I managed to successfully execute a trip over the water, the first since the end of 2019. I had meant to also go in December but that attempt was aborted by the Irish Government flip-flopping between requiring and not requiring extra tests so I eventually couldn't be arsed trying.

I continued the theme of visiting some of the new distilleries with a visit to Pearse Lyons, which is located in a restored church with the copper pots and other equipment sited in the former altar. The tour included five tastings of whiskey products, along with a bonus gin, so I ended the day fairly merrily. I noted the locations of a couple of the other new distillers (Roe & Co., which is next door to Lyons; and The Liberties) which I'll probably book into next time I'm over there. I'm eyeing up one of the Bohs home fixtures or the UCD or Rovers away date in March, if I can grab a ticket before they sell out in seconds, so can work it into another mini trip.

The Wetherspoons in Blackrock has closed. The South Strand was open at Hanover Quay. I was informed Waterford is still a building site so I'll head down there another time.

I was amused by the strapline of the local Insomnia coffee chain, so I bought one of their cups with it on. I doubt it would fly on this side of the water, someone would complain it was insensitive.