Posts Tagged “sky”

Stargate SG1 dies with barely a whimper

So SG1 has finally gone the way of the Dodo. The final episode was a huge disappointment although I suppose it did take us into the heads and personal lives of some of the characters in an unusual way. Still, it’s not a soap opera, I’d watch Emmerdale or Cornation Street if I wanted personal [...]

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Do I really need a phone line with Sky Digital?

Way back in 2004 i posed the question, Do I need a phoneline for Sky Digital? and I can confirm that yes, you do need to keep your Sky box connected for the term of the contract, usually the first year. Last January I purchased a Sky+ subscription with the multi-room option. I didn’t connect [...]

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Ni­ Gaeilgeoir Me

I watched the first two episodes of reality tv show, Ni Gaeilgeoir Me tonight. It’s on every night at 10pm for the rest of the week and I’ll probably tune in. I do have to admit that I fast-forward through it on the Sky+ because I’m not a reality tv fan, but it’s fun to [...]

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Wires

Clouds Over Blarney

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Do I need a phoneline for Sky Digital?

Do I need a phone to use Sky? I don’t know for sure, but if pressed for an answer I’d give an equivocal “maybe!” There’s plenty of conflicting evidence around and plenty more on Google of course.

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Sky Digital Packages and Pricing

After getting Sky Digital installed yesterday I need to choose a suitable package of channels. I took advantage of the €1 installation which meant I had to go for an expensive package of channels this month. As I don’t have enough interest in soccer to justify the sports channels I want a cheaper package next [...]

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Fire units battling Cork city blaze

I just heard on IRC that there’s a fire in Blackpool! I looked out the window but didn’t expect to see anything as we’re more than 8 6.25 miles (Thanks Christian!) away here in Ballincollig… Fire in Blackpool

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photoSIG: Sunset over Cork – I …

photoSIG: Sunset over Cork – I was just a bit hungover on New Year’s Day. It was after 3pm when I finally dragged myself from bed and when I looked out the window I saw a beautiful sky outside…

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