Retiring is great - loadsa parties. The latest was last night in the pent-house suite of the Clarion. Wall to wall luxury and great views over the river. This was arranged by St Catherines staff. BBQ on the balcony. The guna deasa is getting great wear!
Eric Shroder, from Majorca, was employed by Apple and Hochtheif to install all of the IT technology in the new CSM. He did a fantastic job, working closely with all of us on the staff to get it all up and running. Then, before Christmas he went to hospital with stomach pains which turned out to be colon cancer. He seemed to be making a good recovery until last week when his illness was declared to be terminal in a few short weeks. He was engaged to an English girl and they were planning to get married next April. Their friend got onto local radio last week and told Cork about the situation. Immediately, all of the Cork wedding industry jumped in and arranged for a most fantastic, fairytale wedding to happen yesterday. The ceremony took place in Holy Trinity Church and the CSM was turned into a magical setting by Frank (Brides by Frank). CSM staff were invited guests. It was incredible. SDome photos here.
The new developments in Douglas have changed the back village. There is now a huge multi storey shopping centre with a high rise parking lot. Tesco is the main shop holder on two huge floors.