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British newsreel footage of the new airport at Collinstown, Co Dublin under construction in 1939. With its tiered form, the award-winning terminal, which was designed by Desmond FitzGerald, echoes the look of an ocean liner. Dublin Airport officially opened on January 19, 1940. But due to World War 2, known as The Emergency in the Republic of Ireland which was neutral, the airport was effectively mothballed for five years
Via Dublin Airport
Yikes.
Anyone?
Thanks Wayne F
Anthony Fortune writes:
Today is the 43rd anniversary of the first moon landing. These streets are just one small step from Northside Shopping Centre in Coolock, Dublin. Tranquility Grove, Eagle Park and Apollo Way are in the same estate.
Previously: Part Of Nixon’s final Mission
Created by Karen Torres of Sew Much 2 Luv (available for $30 at her Etsy Shop)
The possibility of German, Finnish or Dutch MPs disputing a new debt deal for Ireland is emerging as a prime concern among European negotiators as preparations advance for a review of the Irish bank bailout.
Although EU leaders have given the go-ahead for a fundamental revision of the rescue scheme in the autumn, parliamentary approval will be needed in many countries for an extension of European aid to Ireland.
EU economics commissioner Olli Rehn said after a meeting last week of euro zone finance ministers that the EU-IMF “troika” will table a formal proposal in September in anticipation of a final deal in October.
Damn. And just when we’d pre-ordered our new Batman collectibles, too.
Concern grows over possible opposition to debt deal (Arthur Beesley, Irish Times)
(Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland)
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— Colin Chadwick (@colinchadwick) July 19, 2012
Thanks Lars Biscuits
