Taggged: Dublin

The 27 bus route has not been improved

The New 27 Bus RouteDear SirsI write further to my telephone conversation with Phelim of your office today. I write to complain regarding the dramatic drop in quality of service on the 27 route since Monday, when the new route and timetable was introduced. On Monday morning, I experienced a 20 minute wait at peak time for a bus to take me from Glin Rd towards city Centre.

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IFSC Breakfast: NY Grind, Excise Walk

New York Grind, Excise WalkOriginally uploaded by Editor_TuppAs events would have it, I frequently find myself in Dublin's Irish Financial Services Centre early in the morning with an empty stomach. This is the first of an occasional series, wherein I risk my own morning equilibrium by trying out as many different breakfast places as my wallet will allow.

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Good Cuts

Good Cuts Originally uploaded by Editor_Tupp I hate having my hair cut. It is a chore which looms up at me slowly, like mowing the lawn or finding out about Spinoza. My previous regular hair-cutting haunt was abandoned when I was treated to a flow of invective against Jews as my neck was being brushed off.

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The Customs House Portico

The Customs House Portico Originally uploaded by Editor_Tupp. The OPW cite the Customs House Portico railings as the example of what they are trying to do to the Front Portico of the Four Courts. I thought I'd show readers what that Customs House portico looks like.

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