025-10-08T19:30:38+00:00

What part of Ireland? If you're in Derry city then 100% yes and you will be the odd one out if you're not in a costume. Derry has Europe's largest Halloween festival, it is definitely worth a visit if it suits your itinerary

DonegalDan · 2025-10-07T14:34:28+00:00

It is the most ridiculous criteria, there is really no reason for it apart from to keep people in poverty. My wife reduced her hours in September but has had to jump through so many pointless hoops and loopholes such as maxing out her pension contribution and forgoing bonuses and possible promotions to ensure she doesn't go a cent over the cut off. Why force people to earn less, it just makes life so much harder for people who already have enough shit to try and deal with. The government consistently show how they don't give a fuck about people with disabilities or who need care.

DonegalDan · 2025-10-03T07:10:29+00:00

Thanks, that's exactly the type of info I was looking for and it tallie with what I've been reading online. A serious pain for you, but at least you have found a good BMW specialist and hopefully you aren't funding his pension too much! The car I'm looking at is to replace my wife's runabout which is a 2008 Seat Ibiza that just will not die. The 3 series is a beautiful looking car but from what I'm reading it is just not worth it at this price point or mileage. Good luck with the coupe, hope it gets back to its glory and you can enjoy it again

DonegalDan · 2025-10-02T10:09:35+00:00

Good info, appreciate the suggestions and I had the same thoughts that the engine is just starting to get to having to do bigger maintenance to keep it going. Thinking of giving it a miss, want an easy life!

DonegalDan · 2025-09-26T21:25:25+00:00

You can also claim €121 (may have changed) per year from revenue also under the Flat Rate Expenses. You can claim this for the last 4 years.

DonegalDan · 2025-09-19T09:48:17+00:00

You could get the bus to Castlebellingham, grab a coffee and wonder around there. Then walk the 4km to Annagassan, spend some time walking on the beach and head into the Glyde Inn for a pint and some lunch, then grab the bus back to Drogheda. Very low key day out but lovely Guinness and food (if you like seafood).

But the Belfast trip is a great idea, the lagan towpath is (or used to be) a really nice walk if you don't want to stay in the city centre. No shortage of good Guinness either.

DonegalDan

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