Ok, the day I've studied for has arrived – we’re just about to head off to the airport, and Ryanair willing, I should make it in time to sit my CSCP exam this arvo in Dublin! (Am I completely mad to put my destiny in the hands of an ‘airline’ famous for cutting cost (?), customer service (and with that on-time flights) and enjoyment (free cookies) out of air travel and making it possible for morons (i.e. people you want to keep off planes for a number of reasons…) to fly!? - don't answer!). 'Are you ready for the exam?' you might ask... don't do that either! I couldn't have piled any more info into my brain, so, it will have to do - wish me luck! I shall find out in 6 weeks time...

Well, while there is some uncertainty about the outcome of the exam (or me getting there in time), there certainly isn't about what's going to happen afterwards!... Yup, celebrations Dublin style, some craic, a couple of pints of Guinness and maybe a whiskey or two!

We're lucky enough to be able to crash at my cousin's place for the weekend - thanks for that Hans and Beatrix! A bit of relaxing before we kick off the 'All Ireland tour' on Monday, following St Patrick's footsteps and chasing Leprechauns & Faeries around the Emerald Isle? Time will tell...

An Irish quote to finish up for the day? Here you go then! "I spent 90% of my money on woman and drink. The rest I wasted." - the late Soccer superstar George Best