Tag Archives: shay healy

Eurovision – RTE to run an enquiry this week as to how the songs are picked?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by shayhealyblog

No doubt there were many thousands of us cringing behind the sofa, as we watched Ireland being eliminated in what was a lacklustre second semi Final, with the exception of the Bearded Lady, who was brilliant and humble. It’s tragic … Continue reading →

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‘When You Become Stardust Too’ Available now on iTunes

Posted on April 10, 2014 by shayhealyblog

So my great news today is my latest single “When You Become Stardust Too” is now LIVE on iTunes. Beautifully arranged, produced and trumpet solo by music genius Tevfik Kulak. Will this be my last recording?  who knows? Heartfelt thanks to … Continue reading →

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YOUR ASS IS GRASS

Posted on March 26, 2014 by shayhealyblog

A recent newspaper picture of Simon Cowell, stripped to his high-waist jeans, perambulating along in under the California sun, almost made me gag. Working out is no guarantee that you’re going to look better and Simon and his man-boobs doesn’t … Continue reading →

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John Fleming – Jerry Buttimer

Posted on March 25, 2014 by shayhealyblog

THE ghost of Oliver J. Flanagan was surely in the ether, as deputy Seán Fleming of Fianna Fáil was reprimanded by Fine Gael deputy Jerry Buttimer for including the word ‘orgy’ in a jibe he made about the Government’s three-day … Continue reading →

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Khan Do….

Posted on March 3, 2014 by shayhealyblog

“Who can’t stop drinking may get drunken three times a month. If he does it more often, he is guilty. To get drunken twice a month is better; once, still more praiseworthy. But not to drink at all – what … Continue reading →

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Sting

Posted on February 20, 2014 by shayhealyblog

In a country, where, once, eight pints and a bun burger constituted foreplay, I was fascinated to read, in this very newspaper, that when it comes to burning calories and losing weight, in activity terms, foreplay is the equivalent of … Continue reading →

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Philip Seymour Hoffman

Posted on February 12, 2014 by shayhealyblog

It came as a surprise to read that Philip Seymour Hoffman was only 46 when he shuffled off his mortal coil, earlier this week. The ease with which he inhabited his various characters suggested he would look credible playing anywhere … Continue reading →

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LUKE.

Posted on February 5, 2014 by shayhealyblog

Two of the great pillars of folk music of the last century, were remembered this week for the integrity and steadfastness of their politics and  for their ability to inhabit a song in a very special way, a gift that is … Continue reading →

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Biter: The GAA’s new Black Card is mighty welcome……

Posted on January 30, 2014 by shayhealyblog

The introduction of the card is an attempt to take the cynicism out of hurling and football and the it will be shown for deliberate fouls, tripping an opponent , body checking a player after the ball has been played, … Continue reading →

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As Hogan cracks his eggs we find he’s no Fanny Cradock…#Irishwater

Posted on January 19, 2014 by shayhealyblog

Oh no! Not another celebrity cookery show. Hulk Hogan’s Omelettes De jour will see Phil joining Nigella, Nevin, Dylan, Marco Pierre and all the other kitchen icons, in the frontline of the food business. But for the show to be a … Continue reading →

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