Happy 69th birthday to the European Union. Pity about the UK. As King Lear said “How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child”.

56 years ago today, on 21 March 1970, in Amsterdam, Dana won the 15th Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland with the song 'All Kinds of Everything', written by Derry Lindsay and Jackie Smith. Over 50 years later, the song provides inspiration for different kinds of artists.

Someone thought it was a good idea to throw one of the TFI bikes into the River Lee from the North Mall. We picked it up out of the river and rowed it back to the Naomhoga Chorcaí compound at the Marina in our currach. I will drop it off at some TFI bike park.

something right – in the past couple of days I have received two such cards, including one from across the water!!! To the authors ~ Thank You!, it really is appreciated.

a quick thanks, or hit the send button on an email, but goes out to a retail shop, buys a card, writes a message of thanks in the card, then goes to the trouble of getting a stamp, and walking to the nearest post box or post office, ~ well that is really special. I must be doing

we get on very well together, they would probably prefer to be meeting me for a chat over a nice cup of tea or over a bite to eat. Consequently, when someone, after the dealings are finished, (and the bill is paid or in my case Bill is paid), goes to the trouble not just to say

As a solicitor, I am always conscious that clients do not see it as their mission in life to engage with me, or any solicitor. More likely than not, unless it is for something positive in their life like buying a house, they would prefer not to be dealing with me at all. Even if

The latest Law Society Gazette https://t.co/ArOODtoCie includes my article re potential costs consequences for solicitors who fail to comply with their section 14 Mediation Act 2017 obligations in relation to advising on mediation before commencing legal proceedings.

Today’s Financial Times has an article regarding neighbour disputes and mirable dictu, suggests media on as the appropriate form of dispute resolution. @TheIPMOie @MediatorsInstit @ciarbireland @civil_mediation @LawSocEdu

For those who are old enough to remember, it was 55 years ago today on 15 February 1971 that Ireland switched to a decimal currency.

explores why negotiations stall and how skilled neutrals can help parties move forward with judgment, creativity, and care. Register for the FREE ABA webinar at: https://t.co/Jp2Gfzai3w @LawSocEdu @SLACork @LimkBarAssoc @DSBA2022 @DSBAYoungMems @TheIPMOie @MediatorsInstit

The American Bar Association is hosting a FREE Webinar on 12 March when David Hoffman, mediator, arbitrator, and educator, discusses his new book "The Art of Breaking Impasse". Drawing on real cases and practice-based insights and interviewed by ABA Section Chair LIz Hill, David

explores why negotiations stall and how skilled neutrals can help parties move forward with judgment, creativity, and care. You can register for the FREE ABA webinar at: https://t.co/Frc2xmBx1y

FOA Mediators - Who is your favourite Poet or Poetess? Mine has to be Emily Dickinson. @TheIPMOie @civil_mediation @MBBIntl @The_Mediator @MediatorsInstit @LawSocEdu @KingsInns @SLACork @LimkBarAssoc /@DSBA2022 @DSBAYoungMems

I do not have, i.e. a monthly subscription for Adobe Pro, without incurring a penalty charge! @Adobe @AdobeSupport

et cetera. The telephone number for them in Dublin Ireland rings out without being answered. Last month I finally resorted to sending an old-fashioned letter in the post. I have had no response whatsoever. Meanwhile, I cannot cancel the credit card authorisation for a service

VERY POOR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE FROM ADOBE Does anyone know how one might contact a human being in Adobe Support? For over a month, I have been trying to get a response from Adobe in relation to a service request. There appears to be no way to contact them online. No email address

Most people in Ireland have heard renditions of  "An Poc ar Buile". A particularly famous rendition  was that delivered by the late Seán Ó Sé who sadly died during the week. However, how many people actually know what the words of the song mean in English? Have a go yourself.

I went to see the movie Saipan last night. (Curiously enough, my moviegoing companion was a Judge). We agreed that the outcome could have been very different if they had used a mediator ~ who knows, we might have won the World Cup? @LawSocIreland @TheIPMOie @MediatorsInstit

“Per tenebras lucem quaero” - “Through the darkness, I seek the light.” A good motto for a mediator. @TheIPMOie @MediatorsInstit @LawSocEdu @ciarbireland @