Things here in Ireland are at rock-bottom

Dublin
I was in Dublin for a meeting about 2 years ago and it was absolutely booming. New projects and new construction were everywhere, the streets were full of people and you couldn’t squeeze into a bar. Even though my trip was paid for, I had taken extra money that I [...]

Ha´ Penny Bridge at night

Obama Discusses Economy with Irish Leader

St. Patrick’s Day talks
President Barack Obama today met with the head of the Irish government, Taoiseach Brian Cowen.
The meeting, appropriately scheduled for St. Patrick’s Day, was held in the Oval Office.
Not a lot to celebrate
Today marks the first St. Patrick’s Day that Taoiseach Cowen has been in office. He was [...]

Brian Cowen

Feds Seize Shamrock Seeds | Toxic Assets (Pt. 1)

Market for shamrocks high, feds say chan eil
In Chantilly, Virginia, federal agents at Dulles International Airport have seized shamrock seeds from happy travelers from Ireland. There were coming to America to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday, March 17.
According to a Fox News report, Customs and Border Patrol spokesman Stephen [...]

Ireland’s Recession deepens, seeks Bailout from their Government

Nearly 100,000 people marched through Dublin on Saturday
Ten years ago I bought a ticket from Boston to Dublin, Ireland, so that I could join the new Intel plant that was coming online in Leixlip, near Dublin. This is a classic case of déjà vu. Now I need to buy the [...]

Sack this government

Unemployment and Payday Loans

Hi Payday Loan guys, how fast can you move?
The threat of unemployment is everywhere. Anyone can be hit with a lay off at any time. Don’t wait until you’re out of work to apply for a Payday Loan. It may be too late. Apply now!
I think I’m about to drop [...]

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