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IT’S ALREADY TWO days into 2016. Can you believe it?
So, the partying is probably over by now, which gives you time to really think about what you want for the year ahead.
We want to know – what are you really looking forward to?
Traditionally, the new year is a time to make resolutions – whether they be for health, fitness, personal or work reasons.
There’s a sense of anticipation in the air – the thought that anything could happen this year, that you could achieve all your hopes and desires.
And who says you can’t?
Often we see a new year as a chance to start again – whether that’s literally or metaphorically.
Health and fitness plans are often started on 1 January when motivation is high to make this year your best year yet. Other lofty goals can include mastering a new skill – from learning a language, learning to cook, to learning an instrument.
The new year is also a great time to think of all those little odds and ends you’ve been meaning to do that you haven’t got around to – from fixing that leaking tap in the bathroom to repainting the house, for example.
Often times though, a new year is a chance to really make some plans for big changes in your life. Maybe this is the year you’ll finally save money to take that trip of a lifetime you’ve always planned on going on. Or perhaps this year, there will be some massive life event like getting married, or planning a family.
For others, the new year could be a time to give something up – such as alcohol, or smoking or unhealthy eating or work habits.
So what will this new year mean to you ? It’s all to play for.
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Some nice weather
I hope Enda Kenny tells the people of Ireland the way it is, like any leader in the world is supposed to behave, without his 3 advisor’s prompting him electronically. Which is a very rare occurrence anyhow. He, in my opinion and my many years on this earth should not be holding the balance of power in Ireland. A leader is a leader which is not written in black and white for us ordinary “Peasants” . We the ordinary people of Ireland are aware that the wool has truly been pulled over our sheep’s eyes for too long.
A message to Enda Kenny and all Ministers. We pay your extravagant wages, now wake up and earn your salaries.
The sheep have just shed their old coat. We are not listening to any more fables, media hype, or any other form of promises you have led the people to believe over the last 5 years. You and Labour lied to us.
We will be voting in a few short weeks, get your pensions in order boys and girls.
I’ll be voting FG anyhow
I don’t normally vote but if I could vote for who shouldn’t be in power it would be FF, shower of thieving, squandering, lying, shameless cowards who now have the neck to try and convince us we should re-elect them. I have no allegiance to any party but everyone knows that whoever is in power will look after their own pockets ultimately, it’s all about what they do for the country after that.
What has Enda Kenny to do with the weather?
The demise of FG/LAB…..I ask for nothing else.
As of 7am this morning I am officially off alcohol
So, you were up until 7am drinking?
Unfortunately I was
And now I lie awake with fear reading every last article and comments
That’s some session you had there
For how long?
The last hurrah, baby coming in Feb. That’ll put a stop to it
Congratulations nd
I’m still on it!!! Monday is coming!!!!!!!
the end of this government
Yes the end of this government will be nice but the new FG/FF government might nit be much better.
The end of this government if it also means the end of the constant whining on this site
I’m looking forward to a more peaceful world where innocent civilians are safe and not living in fear of extremists who use religious philosophies to justify their actions.
Christmas
Finding my soulmate
hello……
@Theresa Marie: Haha, a new take on iDating… put your single status out there on a news forum! (Though this is journal.ie not journal.ca!
@Theresa Marie: Haha, a new take on iDating… put your single status out there on a news forum! (Though this is journal.ie not journal.ca!
@greg, Why does it have to be CA? I would like to get to know people first.
I am reliably informed I have a soul, and I can be matey :)
Winning the Euromillions and quitting my job
Not winning the Euro millions and getting a job.
More of these pointless sponsored articles pushing nicotine.
Getting rid of this corrupt government.
An Ireland where people realise there’s more craic to be had with mates rather than telling virtual “friends” you’re having a great time by taking selfies and posting them IMMEDIATELY then checking how many “likes” they get throughout the “GREAT” night out they’re having!!!!……..but that’s just me dreaming……..
Hoping that the man across the road won’t light his turf-fire at 5am anymore because the smoke is slowly choking me.
The end of this appalling government could be a double edged sword. Does anyone really believe a better government is coming.
March 20th Spring Equinox.Winter over,hopefully.
Giving up the schmokes. Also getting fit. I want to permanently look like I’m holding two pigs under my arms.
Sinn féin making record gains in the election.. Who knows they might have a say
They will be the same as the current lot,
You must have an exciting life.
Stop taking things literally danny
Looking forward to going back to college.
Driverless cars in Ireland
With those pot holes?
Going to euro 2016 c’mon your boys in green!!!!
The total annihilation of the Labour Party in the next general election.
Hillary becoming the first woman president of the USA. in November
Irish Citizens court where those who were responsible for the economic collapse of our country are brought to trial politicians ,bankers ,speculators regulators .those who lied to get into power all their money ,pensions and properties seized ,Well one can dream
Looking forward to getting rid of Fine Gael and extincting Labour. If I have to crawl on my hands and knees over glass to get to the polling booth, I’ll be there.
Buying a new van :)
Enda toddling off into the sunset, muttering, with a pint in each hand and Joan up the creek without a paddle again!
A new motorbike
Better call Saul season 2.
England getting knocked out of the Euros before Ireland do
A job that pays and suits my qualifications. Nepotism is alive and well as are internships. Luckily my family situation allows me to hold off to get the right job, but seriously these internships need to end.
Enjoying life …. Having a laugh…..
2017
Would love to see world peace there is so much hate in this world .
I would love to see politics change in this Country politicians spend to much time in the Dail fighting for brownie points give every party one problem to solve like Health Service ,another party take social housing and the homeless ,another party to go and bring back jobs all over the Country not just the main Cities .
Looking forward to work
A new government without FG or Labour would be a great . Or at least without Enda & the labour party. …
Isle of man TT
Me personally keep on the fitness trail and stay off the cigarettes. 3 years and counting now.
ELECTRICITY
Gone for 4 days, no light, no heat, no water, freezer ruined, got to this teeny generator to allow a bit of something for a couple of hours. Fed up with this each year and want this sorted out as it is increasingly hard, sitting in bed and a couple of layers of clothes, NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
Electric Ireland charge a lot and give themselves lovely bonuses and can’t seem to even provide what we pay for,
IF you are flooded your electricity wont be turned back on for safety reasons , Electric Ireland dont manage the networks……… E.S.B Networks do ,make sure you have reported that you have no supply , E.S.B. network staff dont get bonuses ,in fact the guys/girls you see up the poles or pulling wires through the fields are the poorest paid in the E.S.B . Starting pay is £160.00 euro a week starting off
Life always has a surprise around the corner?
Figuring out what’s next for me!
The Apocalypse… lol.
Getting rid of this government for good…
Labour’s Annihilation
Discovering if R + L is equal to J.
tolerance and peace ….
WW3 and ever lasting peace!!!
The end of it.
Getting out of negative equity.
Oculus Rift
Polar shift lol.
Giving up the gear and…oh yeah, the new X-Files!
Saving for xmas
2017
2018!
The pdc darts final
Kenny and Burton looking down the barrels of a firing squads rifles
Turning out the lights and leaving the country!!!!!
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