More Fun With Streaming Radio

Published on 29 March 2006 in Asides. 4 Comments Tags: , , , .
Listening to more Irish radio has not given me my much desired chance to hear Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova's new single, "Sleeping". It has, however, delivered a conversation about a missing albino pony and the €1000 reward being offered for its return. The farmer calling in was absolutely priceless. I swear that I had about a half second delay in understanding everything he said even though he was speaking English. Very bizarre feeling, that. My officemate suggested that I practice such an Irish accent and then call into the college radio station. I don't know that I could manage it, frankly. Speaking of languages, I am now officially no longer a German major.

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  • Bangladesh
    30 March 2006 at 4:57 pm

    Ok, first off, I think I heard the new single on the radio in the car this morning but it was entirely lost on me cos I wasn’t feeling well so I didn’t get Sarah to turn the volume up.

    Also, the albino pony? It wasn’t by any chance the owner of the pony on the radio? Cos if so, he ain’t just a farmer – he’s a TD. As in Member of Parliament!! Jackie Healy Rae is the guy’s name. He’s entirely nuts!

  • Nicole
    30 March 2006 at 9:14 pm

    It wasn’t by any chance the owner of the pony on the radio? Cos if so, he ain’t just a farmer – he’s a TD. As in Member of Parliament!!

    You’re telling me that this man holds a position of power?! Holy crap. That is beyond hysterical.

  • Bangladesh
    1 April 2006 at 10:15 am

    Yep, that’s Jackie Healy Rae for you! He’s nuts! But at least he’s one of the interesting ones I suppose! He’s been a TD for almost 10 years. I think he’s popular because he fights for local issues. And he’s from Kerry, which explains the accent!

  • Nicole
    1 April 2006 at 10:52 am

    He’s a nutcase! A completely hysterical one, too. Wow, I just can’t get over that. I guess it explains how he managed to get on national radio with a missing pony, though. And how he can afford a €1000 reward.

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