west_clare_wanderer

Thanks that's very interesting. I can see the CPO process being a lengthy and complex one.

There was about 700 pages of whinging in RM Web about that issue after the takeover. Don't ask my to summarise, I couldn't face reading it My wallet is thankful for the break!

Speaking of that, there's an interesting podcast kicking around at the moment on the conspiracy that Gordon Banks was poisoned by the CIA in 1970. A contaminated bottle of beer legend has it. I don't know whether there is much truth in it, but it is an entertaining listen.

That's a really interesting concept. It's definitely been talked of recently in the UK. In Oxfordshire perhaps? I've just got visions of angry people due to the 20kph speed limit being imposed. You know the type.

Lovely to see some new postcards from Dugort Harbour. It's always inspirational stuff

I think you're right. France look a level above everyone else. Although, I could easily see Spain, England or Argentina winning it if France implode. I do enjoy the tongue in cheek winding up of England fans, although some don't have much of a sense of humour. Being born and brought up in GB, and having a Geordie accent, I often feel a fraud compared to real Irish folks like yourselves. However, I am really really proud of my Irish heritage and love the country. But like generations of people, that interconnection of migration makes for complex relationships!

Man, they are sensitive souls over there. I fear I'm going to be banned, so I'll stop prodding them

Thanks, they're great photos!

That's interesting. On the RTE radio report yesterday, they were extolling the virtues of the greenway in Mayo.

I bet there will be plenty of Mexicans with large drums making a racket outside the England hotel over the weekend!

I've ruffled a few people on the other place by daring to suggest I don't want England to win... it's like poking a lion through the bars (or should that be poking three lions!) https://www.rmweb.co.uk/topic/2618-football-focus/page/532/#findComment-6199468 Calm down boys....

It's lovely that people can travel half way across the world and find a little community. This diversity also greatly enhances our own communities and culture

Oh Brazil of course!

España! I hope you're all right! I don't know whether I can cope with the collective smugness if they do! and I too want to be able to go to the pub without being surrounded by George crosses. It feels like I'm in some kind of convention I don't want t to be in.... Come on Mexico! (Or Brasil or Norway)

RTE news: Planning application made for first section of West Clare Railway Greenway https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2026/0702/1581326-clare-greenway/

I'm starting to get worried England are going to win..... I'm still getting over the Czechia heartache. I don't want to be surrounded by gloating England flag wavers to compound it!

It's a great sign that they have gone so quickly. I've managed to secure the two I was after, so I'm a happy chap. Fingers crossed this gives the guys at IRM confidence for more rolling stock projects in future. And maybe another loco or two as well!

Thank you very much to everyone who has replied, there is some absolutely fascinating knowledge being shared. I've always had a real soft spot for the 'Gs' and modelling one is on my radar. On a connected note, I'm looking forward to the Loughrea book being published JB!

What's happened to this poor fella He needs some TLC! https://ebay.io/m/n6hYus

Thanks very much JB. That's absolutely fascinating. I cannot wait!

That's three sales for IRM already

Although not a coach per se, it would be great to see a tin van/HLV etc. Quintessentially Irish and mandatory for any layout.

That's great news. Looking forward to mine arriving. Thank you again to IRM... You really do spoil us!

Down to the last 8 now by the looks of it.

I think I managed to snag the last no.1387... for once in my life I was proactive and pounced as soon as the email came in. Thank goodness that I signed up for the stock notifications! Interestingly that particular item has now reverted back to 'pre order' rather than out of stock.