Brilliant day at Flavours of Fingal in Newbridge House today. Live music, equestrian and agri events, cookery demos, food trucks, arts and crafts, kids entertainment and bouncy castles to name but a few attractions. The sun made a welcome appearance and added to the fun atmosphere. I’m exhausted!

I miss the old door.

You’ve found me, now what do you want?

Really enjoyed binge watching all episodes of the second season of The Four Seasons today. Highly recommend it. It has just the right balance of humour, warmth and excellently delivered well crafted dialogue. Stellar cast too. Bravo!

When I’m hurtling down the runway about to take off on my flight home, I like to close my eyes and imagine I’m Christina Koch on my way to lunar flyby 🚀

*Michael Jackson on the radio: "I'm talking 'bout the man in the mirror.." Dracula: "What the hell does that even mean?" Invisible Man: "Beats me."

Sunset above the clouds 🌅 heavenly.

If anyone would like to see a photo of a cat that appears to be running very low on toner, then this is your lucky day. #Caturday

Definitely not the weather I expected for Fuerteventura-but hopefully sun 🌞 is on the way this avo🤞

Me: (thinking he might be more interested in water served in a glass) Buddy, you have to drink water in this weather. Cat: *sigh* I’ll give you two sips then I’m off to drink from the broken flower pot up the garden.

It has been an incredibly stressful and busy day. My toe beans just needed a little rest in my pillow fort.

Went to see The Devil Wears Prada 2 - ah, the ravages of time. I refer to myself and the hubby shifting in our seats to get comfortable and complaining about the heat in the cinema and not the ever beautiful cast.

I am regal…bow before me, peasant #caturday

Never have 4 people more wished they were still in the deepest, darkest recesses of outer space.

As opposed to jogging, running or sprinting…which are decidedly unwelcome. Spotted when I was stuck in rush hour traffic yesterday.

Met a gorgeous two year old rescued dachshund girl and a beautiful lab called Reilly in the fabulous Coffee Works cafe in Swords on my way to work. Couple that with the sunshine and a lovely cuppa, it was the perfect start to my day 😎

I'm brave enough to admit that I would, in fact, buy this the day it goes on sale or see it opening night. Yes, I would.

you just know somebody’s being called by their full name right now

I defy anyone to remain stoic with the double header I put myself through this morning. Firstly, the last episode of Schitt’s Creek (which I have seen 5 times to date as I just continually rewatched each series) and Best Wishes, Warmest Regards…made even more poignant now Catherine is gone 😔

Maine Coon kitty “Quill” time lapse IG: furryfritz Nils Jacobi / THE CATOGRAPHER

"UNHAND ME SIR I'M LATE FOR WORK"

NASA just dropped this image of Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch looking back at us. The first woman to ever see our planet in its entirety. I’m not crying you’re crying 🥹🔭🧪 📸: NASA

Have visions of Micheal Martin dancing around to ‘Jump’ by The Pointer Sisters after defending Starmer in his meeting with the orange buffoon today.

My goodness. Watch this astonishing speech.

Just booked tickets for Andrew Maxwell. Last time we saw him perform we were on board Symphony of the Seas sailing around the Caribbean and this time he’s playing in Peacocks, literally a 5 minute walk from the house. Handy.

Walked along the Grand Canal today. It was quiet and I passed maybe 7 people in total. Enjoying the scenery and listening to my music, I thought of Aisling Murphy and how ‘normal’ her day was while she exercised along this very same waterway in Tullamore. Until it wasn’t. On IWD, remember Aisling.

🎶"Heathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy, I've come home. I'm so cold. Let me in-a-your window"🎶

This is quite nice. There are some really lovely people in here if you ignore Jon Voight eg Mel Brooks, Morgan Freeman, Ian McKellen, James Hong, to name just four. And I was over the moon to see Tom Skerritt is still alive ... I thought he was dead! 🙌🏻

After a binge fest on ‘The Good Doctor’ I got to the last episode of the ‘final’ series (5). I was perplexed with the ending so I googled it to find there are another 2 seasons which haven’t been released here or UK yet and now am trying to forget all the spoilers I now know 🤨

Cat company 🐈‍⬛ while you’re feeling miserable is the best type of company. No talking, no expectations and cat naps from all parties.

Good stuff. Should be feeling semi normal by Monday 💊

I am 50 this year and have never once listened to a podcast 🙈

Mam’s Heavenly 80th birthday - I’m sure Dad is spoiling her today 🤍🤍

@trishyb.bsky.social Thought you’d enjoy this.

In case there was any doubt about the shocking weather we've had of late, to see this footage sent through by Maxi McCann around the Estuary that shows just what heavy rain on saturated ground combined with high river levels and high tides can do.

What a glorious day…the Tree Top walk in Avondale is utterly breathtaking. Good for the soul.

A fine tribute. Met Noel last March, we were early for Ed Byrne’s show & wandered over to Mulligan’s for a drink. What an experience & pleasure it was to chat with Noel. His charismatic energy was infectious & before we laughed at Ed, we laughed with Noel. Sad news. RIP. www.rte.ie/news/regiona...

Very sad to hear this awful news. What an amazing performer Catherine was. Her portrayal of Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek was beyond compare. Her flair, style and warmth in life was always evident. www.rte.ie/entertainmen...

Adrian Edmondson is 69. Here he is on Desert Island Discs, talking about Rik Mayall. If you’re lucky, you have at least one friend like Rik. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

I am a smug matinee attendee. Will be home on time for Graham Norton. Aptly named show in fairness.

So the de-christmassing begins 😞

Love this ❤️❤️❤️

It’s my birthday today 🎂 so I feel absolutely no guilt whatsoever in hibernating this evening with the family and cat 🐈‍⬛ and plan on ringing in the New Year with Prosecco and cheese. Report card for 2025…”could do much better”. Wishing you all happiness in 2026 🥂 🍾 🎉

The singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for hits including Driving Home for Christmas, has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family has said

A proud tradition - if you’re from Swords you absolutely expect to see Easter Eggs while Christmas shopping in JC’s 🐣 🎄🎅🏻

Die Hard is a Christmas movie. It’s set during Christmas, ffs. And there’s a stranger moving down narrow ducts to deliver hot lead to those on his naughty list.

I will defend this view point relentlessly. ‘Last Christmas’ is one of the best Christmas movies I’ve seen. It’s funny, charming, has an amazing soundtrack that all Wham/George Michael fans will adore and the main characters’ development is positively uplifting. However, it will make you cry… 🎄💕🎅🏻

All the cards are posted, 4 Christmas trees up and presents bought and wrapped yet the pretty damn smug feelings are being undermined by the bathrooms that need cleaning 🤦🏻‍♀️

🎄 Christmas has arrived in Swords 🎄