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Paul McCann
I like writing songs and won first prize in the Billboard music song awards in 2008 for a song I co-wrote with Robert and Wendy O'Hearn .
The song is called Lost Sons Of Erin and is on a CD called Sonicarious by Robert O'Hearn .
I present and produce a radio program each week .
I have worked in aged care and community health since 2005 .
Soccer ,Writing Songs , Playing my guitar , Going to church , photography , Art ,Writing Plays and short stories ,
My stories
Belfast The Cathedral Of Life
Belfast The Cathedral Of Life By Paul McCann Some say that the body is a temple for the spirit to dwell . Allow me to broaden that thought . I grew...
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Using My Head
Using My Head By Paul McCann I said to the teacher I am a poor creature my pen’s run out of ink. I’m counting up my sums with my fingers and thumbs...
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The Forgotten Ones '
The Forgotten Ones ' By Paul McCann During the time I worked with the homeless in the Salvation Army in Blackfriars , London , the Simon community in...
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A Bali Belly
A Bali Belly by Paul McCann The hair of the dog bit my lip and all I could do was just moan felt seedy for a week and a bit I called the doctor on...
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The Do And To Teach
The Do And To Teach By Paul McCann The classroom teacher cried ,“Did you not hear what I said ?” The students replied .“Please show us what you mean...
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Thank you David
Posted on Thu, 18 Jul 2024
You comment is very welcome David . Recently I have seen some friends recird new music all done by Ai .It left me asking a few questions , Even the artwork on theior album was done by AI .Where is this all heading ?
The worry is people...
Read full commentPosted in Ai And The Truth
Thanks For The Understanding
Posted on Mon, 22 Apr 2024
Not many got away Turlough .
The fact that I did gave me a new life but still the old one
is always there and never fades .
We were lucky to get out however the trauma remains
Kind regards
Paul
Read full commentPosted in Come Back To Ardoyne
Thanks for this
Posted on Tue, 02 Apr 2024
Yes there were many eyes on the streets from lots of different locations .
Some people were too frightened to go out and just stayed inside always looking through a narrowly drawn curtain waiting for something to happen . Then there were...
Read full commentPosted in Before Good Friday In Belfast
Thank you for the comment Dougie
Posted on Thu, 21 Mar 2024
Thanks Dougie .I hope that your passport arrives soon . No application iis required as I'm told .
So many places to see as well .
Well worth visiting .
Kind regards
Paul
Read full commentPosted in The Streets With No Shame
Thank you for the welcome comment
Posted on Mon, 26 Feb 2024
How great is this wee comment ?
I treasure what said and if I brought that brought a bit of cheer
I feel that is the ultimate compliment a writer could ever get .
Thznjs Dougie
Read full commentPosted in Moment To Moment.
More power to you
Posted on Sat, 18 Nov 2023
I listened to you speak to those whose prose and poetry charmed and harmed all who dared to hear those words they wrote . I felt your wonderful admiration was beautiful and I'm sure they would have loved your company .
More power to you ...
Read full commentPosted in Patrick Kavanagh and Me
You had me right there with you
Posted on Thu, 21 Dec 2023
Just loved this , The expression of just what it was like to be a catholic in Ireland during times when everything was changing around us . No doubt yuou summed it up perfectly . I almnost felt the passion of when the troubles came to Belfast...
Read full commentPosted in Children of the Absolution
Thanks Dougie
Posted on Mon, 25 Dec 2023
Most people are laughing and enjoying the season of Christmas
but there are the forgotten and lonely who lock themselves away from the world .
There are also those who have lost someone dear and Christmas
is a sad...
Read full commentPosted in Christmas Is A Long Time Coming
Thanks for your support L
Posted on Wed, 23 Aug 2023
I just recorded it on my phone . Will maybe record it later adding an arrangement .
https://youtu.be/WSoVBovSAUc?si=uhK0ekMmdMj--tF5
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thank you for the support L...
Read full commentPosted in Queen Of Creation
Thanks for your support and comment Lena .
Posted on Sun, 14 May 2023
Lena yourcomment is very kind and I apprecaite what you said . I've been writing for many years and just started recording . Placed my worl on Spotify and you tube , Its also out there on Amazon , ITunes , Deezer asnd mpst music outlets . For the...
Read full commentPosted in The Mother Ship
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