It wouldn’t be the Irish Blog Awards without the usual bitching about the winners, the backslapping, backstabbing, talk of cliques, the whole charade. The fact that they weren’t nominated, didn’t win, weren’t put in the correct category, a whole host of other pathetic excuses for why this event which has brought many people together should [...]

Belfast’s official St Patrick’s Day celebrations were a peaceful, family orientated event, and went off well — even if they were a little smaller and more sedate than in other cities. No green river, green buildings, green lights. In fact, the patriotism was kept largely to the small parade, cheap plastic shamrock flags (A sign [...]

Blogging is no longer seen as a “thing nerds do”, but a way for anybody and everybody to have a voice, and in some cases, that voice can be very important and in powerful, such as when speech and liberties are limited. But for the rest of us, creating and sharing content is important. A [...]

Graffiti or Art It’s been a question of debate for many years — for some there is simply no right answer. However, if the legendary Banksy was caught creating one of his “master pieces”, which would no doubt sell for thousands, he would likely be accosted, abused and potentially remanded by authorities. Regardless of its [...]

I’m beginning to not feel the need for a cigarette after having a pint. I had my last cigarette close to 10 weeks ago. 3 weeks after that I had my next last cigarette. Yes I enjoy smoking, and yes I would love one right now, yet I feel it is time to end that [...]