Via Colm Ó Mongáin
Enda Kenny welcomes ‘democratic revolution’ (RTÉ, February 26, 2011)
Pic: RTÉ
130 toys guns suspended on the roof of the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
A pointed installation by artist Michael Murphy.
Pointed.
Evan Buggle writes:
85 Irish senior citizens did a ‘flash mob’ line dance to celebrate United Nations Day of the Older Person (Wed 1st October) [at the GPO] in Dublin [the first of its kind and therefore a new world record].
Dermot Kirwan of Friends of the Elderly Ireland adds:
“We are laying down a challenge to any group who think they can beat it. As an Irish charity that supports the elderly who are alone, we want this world record to show that older people and the elderly enjoy a good time and have a great sense of fun”
Fumble Reach – kaleidoscopic shenanigans from Mark Cantan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41g7E0uNYBQ
A translation of the 16th September speech by Catalan social activist Ada Colau during a presentation for Guanyem Barcelona (‘Let’s Win Back Barcelona’) candidates who will contest the municipal elections next year.
Stirring stuff. Universal relevance.
A LOS MUELLES!
(H/T: Mark Malone)
A country by country guide to abortion rights in Europe.
G’wan the Holy See.
Abortion rights around the world – interactive (Guardian)