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The Thing About Christmas is…..

Posted on December 10, 2013 by El Quebin

As a bonus gift for readers of The Brothers’ Lot, we are proud to present this second solstice-related seasonal spin-off in which Lar Lawrence and Con Conway, still in the employ of Brannigan Brothers, discuss the spirit of the Rare … Continue reading →

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Outtake from The Brothers’ Lot

Posted on August 29, 2013 by El Quebin

Editing, rewriting: How true is the find your favorite bits and cut them maxim? Continue reading →

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Another visit from the landlord

Posted on June 3, 2013 by El Quebin

The landlord:   [Simultaneously knocking and opening the door] I’ve come about them eyeballs. Myself:  Oh, there you are!  Sure I left them out on the landing for you on Friday. The landlord:  Friday?  Friday?  What would you be doing that for?  … Continue reading →

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Short Story Month Contribution

Posted on May 31, 2013 by El Quebin

Friends/Compadres/A Cháirde: In case you missed the back-to-back TV ads and the billboards and all the browser popups, the lovely people at Akashic Books are finishing Short Story Month with my short story offering.  If you have ever had the … Continue reading →

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A visit from The Landlord

Posted on May 22, 2013 by El Quebin

The Landlord:  [Simultaneously knocking and opening the door]  Well, there you are.  I was starting to wonder.  You do know you haven’t said a word in here since March 13? Myself: I do. The Landlord: Well you know we can’t … Continue reading →

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Con, Lar and a bit of Flann for St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 15, 2013 by El Quebin

In our continuing series of Lar & Con vignettes we bring you this Patrick’s Day flavoured offering (pace Brian O’Nolan) Lar: Will you be going to the parade? Con: I will.  Sure the young fellah wouldn’t miss it for the … Continue reading →

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A New Year’s Statement Re: Lar & Con

Posted on January 8, 2013 by El Quebin

On the heels of our Brothers’ Lot Christmas Eve Lar and Con Seasonal Spinoff, we have been inundated with inquiries as to how our brave dyad rang in the New Year.  It has taken some time to establish the facts … Continue reading →

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It never really feels like Christmas ’til…

Posted on December 20, 2012 by El Quebin

Lar Lawrence and Con Conway, still in the employ of Brannigan Brothers, discuss the spirit of the Rare Aul Dublin Christmas Continue reading →

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Strange Event

Posted on October 18, 2012 by El Quebin

Edmund Rice 250: to reunite, reconcile, give thanks and look to the future. This strange event is imminent and has the puzzling endorsement of former President of Ireland Mary McAleese.  Past pupils and friends of Edmund Rice and Christian Brothers … Continue reading →

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October Surprise from Amazon UK

Posted on October 15, 2012 by El Quebin

Now that’s a pleasant October surprise.  Granted it is a promo price so no shopping for a Carmen overlooking the Alhambra in Granada or anything like that but still….now I can refill the fountain pen.

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