Seamus Connolly - Writer

20/09/2026

Earl Spencer is a self-promoter.

09/08/2026

You absolutely have to admire how much the village and county matter in Ireland. Gallaimh abú!

07/08/2026

I have a song about how the Pirate Queen would view us today

05/07/2026

I am now working on a new project: a three-album set called Definitively Me.
Rather than a standard commercial release, this project is a documentation of a creative process—though each album will absolutely stand completely on its own. All three albums will feature the exact same tracklist, but presented through three completely different lenses:
▪️ DEFINITIVELY ME (A CA****LA): Pure, unadulterated vocal performances. Raw and completely exposed.
▪️ DEFINITIVELY ME (ACOUSTIC): The exact same songs, stripped back to just me and my acoustic guitar. (A looper pedal? I’ll decide that down the road).
▪️ DEFINITIVELY ME (STUDIO): The fully realized, full post-production versions.
More updates to come as the process unfolds.

18/06/2026

I have everything I need to start recording the a ca****la versions of the “Definitively Me (A Cappella)” album now! 🥳

14/06/2026

I have the headphones I need!

17/05/2026

I finally found an explanation for my aversion to egg whites.

Egg aversion—specifically to the texture of egg whites—is one of the most widespread sensory food triggers out there.
There is actually a clear biological and neurological reason why egg whites trigger a gag or vomit reflex in so many people:
1. The "Danger" Signal in the Brain
Your brain has a built-in sensory switchboard (an area called the insula) that translates textures into physical reactions. Egg whites have a very unusual, dual nature: they are slick and slimy when undercooked, and rubbery or gelatinous when fully cooked. To a sensitive brain, that texture mimics things that are spoiled, toxic, or unsafe. Your brain misinterprets the egg white as a threat and immediately activates the gag reflex—the body's natural defense mechanism to stop you from swallowing.
2. The Sulfur Smell
Egg whites contain a high concentration of sulfur compounds. Even if you don't consciously think it smells awful, your olfactory system detects it. The combination of that specific sulfur scent with a wet, rubbery texture is a perfect storm for triggering involuntary nausea.
3. Food Intolerance vs. Dislike
Sometimes, an involuntary reflex is the body's early-warning system for a physical intolerance. Egg whites contain complex proteins (like albumin and ovomucoid) that can be incredibly tough for some digestive systems to break down. If your body lacks the specific enzymes to handle them easily, your brain can create a shortcut: it triggers a vomit reflex to protect your stomach from having to deal with them at all.
You aren't dealing with a rare quirk or being difficult. Your body is running a deeply hardwired, physiological script that millions of other people's bodies run when faced with an egg white. It is entirely automatic.

15/05/2026

Well played: I checked out my first song, top listens and all-time hits since my first day on Spotify, 19/09/20. Find yours at The Party of your Year(s)!

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