Damien Larkin's Motherland Climax is a genre-blending spectacle, merging alternative history, political intrigue, spy thriller, and science fiction with provocative, and at times brutal, satirical wit. The story is authored, in this alternative timeline, by Vladimir Vladimirovich Puting, and is set in a universe where the Rus Empire battles internal decay and external threats, this... Continue Reading →
Today’s sentence: “The jostle stone stood mute to passersby, sentinel to the forgotten gateway of the silent workshop, which echoed no more with the ancient blacksmith's song.” How did I arrive at the sentence above?While passing Collins Barracks, Cork this morning, I noticed a fine jostle stone standing guard where someone, or something, has breached... Continue Reading →
Thursday, 24th April 2025. Today’s sentence: “Shimmering like a starling’s wing, the puddles of the pockmarked garage forecourt were the only brightness in a forlorn day.” How did I arrive at the sentence above?Well, it started in a garage forecourt on the most miserable of wet days in Ireland. The iridescence of the slick of... Continue Reading →
In some personal new I am pleased to announce that I’m joining the RNLI as Area Technical Manager for the South East.I’m delighted to take up this new role supporting the incredible work of this vital rescue service, especially as they celebrate their 200th anniversary this year.A huge thank you to everyone at Sirus for... Continue Reading →
If you're in #Dublin tomorrow evening & have an interest in the Defence Forces & contemporary security policy, the book launch of 'The EU, Irish Defence Forces and Contemporary Security’, will be held at the Royal Irish Academy on the 27th of July, starting at 6:30 pm.With an address by Tánaiste Michael Martin TD and Noelle O... Continue Reading →
The only thing that can make Mars redder is Nazi blood, which is convenient as the Mars Expeditionary Force intend to adhere firmly to their motto "Kill 'em all." Damien Larkin is absolutely at his blistering gory best in this next installment of the adventures of the Sergeant McCabe and his comrades as they face... Continue Reading →
What's better than getting a book in the post?Absolutely nothing! 'Blood Red Steel', the third installation of the Damo Danger Larkin#MilSciFi series had landed, and I am so happy to to receive an Authors review copy. Cheer Damo, that's my long weekend reading sorted! Joining 'Big Red' and 'Blood Red Sand' this one will have to work... Continue Reading →
“The EU, Irish Defence Forces, and Contemporary Security”, Palgrave Macmillan, forthcoming 2022.Jonathan Carroll, Mark Williams & Matthew O’Neill. (Editors) Jonathan Carroll, Mark Williams, and Matthew O’Neill are co-editors of this new edited volume on the Irish Defence Forces entitled “The EU, Irish Defence Forces, and Contemporary Security.” It shall be published by Palgrave Macmillan in... Continue Reading →
Really pleased to have an article "#BeMore with the Naval Service" in this months An Cosantóir. You can read the entire magazine via the link at the bottom of this post. It's great to have the opportunity to explore the Navy Technical Recruitment, Retention, and Regeneration Cell (TRRRC) where I work. The Defence Forces are... Continue Reading →
The island of Haulbowline is filled with history. Each stone and step, every nook and cranny, from the lowest ebb of the tide on now silent slips, to the lofty reaches of the visual signaling tower. This rich history can fade into the background, drowned out by the hustle and bustle of the modern age.... Continue Reading →
Reproduced here with the kind permission of the Editor of An Cosantóir, this is my article which featured in Special Commemorative Edition on the occasion of the Naval Service 75th Anniversary. The celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Naval Service is a milestone in the long and rich history of service. No celebration could... Continue Reading →
Reproduced here with the kind permission of the Editor of An Cosantóir, this is my article which featured in Special Commemorative Edition on the occasion of the Naval Service 75th Anniversary. They were the ships onboard which a generation of sailors came of age, and they lead the way for others to follow. Built in... Continue Reading →
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