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Shane MacGowan , Jesus Christ and the Irish Condition

Posted on November 30, 2023 by henry tapper

  This post is a few years old written in lockdown. I’ve brought it up to date for Shane McGowan’s deathday.   Shane MacGowan, the lead singer for the Pogues, celebrated his birthday on Christmas day. I liked this confused … Continue reading →

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Shane MacGowan , Jesus Christ and the Irish Condition

Posted on December 26, 2020 by henry tapper

Shane MacGowan, the lead singer for the Pogues, celebrated his birthday on Christmas day. I liked this confused tweet on an Irish expat website Happy 63rd birthday to Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan! https://t.co/E49aptu8xZ #shanemacgowan #music #Irish — IrishCentral (@IrishCentral) December … Continue reading →

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Trans-global joy

Posted on December 29, 2010 by henry tapper

The best part of the Christmas story was the Magi rocking up at Bethlehem following a global sat nav and a lot of hope..

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