Hugh Curran
@hughcurran.bsky.social
Write a blog post every now and then. Sport. Photography. Views my own. IG @hughcurran
I might die of internal bleeding such is the volume of blood oozing from my heart for these poor people.
Many Americans bought their first houses when mortgage rates dipped to record lows during the pandemic. Some are ready to move but feel locked in by their low rates.
They Got Low Mortgage Rates During the Pandemic. Now They Can’t Move.
Many Americans bought their first houses when mortgage rates dipped to record lows. Some are ready to move but feel locked in by their low rates.
nyti.ms
November 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I might die of internal bleeding such is the volume of blood oozing from my heart for these poor people.
Reposted by Hugh Curran
Many Americans bought their first houses when mortgage rates dipped to record lows during the pandemic. Some are ready to move but feel locked in by their low rates.
They Got Low Mortgage Rates During the Pandemic. Now They Can’t Move.
Many Americans bought their first houses when mortgage rates dipped to record lows. Some are ready to move but feel locked in by their low rates.
nyti.ms
November 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Many Americans bought their first houses when mortgage rates dipped to record lows during the pandemic. Some are ready to move but feel locked in by their low rates.
You can bet your ass that Viagra (100% of which is manufactured in Ireland) is on that list.
Trump struck a deal for Pfizer to lower the price of some of its drugs while clearing a path for the pharmaceutical giant to receive a three-year reprieve from certain tariffs.
Pfizer, Trump strike drug pricing deal
The deal is a victory for Trump who has pressured drugmakers to voluntarily comply with his policy priorities. If not, they will likely face regulation or high tariffs.
www.politico.com
September 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
You can bet your ass that Viagra (100% of which is manufactured in Ireland) is on that list.
Meanwhile, the average age of the Irish car park is languishing at about 9 years, our EV infrastructure is pitiful and EVs themselves are outside the budget of many car buyers.
Yes, this makes total sense.
Yes, this makes total sense.
Dublin City Council is considering cheaper parking for EVs, a price rise for residential permit parking, and more. For those in a central yellow zone, annual residential permit parking fees could go up from €50 a year to €225, a council briefing suggests.
Dublin City Council considering cheaper parking for EVs, price rise for residential permit parking
For those in a central yellow zone, annual permit fees could go up from €50 a year to €225, a council briefing suggests.
www.dublininquirer.com
September 8, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Meanwhile, the average age of the Irish car park is languishing at about 9 years, our EV infrastructure is pitiful and EVs themselves are outside the budget of many car buyers.
Yes, this makes total sense.
Yes, this makes total sense.
Let's just be clear.
If you wait until you have enough Re-Turn recycling that you need a trolley to bring all the bags you have, and then pick a time when the supermarket is sure to be busy, you are in fact, a dick.
If you wait until you have enough Re-Turn recycling that you need a trolley to bring all the bags you have, and then pick a time when the supermarket is sure to be busy, you are in fact, a dick.
August 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Let's just be clear.
If you wait until you have enough Re-Turn recycling that you need a trolley to bring all the bags you have, and then pick a time when the supermarket is sure to be busy, you are in fact, a dick.
If you wait until you have enough Re-Turn recycling that you need a trolley to bring all the bags you have, and then pick a time when the supermarket is sure to be busy, you are in fact, a dick.
Reprehensible drivel.
August 18, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Reprehensible drivel.
If you're doing your Re-Turn recycling and wait til you have 5 bags worth of recycling (over €50 of deposit returns) to do in one sitting, on a Sunday afternoon, you're a dick.
July 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
If you're doing your Re-Turn recycling and wait til you have 5 bags worth of recycling (over €50 of deposit returns) to do in one sitting, on a Sunday afternoon, you're a dick.
The question that should be asked is if it would have been a better idea for Wales, Scotland and Italy to tour to play teams like Portugal and Georgia?
Yes Ireland are missing a swathe of their first XV, but for the development of countries like Portugal and Georgia these games are important.
Yes Ireland are missing a swathe of their first XV, but for the development of countries like Portugal and Georgia these games are important.
July 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The question that should be asked is if it would have been a better idea for Wales, Scotland and Italy to tour to play teams like Portugal and Georgia?
Yes Ireland are missing a swathe of their first XV, but for the development of countries like Portugal and Georgia these games are important.
Yes Ireland are missing a swathe of their first XV, but for the development of countries like Portugal and Georgia these games are important.
Are you looking for senior marketing expertise?
I have extensive experience, boundless enthusiasm and I'm looking for a new role or happy to help with projects.
If any of the below sounds interesting, please do get in touch!
I have extensive experience, boundless enthusiasm and I'm looking for a new role or happy to help with projects.
If any of the below sounds interesting, please do get in touch!
May 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Are you looking for senior marketing expertise?
