Category Archives: Steve

Nothing like a Nice Long Dander

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

It was a lovely bright but chilly morning and not being of a mood to waste it, I threw on the coat and went for a nice long wander along the counrty roads around Coleraine. This was my first half … Continue reading →

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Philosophically Walking

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

I find that I and Soren Kierkegaard spend a lot of time at odds but I came across this quote the other day and he has gone up in my estimation 🙂 I wonder why ? “Above all, do not … Continue reading →

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The dark days of Winter take their toll on the “Voice of the McDonaghs”

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Steve McDonagh

Indeedy it is February already! Valentines day is past and Valerie’s birthday is just around the corner. Where does the time go? I have a feeling that thes short, grey, damp and cold days just suck the joy of life … Continue reading →

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Merry crimbo to all our readers

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Steve McDonagh

The lovely Valerie, the sprogget Niall and I would like to extend all our readers a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year :):):):)

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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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