38 definitions by Criostoir Hulme
Kildare (Cill Dara - Church of the Oaks) is a county in
Ireland It is in the Province of Leinster and is South West of Dublin (the Capital of Ireland
County Town - Naas
Pop. - approx. 164000.
Places of Interest - the historical town of Kildare; Maynooth where the National University of Ireland and St Patrick's College are situated and the Curragh Race Course
Ireland It is in the Province of Leinster and is South West of Dublin (the Capital of Ireland
County Town - Naas
Pop. - approx. 164000.
Places of Interest - the historical town of Kildare; Maynooth where the National University of Ireland and St Patrick's College are situated and the Curragh Race Course
We live in the north of Ireland We make regular trips to Kildare to watch the horse racing at the Curragh. Yhere are many stud farms close to the Curragh. Driving past the Curragh in the early morning is a pleasant sight. You usually see strings of horses with their riders being exercised on the gallops.
by Criostoir Hulme November 15, 2005
The GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) ban Irishmen not of their particular
persuasion from joining in their games. They really are GAA
persuasion from joining in their games. They really are GAA
by Criostoir Hulme September 4, 2006
Colonel Paddy is how the late Colonel Robin Blair Mayne DSO (Three bars), Africa Star, Légion D'Honneur, Croix De Guerre & Palm, co founder of the SAS is known is his home town of Newtownards, Co. Down. Col. Paddy won numerous other medals during World War II
Robin Blair Mayne born at Newtownards, Co. Down on 11th January 1915 - died in a motoring accident near Newtownards on 14th December 1955. His reputation as a tough man was gained in the Boxing ring (he was the Irish Universities Heavyweight Champion) and on the Rugby field (six caps for the Irish Rugby team and a member of the 1938 British Lions tour). It preceded him wherever he went. He became a legend in his own lifetime. Whenever someone today mentions the name Colonel Paddy many people are able to provide their own anecdote about the man.
by Criostoir Hulme December 8, 2005
A couple of hundred years ago a man walked into a shop
in London and asked the person behind the counter for a newt
in London and asked the person behind the counter for a newt
by Criostoir Hulme September 1, 2005
English people know all about the World Cup. Their press will tell you how well the English team will do, their fans .. every Englishman throughout the World cheer their team onward but to no avail. Only once, since the World Cup competition began, has it been won by England. In case you need to be reminded that was in 1966. This year they were beaten by Portugal. Prior to that defeat they were beaten 1 - 0 in Belfast by Northern Ireland.
by Criostoir Hulme July 15, 2006
by Criostoir Hulme September 9, 2005
t = Taxi and most of them qualify as Public Service Vehicles. In the north of Ireland they are regulated by Road Transport Licensing Division of DVLNI (Department of Vehicle Licencing Northern Ireland)and DOE (Department of Environment.
Qualifications for being a t driver include -
1. Must be over 18 years of age
2. Must hold a full driving licence
3. Must be a reptutable person
4. Must be medically fit
The taxi driver's taxi must pass a PSV Inspection Test.
Qualifications for being a t driver include -
1. Must be over 18 years of age
2. Must hold a full driving licence
3. Must be a reptutable person
4. Must be medically fit
The taxi driver's taxi must pass a PSV Inspection Test.
I occasionally use a t to travel to and from Belfast. A new friend, who lives in Belfast
uses a t to travel in the opposite direction and return to her home in Belfast.
uses a t to travel in the opposite direction and return to her home in Belfast.
by Criostoir Hulme August 25, 2005