Showing posts with label Old ads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Old ads. Show all posts

Friday, 5 April 2013

Ballybunion, Beards and Cosy Caps








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Help with names or a date for this old Ballybunion school photo would be appreciated. This photo appeared in The Advertiser.

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Paul Galvin , as always, right on trend



A beard keeps you young, healthy and handsome according to Science
(Online World Observer)
Gentlemen, they’re not just for hipsters and the homeless any more. While both dead sexy and totally awesome, beards are also a boon to your overall health. Researchers discovered that men with beards and moustaches actually enjoy numerous benefits including, but not limited to, instant handsomeness.
A study from the University of Southern Queensland, published in the Radiation Protection Dosimetry journal, found that beards block 90 to 95 percent of UV rays, thereby slowing the aging process and reducing the risk of skin cancer. Got asthma? Pollens and dust simply get stuck in that lustrous facial hair. Additionally all hair retains moisture and protects against the wind, keeping you looking young and fresh-faced. What’s more, shaving is usually the cause of ingrown hairs and bacterial infections that lead to acne.
Have you tossed your razor in the trash yet?
To conduct the study, researchers left bearded mannequins, along with less attractive, follically-challenged ones, in the blistering sun of the Australian outback and then compared the amount of radiation absorbed by each.
But don’t forget to take care of those blessed follicles; beards can also spread infection if not properly cared for and make consumption of certain foods (e.g. cheeseburgers, corn on the cob, falafel sandwiches—anything with hummus actually, bagel ‘n’ schmear, syrupy pancakes) rather laborious. Fuzzy-faced men would be wise to take advantage of beard wash and beard oil, essential tools for looking and feeling your beardy best.

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Knitwits, Listowel's knitting group, has just posted 218 caps to KozyKaps4Kids, the US charity which distributes handmade caps to children who are undergoing chemotherapy

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The town is in mourning for Anthony Curtin,  former mayor of Listowel and long time champion of everything in Clounmacon. May he rest in peace



I took this photo at the unveiling of the statue of Nano Nagle  in Novenber 2010 when Anthony was mayor.

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Horse Fair photos next week.

Thursday, 21 March 2013

St. Patrick's Day in Listowel 2013 and some more 1974 ads.Old ads,




Fran's the man alright. A great start to his papacy. Let's hope the humility and empathy filters down the ranks as he follows in the footsteps of the fisherman.

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A short video I made on St. Patrick's Day 2013



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A few more photos from the parade











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More ads from panto programme 1974









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Nice one!

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From the official website of the GAA to publicize the next round of the Allianz football league and the clash of the old rivals.

Monday, 18 March 2013

La fashionista,Friday stroll, old ads and the twin tub


Listowel's newest fashion emporium on Market St.

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For a brief few days two weeks  ago we had a lovely spell of fine weather. Was it summer?
The very best neighbour in the whole world came and mowed our lawn.


Jim got out and about for the first time in 2013. On our travels, we encountered Billy Keane and Fr. Haulie Ashe, both looking well and in good spirits.

It was Friday and Denis Walshe was distributing The Advertiser. I told him that he reminded me of Lofty Kelliher. Denis had never heard of Lofty!

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Some more ads from 1974






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How many of you remember the twin tub? I remember when this washing machine was the height of luxury.



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Yesterday we had a great St. Patrick's Day parade. I took so many photos that it will take me a day or two to sort them out for posting here.

Here are two from Facebook


My St. Patrick's Day visitors, including Ted.......more on Ted tomorrow



NKRO float from Doreen Buckley

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THE rugby
Well done the girls!

Friday, 15 March 2013

St. Patrick's Day and 1974 panto programme

This photograph was taken in Listowel during the 90's

St. Patrick's Day in Dungarvan in 1952


Dublin 1961

And some photos from  Listowel 2012



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I was sent this joke to give you a laugh for the weekend:


An Irishman goes into the confessional box after years of being away from the Church.
He is amazed to find a fully equipped bar with Guinness on tap. On the other wall is a dazzling array of the finest cigars and chocolates.

Then the priest comes  in.
Excitedly, the Irishman begins…..”Father, forgive me, for it's been a very long time since I've been to confession, but I must first admit that the confessional box is much more inviting than it used to be."

The priest replies, "Get out. You're on my side."


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Listowel Emmetts 1983





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Remember my ads from 20 years ago? Anne Moloney has helped me to go one better. She gave me a panto  programme from 40 years ago and I will drip feed the ads to you over the next few days.



Jan 1974





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Jer took these photos at Dr. Eugene Duffy's Lenten lecture in St. Patrick's Hall on Wednesday night.




and he made a little video         http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkbDmr5nIJo&feature=youtu.be