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The Passing of Shane MacGowan

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I sat for a while by the gap in the wall Found a rusty tin can and an old hurley ball Heard the cards being dealt and the rosary called And a fiddle playing “Sean Dun Na Ngall” lyrics from ‘The Broad Majestic Shannon’ by Shane MacGowan. I wasn’t close to Shane – celebrity brings … Read more

Notes to Self on the Pending Passing of a Loved One

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1. Don’t be prepared. 2. Honour both the living and the dead. 3. Be prepared to give offence. 4. And to take offence. 5. Stand your ground. 6. Listen. 7. Express. 8. Accept. 9. Don’t fall into the ground. 10. Be kind. 11. Leave it all behind. 12. Enough said. Feature Image: Daniele Idini We … Read more