Perhaps my favorite part of the Guinness tour was the section of advertising that displayed the old Guinness Cartoons and Commercials. They are absolutely hilarious! I loved every one of the cartoons, featuring Gilroy, the famous Toucan, Seal, Kangaroo, Ostrich, all of them! Here is the link to the official advertising section of classic commericials on the Guinness Website.
Remember, "Guinness, is Good For You! Cha Cha cha!"
Enjoy!
http://www2.guinness.com/en-IE/Pages/AdsGallery.aspx?adtype=TVAds&adsclass=classic&cntry=world
Monday, January 26, 2009
Dublin Town, Dublin Town, Everybody's walkin' up and down, the river to the East and the River to the West, everybody's walkin' round Dublin Town...
Hey Homies,
Early Friday morn, my housemates and I snagged a bus at 6am and headed to Dublin for the weekend. Overall, it was a great trip, and although Ireland did not feel like an Irish town in comparison to Galway, it was cool to be in a very multi-ethnic and major international city. We started out by finding our hostel which was in a great location and was very inexpensive. It also included free internet, free breakfast, and fantastic security precautions as well a relaxed environment. From there we went to the classic Dublin sights, such as the Guinness tour and Temple Bar/Chop Street. All were very impressive. That night after resting up a bit, a few of us met 2-German-Man-Students, and 3-French-Wo-Man-Students at the Hostel. We hung out for a while at the hostel before going out to the pubs on the town. It was a great night, a lot of fun, and besides the snobby/crazy/non english speaking French ladies, are new friends were a great time.
The next day we checked out of the Hostel at 10am - a few of us split up and went about the day. My group of 4 went to check out the bay and the GAA stadium/museum - Croke Park: The 4th largest stadium in all of Europe, and most likely the largest Amateur Stadium in the world! It was amazing to see and learn all about hurling, Gaelic football, and the timeless classic of handball! Great tours all around. After that we walked for a long ways to check out Dublin Castle (not very impressive) and then the National Museum of Ireland at these old Army Barracks and Jail. A great, great part of Irish culture that apparently not many Irish know about since it took us a good two hours to get there with all of the bad directions we received... After that, we capped off the weekend with the Old Jameson Distillery Tour, where I had the opportunity to be an honorary whiskey taste tester. Lets just say I really needed a large, fresh Doner Kebab afterwards, made with 100% Irish lamb of course!
I'm not worthy...
Certificate of having the Perfect Pour by yours truly!
This bird is smashing grapes for wine...
GAA - Gaelic Athletic Association
Croke Park
The famous Irish Football Jersey of my ancestors from County Kerry
Entering the stadium while the crowd goes wild!
Courtyard to the Barracks - Location of the National Museum of Ireland
Every group of Irish immigrants to America needs a Boxer!
(I'm not the only Irish decendent who wears a speedo...)
A sample of nicknames for all of the surnames that worked in making crates and packing whiskey. I think it will catch on...
Testing the fastest growing whiskey in the world . . . among others.
Early Friday morn, my housemates and I snagged a bus at 6am and headed to Dublin for the weekend. Overall, it was a great trip, and although Ireland did not feel like an Irish town in comparison to Galway, it was cool to be in a very multi-ethnic and major international city. We started out by finding our hostel which was in a great location and was very inexpensive. It also included free internet, free breakfast, and fantastic security precautions as well a relaxed environment. From there we went to the classic Dublin sights, such as the Guinness tour and Temple Bar/Chop Street. All were very impressive. That night after resting up a bit, a few of us met 2-German-Man-Students, and 3-French-Wo-Man-Students at the Hostel. We hung out for a while at the hostel before going out to the pubs on the town. It was a great night, a lot of fun, and besides the snobby/crazy/non english speaking French ladies, are new friends were a great time.
The next day we checked out of the Hostel at 10am - a few of us split up and went about the day. My group of 4 went to check out the bay and the GAA stadium/museum - Croke Park: The 4th largest stadium in all of Europe, and most likely the largest Amateur Stadium in the world! It was amazing to see and learn all about hurling, Gaelic football, and the timeless classic of handball! Great tours all around. After that we walked for a long ways to check out Dublin Castle (not very impressive) and then the National Museum of Ireland at these old Army Barracks and Jail. A great, great part of Irish culture that apparently not many Irish know about since it took us a good two hours to get there with all of the bad directions we received... After that, we capped off the weekend with the Old Jameson Distillery Tour, where I had the opportunity to be an honorary whiskey taste tester. Lets just say I really needed a large, fresh Doner Kebab afterwards, made with 100% Irish lamb of course!
I'm not worthy...
