When I first started travelling away from home and telling people I was from Carrick-on-Suir, it was often confused in people’s minds with Carrick-on-Shannon or Carrickmacross. But as soon as I mentioned “my” Carrick’s famous sons, the Clancy Brothers and Sean Kelly no further explanation was needed!
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One of the nice things about living in Dublin is the amount of art installations visible throughout the city. With numerous statues, sculptures, fountains, murals and other installations, you’re never too far from a piece of art. Now, that’s not to say that everyone is in agreement as to what’s art….Dubliners have a habit of slagging off their art pieces with descriptive nicknames of their own. Who remembers the poor “Floozie in the Jacuzzi” (The Anna Livia Fountain now in the
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AuthorMy name is Mary and this is my bucket list blog ...having survived a near-death experience. I hope it encourages you to "live your best life". See how I'm completing my own bucket list items. And let me know how you're getting on with yours! Archives
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