I have extensive experience, boundless enthusiasm and I'm looking for a new role or happy to help with projects.
If any of the below sounds interesting, please do get in touch!
I have extensive experience, boundless enthusiasm and I'm looking for a new role or happy to help with projects.
If any of the below sounds interesting, please do get in touch!
Time for the May's Four Interesting Things.
The current US administration (regime?) provided many stories but only one makes the list this month.
Instead we look at the impact of AI on Ireland's economy, delays in plane deliveries, the US national debt and Microsoft.
Feedback always welcomed!
The current US administration (regime?) provided many stories but only one makes the list this month.
Instead we look at the impact of AI on Ireland's economy, delays in plane deliveries, the US national debt and Microsoft.
Feedback always welcomed!
May 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Time for the May's Four Interesting Things.
The current US administration (regime?) provided many stories but only one makes the list this month.
Instead we look at the impact of AI on Ireland's economy, delays in plane deliveries, the US national debt and Microsoft.
Feedback always welcomed!
The current US administration (regime?) provided many stories but only one makes the list this month.
Instead we look at the impact of AI on Ireland's economy, delays in plane deliveries, the US national debt and Microsoft.
Feedback always welcomed!
My 7 year old son has become obsessed with Pokémon cards. This was never a thing for me so I'm lost.
Apart from picking up packs in the newsagents what kind of packs, in the slightly more expensive and therefore having "better" cards should I look for? Amazon links maybe?
Please help! #pokemon
Apart from picking up packs in the newsagents what kind of packs, in the slightly more expensive and therefore having "better" cards should I look for? Amazon links maybe?
Please help! #pokemon
May 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM
My 7 year old son has become obsessed with Pokémon cards. This was never a thing for me so I'm lost.
Apart from picking up packs in the newsagents what kind of packs, in the slightly more expensive and therefore having "better" cards should I look for? Amazon links maybe?
Please help! #pokemon
Apart from picking up packs in the newsagents what kind of packs, in the slightly more expensive and therefore having "better" cards should I look for? Amazon links maybe?
Please help! #pokemon
Monaco has long been the most boring of F1 races. The course doesn't suit the cars of today. It may well be the crown jewel of the season in terms of people wanting to go to it, but for punters watching at home (e.g. the vast majority) it's boring. Perhaps it's time to rethink it entirely?
F1 added a mandatory second pit stop at Monaco, hoping for better racing. What it got was strategic manipulation and a lot of frustrated drivers.
So what's next to make Monaco interesting?
@madelinecoleman.bsky.social on why the fix flopped and what the drivers want ⤵️
bit.ly/3F8TGnH
So what's next to make Monaco interesting?
@madelinecoleman.bsky.social on why the fix flopped and what the drivers want ⤵️
bit.ly/3F8TGnH
May 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Monaco has long been the most boring of F1 races. The course doesn't suit the cars of today. It may well be the crown jewel of the season in terms of people wanting to go to it, but for punters watching at home (e.g. the vast majority) it's boring. Perhaps it's time to rethink it entirely?
My Four Interesting Things for May is out. This month Microsoft, Beoing and Airbus and the US deficit get mentions. Let me know what you think!
May 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
My Four Interesting Things for May is out. This month Microsoft, Beoing and Airbus and the US deficit get mentions. Let me know what you think!
If Trump is lifting sanctions you can be sure it's not for the benefit of Syria. Watch American companies roll in to make billions on the rebuilding of Syrian infrastructure
Breaking News: President Trump met President Ahmed al-Shara of Syria, the White House said, a day after announcing the U.S. would lift sanctions on the country.
Follow live updates.
Follow live updates.
Live Updates: Trump Meets With Syrian Leader in Saudi Arabia, White House Says
www.nytimes.com
May 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM
If Trump is lifting sanctions you can be sure it's not for the benefit of Syria. Watch American companies roll in to make billions on the rebuilding of Syrian infrastructure
That is an absolutely disgusting decision. It was a retaliation, it was intentional and he hit his head. It wasn't a "rugby incident" it was a violent reaction.
I'm disgusted. And the bunker needs to take a long hard look at themselves and the message they just sent #FRAvSCO
I'm disgusted. And the bunker needs to take a long hard look at themselves and the message they just sent #FRAvSCO
March 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
That is an absolutely disgusting decision. It was a retaliation, it was intentional and he hit his head. It wasn't a "rugby incident" it was a violent reaction.
I'm disgusted. And the bunker needs to take a long hard look at themselves and the message they just sent #FRAvSCO
I'm disgusted. And the bunker needs to take a long hard look at themselves and the message they just sent #FRAvSCO
Not sure what mitigation there is there. He lunged at him on the ground and hit him head on head. That's a red. All day. Every day. #fravsco
March 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Not sure what mitigation there is there. He lunged at him on the ground and hit him head on head. That's a red. All day. Every day. #fravsco
Laid off over 250 staff members, cut canteen spending, announced significant revenue and EBITDA (23% drop) for the last quarter, no European football, an astronomical wage bill and closer to the relegation zone than European qualification. But spending billions on a new stadium seems logical.
