A language lesson for Shell-shocked oil company

A lesson for Shell as they get that sinking feeling about their 160-ton machine.

A language lesson for Shell-shocked oil company
Sat, 04 Aug, 2012 - 01:00
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“Tóg é go bog é” does not mean “take it to the bog”.

Tim Hourigan

Kennedy Park

Limerick

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