Pig-slayer
Named after an Angel
Michael has blue twinkling eyes under bushy brows
owns a broad bladed knife, he carries
in a thong tied leather scabbard.
His long boned freckled hands hold
his stained brown hat
beige mackintosh (coat) flaps
around his tall frame when he limps.
Favours an up-ended barn door
as abattoir bench
shackled animal, tied by ropes
screams to the wind.
Meticulous rasping as steel kisses stone
blood curdling screeches echo back
morning has ended,
the butcher spits into the ditch
he regrets not marrying.
– By Margaret Kiernan
The benefit of registering children as legitimate employees on the farm
A child can earn up to €8,250 without incurring tax. A sole trader farmer can pay wages to children (over the age of 15) through the Pay As Your Earn (PAYE) system; resulting in saving quite a sum of tax. Under labour law, it must be light work and no longer than 35 hours per week outside school term time (and revenue will require proof of payment).
Hit ?? if somebody has messaged you asking for #Cheltenham tips.
— William Hill Racing (@WillHillRacing) March 15, 2021
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Pink marmalade, yes you heard us right. https://www.instagram.com/wexford_preserves/ are turning pink to raise funds for the @mariekeatingfoundation – which works tirelessly to help in cancer prevention, awareness and support.
Our Instagram pick of the week says: “For every jar of Wexford Home Preserves Sicilian Pink Grapefruit Marmalade sold, Wexford Home Preserves will donate 50 cent to the Marie Keating Foundation. Available in good food shops and online www.wexfordpreserves.ie”
So by buying pink, you’re supporting Irish and making a charity donation at the same time.
70%
Currently, approximately 70% of all organic fruit and vegetables are imported from other countries like Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Chile. Conventional fruit and vegetable imports are high, as well, at around 54%, so you can understand why many consumers choose to look for local over organic foods.
From Arthur O’Meara.
We have a hang up in Ireland about not putting trees near the house. We are terrified that they will knock the house, or that they are poisonous. But children don’t eat trees nowadays and they will find a lot more poison under the kitchen sink
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