Manchester United intend to build a 100,000-capacity new stadium rather than redevelop their existing Old Trafford home.
Full story from @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social and @mjcritchley.bsky.social ⤵️
Full story from @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social and @mjcritchley.bsky.social ⤵️
Manchester United announce plans for new 100,000-capacity stadium
The Premier League club will leave its iconic Old Trafford home in favour of a new arena built on the surrounding land.
www.nytimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Laid off over 250 staff members, cut canteen spending, announced significant revenue and EBITDA (23% drop) for the last quarter, no European football, an astronomical wage bill and closer to the relegation zone than European qualification. But spending billions on a new stadium seems logical.
Seeing the hate for Prendergast is quite something. Guy has a massive future ahead of him (barring injury). Dropping him against Italy would be the totally wrong thing to do.
March 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Seeing the hate for Prendergast is quite something. Guy has a massive future ahead of him (barring injury). Dropping him against Italy would be the totally wrong thing to do.
So many posts from Americans suggesting everything is going to be fine and just buy American beer/cars etc.
A lot of Americans don't seem to understand supply chains and things like Barley, wood pulp, oil and car components are imported.
E.G. over 25% of US refinery is of Canadian oil
A lot of Americans don't seem to understand supply chains and things like Barley, wood pulp, oil and car components are imported.
E.G. over 25% of US refinery is of Canadian oil
March 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
So many posts from Americans suggesting everything is going to be fine and just buy American beer/cars etc.
A lot of Americans don't seem to understand supply chains and things like Barley, wood pulp, oil and car components are imported.
E.G. over 25% of US refinery is of Canadian oil
A lot of Americans don't seem to understand supply chains and things like Barley, wood pulp, oil and car components are imported.
E.G. over 25% of US refinery is of Canadian oil
Have seen a lot posts on Irish defence spend being against our neutrality. Poppycock.
Defending infrastructure means things like a deterrent against Russian ships entering our territorial waters. Trivial until you're reminded that our connectivity comes from cables under those waters.
Defending infrastructure means things like a deterrent against Russian ships entering our territorial waters. Trivial until you're reminded that our connectivity comes from cables under those waters.
March 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Have seen a lot posts on Irish defence spend being against our neutrality. Poppycock.
Defending infrastructure means things like a deterrent against Russian ships entering our territorial waters. Trivial until you're reminded that our connectivity comes from cables under those waters.
Defending infrastructure means things like a deterrent against Russian ships entering our territorial waters. Trivial until you're reminded that our connectivity comes from cables under those waters.
Every month I compile a short list of some of the things I've seen that I think are interesting. They come from the world of sport, transport, media and business in general.
It's called 4 Interesting Things, and I publish it on LinkedIn. And now here too.
It's called 4 Interesting Things, and I publish it on LinkedIn. And now here too.
March 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Every month I compile a short list of some of the things I've seen that I think are interesting. They come from the world of sport, transport, media and business in general.
It's called 4 Interesting Things, and I publish it on LinkedIn. And now here too.
It's called 4 Interesting Things, and I publish it on LinkedIn. And now here too.
The Ringrose ban seems about right TBF, but there is a lot of unhappy fans in France regarding his ability to include a URC match in his ban length. Which is fair.
But let's be clear. Ringrose's tackle cannot be compared to Ntamack's "tackle". Ntamack got off very lightly
#6nations #rugby
But let's be clear. Ringrose's tackle cannot be compared to Ntamack's "tackle". Ntamack got off very lightly
#6nations #rugby
March 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Imma just leave this here
February 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Imma just leave this here
I have the beginnings of an idea for a blog post. First in ages.
So I'm looking for your examples of horrendous cust service enabled by or driven by AI.
If you have screenshots that's even better.
Thanks
So I'm looking for your examples of horrendous cust service enabled by or driven by AI.
If you have screenshots that's even better.
Thanks
December 9, 2024 at 5:31 PM
I have the beginnings of an idea for a blog post. First in ages.
So I'm looking for your examples of horrendous cust service enabled by or driven by AI.
If you have screenshots that's even better.
Thanks
So I'm looking for your examples of horrendous cust service enabled by or driven by AI.
If you have screenshots that's even better.
Thanks
I know we're supposed to be all highbrow and stuff here, but this new cap from Heinz for the ketchup is horrendous.
December 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM
I know we're supposed to be all highbrow and stuff here, but this new cap from Heinz for the ketchup is horrendous.