Smyths Irish Linens

If you are ever in Belfast and desparate to buy an aran jumper / a Shillelagh / a (bigger than life-size) leprauchaun / a fridge magnet shaped like a pint of Guinness / a (not to scale) model of the Titanic, then you'll really need to pay a visit to Smyths....

the Tele

The Belfast Telegraph has the widest circulation of any of our local papers. Based on Royal Avenue, it aims for the middle ground, but it is probably fair to say that it has a mainly unionist readership. (The biggest nationalist paper is the Irish News, which is based just round the corner in Donegall Street).

'not amused'

This large sculpture appeared outside City Hall today - as the centrepiece of the City Council's Waste Fair. I don't think Queen Victoria likes it.

sunset

A lovely early summer sunset over the Cave Hill.

Che?

At first glance perhaps, but take a closer look and you can see that George Best's face has been incorporated into the famous image of Che Guevara. Cute idea - has anyone else seen anything like this - maybe with the photo of one of their local heroes?

Casement Park

My husband went over to Casement Park today for the Derry/Antrim match - but it was rained off. This photo was taken after most of the crowd had left. Here's hoping the weather has improved by next Sunday...

after the market

Clearing up after Friday morning market at St George's. In the background you can just see one of the massive 'No Smoking' signs - we've been smoke-free here since 30th April.