Michael’s Substack

The Unbearable Anxiety of Animal Existence

Are birds free from the chains of the skyway?

Jul 4 • Michael Patrick O’Leary

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More Thoughts on Paul Lynch's Prophet Song

Real events made me think again.

Jul 1 • Michael Patrick O’Leary

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June 2026

Abdullah Ibrahim RIP

Abdullah Ibrahim (formerly known as Dollar Brand) died at the age of 91 on June 15 2026 at a hospital in Prien am Chiemsee, Upper Bavaria, Germany.

Jun 21 • Michael Patrick O’Leary

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Prophet Song by Paul Lynch

A review.

Jun 8 • Michael Patrick O’Leary

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May 2026

Marshall Allen is 102

... and still going strong!

May 26 • Michael Patrick O’Leary

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April 2026

Easter 2019 Part Four

As of 6 April 2026, Retired Major General Suresh Sallay, the former Director of Sri Lanka's SIS (State Intelligence Service), was still in custody under…

Apr 6 • Michael Patrick O’Leary

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March 2026

Easter 2019, Part Three

Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, is being investigated for conspiracy and aiding and abetting the 2019 Easter bomb attacks in Sri Lanka.

Mar 30 • Michael Patrick O’Leary

Easter 2019, Part Two

Suresh Sallay, former head of SIS (State Intelligence Service) remains in custody in Sri Lanka as a suspect in the ongoing investigation into the 2019…

Mar 27 • Michael Patrick O’Leary

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Easter, 2019

Former head of the Sri Lankan State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major-General (Ret’d) Suresh Sallay is detained in Sri Lanka under the PTA (Prevention…

Mar 25 • Michael Patrick O’Leary

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SOFA

The Sunday Times leader writer (Sri Lanka) comments on March 22, 2026: “And imagine the consequences had this country (Sri Lanka) agreed to entertain…

Mar 22 • Michael Patrick O’Leary

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Sri Lanka Reacts to Trump's War

Here is the editorial from the Sri Lanka Sunday Times dated March 22 2026.

Mar 22 • Michael Patrick O’Leary

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January 2026

Slán abhail Christopher Breen

Farewell to a friend

Jan 27 • Michael Patrick O’Leary

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