And hat tip to those involved, a lot of work has already gone into this and [...]]]> Something exciting is coming to the Village involving big brands, big people, new business and a hell of a lot more.  Have to keep the cat in the bag for now but with the right blessing the Village will be buzzing.

And hat tip to those involved, a lot of work has already gone into this and a lot more needs to be done but they seem to have it all well under control.

So start a rumor? get those chins wagging…..Take it away Marvin

By Directions – from Dublin Airport

I was talking to a friend of mine recently about this. He does some work in Cricklewood. Its a great town. I’m still very fond of the place. Such good memories for me and I’m still saddened that it closed. As the galteemore website says:

For countless thousands of Irish emigrants to London during the [...]]]>

I was talking to a friend of mine recently about this. He does some work in Cricklewood. Its a great town. I’m still very fond of the place. Such good memories for me and I’m still saddened that it closed. As the galteemore website says:

For countless thousands of Irish emigrants to London during the 20th century the Galtymore in Cricklewood, London was more than just a dance-hall. It was a home from home, a piece of Ireland where each weekend they could meet Irish friends from all over London, hear the music from the Irish country and showband scene and better still, get to see the showband stars in person.

Holidays like St. Patrick’s Day and Christmas were always special at this venue for those who were exiled in London. Stars like Dickie Rock, Big Tom and Joe Dolan were all frequent visitors. The Galtymore was the original Ballroom of Romance and many a lifelong relationship began at this famous dancehall.

The Galtymore website is still live – click here – and brimming with pictures and memories of [not so] old. As one comment on the guest book puts it

good bye galty.sorry 2 see it gone.thats the last is dance hall gone

Even the late great Joe Dolan played there. I myself, I remeber seeing Declan Nerney and his band. You’d might think I would think different – but he was brilliant! I was at Peggy Gordons send off there too. How fitting for such a lady. So what happens now.

I haven’t been in a while. I missed the place to be honest. Tommy Moran in the Crown [Moran] Hotel usually lools after me – as do all the staff. I should give the place a call… I think i’ll go there soon for old times sake, because it makes me smile fondly. Home from home.

The missus can’t argue with that for a weekend away [...]]]> I got this from a guy I know who knows another guy- no! he doesn’t sell dodgy cars – he does computer stuff that I’ll never fully understand. But if he speakes the word… you’d better get your arse [and wallet outta here]. Anyway…. Cork? Poker? Charity?

The missus can’t argue with that for a weekend away – or if you are the missus – he can’t argue with that. All In a good name of cause. Yeah it’s short notice but for Gods sake – you have to live sometime. Are you gonna run away with Joanna Lumley? Join The secret service? Say F*** on tv like Geldof? No then go to Cork and do something like the other highrollers and make yourself useful

Watch the video first, then get the details below….

DETAILS: This coming Saturday, a friend of mine is organising a Charity Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament in the Bank Casino on Father Mathew street to raise money for the Zimbabwean branch of Serve (serve.ie).

Should be great fun… I’ll be there, and we need to spread the word for a last push to get a few more bodies involved, so if you could let people know any way you can that would be great!

Full details on the Facebook event page or you can email charitypokerevent@gmail.com to register your interest, or to get more details.

Please spread the word!

He ask me to [...]]]> Paul Walsh is currently over in Barcelona at The Mobile World Congress 2008 . He was enjoying himself so much with Pat Phelan, Niall Larkin, Florian Seroussi, Daniel Appelquist, Loren Feldman (his ramble buddy) and the rest he decided over a skype call that he was going to stick about for “another day”.

He ask me to search about for the best value return flight, which I found with Ryan Air cheap as chips, but thats where it all goes funny. After booking Paul says he doesn’t want to fly to London Stanstead, so he asks me to book EasyJet. I book the return flight for Feb 14th but when I read the booking confirmation it stated his return flight was Feb 15th!!

As you can imagine @paulwalsh‘s initial reaction, I’m *NOT* staying until f’in Friday and throws toys out of the cot (little did he know). When the tears stopped and after giving it some thought Paul decides to take the earlier Ryan Air flight. Luckily, I managed to finally get through to a person at EasyJet and luckily got a complete cancellation.

Did it all end there? Well lets see what Paul has to say