Skull in the Mirror: a 19th century French chateau (abandoned for the last 30 years and lately donated to the Town Hall) transformed by artist Okuda San Miguel as part of last week’s Festival LaBel Valette organised by Urban Art Paris.
Yearly Archives: 2017
Komorebi
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A lamp designed by Leslie Nooteboom that projects animated patches of light on walls – mimicking the appearance of what the Japanese call komorebi (patches of sunlight reflected off water or filtering though leaves).
The idea is to add soothing ambience to high rise spaces usually denied such simple pleasures.
How Much?
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Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan and other senior Garda staff at the Public Accounts Committee last month
This morning.
In the Irish Examiner.
Daniel McConnell reports:
“In 2016, when allegations of a smear campaign against Sgt Maurice McCabe emerged, the spend by the force with the Communications Clinic, owned by Terry Prone, jumped from €10,400 to €92,995, according to figures obtained by the Irish Examiner.
Garda sources denied that the money primarily went on Ms O’Sullivan and senior officers, insisting it mainly went on training superintendents who deal with the media. However, senior officers who appear before Oireachtas committees do receive training in advance of hearings.
…The amount paid by the force to the Communications Clinic and Carr Communications between 2014 and now is €137,626. Just €4,620 of the total amount went to Carr Communications, the figures reveal.
So far in 2017, €28,851 has been paid to the Communications Clinic.
In response to a parliamentary question from Ms Murphy, Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan said his officials spent €27,313 with the Communications Clinic between 2014 and 2016.”
Gardaí spend thousands on ‘coaching’ for appearances before Dáil committees (Irish Examiner)
They’re back.
Are Ya Having That writes:
Leather Jacket Guy and Johnny BS taste test doggy beer and cat wine!!
On the Finglas Road, Dublin
As a pedestrian, I am interested in the debate concerning cyclists who do not feel safe while cycling on the road. Following a few recent near-misses with cyclists and skateboarders on local footpaths, I now feel anything but safe while out walking. Maybe a solution would be “pedestrian only” lanes on footpaths? Or should pedestrians consider wearing crash helmets?
Anne Cahill,
Clondalkin,
Dublin 22.
Pedestrian safety (Irish Times letters page)
Pic and related: Footpaths are for cyclists when it suits Dublin’s councils (Irish Cycle, 2011)
Tim Eh?
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Ah now.
RTÉ News on Saturday.
The Rave writes:
The people of Leitrim (all 4 of them) will be upset.
Fight!
Ava Party
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Free next Monday?
A fundraiser for Ava Twomey, whose case has highlighted the lack of availability of medicinal cannabis in Ireland.
Fiona MacGinty writes:
Party for Ava – fund raiser for Vera Twomey & Family, currently in the Netherlands where Ava, who suffers from Dravet Syndrome , a rare form of childhood epilepsy, is receiving medical cannabis treatment, denied to her here in Ireland. Tickets only €12 ! Great lineup of entertainment and a surprise guest! Tivoli Theatre [ 135-138 Francis St, Merchants Quay, Dublin 8] July 18, 7:30pm…
Tickets here
Previously: Vera Twomey and Ava on broadsheet
Chute First
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Yesterday.
Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park
Revellers fall for the the Irish Defence Forces during its open day which included a display by the Black Knights (pics 1-3), hand to hand combat (pic 4) and, possibly controversial, junior target practice (above).
FIGHT!
Bryan Mead/Rollingnews