So Far...

My parents arrived Thursday evening, The Ours made scallops and chorizo for starter and mushroom risotto and pan fried sea bass for main (both gorgeous!) and then we headed out to see The Weir at the Gate Theatre - we all loved it, and not just because it was set in a pub either. I was in stitches at the writing and performances, but the play also deftly touches on the sheer loneliness and isolation that often accompanies rural life. I'm not a superstitious person either but the ghost stories had my hair standing on end, that's how perfectly each one was told. One of my favourite plays no doubt.

When we were leaving, The Ours remarked that four tickets were the same price as one to see Tom Waits (€120), no disrespect to the great man but a night at the theatre is still a relatively cheap affair and well worth the effort. (In other words - go and see it!)

Friday was spent in Kells, Co. Meath via Celbridge, Co. Kildare - for reasons too long and complex to go into - those country roads are not conducive to a settled stomach, especially if you had a few drinks the night before. Needless to say Friday night was a quiet one in front of the tv!

Yesterday we visited Blondie's gorgeous house in Rathgar. Unfortunately as we arrived the heavens opened and the barbeque was soaked, but luckily the vast kitchen held us all and the food tasted just as good done in the oven. Then on to meet Paddington at the Front Lounge to celebrate his birthday and meet his lovely boyfriend. A great night was had by all.

Tonight my parents are back in Dublin and we're going out for a bite to eat. Hope you are all having a great weekend.