Category Archives: Dublin Life

Ties That Bind – Ireland Remembers 9/11

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Glenn Kaufmann

As someone old enough to remember watching the events of 9/11 unfold on television, it was amazing to experience the tenth anniversary of those attacks on New York, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon in the country that, more than any other, … Continue reading →

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Five Things I Love About Dublin Ireland

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Glenn Kaufmann

Well, last week’s post seemed to stir up a bit of interest on all sides of the issues, not least of which was my use of the word “hate”.  Many of the people who left comments felt that after living … Continue reading →

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Five Things I Hate About Dublin Ireland

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Glenn Kaufmann

After living in Dublin for just a month, I don’t claim to have the full measure of either the city or country. But I am starting to form some solid opinions about things.  Here’s a list of the top five … Continue reading →

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Suddenly Ethnic

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Glenn Kaufmann

When we left the United States there were no tears on takeoff, and no sudden feeling of not belonging.  But, during our first few days in Dublin, something wonderful did happen. No, it wasn’t an “Oh my God, it’s full … Continue reading →

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Gone Daft: Dublin Rental Websites

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Glenn Kaufmann

Apologies for contributing a not so pithy “service” post this week, but today was our deadline to push our first shipment (books, clothes, computers, etc.) out the door and on the road to Dublin.  Later this week we’ll head to … Continue reading →

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Renting in Ireland: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Glenn Kaufmann

At the tail end of twenty-fours hours that included a transatlantic flight, learning to drive on the left, and a hasty (but not tasty) lunch, we knocked on two wrong doors, and finally found the first apartment on our list … Continue reading →

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Burnt Toast & Jam: First Impressions of Dublin

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Glenn Kaufmann

It is a fact that every single piece of toast I was served on my first visit to Dublin had been lightly scorched.  That said, they were all served with a tiny plastic trough of jam.  I was given something … Continue reading →

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