In 2005 Cork was European Capital of Culture. And a well deserved one, if I may add, as the city has much to offer.

So for 2006 I thought I reveal the dark side for a change. The side streets tourists usually wouldn’t see.

Think different, in terms of transport!

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Last Saturday we went to watch the Greyhound dog races in Curraheen Park.

Let me tell you one thing, they are fast. I mean really fast.

Overall a great social event. The minimum bet is one Euro and there are various possible combinations to bet on. Unfortunately non of us where very lucky, guess I should better stick with Poker.

Talking about Poker, is it just me or is Poker getting a bit girly? When I first joined the lads on for the Friday games it was an almost male dominated evening. But now there are almost as many lass’s as lads under the regular players. I am not saying that this is a bad thing, quite the opposite actually, but look what I found at Dunnes Stores the other day:

Pink poker chips. Right.