George Michael & Relying on Price
George Michael at the O2 in Dublin was the reason I found myself on the lastminute.com website last Monday – as usual I was lastminute.com when it came to looking for a nice
Porridge and what I learnt about samples
I don’t like porridge, at least that’s what I always thought! In truth I had never tasted it and at 46 what were the chances of me developing a taste for a new cereal? In parti
When Great Products mask over Poor Service
I found myself in the queue of Butlers Chocolate Coffee Shop for about the fifth time in the week for our ritual morning treat and we just had to leave and search the streets of Co
Knowing you are the best and saying it
I was at a recent Chamber event in Cork and they had their usual “soap box” slot whereby a few members are given the opportunity to speak in front of the attendees and
Factor 15, the Flywheel and that crew in Killarney
I’m getting ready for another day, up early and wondering what to wear .. The rain pounding against the bedroom window and a night of strong winds rattling fence doors and ou
Waiting for the Penny to Drop
I was reading the text of an interview with a prominent retailer in Ireland (in business for over 40 years) who has a number of outlets – he was talking about the current sta
Patrick’s Hill, Heroes and Villains
We anxiously waited on Patrick’s Hill in Cork alongside partners, children, other family members, people from the charity, collectors, sponsors, spectators, cycle fans and curiou
JFK – the back garden speech and Social Media Magic!
“And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America wil
How much time off can you take this summer?
I am a few days away from my annual holidays and I can’t wait – it’s been quite a while since our last decent break and at this stage I could really do with it!!
Optimistic, Pessimistic or Realistic – Which are you?
My friend was killing me with his negativity, I was feeling hot, uneasy and uncomfortable.. despite really liking him and not having seen him in quite a while I just wanted to get
