Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Garda intend to close streets across large areas of Dublin city, impose a no-parking zone on more than 50 roads for almost a week and conduct a stop-and-search operation on motorists and pedestrians as part of the security operation for the Queen’s visit.

During the four days of the Queen’s visit, between May 17th and 20th, the N7, N4 and M50 will be completely closed at times.

Gardaí Outline State Visit Restrictions (Irish Times)

Rachel Ni Chuina, Hanah Mullan and Dee Burke.
Lara Hickey and Jack Hickey                                             Niamh Ni Chonchubhair and Jen Coppinger
Roise Goan and Anna Bale

People in the photos: “Because we are Irish speakers. Silly!

Taken this afternoon at the Irish Theatre Institute’s launch of Playography na Gaeilge 1901-2010, which features a total of 796 Irish language plays.

Seven hundred and ninety-six.

(Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland)