On the darkest day when hope erodes The bullets rain while the sky explodes Hear the innocents cry as terror seeks his voice Yet we know in our hearts That the sun still rises. ...
A Rocket up Apollo
“It’s just for the publicity” says the man with the right Hook (But isn’t that the crux of it if he’d only care to look) Have we reached the point as people where we...
Dublin Dilemma
I’ve spent a lifetime supporting the Dubs up on ‘The Hill’ From Keaveney on to Brogan, admiring their great skill I’ve sung my true blue heart out to the strains of Molly Malone I’ve...
When Beanzie met Enda
BEANZIE: So Taoiseach can we have your thoughts on Brexit? ENDA: Without a doubt it is the most important meal of the day and I personal favour porridge for it’s nutritional value. BEANZIE: No...
The Ballymurphy Knitter
From Dingle up to Derry (And it’s all with thanks to Gerry) My order book is filling by the day I’m the Ballymurphy Knitter I got a mention on the Twitter I’ve a week...
Boulevard of Broken Promises
We’re on the cusp of an election Have you seen the selection? A Hobson’s choice with no direction Oh God grant us all protection From this witless mal collection With whom we have no...
Shannon Fence Sense
Cead míle míle fáilte, you’re welcome to our door Will ye buy a little duty free as you head off to the war? There’s a special here on airplane fuel and like your foreign...
Full Force Gale
There once was a fella called Van To his devotees, Van was the man But if you’re lookin’ for banter You should take off at a canter For Bono’s yappin’ (as only he can)...
The Sun Still Rises
On the darkest day when hope erodes The bullets rain while the sky explodes Hear the innocents cry as terror seeks his voice Yet we know in our hearts That the sun still rises. ...
The Man in the Middle ….. Ode to the Referee
My friends I have a story of the man that’s in the middle His self esteem is shattered, his confidence quite brittle He starts with disadvantages that would make Kojak’s hair turn grey And ends...
