Author Archives: Steph

WHERE DO I START? Short & sweet review.

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Steph

Tonight kicked off THE THEATRE MACHINE TURNS YOU ON: VOL II at The Project Arts Centre [PAC]. I was originally heading down for one show tonight but a kind offer of spares for WHERE DO I START? came my way. A … Continue reading →

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Turn, turn, turn…

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Steph

Week 4, just beyond the halfway point and thankfully the instructor made the decision to let us carry on with whatever stroke seemed to come more naturally to each of us. For me it’s front rowing. I’d love to get … Continue reading →

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Beware of the pool noodles

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Steph

Lesson #3 and focus turned towards the breaststroke. Once upon a time I tried to learn this but couldn’t for the life of me get the hang of the frog-like leg kick. And things weren’t hugely different this time around. … Continue reading →

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Another reason why Fine Gael need to hire online PR professionals

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Steph

Spotted by @irishstu in Fine Gael’s latest upload to their YouTube channel. Now that’s after you’ve sat through the video that’s been edited using iMovie 11‘s James Bond-esque ‘Spy’ theme. It’s plain ridiculous.

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Look, mummy – no float!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Steph

Lesson number 2 came around very quickly. So quickly I barely got my bit of practice in 2 nights previously which turned out to be invaluable despite how stupid I felt splashing and coughing by myself much to the amusement of the … Continue reading →

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