Eoin Butler: writer, journalist and Mayoman of the Year

Tripping Along The Ledge


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Twenty Benson & Hedges, chewing gum and a packet of tmm-pmms…

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The shop assistant squints. “What?” Aidan whispers it again. “A packet of tampons!Read the rest of this article here.

Published: Evening Herald, February 2010

THE MARKET BAR

14 Fade Street, Dublin 2

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“I’m Going to Die…. And I Can’t Wait!” is the dubious headline on this week’s edition of Take a Break magazine. To be honest, I kinda understand how the woman feels. It’s Thursday evening. And I’ve been browsing the magazine rack in Spar for what seems like hours now. What in the hell is Aidan doing?

He’s at the counter negotiating a delicate purchase is what. “I’ll have twenty Benson & Hedges,” he tells the young shop assistant, “a pack of chewing gum and…” (He lowers his voice conspiratorially.) “A packet of tmm-mms.” The shop assistant squints. “A what?” Aidan whispers it again. “A packet of tampons.” Read the rest of this entry »