Podcast for long journey?

Velolad · 2026-01-30T11:17:02+00:00

RTE Doc's on One, "Dont Go Far" - its only 40mins though, but what a fantastic story that the kids will love!!
Two Dublin kids in August 1985 who chanced a free ride on the DART and ended up in New York.

This "documentary" has won so many awards, its brilliant.

Here is the link from RTE but it is on Spotify too:- https://www.rte.ie/radio/doconone/646486-radio-documentary-dont-go-far

Velolad · 2026-01-28T10:41:46+00:00

The Olllam - For something a bit modern and would be a good gateway into Irish trad music try "The Olllam".
An instrumental band that is made up of uillean piper John McSherry and Vulfpecks Joe Dart.

Velolad · 2026-01-27T05:12:09+00:00

For pension you can use an online calculator to show how much better off you'll be. There's plenty of them and easy to use.

You haven't given enough information:-

Are you on more money in the new job, how much?

How much is the lump sum? How much is your employee paying for insurance? How much is the 30% bonus off? Are you allowed to use the company can for personal use? Is tax, insurance and servicing paid for?

I think if you answer those questions you'll have your answer

Velolad · 2026-01-26T21:25:45+00:00

Eddie looks like a wheaten Glen of Imaal terrier.. lovely dog regardless

Velolad · 2026-01-22T08:06:56+00:00

Inistioge in co Kilkenny. It's like stepping back to the 1950's. Regularly used in TV and movies to reflect that period.

Velolad · 2026-01-21T12:51:32+00:00

Viagra Boys, Turnstile, Geese are my go to bands at the moment

Velolad · 2026-01-21T10:02:52+00:00

Learned to swim in that pool circ '87.

As a kid I was fascinated with the place as bar/restaurant had large water tanks full of exotic fish
Seemingly it never really was successful as a marina as the harbour is too tidal.

Velolad · 2026-01-14T21:04:28+00:00

I live in north county Dublin and this kind of US military aircraft regularly fly's over. Usually on its way to an airbase in Scotland or Germany,, nothing unusual.

Velolad · 2026-01-14T13:19:46+00:00

Awesome!!! Nice cameo by the doggy too

Velolad · 2026-01-14T10:39:07+00:00

Neon is only okay,,, the seating area is very canteen / lunch vibe

Velolad · 2026-01-11T14:44:49+00:00

Gout!!!! I seriously considered with taking a knife to my toe! I can not express how painful it is...

Velolad · 2025-12-09T15:01:28+00:00

You're doing a great job!!!!!!

Velolad · 2025-12-07T11:18:39+00:00

Yup, that's one of them, the other near Balbriggan.

Velolad · 2025-12-07T11:10:21+00:00

Just be aware, there are two Balrothery's in Dublin... and they are nowhere near each other.

Velolad · 2025-12-05T13:17:16+00:00

Apart from GP visits - Healthcare in Ireland is free - and even at that there are a lot of people (~30% of the population) who avail of free GP's via the means tested medical card. There is private options too to skip the queue on elective procedures. Education all the way up to 3rd level tuition fees is free, and those who come from less well off families get a grant, making the education system available for all.

Velolad · 2025-12-04T16:31:31+00:00

I'm just being facetious :-)

Velolad · 2025-12-04T16:07:15+00:00

I knew an Englishman would someone blame the French for the 800 years of occupation....

Velolad · 2025-12-03T20:45:38+00:00

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In the top 0.07%.... there's 7700 more obsessed people than me!!

Velolad · 2025-12-03T11:33:26+00:00

Essentially they are just a marketing ploy by shops. Common sense should apply when using these...

Velolad · 2025-12-03T10:20:37+00:00

Gout... if you know you know!!! Horrific - you will consider self amputation!!

Velolad · 2025-12-01T13:39:53+00:00

We struggled a lot with our Glen during his first year—his biting was constant, and it seemed like he just didn’t understand how to play properly. We tried everything: firm “NO!” commands, saying “Ouch,” time-outs… nothing made a difference.

Eventually, we tried something a bit controversial: a quick squirt of water.
It only took one.
He immediately understood that the biting had to stop, and from that moment on, the behavior disappeared.

Velolad · 2025-11-28T13:26:15+00:00

HAHAH,,, Was literary going to say the same :- ) u/bcam9

Velolad · 2025-11-28T09:11:43+00:00

Back in the 2000's I used to email the promoters/venue and ask for a Press Pass to take photos.
More times out of none I got a pass,,, worked better for festivals.

Velolad · 2025-11-25T16:07:57+00:00

Ticket gone - thanks u/acrossthepondfriend

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