Yearly Archives: 2013

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When attacks on the media take place they are not solely attacks on individual journalists as they attempt to inform the public without fear for their personal safety or their economic wellbeing.
They are also attacks on the very foundations of human rights, undermining the public good and the creation of democratic societies underpinned by a freely operating press.”

President Higgins at the International Federation of Journalists world conference taking place in Dublin.

 

You must be free to tell truth without fear, Higgins tells world’s journalists (Fiach Kelly, Irish Independent)

Meanwhile, in March:

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The UN On Ireland’s Human Rights Defenders (And Denis)

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What you may need to know:

1. Those anticipating a Bobby De Niro renaissance after his Oscar nominated turn in Silver Linings Playbook (2012) should check The Big Wedding (2013), currently screening in Irish cinemas. Or not. It’s BRUTAL.

2. The Family is by Euro thriller specialist Luc Besson, who’s been directing less and producing more of late, most notably the Taken movies.

3. Bobby De & Tommy Lee have both perfected what can only be described as their ‘see if I give a bollocks, I’m getting paid, bitches’ faces.

4. Michelle Pfeiffer doesn’t do too many movies these days. Also, she hasn’t aged in about twenty years, which FREAKS US OUT.

5. Hey, it’s Quinn from Glee! Is that still, like, a thing?

6. Prognosis: Bobby, give Marty a bell.

Release Date: Autumn

tulipFor the day what’s in it.

What Goes Up writes:

A painting symbolising  the Dutch Tulip Mania tweaked to show the parallels with the Irish property bubble..

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US judge grants order in Sean Dunne bankruptcy case (RTE)

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We’re Never Coming Back – the debut single from an upcoming EP by by Trust In Stars

Buzz O’Neill writes:

A half decent Irish dance tune about immigration emigration you say? That’s a fierce catchy hook and chorus in fairness..

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Best of luck to those sitting the Leaving,
I hope and pray you’ve been receiving,
Enough education,
For your mind’s formation,
If not, you face decades of grieving.

John Moynes

(Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland)