I was the mad one,The auld road bowler,They knew by the flame of my hair,And the glint from the arching curve,Of the 28oz's of burnished steel, Howler, I named it,The tangled weed rover,Hero of a thousand, thousand matches,From Bellcarra to Boholla,Aughagower to Cordarragh, Setting flame to the rough roads of 1985,Before I was reduced to... 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 →
The last obscenity. Of all the cults that ever were,Of all the schemes and follies,There are few as vile as Monarchy,Foist on all as oh so jolly,Viler still are those that cheer,Their Masters and their betters,Doff the cap, drop the gaze, bend the knee,Oh come adore their fetters. Not for hoi polloi you see,The Devine... Continue Reading →
If you're a writer of just about any kind you should #JoinAUnion The Irish Writers Union is the main advocacy body for Irish writers and it is open to Irish writers & writers of Irish interest publications, wherever they are based. #NiNeartGoCurLeChéile https://irishwritersunion.org/join/
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 →
At 2359hrs, I officially retire from permanent service with An tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh after 25 years, 3 months, and 3 days. Thank you to my wonderful family for everything they have endured over the years of my service. It is your love, strength, and support which makes all things possible. To my comrades and colleagues, and... 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 →
Getting extra time to read is one of my favourite parts of holidays. Finished Book III of this series by Joesph Kassabian last week. A great addition to this #ScienceFiction series. Definitely a #MilSciFi #SciFi #mustread. Got to say that I really did perfer the original cover art and series titles. What a difficult thing... Continue Reading →
Continuing my Joseph Kassabian run this week I re-read his award winning 'Hooligans of Kandahar', which introduced me to his work. A disarmingly honest & hard-hitting account of war. This #combat #veterans experience of the violent conflict in #Afganistan is a #mustread
I bought this super book by Andrew Doherty back in '20. Only getting back to read it now. What a gem I was missing out on I truly didn't know. A fantastic #local #maritime #history book, expertly written with utmost care & sincere respect. https://t.co/UAry0hpnkL https://t.co/n1cEViRp2x
Read Book II 'The Great Traitor' of the Galaxy of Fire Series by Joseph Kassabian earlier this week. A brilliant sequel. Top notch #ScienceFiction definitely a #mustread series for anyone who enjoys #MilSciFi. Hacking through my 'To Read' list but can't wait to add Book III 'The Consul'. However, I can see that Joseph had... Continue Reading →
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