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Until a few years ago I was not very familiar with Prague or the Czech Republic, now I am. I have lived there and now I travel back and forward several times per year. Because of this familiarity I am surprised when some asks me “Where is Prague?”

My first reaction is one of complete surprise and wonder how can they be so ignorant, then I think about North America, I don’t know most of their sta...

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Northern ireland is one of the areas that many tourist miss, this is a shame it is quite a beautiful as the rest of Ireland.  This is the Giants Causeway in County Antrim.

It is going to be one of those years.  Taxi drivers are on strike from time to time to stop new licences being issued.  They know how to bring Dublin to a complete stop.

Sliding sash windows look great, they are usually in the older houses - like mine. However they do give allsorts of problems in the older houses. Most sash windows are not double glazed, and that is hell for the bills and keeping the heat in the house during the winter - even here in Ireland, where it is never really cold.

I knew all this before moving into this house, so why did I go for someth...

There is nothing worse than having a great luxury wet room that ends up leaking and causing dampness.  The following guide is how the professionals tank a wet room.  And tank to you and me is waterproof.

Walls

Start by applying a primer called keraprimer on a clean dry surface i.e. plaster board.  Dilute primer 1:1 with water and let it dry for at least 1 hour before waterproofing with a latex/fibreglass material called kerafibre.

Stir the kerafibre well before use and use reinforced material in corners, junctions and over screw heads, brush kerafiber over the tape and make sure it is thoroughly wet.  On pipe inlets use reinforcement tape (cut out hole) press the patch in fresh kerafiber and brush kerafiber over to ensure it is wet.  Apply the first coat of kerafiber on the entire wall area then let it dry for at least 4 hours before applying the second coat.  Kerafiber changes to a darker colour when dry.

Apply the second coat of kerafiber and let it dry for 6-12 hours before tiling.  Check the thickness of the coat and apply extra kerafiber on thin or porous spots then allow to dry again.  The amount of kerafiber required min. 0.6 1/m2 and min.coat thickness o.4 mm.

Start tilling from the second lowest row of tiles, and at least 10cm from the floor.  Fix the tiles on the wall with superfix tile adhesive.

Floors

Apply keraprimer on a clean dry surface; dilute the primer 1:1 with water.  Use reinforcement tape at corners, junctions and over screw heads brush kerafiber over the tape and make sure it is thoroughly wet.

Use reinforcement material crosslaid to seal the floor drain.  Brush one sheet on the floor with kerafiber then brush the other one crosswise onto the first one brush well with kerafiber as well.

Apply kerafiber around the floor drain (40×40cm) and turn the double reinforcing sheet onto the drain.  Apply a coat of kerafiber on the entire area and let dry for at least 2 hours, (kerafiber changes colour as it dries).

Apply a second coat of kerafiber and let dry for 6-12 hours before tiling. Check the thickness of the coat and apply extra kerafiber on thin or porous spots. Allow to dry.  The amount of kerafiber is 0.8 1/m2 and min and the coat thickness should be 0.5mm.

Once it is dry cut out hole for floor drain.  Make sure the diameter of hole is at least 40mm shorter than the diameter of the drain. This ensures the brim of the hole reaches the seal of the floor drain.  The kerafiber coat must be at least 1.5mm thick around the drain.

Press a compatible tension ring carefully to the floor drain and cut off any extra membrane from under the tension ring.  Brush kerafiber over the entire floor area, up to the tension ring seal tension ring/drain junction with silicone.

Fix the tiles on the floor with superfix tile adhesive. Fill the joints with tile adhesive wait 15-30 minutes and wash excess grout off tiles with a sponge.  Wring the sponge well as excess water can discolour the joints.

Clean off excess grout and use silicone on all seams and corners.  Leave for 24 hours to dry completely.  Floor heating can be used gradually after a week from the joint sealing.

Advanced Wet Rooms supply and fit wet rooms through out the UK and Ireland. You can also buy wet room supplies from their on line store.

Is there anyone now looking for a personal injury solicitor in Dublin? The reason I ask is the snow. Strange you may think. But follow my logic.

As part of an accountancy course a long while back i had to study a little on Irish law. Now being a Brit I expected Irish law to be very similar to British law, (well that is what I get called here - better if you called me a Scot really). Anyway as...

