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Mutual back-scratching

June 7, 2020September 29, 2006 by John McCullagh
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I read in the trivia pages of a national newspaper lately of a device patented by a New York company that is sure to attract the keen attention of our Newry and Mourne Council Directors – not to mention many another administrative body in these parts!

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Eye candy sought

June 7, 2020September 21, 2006 by John McCullagh
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This is rather a delicate matter, Agnes, so I hope I can rely on your discretion! 

I trust I am not too late to enrol on an evening course at the Newry Institute?

 

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Newry’s Via Doloroso

June 7, 2020August 4, 2006 by John McCullagh
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He was, he explained, a front man for the Consortium of Entrepreneurs bidding to develop Newry’s old Nursery as a Christian Theme Park. He was also a Councillor and …

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Title Deeds

June 7, 2020July 25, 2006 by John McCullagh
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A New Orleans lawyer sought an FHA loan for a client.  

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Animal farm

June 7, 2020July 21, 2006 by John McCullagh
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I read in the paper the other day of a man in remote Siberia who petitioned the Russian President for permission to marry a cow ……….

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Hoor in the door

June 7, 2020July 15, 2006 by John McCullagh
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In the time of the Great Hunger, there were a number of decent Protestant clergymen who took pity on their destitute and starving Roman Catholic neighbours. 

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Free Cash!

June 7, 2020May 13, 2006 by John McCullagh
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We have recently learned that The Mournes has been awarded the coveted title of ‘Best Holiday Destination in the British Isles‘.

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IT Illiterate

June 7, 2020May 11, 2006 by John McCullagh
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Our administrator works in the field!  Here’s a few choice recent responses!


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My rod got stuck!

June 7, 2020May 4, 2006 by John McCullagh
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The newspaper story waxed on about a famous magician.

My bulls**t deflector automatically engaged!

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