December is here and I am yet to open my advent calendar.  When I finish writing this week’s blog, I will have two doors to open, on what I hope will be the best advent calendar I’ve ever had ‘Toberlone’. I know what your thinking, why would a man in his late 30’s have an advent calendar?  My

One week down and I have watched every episode of ‘I’m a Celebrity”. Incredible.   I know all the contestants and although some episodes have been better than others I think it’s been a great watch.  Why is this important I hear you ask?  It’s important because usually by this stage of the competition everyone is talking about it and

So Christmas is here.  Go on admit it!  Many houses close to me have the tree and decorations up, every ad on TV is a Christmas ad and they are handing out free celebrations in my local garage when you pay for your fuel.  Now, I am all for Christmas, it’s my favourite time of the year but

My week started off by hosting the inaugural Northern Ireland Hotel of the year awards at Titanic Belfast.  I really enjoyed it.  As with many events that I host you never quite know who will be in room on any one evening.  It was great to bump into many familiar faces and to celebrate with the winners. The team

I pen my thoughts this week after hearing the news of the passing of legendary Irish Broadcaster Gay Byrne.  Unlike many people who grew up across Ireland watching Gay, at home we didn’t receive RTE. It wasn’t until my late teens I got to know who Gay Byrne was, the influence he had and the esteem with

It’s been a great start to the week with some winter sunshine and a drive down the coast to play golf at Kirkistown.  My golfing partner Andy and I even won the match; which was probably unexpected.  That made it even sweeter.  If you like your golf Kirkistown is ‘dry’ and the greens are superb so it is