Certificate of having the Perfect Pour by yours truly!This bird is smashing grapes for wine...
GAA - Gaelic Athletic AssociationCroke Park
The famous Irish Football Jersey of my ancestors from County KerryEntering the stadium while the crowd goes wild!
Courtyard to the Barracks - Location of the National Museum of Ireland
Every group of Irish immigrants to America needs a Boxer!(I'm not the only Irish decendent who wears a speedo...)
A sample of nicknames for all of the surnames that worked in making crates and packing whiskey. I think it will catch on...
Testing the fastest growing whiskey in the world . . . among others.Sunday, January 25, 2009
He Shoots . . . Oh what a save!
Hey all,
this past week I headed out to go try and train with the NUIG Football club. They train on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 530pm at the Dangan Sports Complex, which I found out to be a 45 min walk from my house! After showing up late on Tuesday because I couldn't find the field, I found one of the coaches who told me to suit up and jump in the drill - field drills that is... Unsure of what to make of everything, and very nervous, I suited up in my cleats, only to look up and realize that everyone was wearing turf shoes on the field - an astro turf field! @#$%! Haha, so hence forth I suited up in my Nike Free's, which are not accustomed to soccer on a turf field. Let's just say I barely got through the drills, and then the rest of the night we played shortside games, where I was able to hold my own, but did not impress anyone. Overall the first training was very awkward, and I was very nervous; I also did not make many new friends either...
After considering, reconsidering, and extreme dilberation over the next two days, I decided to stick with the training - it's only 2 days a week for a couple of hours and I've been dreaming of playing soccer internationally, let alone playing again in general! So after harnessing my nerves and confidence with the determination to play, and a new pair of cheap turf shoes, I made it back to training on time, and with confidence. Thursday was a whole new session. I met some Irish players, I played well in the field drills, and I finally got to play some 'keep - it never left me! No warm ups, and straight into a half side game, I managed to do very well and was able to actually show some strong skills. I had a blast! It was a great session, and I can't wait to get back on the field to play more and meet more people. I was asked to play in one of the games this weekend, but I had plans for Dublin with my housemates. More to come!
this past week I headed out to go try and train with the NUIG Football club. They train on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 530pm at the Dangan Sports Complex, which I found out to be a 45 min walk from my house! After showing up late on Tuesday because I couldn't find the field, I found one of the coaches who told me to suit up and jump in the drill - field drills that is... Unsure of what to make of everything, and very nervous, I suited up in my cleats, only to look up and realize that everyone was wearing turf shoes on the field - an astro turf field! @#$%! Haha, so hence forth I suited up in my Nike Free's, which are not accustomed to soccer on a turf field. Let's just say I barely got through the drills, and then the rest of the night we played shortside games, where I was able to hold my own, but did not impress anyone. Overall the first training was very awkward, and I was very nervous; I also did not make many new friends either...
After considering, reconsidering, and extreme dilberation over the next two days, I decided to stick with the training - it's only 2 days a week for a couple of hours and I've been dreaming of playing soccer internationally, let alone playing again in general! So after harnessing my nerves and confidence with the determination to play, and a new pair of cheap turf shoes, I made it back to training on time, and with confidence. Thursday was a whole new session. I met some Irish players, I played well in the field drills, and I finally got to play some 'keep - it never left me! No warm ups, and straight into a half side game, I managed to do very well and was able to actually show some strong skills. I had a blast! It was a great session, and I can't wait to get back on the field to play more and meet more people. I was asked to play in one of the games this weekend, but I had plans for Dublin with my housemates. More to come!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
I have an Inny too!
Today I went with the Kayak club to the Inny river about 2 hours Northeast of Galway. Thats right, the KAYAK team. Apparently in Ireland, England, and the whole of the UK is crazy about kayaking. The club shed had close to 40 or 50 boats, both private and club owned. They are well funded, and have a great amount of support, which is awesome, and quite frankly unbelievable to someone from the Midwest. Whenever asked about canoeing, there was always the same lack of response or lack of knowledge - it's just not as big here. There are only a handful of canoes in the entire country, and the club has two trippers from which they only refer to as - "canadians." Luckily one of the guys I emailed is very interested in canoeing and supports have a c-1 be made out of an old shell.
Anyway, today was great! Very cold though, and very basic stuff since there were a lot of beginners. But the river was fun, and I started to get more comfortable in a whitewater kayak. It was a big creeking boat, and hopefully I can find a good playboat that will fit me well. Everyone in the club was extremely nice, and a lot of fun. Overall, a great trip - I fit in nicely, I'm by no means out of my league, and there is some interest in the so called "canadian" way of paddling.
