Paul O’Mahony
@omaniblog.bsky.social
Greetings from Cork Ireland. #Toastmaster - poet - podcaster - dog walker - father - grandfather - golfer- gin taster - houseworker
blackout in Berlin
left to their own devices
anarchist power.
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
left to their own devices
anarchist power.
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
January 4, 2026 at 10:45 AM
blackout in Berlin
left to their own devices
anarchist power.
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
left to their own devices
anarchist power.
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
heron feathers stand
icy current rushes past
words poised on paper
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter
icy current rushes past
words poised on paper
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter
January 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
heron feathers stand
icy current rushes past
words poised on paper
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter
icy current rushes past
words poised on paper
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter
The #JanPodPoMo2026 has begun - has been floated on high seas. Must find its own depth - or is born to sink. @sm2n @topgold.ie @raygarraud.run @barbarakb.bsky.social @diva007.bsky.social @tomhickey.bsky.social @rogeroverall.bsky.social @moiraob.bsky.social audioboom.com/posts/882528...
Inadequate existence 2026 Episode 1 #JanPodPoMo
If you listen to all this inadequate adventure path, you too may become disappointed with your result. The illusive certainty that seems to dwell on this side of the bridge.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:57 PM
The #JanPodPoMo2026 has begun - has been floated on high seas. Must find its own depth - or is born to sink. @sm2n @topgold.ie @raygarraud.run @barbarakb.bsky.social @diva007.bsky.social @tomhickey.bsky.social @rogeroverall.bsky.social @moiraob.bsky.social audioboom.com/posts/882528...
First audiobook in ages “10 Types Of Human” - a good long listen #DecPodPoMo audioboom.com/posts/882488...
Ten Types of Human - audiobook #DecPodPoMo EPISODE 28/31
You hear Paul O’Mahony talking about a book he got from Audible - Paul’s at least 5 hours into listening to it. #DecPodPoMo
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December 31, 2025 at 12:03 AM
First audiobook in ages “10 Types Of Human” - a good long listen #DecPodPoMo audioboom.com/posts/882488...
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It’s not easy to love linoleum- when a dog walks on it before you’ve made the tea #DecPodPoMo
It’s not easy to love linoleum- when a dog walks on it before you’ve made the tea #DecPodPoMo
Aches, Pains, and Tea #DecPodPoMo Episode 26/31
An episode by From Cork With Love - by Paul O'Mahony @omaniblog
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December 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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It’s not easy to love linoleum- when a dog walks on it before you’ve made the tea #DecPodPoMo
It’s not easy to love linoleum- when a dog walks on it before you’ve made the tea #DecPodPoMo
It’s great to hear that Tim & Bernie are going to meet in a fancy hotel. Wouldn’t it be fabulous to if their conversation was recorded & shared.
Listening to @topgold.ie Audio Clips (Saving a Chair for Tim Erenets E662): www.spreaker.com/episode/savi...
Planning to meet long-time friend Tim Ereneta in The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel. We may embark on a project with authentic storytelling.
Planning to meet long-time friend Tim Ereneta in The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel. We may embark on a project with authentic storytelling.
Saving a Chair for Tim Erenets E662 - Topgold Audio Clips
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December 29, 2025 at 1:11 AM
It’s great to hear that Tim & Bernie are going to meet in a fancy hotel. Wouldn’t it be fabulous to if their conversation was recorded & shared.
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I’d love to hear what our hero (@sm2n) has learned from the experience of recording two versions of the song. #DecPodPoMo
I’d love to hear what our hero (@sm2n) has learned from the experience of recording two versions of the song. #DecPodPoMo
Sm2n 2025-12-28 #decPodPoMo episode 28 - I now have 2 versions of my KSS song
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December 29, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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I’d love to hear what our hero (@sm2n) has learned from the experience of recording two versions of the song. #DecPodPoMo
I’d love to hear what our hero (@sm2n) has learned from the experience of recording two versions of the song. #DecPodPoMo
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What to do when your cooker gives up the ghost - listen to @Sm2N #DecPodPoMo
What to do when your cooker gives up the ghost - listen to @Sm2N #DecPodPoMo
Sm2n 2025-12-27 #decPodPoMo episode 27 - oven
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December 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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What to do when your cooker gives up the ghost - listen to @Sm2N #DecPodPoMo
What to do when your cooker gives up the ghost - listen to @Sm2N #DecPodPoMo
On the morning of 27th December, we had run out of supplies. There was nothing to do except go to the supermarket. #DecPodPoMo Episode 25 audioboom.com/posts/882396...
SUPERMARKETING in Dunne’s in Limerick on 27th December #DecPodPoMo Episode 25/31
You hear Paul O’Mahony talking to himself as he goes shopping for coffee, bananas, and exotic tea - you also hear Paul asking for directions- plus chat at the checkout- also the danger of crossing th...
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December 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
On the morning of 27th December, we had run out of supplies. There was nothing to do except go to the supermarket. #DecPodPoMo Episode 25 audioboom.com/posts/882396...
Too many books in a bookshop in Limerick #DecPodPoMo EPISODE 22/31 audioboom.com/posts/882317...
There are too many books in this bookshop #DecPodPoMo Episode 22/31
An episode by From Cork With Love - by Paul O'Mahony @omaniblog
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December 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Too many books in a bookshop in Limerick #DecPodPoMo EPISODE 22/31 audioboom.com/posts/882317...
