The Odd CoupleThis production at the Pavilion Theatre in Dún Laoghaire from February 16th-21st stars former Nualas Anne Gildea and Sue Collins. Interesting casting.
Pancake partiesHost your own party in aid of the National Children's Hospital, Tallaght. See www.odlumspancakeparty.ie
Eamon Dunphy's tearsThe talk of the town. "He was almost crying on the Late Late," they said. "What for?" they asked. "For Ireland," they replied. Go on, ye boy ye.
ObamaTubeHe uploads videos, talks directly to his people online and will launch www.recovery.gov so Americans know where their taxes go. Why not, Mr Cowen?
Pulling togetherSo the bus driver let us off five cent and a stranger gave us €1 for the parking meter because we ran out of change. Small gestures save the day.
Smug ValentinesWe see you racing down the street with your Sylvester and Tweety helium balloons. We're behind you . . . brandishing a very sharp pin.
Fiscal imprudenceThe bank statements have rolled in. We are rethinking our strategy of spending our way out of this recession.
Porridge volcanoesFirst it erupts all over the microwave, then the leftovers set like concrete. Check the wattage (or use a saucepan), and leave the bowl to soak. With all that effort, you'll have earned your breakfast.
Shebeen ChicThe prices at this Dublin eaterie are not shebeen-like. Our burgers were cold and our mains arrived 30 minutes apart.