The wee shops across the way also opened shortly after. We got a chipper and for the first time people [...]]]>

It’s not that long ago most will remember that the pub was closed…. Put simply, not a lot was happening in this wee town. Before one forgets it was only October 2008 saw O’Connors Pub pub re-open.

The wee shops across the way also opened shortly after. We got a chipper and for the first time people didn’t have to travel to the Naul or Swords to get some fast[?] food. Then came Red velvet hair salon and also the Zenith centre in the thatched cottage.

My point…. I wanted to do something to promote businesses in Ballyboughal.Those named above may be the ones we pass everyday but how many exist in the village that we don’t know about…

How many employ just one person, part time [for eg] – who with that extra money get their hair done maybe – the girl[s] from the hairdresser then buys petrol and the wages paid to someone from there then buys a Ballyboughal GFC tracksuit… the list goes on.

Ballyboughal.net has decided to do our bit… it may well be titled Ballyboughals website. But – more than that – it can get your message far beyond the boundaries of this town.

What We Can Do For You:

We have decided to do a business profile for Ballyboughal based companies/ businesses that get in touch – with the required information below – for free. Yes free gratis. For the craic. For free – gottit ?

What we require:

no more than 6 images [size no greater than 125kb]

a video – link only – if you wish – already uploaded to vimeo or youtube

your address, sat nav co-ordinates website and telephone numbers etc.

some text about your business. A story whatever you choose…. but in no greater than 200 words.

If you do not have a website – don’t worry. A post will be done for you and this we will link to on the blogroll [see right hand column of website under pixie photos] so people know how to contact you or find you online.

Good news stories are also always most welcome…. but at least we won’t have to explain over and over what it is you do. We will also upload your images to Pix.ie and announce on twitter.

All we ask is that:

• you have a business address in ballyboughal
• I don’t mind if you make cakes or fly to the moon. If its a part time or a full time business… variety and spice etc
• and you say thanks, or nod your head…. or whatever is most polite
• please – do follow the what we require list above. It is very important. I don’t want my computer to crash and then for you to fall out with me.
• I don’t mind how big or small your service or business is

How to:

• contact Peter by email info[at]doneganlandscaping[dot]com
• or contact Adrian by email adrianmcmahon[at]gmail[dot]com
• any queries or questions – simply leave a comment below

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I popped on by to the Ballyboughal Gaelic Football Club Open Day.

The weather was really on side as the team played all day and the crowds cheered on those playing from all age groups.

I snapped this little live stream video while I was there just to give you a little taster of some of the [...]]]>

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I popped on by to the Ballyboughal Gaelic Football Club Open Day.

The weather was really on side as the team played all day and the crowds cheered on those playing from all age groups.

I snapped this little live stream video while I was there just to give you a little taster of some of the events that went on outside of the main sporting attraction….. I think you’ll agree the organisers and volunteers really earned their keep today

Outside of that, the burgers went down a real treat. I know. I had two My personal compliments to the chef.

Once again to the volunteers, helpers and supporters who really made sure that everyone had a great day – thank you. I know a massive amount of effort went into making the day work so well. Take a bow. Standing ovation fully deserved.

I’ve loads more images of the day. To view just click the following link: More images of the Ballyboughal GFC Open Day

Last Saturday I was passing by the old school opposite the pub. I’d been in there the night before and saw the posters for this. A few chores to do in Swords, I stopped by for a cuppa on my way home.

I had a chat with Caroline who has a number of gigs organised over [...]]]>

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Last Saturday I was passing by the old school opposite the pub. I’d been in there the night before and saw the posters for this. A few chores to do in Swords, I stopped by for a cuppa on my way home.

I had a chat with Caroline who has a number of gigs organised over the next few months to raise her few bob. Considering I had two cakes before and two cakes after Ballyboughal El Presidenté Ronnie Delaney turned up I thought I got really good value for my fiver…. washed down with about 3 cups of coffee.

Really nice touch to my day. I really enjoyed it. I think I met Magnus Masterson in there at some point

Some more pictures of the morning on pix.ie

Yes folks as you are well aware the weather is… well… bad.

With that in mind as I’m sure you do already – I might very politely suggest an added eye out for those a more elder and in particular those little less able than ourselves. Temperatures are due to really fall really low this [...]]]>

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Yes folks as you are well aware the weather is… well… bad.

With that in mind as I’m sure you do already – I might very politely suggest an added eye out for those a more elder and in particular those little less able than ourselves. Temperatures are due to really fall really low this week.

Beir Bua.

I popped on down to the village today to get my supper in Enricos. Parked right next door is a new shop called The Forge. Greeted with a smile and very cheerfully introduced to Grace Davies the owner of the newest business to hit Ballyboughal.

It wasn’t so long ago, should we [...]]]>

Grace with Edo & Sam

I popped on down to the village today to get my supper in Enricos. Parked right next door is a new shop called The Forge. Greeted with a smile and very cheerfully introduced to Grace Davies the owner of the newest business to hit Ballyboughal.

It wasn’t so long ago, should we forget, that the pub was closed and not really too much was happening around the town……

Great to see a new business. Even better to see a smiling face when you walk through the door. If you are nearby, do pop your head in to say hello and wish Grace, Edo and Sam all the best.

