I was thrilled and honoured to have been nominated for the Grafton Media Blog Awards Ireland 2012 some time ago. Having read some of the incredibly excellent work of others in the long list, it was clear that the opposition was formidable and the standard very high… It came as a huge surprise then to learn that this blog has been shortlisted in the Best Lifestyle Blog category!
The business of blogging is alive and well in Ireland; hundreds of bloggers are putting their all into their posts. The categories have attracted entries from a broad range of people – from primary school children right up to professional journalists; from craft workers to fashionistas, from cooks to gardeners, from music buffs to photographers, and everything in between! Well done to the organizers for taking on the task of sifting through the many entries and to Grafton Media for being the main sponsor. Such efforts encourage and promote the use of the internet by people from all walks of life and from every profession and I am all for that!
I would like to send special wishes to Seamus, author of Eclectic Sound Bytes deservedly shortlisted in the Best Music Blog category – this blog is for real music followers and can be seen at www.eclecticsoundbytes.blogspot.com
Every single nominee is a winner! The very best of good luck to all on the shortlist!
A SILVER VOICE FROM IRELAND 
Congratulations! I know I love reading your blog! 🙂
Patty – Thank you very much. It is comments like that that make it so worth while!- Angela
My congratulations to you!
Thank you – you are a regular visitor for which a super BIG THANK YOU! – Angela
Fair play to ye! Hee, see how I’ve taken on the lingo 🙂 Did you have to submit to be in the running? Not for me, I talk nonsense and I know it. But for other Irish bloggers that I know?
Hi there ! My blog was nominated by someone. Look out for the awards next year – you have such a great blog, you would surely do well. Kind regards Angela
And so you should be shortlisted… glad to see it… best of luck for the finals, not that I think you’ll need it.
Chris
Thanks so much. You are such a loyal follower, for which I am truly grateful.
It is great to have been shortlisted – So I have won already!
Angela
Allow me to offer my sincere congratulations!
Thank you so very much – I really appreciate that – and your support and frequent visits!
Angela
No surprise to me Angela – I love your blog, it is always interesting.
Thank you Lyn! And thanks for your frequent visits. – Angela
Excellent news Angela and very well deserved! Congratulations and best wishes.
Thank you Pauleen! Much appreciated! Angela
congratulations angela,
though just new to the site I have already gained so much.
Maree
Maree
Thank you very much for such a nice comment and thanks for your visits!
Angela