tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363970122011-12-14T18:39:45.650-08:00Writings from a Dublinerpjdscotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17040365771232940432noreply@blogger.comBlogger101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36397012.post-13143162382636892802009-09-10T10:10:00.000-07:002009-09-10T10:13:13.394-07:00

Nutella, in case you don't know, is a rich, chocolate spread. While passing through the motorway services in Luxembourg, I noticed these Nutella jars for sale. Incidentally, 5kg = 11 US Pounds [ and €28 euros about $35/£24].Cancel that visit to the dietician and enjoy your jar! PS. I feel the jar merits a giant cake, sandwich, piece of bread of anything else you can place under the delicious

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We're delighted and honoured to be listed on Ireland:alltop: Not only does Alltop contain an eclectic mix of sites, but is also supported by the excellent Twitter system. PJD.

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If you have been to Ireland but haven't stayed in a B&B, you're missing a part of our culture. We have long tried to provide warm and friendly accommodation and you can still experience this with a stay at a B&B. While it is possible to book ahead, it is also possible to go-as-you-please and get accommodation by knocking on doors, especially in the off-season. If the B&B is full, they will

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I was not intending to mention drinking again but a recent article in the Irish Times caught my eye. Pubs in Ireland are open most days with a few exceptions, one such day being Good Friday. Due to the difference between licencing laws in pubs and those where the drinking location is mobile, chiefly ships and trains, the latter have exceptions to the normally rigid laws. In the old days it would

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The traditional image of Ireland portrayed in the cinema is one of timelessness, a slow pace of life, some great characters (typically drunk but in great spirits) and ever changing scenery. More recent films such as 'The Commitments' (and other Roddy Doyle adaptations) have attempted to create a more realistic vision of modern Dublin and Ireland. However, I can tell you that the mystical Ireland

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It used to be straightforward for webmasters when setting up a new site. You uploaded the site containing good navigation and Google and the other search engines (SEs) indexed it. With the amount of competition and vast numbers of sites the SEs need to list, things have changed. Based on personal experience, here are some steps which might help you get indexed by Google. Yahoo tends to be easier

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The British Broadcasting Corporation proposes to introduce a new online TV service called iPlayer, allowing users to watch television seven days following transmission. Ironically, given the 'i' title, it won't be available to mac users - nor to Linux users. However, there is a public consultation process and your opinion could count.read more | digg story

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Massive site on Dublin, Ireland with an alternative look at Dublin and Ireland. I enjoyed the guide on Dublin pubs, music and night clubs. There are a lot of pictures, including several of the secret River Poddle. You can find out information about Ireland in the "Irish facts" section and there are lots of fun tips for enjoying yourself.read more | digg story

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I was born in Ireland, an island that does not match the size of many counties in the USA, never mind states! In he middle of the nineteenth century, Ireland was home to approximately 8 million people - following the disastrous potato failure in 1848 that number quickly reduced through death and emigration. There were two countries to which Irish people emigrated: Britain and the USA.The arrival

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Hello,While I have a lot of experience writing and hosting a website on Dublin, I have never blogged before. So forgive my wandering thoughts until they become more focussed!There should be a link to my website on the left sidebar, but just in case...http://www.hidden-dublin.comThe current debate on muslims in Britain, a result of Jack Straw's comments, made me reflect on the role of the Irish

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