Nice people. Nice shop. Well done!

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and so in 1983 Cian Delaney got to lift the junior cup….. a little taller now Ronnie took [...]]]> One would think that for the Ballyboughal junior team that lifting the junior cup on Sunday last that it was their first time….. I got a knock on the door on Monday evening to tell me otherwise….

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and so in 1983 Cian Delaney got to lift the junior cup….. a little taller now Ronnie took this one on Sunday night 26 years laters

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I’ve put this one in the historical category. Take a peek at what happens when a local gaelic [...]]]> At this stage if you don’t know what happened yesterday…. and you live in Ballyboughal If you live a little further afield I reckoned you may want a little taster of how the entire day actually went….. 

I’ve put this one in the historical category. Take a peek at what happens when a local gaelic football team enters the record books and rewrites history….

First. Have I been paid to write this article? No. Did I get  free t-shirt? No. I was invited to attend. I attended. But I liked what I heard. I liked what I saw. I [...]]]> last night pre its launch to the general paparazzi The Rembrandt resulting from collison course was presented to a select blogging community.

First. Have I been paid to write this article? No. Did I get  free t-shirt? No. I was invited to attend. I attended. But I liked what I heard. I liked what I saw. I could have written it over at Donegan Landscaping… but this isn’t just for gardeners… it’s great for all of us. Take a look….

Bord Gáis intend to launch its electricty service to the general public.

So why am I telling you this? Why am I bovvered. Because I don’t like semi states than are involved in price fixing that have had fixed prices for too long and competition is always good. This is guaranteed money saving and easy peezy. ‘Her indoors’ will be calling today.

They already have signed 15,000 of the 85,000 IFA members.

So what are the boys doing? Well… they will give discounts greater than the ESB, guaranteed, is ever possible to [and a minimum] of the following

• 10 % year one
• 5% year two
• 5% year 3

That’s not bad? It’s great!! And maybe the ESB may cop on. They won’t you know. At least I dont think so. What have you got to do? Go to their website. Click call me back. And its done for you. YES. They do all the backround stuff.

These are good guys. I like them. They care. They give a hoot. They’re creating  jobs. They’re saving ‘us’ money. The staff care. All of them. And people who care deserve a bulaidh bós.

if you dont know what twitter is and you’re reading this then… eh? google it.

No. That was very rude of me.

This may explain it and of course from twitter – to what a twestival is.

Click here to hear Adrian Mc MahAon on Phantom Fm.

If you still don’t gettit then – take the following [...]]]>

aido

if you dont know what twitter is and you’re reading this then… eh? google it.

No. That was very rude of me.

This may explain it and of course from twitter – to what a twestival is.

Click here to hear Adrian Mc MahAon on Phantom Fm.

If you still don’t gettit then – take the following steps please:

• take out a hammer and smash the computer to pieces…
• pick up a mills and boon book
• hit yourself with it
• get out more

With all that in mind – this was a charity event. It was good fun which makes life always easier. It was also about friends whom I already know or had not seen in a long while.

That said this is Ballyboughal.net and whilst Andrew Stanley is from Swords… Jason Byrne – the mentalist is [a blow in - sure aren't we all], myself and Aido were there.

I have few rules in my life to abide by. But the few will always be.

• say hello and thank you
• dont be a miserable shoite
• open the door for a lady
• smile

IF you go a step further – and give someone some money – and it makes you feel good – then you really must be a cool dude.

By the way Jason does the lotto in the petrol station in Ballyboughal – if you see him in there – go kick in the shin and tidy up his hair!

If you weren’t there and you need a good night…. [you do you know] – pick up a newspaper – and get to a charity event somewhere – you will enjoy yourself or you can wait coz this one’ll be there next year.

Ode to the sponsors, the organisers, rick, andrew and the revellers. Bulaidh bós lads well done.

i didnt go near the pub. i dont want to. [...]]]> ive not been well again. happy new year my arse. happy Christmas? not for me. the grandkids were sqaushing cake into the carpet singing jingle bells and that stuff and the other one wanting kisses under the missletoe. happy? i dont think so. whats happy about that?

i didnt go near the pub. i dont want to. why would i. the pub. i rather play monolopy. thats what they have a monolopy. i wanted to go to kettles this week but im told the music is cancelled on a thursday there now. shut up mcmahon thats just anpother excuse not to have to hear you play that girlzone crap on the guitar. so whats happy?

its freezing. my legs are sore. maybe i’m just tired. Sure maybe im still tired of listening to that gardener fella harping on about how e loves trees so much. happy? my arse

but maybe things are looking up. i saw the hairdressers opened opposite the monolopy. i never liked barbers much. full of old men babbling on about shite i might go up and get my hair done. the ladies might make me a cup of tea and a bisciut. Id like that very much. of course i need my oap discount. do they do that?

and while im here. 2fm. ii get my tv and radio licence free. i paid my taxes long enough. give me back rick o’ shea. happy Christmas to you too ye feckin shower. I liked him. i wonder do they have a radio in the hairdressers.