Yearly Archives: 2014

90307367[Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan MEP]

I’m delighted to hear that young Ming,
Is going to keep all of the bling,
It’s his contribution,
To the revolution,
What a noble and generous thing.

John Moynes

(Sam Boal/Photocall ireland)

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The ‘controversial’ Body and Soul rucksack.

They said it wouldn’t be returned.

They were wrong.

Rachel writes:

“Thank you Broadsheet.ie, John, Richie [bag returner] Gary and everyone who shared my post…My ruby mischief slippers are back where they belong. Current Mood : Superfly. Cheers Ya’ll :)”

 

Previously: Rucksack, Body and Soul

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The Irish Times reports that Development Securities plc, the British listed fund backing Johnny Ronan, plans to invest up £20 million (about €25 million) in equity into Irish property deals, according to an investor presentation.

Dev Sec confirmed it was part of a consortium – including developers Paddy McKillen and Johnny Ronan, as well as Colony Capital, a €20 billion American investment fund – that has bought a development site on Burlington Road, in Dublin 4, for €40.5 million.

Dev Sec added:

“Ireland presents considerable investment and development opportunities for us – a market in which we see strengthening demand and opportunities to apply our strategy of creating value through regeneration…”

Shovel, ready!

Previously: The Woodwork

Irish Times: Fund backing McKillen and Ronan plans to invest €25m

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Fancy an outsized silver or gold IPhone case in the shape of a giant peracarid crustacean?

Well, you can’t have one unless you’re quick (only 500 will be made) live in Japan (to which shipping is limited) and have between  €60 (silver) and €75 (gold) to spend.

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America’s Finest News Source reports:

If you hear the telltale crunch of a hipster’s discarded beard under your feet, don’t worry: experts say the hirsute young men are just making room to grow even larger, more ironic beards.

theonion