Monthly Archives: July 2012

Brian Boyd’s Irish Times’ article on dance music’s apparently characteristic “lethal mix” of “drink, drugs and ignorance” that led to the chaos at Swedish House Mafia’s concert at the Phoenix Park has now garnered more than 400 (mostly critical) comments.

And the article is getting attention from the global dance community including Australian website In The Mix, whose readers offered their own reasons for the violence:

Ah here.

Newspaper Warns Of ‘Dance Scene’s Lethal Mix’; Fans Hit Back (InTheMix)

Previously: Irish Times House Mafia


This is some very stylish rally pr0n right here.

Gymkhana Five, the latest installment in DC Shoes’ promo tie-in with Californian rally driver Ken Block.

Here, filmed over four days with a cameo dirtbike appearance by his friend Travis Pastrana, Block drifts, rockets and squeals his 2012 Ford Fiesta across wide swathes of San Francisco.

awesomer

THE IRISH boxing team lined up shoulder to shoulder on the stage at the National Stadium for the final curtain call before moving to Assisi, Italy, for their last training camp. The only missing face was the star turn herself. Mindful of responsibilities, Katie Taylor provided a statement apologising for the no show.

“My sincere apologies,” said the statement. “Every session is crucial . . . Each day between now and my first contest in the Olympic Games has been planned to the last detail . . . I am aware of the expectation that is on me . . . For me a medal in London will be another gift from God in a life so full of blessings.”

A medal at the Olympics may mark both the high point and the end for Ireland’s modest boxing star if her father and coach Pete has his way – Pete hopes his daughter will retire after London.

Mmf.

Olympics Could Be Final bow For Taylor (Johnny Watterson, Irish Times)

(Mark Stedman, Photocall Ireland)

“A productive meeting was held today between An Garda Siochana and MCD at which an initial review took place. A range of issues were discussed surrounding the event including matters of serious concern in the public domain. It was agreed that both organisations will carry out a more in-depth review regarding all aspects of the event.

An Garda Siochana and MCD condemn all anti social behaviour and will continue to work together to minimise any re-occurrence.

Public safety is and always has been a priority for both An Garda Siochana and MCD.
Prior to all events a range of relevant stakeholders including Gardai and Concert Promoters meet and agree an Event Management Plan which is implemented and reviewed after each event.

Three concerts were held at the Phoenix Park 5-7-8th July and in total circa 135,000 people attended these concerts.

On the 7th July, total security personnel present was 511 and there were in excess of 145 Gardai on duty. Regrettably a number of incidents occurred resulting in 33 arrests which led to 70 charges being preferred before the courts (public order, drunkenness and drug related offences). In total over the 3 nights there were 58 arrests and in excess of 100 charges preferred before the courts. It is expected that there will be further charges in early course and an incident room has been established at Cabra Garda Station and all incidents will be fully investigated.

Further meetings will be held in the context of lessons learned and orientation for future concerts of this nature. The Garda Commissioner will be preparing a report for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence following this review.

Until such a review has taken place it would be inappropriate to comment further.”

Statement issued by An Garda Siochana and MCD (MCD.ie)

Previously: Irish Times House Mafia

NOT the E-Tabs!

MCD: 100% Satisfaction

Lost Weekend