A Lawyer who had a wife and twelve children needed to move because his lease was terminated by the owner who wanted to reoccupy the home. But he was having a lot of difficulty finding a new house. When he said … Continued
Obituary Surprise
Murphy opened the daily newspaper and was astonished to read in the obituary column that he had died. He immediately phoned his boss, Mr Finnegan. “Did you see the paper?” asked Murphy. “They say I died.” “Yes, I saw it!” … Continued
The Honest Plumber
The only plumber in Dublin to charge reasonable rates died. Due to an administrative mix-up, he was sent to Hell. Eventually it was realised in Heaven that there was an honest plumber in the wrong place. St Peter got on … Continued
Mother Teresa’s Irish Connection
Before she ever journeyed to India, Mother Teresa needed to learn some English as she began her life as a nun. She started out at the Loreto Abbey in Rathfarnham, a suburb of Dublin. Mother Teresa knew from a very … Continued
Bing Crosby: A Proud Irishman
Bing Crosby was born Harry Lillis Crosby in Washington on May 2, 1904. He was the fourth of seven children. His Irish heritage came from his mother, Catherine Harrington, who was the daughter of a builder from County Mayo. He … Continued
Food for thought
Why would you want to walk in someone else’s shoes, especially if they don’t fit? There is only one you, and that is your legacy whether you like it or not. So embrace it with enthusiasm and hope!
The Fast Car!
A fellow walked into a garage to buy a second-hand car. The salesman showed him a car and gave him the usual sales talk. “Is it a fast car?” inquired the prospective purchaser. “Fast!” said the salesman. “If you left … Continued