Football scores have changed… not the actual scoring system but the way we hear them.
I grew up with Teletext, the teleprinter, and live Saturday evening Sports papers…
I worked on The Green (green paper) and was editor of The Pink (pink paper).
But we all branch out, add new life skills and reinvent ourselves and I now give you Teletext Holidays https://www.teletextholidays.ie.
Have your choice of Spanish islands… a week in Majorca or Tenerife for two.

Majorca – 5* Blue Sea Los Fiscos – All Inclusive – Was €450pp – Now €330pp – SAVE €120pp



Tenerife – 4* Gran Bali Hotel – Half Board – Was €486pp – Now €367pp – SAVE €119pp
For selected dates in March, April, May and June and include return flights from Dublin.
And here’s a taster of what Majorca and Tenerife have to offer… Smooth sailing around the Western Med and A walk through the ages… Tenerife.
OK, Valentine’s is coming



Everybody has their favourite romantic spot…
I know a very good chippie, the Chip Chik-Inn in Glasgow Hungry and Thursday – Gone Fishing.
The Scary One thougb has more exotic tastes and Rome is high on that list and mine… Small roads lead to Rome.
While I’m sure she’ll be giving me a nudge in the ribs again for Berlin.
Here’s what Click&Go www.clickandgo.com is tempting us with:
Valentines in Rome from €229pp
From €229pp for the 4 Star Best Roma Hotel. Price is per person based on 2 adults sharing for travel in February.



Price includes:
- 3 nights in the 4 Star Best Roma Hotel, Rome, Italy
- 1 x double room on a Bed & Breakfast basis
- Return flights from Dublin to Rome
Airport taxes & charges



From €259pp for the 4 Star Berlin Mark Hotel. Price is per person based on 2 adults sharing for travel in February.
Price includes:
- 3 nights in the 4 Star Berlin Mark Hotel, Berlin, Germany
- 1 x double room on a Room Only basis
- Return flights from Dublin to Berlin
Airport taxes & charges
*All prices include flights, accommodation,taxes and charges!
One that got away



No, not an old girlfriend! But a prize which, with time and my move back to Scotland, I didn’t take up.
From my friends at Red Carnation Hotels https://www.redcarnationhotels.com/our-hotels?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIorKhj9fB5wIVi7TtCh2kGwfgEAAYASAAEgLCb_D_BwE
Hideaway in Ireland at Ashford Castle
The 800-year-old Ashford Castle overlooking Lough Corrib in the west of Ireland.
And for a more secluded stay, the lakeside Hideaway Cottage, formerly the Castle’s boathouse.
Guests have access to the same thoughtful service and amenities of the five-star Castle hotel.https://www.ashfordcastle.com/rooms-and-suites/hideaway-cottage.