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The Man behind “The Mick” in Marx Rand

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Richard

Do you remember “The Mick?” Or better yet, Christopher Kavanagh? No? What about the larger than life central character from Colin Post‘s recent book: “Mad Outta Me Head: Addiction and Underworld from Ireland to Colombia.” No, well let me refresh … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Christopher Kirk on Colombia Calling

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Richard

I realise that I am hamming it up a bit for those regular readers of my blog and listeners to my Colombia Calling radio show but, building on the strength of my piece and episode with Colin Post of the … Continue reading →

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This Mick’s Life: Addiction and Underworld from Ireland to Colombia

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Richard

The story that will unfold in This Mick’s Life: Addiction and Underworld from Ireland to Colombia, just seems all too unbelievable to be true. But in my years as a journalist I have discovered that, the more extreme and bizarre … Continue reading →

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