Author Archives: Steve McDonagh

The first September dander

Since the Moyle way 3 weekends ago, a family “do” last weekend, meant that today was the first day that Mr Clark and I could don the walking boots and set out for our regular Sunday dander. We agreed that … Continue reading

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Of Kilts,26.22 Miles, 3 mountains and an enormous THANK YOU!

Well after all the hype, the very generous donations and acquisition of the kilts it kinda had to be done and it is with genuine surprise that I sit here the next day and say the Domino Danderers and the … Continue reading

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Of Socks, TS Eliot, relationships and reaching 25 years of married life.

Val and I celebrate our Silver Wedding Anniversary tomorrow, Monday 15th August. Looking back over the 25 years it really does not seem that long, but the slow tick of the metronomes that measure our lives gives a lie to … Continue reading

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Summit for the Weekend? – I think I will ! Hello Knocklayde

With only 2 weekends until the “Dander for Dosh” Mr Clark an yiourse truely descided that it was a perfect time to have a go at Knocklyade. Now for those that don’t know Knocklayde is a 1695 ft  hill above … Continue reading

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Portrush to the Bar Mouth and Back

I am a bit late getting this post up on the blog but no excuses I am a lazy blurt! So.. this sunday Mr Clark and myself, (which reminds me I must apologise to his SWMBO  who is Julie Clark … Continue reading

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Domino Danderers Dander For Dosh 2011 – Please Give us MONEY!

Folk of the Blogverse and others that come to read my witterings I make no apologies for coming to you cap in hand looking for $’s £’s and €’s for this year’s Domino Danderers Dander for Dosh. Eileen and I … Continue reading

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Summit for the weekend?

First off I have to give credit to Julie Clarke, long suffering better half of Andy who danders will me on Sundays for the title of this post., both apt and more erudite that my more usual post titles. Thank … Continue reading

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The Carntogher Trail

I was all set to do some serious off road, map an compass work up the Glenshane Pass this Sunday but alas the Norn Iron Weather let me down big time when I got up. Blowing a gale and pissing … Continue reading

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The “Traditional” Twelfth of July

The 12th July or “The Glorious Twelfth” as it is known in Northern Ireland is a day when the Loyal Orange Orders celebrate …well to be honest I am not sure exactly what they celebrate, it is something to do with … Continue reading

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Slieveanorra, Glendun River and rain lots and lots of rain

This Sunday, Mr Andrew Clark and myself set ourselves the task of sumitting Slieveanorra, navigating the valley of the Glendunn river and various bits and bobs of the Antrim Hills. The weather in start contrast to last week was abysmal, … Continue reading

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