Yearly Archives: 2016

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Tomorrow night.

On The Late Late Show on RTE One at 9.35pm.

Gareth Naughton writes:

MMA coach John Kavanagh, the man in Conor McGregor’s corner, will chat about the guts and determination that saw himself and The Notorious rise to the very pinnacle of UFC.

Earlier this week, Ryan Tubridy visited John’s Straight Blast Gym in Walkinstown, entered the famed Octagon and got some pointers from the man himself (clip above).

400-metre hurdler Thomas Barr will tell viewers what it feels like to come so angonisingly close and what his prospects are for Tokyo 2020.

Marty Morrissey will share where he got the inspiration for his emotional speech and who he thinks will be taking home the Sam Maguire later this month.

Model and author Alison Canavan will explain how, and why, she beat the booze and what lies ahead now that alcohol is no longer a part of her life.

The Young Offenders Alex Murphy and Chris Walley will chat about starring in the film critics are calling “fall on your face funny”. Mario Rosenstock, Goats Don’t Shave featuring PHAT KiiDZ, The Kilfenora Ceili Band and All Tvvins will also feature.

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Beithíoch – releasing a new full-length

What you may need to know…

01. A one-man project from the north-west, Beithíoch (“the beast”) plies an atmospheric take on black metal with doomy undertones, and pauses for breath of eerie ambience.

02. Emerging in 2008 with debut full length Aisling Dhorcha, Beithíoch’s explorations have moved further and further into heavier territory, while retaining a pensive air.

03. Streaming above is most recent album Ghosts of a World Long Forgotten, released last week digitally and on CD via Irish metal label HI ARC TOW.

04. In lieu of live activity anytime soon, Beithíoch’s discography to date is available in a digital bundle at the project’s Bandcamp, with certain albums available for free at the label’s website.

VERDICT: A focused, fleshed-out work that balances aggression, heft and atmosphere.

Beithíoch

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For the 48 hours that are in it.

John Moore, of Dun Laoghaire-based design agency Clickworks, writes:

Sad day for the 46A. No Summer in Dublin….

A mere bagatelle.

Bagatelle.

Never mind

Clickworks

Earlier: Three Come Along At Once

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The full day-by-day schedule of Hard Working Class Heroes festival (Thursday, October 6 to Saturday, October 8 in Dublin venues) has been revealed in a handy video, breaking days down by venues and times.

Thus spake the blurb:

HWCH 2016 will take you on a musical jaunt around Dublin City north and south dipping in and out of exciting spaces including creative hub Chocolate Factory on King’s Inn Street, and Japanese hidden gem Tengu.

In addition, the iconic City Hall will play host to a selection of stripped back performances from artists on the Friday and Saturday night of the festival. Presented in partnership with Dublin City Council, HWCH are excited to witness this historic venue meet the cutting edge of new Irish music.

Kicking off a three-year project to build audiences between Ireland and Iceland, HWCH are delighted to welcome Wesen and aYia this year.

Iceland Airwaves Festival booker Grimur Atlason will also be in attendance as part of our international industry delegation…

More details here.

Hard Working Class Heroes

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Niamh Ni Chonchubhair, of Axis Ballymun, writes:

A charismatic teenager with musical aspirations, Bennett Wallace is on the brink of adulthood. As he navigates the ups and downs of gender transition and grapples with a history of substance abuse, Bennett embarks on a journey to find his voice — as a musician, a friend, a son, and a man.

Filmed over four years, Real Boy follows the evolution of Bennett’s relationship with his mother Suzy, who has deep misgivings about his transition.

As Suzy struggles to come to terms with his decision, Bennett is taken under the wing of his idol Joe Stevens, a celebrated transgender musician fighting his own demons.

Through observational storytelling that is alternately painful and heartwarming, Real Boy explores the complexity of addiction, the healing power of music, and the importance of family, both given and chosen.

A free public screening of Real Boy will take place on Friday, September 23 at 8pm, followed by a musical performance from Bennett Wallace with special guest Joe Stevens.

Tickets can be booked by mailing info@axisballymun.ie or by calling Axis on (01) 883 2100.

There will also be a a series of screenings and workshops from Tuesday, September 20 to Saturday, September 24.

Axis Ballymun

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Fine Gael TD Kieran O’Donnell, Fianna Fáil TD Lisa Chambers, Vincent Boland, Ireland correspondent at The Financial Times and Independent TD Catherine Connolly

Last night.

On TV3’s Tonight with Vincent Browne.

The panelists were Fine Gael TD Kieran O’Donnell, Fianna Fáil TD Lisa Chambers, Vincent Toland, of the Financial Times and Independent TD Catherine Connolly.

From the discussion:

Kieran O’Donnell: “Firstly, Vincent, America is made up of 50 states, right? So I see that as one..”

Vincent Browne: “Oh, really? 51 states.”

Catherine Connolly: “52 [inaudible].”

O’Donnell: “51 states, I stand corrected. 52, look, well, whatever. ”

Talk over each other

O’Donnell: “Companies have, in the main, pay federal tax, right? So I don’t buy the argument. Europe is made up of distinct countries with their separate tax laws, right? That’s number one. And I think that, number two, the Revenue Commissioners have operated independently of Government…they operate independently of Government and I think that’s why we have a situation whereby that, if Government ministers were aware of every ruling with or with the opinion given by Revenue Commissioners, people would say that’s interference, you can’t have it both ways, so, effectively we have a separation…”

Connolly: “I actually don’t want it both ways but ye want it both ways.”

O’Donnell: “We don’t.”

Connolly: “You do. You want to be part…”

Talk over each other

Lisa Chambers: “Catherine, is this a state aid matter or is it a taxation matter? State aid should not encroach on taxation matters and it is a fundamental principle..”

Vincent Browne: “I would say the opposite..”

Chambers: “It is a fundamental principle of taxation law that it should not apply retrospectively. This is going back 25 years. 25 years.”

Connolly: “That’s not accurate, sorry, it’s not accurate, it’s not 25 years.”

Browne: “This is quite wrong.”

Connolly: “That’s not accurate, the second thing is, we’re a part of Europe, ye have endorsed Europe, you’ve endorsed the Commission and their rules and now that it doesn’t suit you…”

Chambers: “But if one of the rules that… a country defines its own taxation law…”

Connolly: “One of the basic rules is you cannot give state aid selectively and that’s the crux here, on top of the other crux…”

Chambers: “But it’s a taxation matter…”

Browne: “Ah, Lisa…”

Chambers: “It is not state aid, I’m sorry, it’s incorrect.”

Connolly: “The commission is saying that you treated Apple selectively. You gave them special treatment, compared with other companies. You’re saying ‘no we didn’t’.”

Chambers: “But why are you backing the commission and not your own country?”

Connolly: “I’m not backing anything. I’m looking at the judgement.

Talk over each other

Vincent Boland: “It’s not a question of patriotism. It’s a question of law and of policy and of…”

Chambers: “Sovereignty and taxation law.”

Watch back in full here

Thanks John Harrington