Prayer and ready mix dough are all some people have these days

Is the end nigh? Patricia is already stocking up on the bog roll

Not in my day: Yoga is being introduced in primary schools now Picture: Pixabay

If I knew then what I knew now: Patricia welcomes a second election - maybe this time voters won't have such a knee-jerk reaction for change Picture: Michael Cowhey

Outside the world of politics - Ireland’s second favourite subject, the weather, has been down right miserable. Pictured are two brave souls trying to cross Sarsfield Bridge Picture: Michael Cowhey

The famous quote “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others” is often attributed to Winston Churchill. His own political career spanned over 64 years

Patricia wonders why the rest of health service doesn’t operate with the same proficiency as the Nenagh injury clinic

What kind of reception will general election candidates get at your door? Pictured is Jim Kemmy canvassing in Limerick City in June 1989

The RIC commemoration row has blown up in the face of Minister Charlie Flanagan

Leap Years are regarded in some cultures with the same suspicion reserved for Friday 13 and the Ides of March. So will Leo be toasting success this year or ruing his decision to ‘go to the people’

Patricia fears that the tradition of sending personalised Christmas cards will die out

Christmas doesn't have to be the season of overindulgence

vThousands of people travelled to see The Templemore Miracles in August 1920

Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Thanksgiving are Americanisms we can do without claims Patricia

Gay Byrne opening the Trident Cash and Carry in Limerick in June 1972

Are we set for another big freeze like the Beast from the East in March 2018?

To go along with the RSA latest campaign - Minister Shane Ross has proposed the new crime of ‘dangerous overtaking of a cyclists’

Buttongate: Surely there are more pressing issues the Dail should be sorting

The problem with trips down memory lane are that they are always sunnier than they were in real life

The views are great out there - if it would only stop raining

Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe proudly displaying his work

A Free State Army column on the move during the Battle of Kilmallock, the largest single engagement of the Irish Civil War

Patricia says she loves trees, but commercial afforestation leaves her cold

Patricia claims the Irish language belongs to something far greater than our insular national soul...it is a national treasure for decades