LONG NIGHT
long night of winter
a dung beetle burrows deep
the crooked earth smiles
#long_night
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
long night of winter
a dung beetle burrows deep
the crooked earth smiles
#long_night
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
December 19, 2025 at 1:19 AM
LONG NIGHT
long night of winter
a dung beetle burrows deep
the crooked earth smiles
#long_night
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
long night of winter
a dung beetle burrows deep
the crooked earth smiles
#long_night
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
Thank goodness yesterday was not so bad that I can’t talk about it #DecPodPoMo Episode 19/31 audioboom.com/posts/882144...
Very bad company yesterday. Episode 19/31 #DecPodPoMo
You hear Paul O’Mahony introducing how difficult yesterday was. How he felt lousy from morning to night, tetchy & grumpy.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Thank goodness yesterday was not so bad that I can’t talk about it #DecPodPoMo Episode 19/31 audioboom.com/posts/882144...
Epigrams are for life
“An undistracted mind requires a polyester free wardrobe”
“An undistracted mind requires a polyester free wardrobe”
December 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Epigrams are for life
“An undistracted mind requires a polyester free wardrobe”
“An undistracted mind requires a polyester free wardrobe”
Hare
balsam firs weighed low
a snowshoe hare eating twigs
downwind, a red fox
#Hare
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
balsam firs weighed low
a snowshoe hare eating twigs
downwind, a red fox
#Hare
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
December 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Hare
balsam firs weighed low
a snowshoe hare eating twigs
downwind, a red fox
#Hare
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
balsam firs weighed low
a snowshoe hare eating twigs
downwind, a red fox
#Hare
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
POLITICS
“Politics is the art of getting elected
and re-elected”
“Politics is the art of getting elected
and re-elected”
December 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
POLITICS
“Politics is the art of getting elected
and re-elected”
“Politics is the art of getting elected
and re-elected”
@malachyclerkin.bsky.social Thank you for today’s piece in the SportsWeekend of The Irish Times. You’ve given me a “sad,grim” experience - and a grand smile at the same reading
December 13, 2025 at 9:42 AM
@malachyclerkin.bsky.social Thank you for today’s piece in the SportsWeekend of The Irish Times. You’ve given me a “sad,grim” experience - and a grand smile at the same reading
SNOWDROP
snowdrops peeping through
the power of a bare oak
a bed of snowflakes
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#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
snowdrops peeping through
the power of a bare oak
a bed of snowflakes
——————
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
December 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
SNOWDROP
snowdrops peeping through
the power of a bare oak
a bed of snowflakes
——————
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
snowdrops peeping through
the power of a bare oak
a bed of snowflakes
——————
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
Has your DENTIST been busy in your mouth?
Storm Bram came to Ireland
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Storm Bram came to Ireland
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Dentists in 2025 - have you been treated? The coming storm #DecPodPoMo EPISODE 13/31
Recorded on 9th December 2025. So many people have been having significant work on their teeth this year. Paul O'Mahony's friends for example. What about you and your friends.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Has your DENTIST been busy in your mouth?
Storm Bram came to Ireland
audioboom.com/posts/881814... #DecPodPoMo Episode 13/31
Storm Bram came to Ireland
audioboom.com/posts/881814... #DecPodPoMo Episode 13/31
FRAGRANCE
sipping the nectar
fragrance of painted lady —
a crab spider strikes
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
sipping the nectar
fragrance of painted lady —
a crab spider strikes
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
December 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
FRAGRANCE
sipping the nectar
fragrance of painted lady —
a crab spider strikes
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
sipping the nectar
fragrance of painted lady —
a crab spider strikes
#haiku #haikupoem #575poem #haikupoetry #poetry #poem #haikufeels #blueskypoet #blueskypoetry #dailyhaikuprompt #vss365 #vssdaily #senryu #haikuwriter #exercise
Painkillers are essential - i’m listening to @Sm2n ‘s account of pulling the wool over Toastmaster’s eyes open.spotify.com/episode/2q90...
Sm2n 2025-12-10 #decPodPoMo episode 10 blood test attempt 1
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December 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Painkillers are essential - i’m listening to @Sm2n ‘s account of pulling the wool over Toastmaster’s eyes open.spotify.com/episode/2q90...
open.spotify.com/episode/2q90.... I listened to @Sm2Tn Simon - and felt cross on his behalf #decpodPomo
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December 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
open.spotify.com/episode/2q90.... I listened to @Sm2Tn Simon - and felt cross on his behalf #decpodPomo
AVIVA CAR INSURANCE shocked me #DecPodPoMo Episode 10/31 audioboom.com/posts/881711...
Praising AVIVA - insurance company - shockingly good service #DecPodPoMo Episode 10/31
You hear Paul O’Mahony delighted with the amazing service he’s receiving from his car insurance company AVIVA. Julie phoned Paul. Paul will be recommending AVIVA. #DecPodPoMo
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December 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
AVIVA CAR INSURANCE shocked me #DecPodPoMo Episode 10/31 audioboom.com/posts/881711...
The CRASH #DecPodPoMo Episode 5/31
Image by ChatGPT. #DecPodPoMo
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December 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
36 hours after the drama of Thursday - I almost wish I turned on my voice record pro app. But first, I need a cup of tea. #DecPodPoMo audioboom.com/posts/881553...
Waking up 36 Hours after the Car Crash #DecPodPoMo Episode 4/31
First Saturday morning in December. I can’t even remember the cat’s name. You hear Paul talking just after he’s got out of bed. You follow him into the kitchen. You hear him making a cup of tea - so ...
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December 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
36 hours after the drama of Thursday - I almost wish I turned on my voice record pro app. But first, I need a cup of tea. #DecPodPoMo audioboom.com/posts/881553...