It is with deep shock and sadness that I learn of the death of Tony Gregory T.D.

He died today at the age of 61 after a long illness.

He was a champion of inner city Dublin. He was a bit of a rebel. He rarely (if ever) wore a tie in his capacity as a T.D.

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Happy Birthday Pelé ~ 68 today!

Tom Crean (1877-1938) was born on a farm near the village Annascaul in Co. Kerry.

At the age of 15 he joined the British Navy and ended up being on three of the four major British Antarctic expeditions:

1. The “Discovery” (1901 – 1904)
2. The “Terra Nova” (1910 – 1913)
3. The “Endurance” (1914 – 1916)

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Wendy Richard of ‘Eastenders’ and ‘Are You Being Served‘ fame has told the world that she is dying of cancer.

She as written her will, planned her funeral and is planning to marry her long term boy friend.

I’m truly sorry to hear of her illness. She was a great actress and I’ve had many a laugh from watching ‘Are You Being Served’.

Thanks for the laughs Wendy. My thoughts are with you.

Got this from Laura’s blog. I’m posting it here in remembrance of my mother who died of cancer 5 years ago.

Rest In Peace Mother.

A fitting tribute I think ……..

Paul Newman, the actor, died on Friday at the age of 83. He had been suffering from cancer.

Newman was a legend in his own time. A cool, suave and sophisticated man he was nominated for the Academy Awards 10 times.

He won an Oscar in 19878 for ‘The Colour of Money’. He also won two honourary Oscars.

Newman founded a food company ‘Newman’s Own’ from which he donated all his profits and royalties (well in excess of US$220 million) to charity.

What an amazing man.

Rest In Peace Paul. And thanks for the entertainment.