Wrights Findlater – A Seafood Lunch in Howth

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**I was dining as a guest of the marketing team behind the Wrights Group. What follows like any other dining experience, is fair and reflective of the visit**

I was invited for lunch in Howth and meeting Mr. Always Late (Mal) in Wrights Findlater at one o’clock. I got to Howth an hour early and went for a wander around the harbour and the little market a couple of doors up from Findlater’s. Naturally left alone in a market I spent €10 on beef jerky (apparently its a good protein source) and €5 on two cupcakes which I ate straight away.  Had I not looked at my watch and realised it was 12.55 I would have also bought the caramel popcorn and Belgian waffles I passed and the antique bathroom sign which said leithris on it. Continue reading →

Rough Running at Wexford Half Marathon 2016

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It was sheer frustration. Having gotten out of bed at six that morning to drive to Wexford I was more than a little disappointed with how my run went. I actually felt like I was going to cry. Continue reading →

5 Wines To Try From The Aldi Summer Range

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*note this is not a sponsored post nor was I encouraged to write it*

I popped along to the Aldi Summer Wine Tasting this week to see what was on offer.  Personally I’m more a fan of white wine and of course anything with bubbles.  There was a mix of seasonal (Summer) and core collection to try out. Given that our ‘Summer’ seems to finally be here I’ve a few recommendations from each range below. Continue reading →

Bad Neighbours 2 – Movie Review

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Is Neighbours 2 hot property or just another house on the block? Lets see

Personally I didn’t really like the first Bad Neighbours.  It was more hype over substance and the laughs were minimal. With that in mind I went into Bad Neighbours 2 with very low expectations. Two minutes in and I was chuckling away to myself.  Its better than its predecessor I’m happy to report. Continue reading →

Coppinger Row  – Dinner With The AAFoodies

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For my second food and drink led experience with #AA Foodies I found myself gathered in great company at the bar in Coppinger Row. The restaurant has been awarded two AA Rosettes and we were being treated to a journey in gin and an adventure in food. Continue reading →

A Gentleman’s Tea at The Morrison Hotel

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Gentleman’s Tea in The Morrison Hotel has been on my list for what seems like an age. When my wonderful friend Ruby Laine gave me a birthday gift of a voucher for the Morrison Hotel it was simply meant to be.  I booked myself in on what happened to be Good Friday.  Usually it comes served with a pint of Wicklow Wolf but given the day that was in it they were alas not able to serve me but did kindly knock €5 off the cost instead.  Continue reading →

The House of Peroni Hits Dublin

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The House of Peroni will open its doors in Dublin for a two-week residency showcasing the best of contemporary Italian food, drink and design at 1 Dame Lane, Dublin 2.  The  pop-up experience will include a series of events hosted by leading Italian creative talents. It will be spread across several floors with innovative bars, creative spaces and a glamorous rooftop terrace for al fresco drinks and dining. Tickets are required for some events, but the main bars will be open to the public each night with no booking required. Continue reading →

Eye In The Sky – Movie Review

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‘It prompts you to think about the moral and ethical questions of modern warfare’

In 2014 Ethan Hawke starred in a movie called Good Kill which was about a drone pilot and the personal struggles he faced as a result of his job. It was a fairly average film and Ethan Hawke as Major Thomas Egan missed the mark slightly on really questioning his role as a drone pilot. Continue reading →