Author Archives: Steve McDonagh

00:30 heavy metal, beer and an the unbearable lightness of tolerating scum bucketery

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

Here I sit, cold beer in a glass, Disturbed’s “Indestructible” loosening the wax in my ears whilst I review the week just past. A week in which my normal bonhomie was stretched to breaking point and beyond by the levels … Continue reading →

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Orangefest – same old prostitute prettied up in a posh frock.

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

Currently here in Northern Ireland there is a move afoot to make the 12th of July more of a celebration, a family-friendly holiday and a more palatable occasion. In fact the week before the 12th July and the 12th itself … Continue reading →

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Oh Joy unbounded tis the season to be grumpy!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

Gentle readers all. It has been a while since I waxed lyrically in gloriously bad grammar and I were I 20 years younger I would apologize for both but sod it I was busy doing stuff that kinda got in … Continue reading →

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Of Munich, Good Craic, James Joyce and spacetime

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

It is that time on night when the gravitational effects of beer, Commissario Salvo Montalbano and a packet of Tayto cheese and onion crisps approach the Blogging event horizon and who am I to mess about with the fundaments of … Continue reading →

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Of beer, teenage memories and being thanked

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

As the rogue purple underpants of Saturday begin their assault on the whites-only wash cycle of Sunday destiny, and the twin buttocks of Birthdays are sucked into the malfunctioning chemical toilet of my own natal anniversary I find myself sitting  … Continue reading →

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Walking, remembering and being home

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

Had a good dander with Andrew Clark today in one of our favourite Sunday Dandering places – Benevenagh on the north coast of Co.Londonderry. A short walk at 6 miles,but it is one that both stretches the thighs getting to … Continue reading →

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A thought (care of Pablo Neruda) for St Valentine’s day

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

Well the 14th February is here again and shops in the UK are awash with hearts, flowers, and cards. Panicked men are even now raiding petrol stations for the card or token they have forgotten again to buy in good … Continue reading →

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My favourite famous Belgian (other than TinTin and Theo Heselmans)

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

In a rather tangential conversation about the up and comming BLUG i was reminded of one of my favourite pictures of all time painted by one of my favourite artists, René Magritte who happens to be Belgian and my sort … Continue reading →

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Eulogy for Kev – Gentlefish and Scholar

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of “Kev” goldfish of the parish of Barrnett, Belfast today 29th January 2012. Kev was closely associated with our dear friend, colleague, ubergeek and Lego minifig model Paul Mooney. Their … Continue reading →

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1000 Miles walked in 10 Months!!

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Steve McDonagh

Away back on the 10th April last year I set myself a target of 1000 miles before the 10th April 2012. I passed the 1000 mile target yesterday 2 months early!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 looking at my stats … Continue reading →

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