Anyway, today was great! Very cold though, and very basic stuff since there were a lot of beginners. But the river was fun, and I started to get more comfortable in a whitewater kayak. It was a big creeking boat, and hopefully I can find a good playboat that will fit me well. Everyone in the club was extremely nice, and a lot of fun. Overall, a great trip - I fit in nicely, I'm by no means out of my league, and there is some interest in the so called "canadian" way of paddling.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Trek to Connemara
Today as a house we woke up early and took a bus two hours North to the little town of Letterfrack and hike the Connemara National Park. Everything started out fine as we headed up the Mountain for free, but then the rains came; and then the wind; and then the hail; and even more wind...
Connemara National Park
A few goats to help navigate
And then Ireland got P-I-S-T...
Connemara National Park
A few goats to help navigate
And then Ireland got P-I-S-T...
Since half of us were in jeans, the ice to the face kept on comin', and the one sense of rational thinking we had told us this might have been dangerous... So after heading back down the ridge, stopping for a couple of pints in the pub, and warm up the extremeties, a few of us headed West to find the Ocean.
Shannon the Pub Dog
Bay to the Atlantic
Here we go again...
Time to head back to the pub
Shannon the Pub Dog
Bay to the Atlantic
Here we go again...
Time to head back to the pubA great first trip!
Cheers!
PS
Anyone know how to properly post images so they don't drag on and on?
Cheers!
PS
Anyone know how to properly post images so they don't drag on and on?
Friday, January 16, 2009
Down by the bay...
Here are some pics from the house and home of EuroMike
Our house located on a rooftop overlooking the bay.
Dirty Kitchen
My Room
View from my balcony
Tanker coming into port...
... and then parallel parking!
Our house's pride and joy, the Celtic Explorerhttp://www.marine.ie/home/services/researchvessels/explorer/
You're From Where?
Hey all!
Sorry for the lack of response, and details for that matter. Internet was slim for awhile, but now we have a wireless router, a good internet cafe down the street, and good wireless up at campus. I'm a first time blogger, so I'm getting used to that as well, but more to come more frequently!
I am doing well here! I made it fine on the plane and bus. Planes were a little scary with a lot of turbulance, but everything went well. The in-flight movies were City of Ember (kind of weird but good) and Wall-e! bus ride was good because there were not many people and it was very luxurious, so i got some much needed sleep. I ran into a guy I met at the info meetings at MU, named Adam, at the Dublin airport. I think he was on my flight too? Anyway, we buddied up then so it was nice to have a sidekick the last leg of the trip.
Found the Nailand house somewhat okay. It was a nice walk from the bus stop. I am living in a house behind the Nialand house apartments with 6 other guys. It is an old, rustic, concrete vintage two story house on a secondary level, with 8 beds, and it looks over the harbor and bay . . . easily the best living situation I could ask for! So beautiful to see, very cool feeling, and there is room for guests! My street is a very busy street, but not far from any of the other walking streets. Its about a 15-20min walk to campus, but you walk by rivers and canals, and its just a way cool trip. My roomies are very good guys, two of which I know, all from MU except for one from St. Joe's, but we all get along well.
I'll work hard to keep in touch and keep you posted with what I am up to, and will be sure to update the Blog.
Cheers!
Sorry for the lack of response, and details for that matter. Internet was slim for awhile, but now we have a wireless router, a good internet cafe down the street, and good wireless up at campus. I'm a first time blogger, so I'm getting used to that as well, but more to come more frequently!
I am doing well here! I made it fine on the plane and bus. Planes were a little scary with a lot of turbulance, but everything went well. The in-flight movies were City of Ember (kind of weird but good) and Wall-e! bus ride was good because there were not many people and it was very luxurious, so i got some much needed sleep. I ran into a guy I met at the info meetings at MU, named Adam, at the Dublin airport. I think he was on my flight too? Anyway, we buddied up then so it was nice to have a sidekick the last leg of the trip.
Found the Nailand house somewhat okay. It was a nice walk from the bus stop. I am living in a house behind the Nialand house apartments with 6 other guys. It is an old, rustic, concrete vintage two story house on a secondary level, with 8 beds, and it looks over the harbor and bay . . . easily the best living situation I could ask for! So beautiful to see, very cool feeling, and there is room for guests! My street is a very busy street, but not far from any of the other walking streets. Its about a 15-20min walk to campus, but you walk by rivers and canals, and its just a way cool trip. My roomies are very good guys, two of which I know, all from MU except for one from St. Joe's, but we all get along well.
I'll work hard to keep in touch and keep you posted with what I am up to, and will be sure to update the Blog.
Cheers!
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