It's strange how life can frequently, as Ned Flanders memorably described it, "put the dink in coinkydink".

During a recent(ish) post on the contents of my 1986 "Letts Boy's Diary" (the one with the fetching vector-graphic design), I described the …

Though I rarely write about matters (overtly) political, and tend to leave the local reporting to "squid" et al, I couldn't let an image from today's Limerick Post go uncommented on.

While sitting on the U.L. bus this morning, …

Though I've a long-standing interest in matters esoteric and otherworldly (fairies, mysterious beasts, aliens and the like) I rarely buy or read books on the area. The simple reason being that (other than …

[Disclaimer: This week's Manky Toy offering involves a little bit of descriptive looseness. First of all, I bought not one but two toys. Second of all, they really aren't that manky…in fact they're rather good. …

Just a quick note to remind my fellow Limerickians that the 10th annual Unfringed festival will run (in various places/spaces around the city) from the 31st Jan (i.e. tomorrow) – 10th Feb.

Details of the various treats on offer – …

Following the pioneering leads of other bloggers who have themed certain days of the week (in a quest, presumably, to add some shape and discipline to the haphazard business that is blogging) I present my latest, …

The other morning - shortly after returning from our Christmas break in Bristol - I trudged downstairs to find my wife sitting on the coach smiling broadly.

"I’ve just been reading your diary …

It's often been said (by me at least) that nothing livens up a party quite like an etymology anecdote. With that truism in mind allow me to relate a tale that unfolded once …

Just thought I'd remind local readers of the following (upcoming) dramatic/musical delights.

Tonight sees my chums in The Brad Pitt Light Orchestra lending very able support to the TomWaits-tastic Carnival Saloon. The venue is upstairs in Dolan's, and doors …

Still no broadband so am doing this on my lunch break…

A pal of mine has asked me to mention a new Creative Writing Blog she has set up that is "dedicated to the dissemination of new student writing - …

Since my original post on gender-inscribed signage hit the ‘blogwaves’, I’ve found myself closely scrutinising pedestrian crossings (and other sign-heavy areas) for goodies to delight and amuse.

The controlling brotherly hand of the child (seen in the last post) …

Just had the bould Minister for Defence Wilbert O'Dea and his crazy gang call at the door. The 'conversation' went as follows:

Lackey: Hurr…hurr…em…you're a student are you? Hurrr…hurr… [holds out Willie's card]

Myself: Yes, …

They went, they saw, they conquered (thank Christ), they came home, they paraded through the streets of Limerick (in the pissing, pissing rain), they came on stage, we cheered, songs were sung, cannons of confetti were …

Not since the appearance of a stain resembling Jesus Christ on the wall of a pub in Wolfe Tone St. (some time ago) has the Limerick Leader delved into the world …

'Tis Riverfest weekend here in Limerick City, and World Championship Snooker Final weekend over in Sheffield. The latter event has yielded a pair of surprise finalists, with Graeme 'Pocket Dynamo' Dott …