Category Archives: Travel

Back to Kilkee

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Tony Redmond

Kilkee is a seaside resort in County Clare on the west coast of Ireland. Originally developed as a resort in the late Victorian era, Kilkee continues to be a popular destination for tourists from all around Ireland and elsewhere. My … Continue reading →

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Ambling up to Cherbourg

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Tony Redmond

Driving from the Cote d’Azur to Cherbourg is a 1,350km trek over thirteen or so hours behind the wheel, depending of course on the number of “bouchons” (traffic jams) that you encounter on the French autoroute system. To be fair … Continue reading →

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The plight of the mother bat

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Tony Redmond

One of the joys of a house in the country is the wildlife that occasionally make an appearance. Bats are common visitors as they roost under the eaves of the house and behind doors. I haven’t quite worked out what … Continue reading →

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A day walking the Somme battlefields

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Tony Redmond

I’ve been interested in the battles that flowed across France in both World Wars for many years. My interest was partially awakened by spending time close to the D-Day beaches in Normandy but I also had the chance to live … Continue reading →

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Wandering down through France

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Tony Redmond

It was time to head back from Ireland to France. This time we decided to take the ferry from Rosslare to Roscoff on the basis that the route was shorter and we’d spend less time cooped up on the boat … Continue reading →

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Rugby, weapons, and conferences

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Tony Redmond

Lots has been happening over the past two weeks with trips to Las Vegas to speak at “The Experts Conference” (TEC), Flayosc (south of France) for some vacation, and England for rugby. It’s time to consider some of the incidents … Continue reading →

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Travel challenges in professional refereeing

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Tony Redmond

Being part of the refereeing team that works professional matches sounds interesting to people who are fans of the different sports that support professional teams and it is truly wonderful and privileged to be a part of massive sporting events … Continue reading →

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Where did all this snow come from?

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Tony Redmond

Ireland isn’t used to snow but we’re getting it in bucket loads at the moment (at least in Dublin). Not only is the quantity a surprise, it’s also the fact that snow is falling in late November and early December. … Continue reading →

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White van returns to Ireland

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Tony Redmond

Our journey from Ireland to the South of France and back is now complete. The drive back from the Côte d’Azur was long but passed reasonably well, even if the journey was lengthened somewhat by the need to pass by … Continue reading →

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White van to the Côte d’Azur

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Tony Redmond

I am delighted to announce that I have joined the “man with white van” movement after driving a Mercedes Sprinter van from Dublin to the South of France and back. The van was hired from Van Rentals.ie, a company that … Continue reading →

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