Author Archives: Steve McDonagh

A stunning winter’s day in Northern Ireland

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Steve McDonagh

There are days in the winter when nature seems to shake itself awake and throws off it’s drab clothes and like the rest of us puts on it’s bright party frock for a bit of a midwinter party … today … Continue reading →

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Why I am supporting “Cage Against the Machine” for the 2010 Xmas #1

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Steve McDonagh

Every year seems to be YET another year of reality TV and I really really really am losing any sort of restraint when it comes to reality TV! On exactly what planet does “Big Brother”, “The XFactor”, “I’m a Celebrity … Continue reading →

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Spirituality and an Irish Atheist – Me

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Steve McDonagh

It is Sunday and it has been a while since I got deep so …. I am an atheist and one of the things that irks me is the assumption that because I am an atheist I cannot be spiritual. … Continue reading →

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An Irish Memorial Stone

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Steve McDonagh

Patrick O’Rourke died after a long, happy and prosperous life riding on the tail of the Celtic Tiger. His will provided €40,000 for an elaborate funeral. As the last guests departed the affair, his wife Colleen turned to her oldest … Continue reading →

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A bit of bump-but I am OK and thanks for all the support! :-)

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Steve McDonagh

Yes I had a bit of what used be called a RTA (Road Traffic Accident) on Thursday last week @7pm just outside work.Like most crashes it was very painful but any crash you walk away from is a good one! … Continue reading →

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Getting My HTC Desire repaired by Carphone Warehouse\Geek Squad (part 4 The end!)

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Steve McDonagh

I got my HTC Back! 🙂 Got a call today from the local Carphone Warehouse chappies to say my replacement phone had arrived in store and was ready for pickup. Having just been hit by a car last night, knocked … Continue reading →

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Getting My HTC Desire repaired by Carphone Warehouse\Geek Squad (part 3)

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Steve McDonagh

A bit like waiting for a bus, nothing for ages and then 3 come at once. My HTC repair has moved on today when I checked it has gone to HTC in Milton Keynes for repairs. Rather worryingly that means … Continue reading →

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Getting My HTC Desire repaired by Carphone Warehouse\Geek Squad (part 2)

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Steve McDonagh

Monday 20th Well it’s Monday evening .. 19:40 so lets check the Carphone Warehouse Web Site to see what has happened to my beloved HTC.. (see part 1 in the post below) Nope hasn’t arrived yet .. so much for … Continue reading →

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Getting My HTC Desire repaired by Carphone Warehouse\Geek Squad (part 1)

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Steve McDonagh

My beloved HTC Desire got damaged by a near fatal accidental drop onto concrete. In summary it fell , it bounced several times, it fell into bits and the screen was smashed, really really badly. Oddly when the battery was … Continue reading →

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Greek tour 2010 Sunday 5th Monday 6th

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Steve McDonagh

There is a point in any holiday where hopefully you reach the bliss out point. Val and I hit that around Sunday I suppose that needs some explanation .The bliss out point is where the normal work vs life tipping … Continue reading →

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