Whirlpool baths are becoming increasingly popular, with more people benefiting from their home spa whirlpool. Whirlpool can be fitted with a filtration system which cleans the bath for you, allowing you to spend your time relaxing. Whirlpool baths are known world-wide for their luxurious designs and relaxation. They are the perfect thing for relaxing at home after a hard day at work or just the no...

I was thinking more of talking about the DART when I picked this photo - however my thoughts turn more to how good a day this was.  The sun is shining, it does illustrate that it does not always rain in Ireland.

The day we got the train we were going to Howth to walk along the cliff edges - it is an easy 30 minutes on the train from the centre of Dublin.

I hear often people complain on this blog a...

A new article directory has just opened, it is an Irish only niche directory.

So if you want to publish anything about Ireland pop along and add you writing now.

You can add your Irish Press Release or if you have an Irish business you can also write a page about your business.  Only information about Ireland, Irish websites or Irish press releases are published.

I hope this helps your

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For a French treat in Dublin check out Chez Max.  I don’t know any other French restaurants in Dublin, there must be some - but Chez Max will take some beating anyway.

They have two restaurants in Dublin, No 1 Palace Street, just beside Dublin Castle off Dame Street.  The other which has just opened is at 133 Lower Baggot Street - for me great as it is closer to home.

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One of the things about my job is you get to know a little bit a loads of things.  For instance the phrase “medical tourism” - well I had not come across it before a few short weeks ago.  And the definition for you and me - simply going on holiday and combining that with medical treatment.

This as we know is becoming ever more popular. While it gets very expensive in Ireland for dental treatment –...

Following on from my last post on cut price shopping I thought it only fair to list Aldi Stores also.  There are more of them in Dublin, and the same stands for them also.  For buying staples they are great - I am still not a fan of their veg - though many do disagree.

Here is the list of stores in Dublin.  Sorry could not get it much neater. for all other stores see their site here

When I lived in Vienna I shopped in Lidl - it was just one of the normal supermarkets, however since I have come back to Ireland I have not been in one and I had no idea if there were any nearby anywhere.

I shop in Tesco, it is local and handy, however our food bill has went from about €80 per week to €150 per week over the last 18 months - and therefore I decided it was time to find Lidl again.

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A wet room is super-stylish and perfect for creating a contemporary look.  As a second bathroom, a wet room can easily increase the value of your home.  Great for small bathrooms - removing the bath creates loads more space.  Wet rooms are, in general, easier to clean ? no shower screen or tray to worry about and if you go for a wall-hung sink and toilet, it’s easier still.  If it’s d...

I am often having a go at the lack of facilities in Ireland and Dublin, but I have to admit that some stuff here is better.  Trying to remember that I have a great way of life here can be difficult sometimes, it requires me to go visiting somewhere and get reasonable comparisons.

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Finding a job has become much easier since the advent of the internet. I remember trying to find my first job during the 1980’s in Glasgow, apart from the recession that we suffered at the time, finding a job was a laborious task. I would get the newspapers as soon as they came out and call the ones that I could, some I managed to give me a fax number to fax my CV to, however with most I had to ...

Why do I do it to myself?  I was driving back from Maynooth and I needed something for the computer and thought I would make my life easy by stopping at PC World in Liffey Valley.  Make my life easier - not what happened.

I have known for some time that the service in this shop is crap and therefore I drive a bit further usually and get what I need from PC World in Carrickmines - where the service...

It seems in catholic Ireland this is the best way to get attention.

I walk with my camera always, you just never know what you might see out and about.

this is of a Dublin Band Called Aortal playing on Grafton Street about a month ago.  There next gig is at Smithfield on the 25th May 2008.  They are Indie and good.

On a beautiful sunny May afternoon this is the view from Phoenix Park, not so good when you are looking towards the city. But turn around and you have the largest walked and iner city park in Europe on your doorstep.

The park is under used during the week, and gets fairly busy at the weekend. There is horse ridding, Dublin Zoo, the Presidents Residence, running tracks, cycle routes, coffee shops...

Just a photo while I was out cycling along the Dodder yesterday. It can be a great place to get away from some of the traffic noise in Dublin. There are good paths along most of the river.

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