In fairness.
If you don’t mind things getting a little freaky.
Oscar Chavez writes:
Marty Morrissey stalker sneaks into Clare Hurling team party [Saturday night] for covert photo op.
Meanwhile…
Clare ve-hicle drama, Parnell Square, Dublin on Saturday.
Prequal writes:
The lads from The County Clare have a bad start to the day. Luckily, things worked out for them in the end.
Video of Saturday’s March for Choice featuring Tara Flynn, TFMR, AIMS Ireland, the National Women’s Council of Ireland and Catholics for Choice amongst others.
Via Paula Geraghty
Previously: Up For The March
(Cafe owner Stephen Egan and Dundalk Fc manager Stephen Kenny)
Much like any normal day, Mr Kenny was enjoying a coffee and a read of the newspaper at Panama Cafe on the Market Square.
Kenny, who is a sometime patron of the popular cafe eventually finished his break, got up and paid, before leaving the establishment.
However it soon became clear that one of his favourite jumpers which he had with him when he entered the cafe was no longer in his possession…
Relief As Kenny Jumper Found (Dundalk Democrat)
Pic: Dundalk Democrat
Commission confirm that if #Seanad is abolished A.27 of Const. removed. Bill of national importance can never be put to referendum. Vote No!
— Colm Keaveney T.D. (@Colm_Keaveney) September 30, 2013
Article 27?
We asked Legal Coffee Drinker.
Broadsheet: “Legal Coffee Drinker, what is Article 27?”
Legal Coffee Drinker: “It is a provision in the Constitution which provides for a referendum on a proposed law, where the President, a majority of the Seanad and at least one third of members of the Dail are of the view that the change proposed is of such national importance that the will of the people should be ascertained before it becomes law.”
Broadsheet: “Is it exercised very often?”
Legal Coffee Drinker: “To my knowledge it has never been exercised to date.”
Broadsheet: “Why is it significant?”
Legal Coffee Drinker: “Its operation is dependent on there being a functioning Seanad. If the Seanad is abolished, this provision goes as well by default.”
Broadsheet: “Will we even miss it?”
Legal Coffee Drinker: “Well, the fact that it’s never been used to date doesn’t mean it might not be needed in the future. Also, I wouldn’t underestimate its deterrent effect. There’s a great quote by the American constitutionalist Thomas Paine:
“a single legislature, on account of the superabundance of its power, and the uncontrolled rapidity of its execution, becomes as dangerous to the principles of liberty as that of a despotic monarch.”
I see these checks and balances on the Dail as a bit like insurance; we may not need to rely on them, but it’s handy to have them in case the worst arises. We have to remember that any abolition of Article 27 – or the Seanad – doesn’t just apply for the life of this current Dail; it will continue for generations into the future. Are we really confident we can do without them?”
Broadsheet: “Anything else?”
Legal Coffee Drinker: “Speaking personally, I don’t like the idea of increased concentration of power. Just because Article 27 hasn’t been used to date, doesn’t mean it might not be needed in the future. Also [drains coffee] I wouldn’t underestimate its deterrent effect.”
Broadsheet: “Thanks Legal Coffee Drinker.”
At Charlemont Luas/Hilton Hotel, Charlemont Place, Dublin moments ago.
Declan writes:
Bad enough the illegal taxi rank that blocks the pavement here most mornings but this is taking the piss..
What you may need to know.
1. Jude Law: lovely fellow, but has he ever truly given a great movie performance?
2. All right, he was decent in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), but that was a long time ago.
3. We’re hearing that this is the best thing he’s ever done.
4. The director, Richard Shepard, did the same thing for Pierce Brosnan in The Matador (2005).
5. Richard E. Grant – always a pleasure.
6. Broadsheet Prognosis: Rude Jude & Withnail = comedy gold.
Release Date: November
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCBqFrtvcZI
Howth Harbour as seen from a quadcopter with a GoPro on Saturday evening.
Via Glen Mulcahy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxFfxTZA6ao
After tending a tiny rabbit they found in their garage for a week, the Gore family return it to the wild.
The wild was most appreciative.
Curse you, Disney.
Fumbally Lane, Dublin on Saturday
The Third Woman writes:
Dublin… more bike racks pleeeeaaaase!
Pyramid House: a ‘visualisation’ for a recent architectural competition by Mexican architect and 3D artist Juan Carlos Ramos. The multi-level interior features a library, balcony, garage, two bedrooms, and recording studio with one entire facet of the pyramid glazed – or since we’re in the realm of conceptual architecture here – sealed with a triangular force field.
