We think we are old but we’re only babes


The Middle East (ME) gets lots of nasty press around the world, for many obvious and sad reasons. But MB can assure you, given his many years there, that it’s full of characters who would be right at home in any Irish pub on any given night – Muslim of not! – telling tales and spinning yarns over a beer or three. 

Centenary (1916 to 2016)


Following MB’s recent series of posts in relation to the Irish Rising of 1916, and the War of Independence that followed……………… The Irish national TV station (RTE) aired a centenary celebration show in recent days relating to the rising event and all that followed in Ireland to this day. MB is sure he has never seen a better TV show in his entire life….