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Ballyliffin it up!

This was written by Faolán on 12th November 2011 at 9:00 pm when he was 20 days, 14 hours, 39 minutes old | Leave a Comment

Also on this day... Silvio Berlusconi resigned as prime minister of Italy after dominating the country's politics for 17 years.

We went for a lovely long walk on the beach today. We went with Sonia and her two dogs, Manou and Friday. Poppy had a great time with them running and chasing the ball.

Ballyliffin has a great big sandy/pebbly/rocky beach that faces Malin and the Atlantic.
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Some new friends

This was written by Faolán on 11th November 2011 at 4:00 pm when he was 19 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes old | Leave a Comment

Also on this day... Ireland rout Estonia 4-0 away from home to almost certainly quality for Euro 2012.

Today was a Friday and one of my sister’s friends brought her two sisters round for buns. I don’t get what the deal is with buns!

Everyone took turns to hold me – this is one of Kate’s friend’s sisters! After that Kate went for a “sleepover”, which means staying up late and midnight feasts… I get that anyway, but I’m sure it’ll be even more fun to do it when I’m older.
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Tins and unicorns

This was written by Faolán on 9th November 2011 at 7:00 pm when he was 17 days, 12 hours, 39 minutes old | 1 Comment

Also on this day... Fifa agrees that England, Scotland and Wales can wear poppies on black armbands during the upcoming internationals.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op3w_ICK4us

Dad and my brother Darragh went to the cinema today. The rest of us took some of mums painting to the art gallery for her exhibition later this month.

We had lunch in Derry before that. S’funny, when you’re my age, everyone wants to look at you!
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Poppy the dog

This was written by Faolán on 6th November 2011 at 9:00 pm when he was 14 days, 14 hours, 39 minutes old | Leave a Comment

Also on this day... Greek leaders at crisis talks in Athens agreed to form a new government. Beleaguered Prime Minister George Papandreou agreed to stand down.

Poppy is our big, daft dog. She is something like a cross between a boxer, labrador and Staffordshire bull terrier (so we’re told).

Mum found her after she was knocked over by a car in Buncrana. The Gardaì were going to take her to the vets, but my mum offered.
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Sleep deprivation

This was written by Faolán on 5th November 2011 at 10:00 pm when he was 13 days, 15 hours, 39 minutes old | Leave a Comment

Also on this day... Protest involving up to 200 people against 'corporate greed' at London's Parliament Square finishes.

I don’t know what all the fuss is about! Mum and dad are tired (and let people know about it). I’m tired too, as you can see.

It’s really hard work being a baby, having to feed every couple of hours, struggle with wind (we’ve all done that), fill my nappy and look cute.
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Retail therapy

This was written by Faolán on 4th November 2011 at 11:00 pm when he was 12 days, 16 hours, 39 minutes old | Leave a Comment

Also on this day... Seven people killed and 51 injured in a 34-vehicle pile-up on the M5 in Somerset.

After a trip to Clandeboye Estate for my mum and dad to catch up with a few friends at CVNI, we wandered back into Belfast for some shopping.

We didn’t have much time, it was chilly and I needed fed and changed, and got dark quickly.
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The big smoke

This was written by Faolán on 3rd November 2011 at 6:00 pm when he was 11 days, 11 hours, 39 minutes old | Leave a Comment

Also on this day... Former Pakistan cricket captain Salman Butt and fast bowler Mohammad Asif both found guilty of conspiracy to cheat and conspiracy to accept corrupt payments.

We left to go to Belfast today. Mum and dad wanted to catch up with some people – secretly, I think they wanted to show me off!

First stop was some of my other cousins. Odhrán is on the left and Matthew is holding me very gently.
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The cats

This was written by Faolán on 2nd November 2011 at 10:00 am when he was 10 days, 3 hours, 39 minutes old | Leave a Comment

Also on this day... A Boeing 767 carrying 231 people makes an emergency landing at Warsaw airport after its landing gear failed. Nobody was injured.

We have two cats, Tira and Snowdrop. Can you guess which is which?

Tira is the brown one with no tail. Nobody knows how she lost her tail as that’s how dad got her from Assisi Animal Sanctuary. She also doesn’t have all her teeth, but she’s quite old.
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Being carried

This was written by Faolán on 1st November 2011 at 2:00 pm when he was 9 days, 7 hours, 39 minutes old | Leave a Comment

Also on this day... Nepalese police arrested more than 50 Tibetan exiles demonstrating in support of monks from their homeland who have set themselves on fire in protest against Chinese rule.

Today the weather was good – for the first time in ages. I know we live in a wet and windy part of the world, but it’s been raining and raining and raining!

We all went out for my first walk up the road – it’s only a little country road with great views, so it’s safe to take Poppy the dog with us.
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Hallowe’en

This was written by Faolán on 30th October 2011 at 11:00 pm when he was 7 days, 16 hours, 39 minutes old | Leave a Comment

Also on this day... David Cameron has threatened to withhold UK aid from governments that do not reform legislation banning homosexuality.

Actually it’s not quite Hallowe’en yet, but we were carving pumpkins today. I’m a bit young to be using a knife, so I snoozed quietly in the corner while the others did the hard work!

In Ireland, Hallowe’en is also Samhain and marks the start of winter.
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