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Colm O'Regan

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The fact that I’m wistful for the days when adults could physically assault children with impunity would suggest I am a natural fit for my new age group, the 40s
The fact that I’m wistful for the days when adults could physically assault children with impunity would suggest I am a natural fit for my new age group, the 40s

“WHAT are you going to do about it?” He had a point. The no doubt necessary rebalancing of rights, between adults and children, means there’s very little I can do about a couple of small boys squirting water at me in a park.

Mon, 21 May, 2018

It has come to my attention that podcasts are mighty yokes
It has come to my attention that podcasts are mighty yokes

This week on Stating The Bleeding Obvious, it has come to my attention that podcasts are mighty yokes altogether.

Mon, 14 May, 2018

Time to make some mid-year resolutions
Time to make some mid-year resolutions

By my made-up reckoning, 80% of TV now is some sort of competitive living, writes Colm O’Regan

Mon, 07 May, 2018

The telltale signs that spring has sprung in Ireland
The telltale signs that spring has sprung in Ireland

Spring is finally here. I don’t mean the small amount of hot weather last Friday and

Mon, 30 Apr, 2018

There I was thinking I was as sustainable as Bear Grylls on an island with only some lice and his own piss for company
There I was thinking I was as sustainable as Bear Grylls on an island with only some lice and his own piss for company

The scientists discovered it by accident: An enzyme that eats plastic. Imagine discovering something that incredible by accident? I’ve never discovered anything by accident. At least not by myself.

Mon, 23 Apr, 2018

My goal was to find the T-shirt whose slogan was so funny... that women would want to be with me, men would want to be me
My goal was to find the T-shirt whose slogan was so funny... that women would want to be with me, men would want to be me

A significant capital investment is required. I cannot ignore the crumbling — and indeed bobbling — infrastructure for much longer. I’m going to have to buy some clothes.

Mon, 16 Apr, 2018

The pivotal moment a baby learns to crawl and haul
The pivotal moment a baby learns to crawl and haul

Set a baby down and within seconds she’ll be brandishing a previously unseen medieval mace in one hand and a gin-trap in the other, writes Colm O’Regan.

Mon, 09 Apr, 2018

I shouldn't enjoy The Crown...but I do
I shouldn't enjoy The Crown...but I do

We’re watching The Crown at the moment. I’m miles behind, way back in series one, so don’t tell me what happens in the end.

Mon, 02 Apr, 2018

New reality TV show alert - Secret Life of Four-Year-Olds meets Jeremy Kyle
New reality TV show alert - Secret Life of Four-Year-Olds meets Jeremy Kyle

I’ve googled it and I don’t think it exists yet. There are a few fictional series based on it, but not what I’m planning. I’ve threatened to make my millions a few times in this column, but this could be the one where I finally get enough money together for a shed, writes Colm O’Regan. 

Mon, 26 Mar, 2018

My printer-frustration has been replaced with a sneaking admiration
My printer-frustration has been replaced with a sneaking admiration

REGULAR readers know this column is frequently about nothing at all, writes Colm O’Regan.

Mon, 19 Mar, 2018

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