Yearly Archives: 2019
Those of us who knew him best talk about him often
This morning/afternoon.
Dublin city centre.
Scenes from the Jones Engineering 100th anniversary of the Dublin City Liffey Swim where 15-year-old Meath tyke Mark Hanley (above) took first prize.
The swim went ahead despite concerns about the quality of the water.
Nearly as bad as bottled water, experts had warned.
To no avail.
According to the statement on the FSAI’s website, arsenic was detected above the legal limit in several branded still and sparkling bottled waters https://t.co/st4z5bB3bq
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) August 3, 2019
Retailers have been requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores.
The FSAI is advising consumers not to drink the implicated batches of water, and those who have – and are now feeling unwell – to contact their GP.
Last month, two types of bottled water from the Spar and Londis retail chains were withdrawn from sale because of higher than normal levels of arsenic.
Last month, eh?
FSAI issues further recall of bottled water over arsenic levels (RTÉ)
List via Food Safety Authority
Meanwhile…
@FSAIinfo Tesco SLIEVENAMON water comes from the same place as ALDI’s Comeragh water – GLENPATRICK SPRING, but is not on the list – why??? pic.twitter.com/s37xaSZFwB
— Jim Smith (@Mozzer2015) August 3, 2019
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Incredible footage from American filmmaker Kraig Adams’ 100km solo trek through Hornstradir Nature Reserve in Northern Iceland.
Drivers heading to the Co Waterford festival have complained of queues of an hour or longer to get into the car parks #ATN19 https://t.co/q7LzFn1jc0
— Newstalk (@NewstalkFM) August 2, 2019
People are starting to lose it #atn19 pic.twitter.com/NZ8Yu2efAw
— Robyn Keleghan (@RobynKeleghan) August 2, 2019
Serious talk of people walking from Carrick on Suit to #ATN19
— Éamonn (@EamSwe) August 2, 2019
Moved about 50m in 30 mins! 100s of cars idling in traffic, great job with the eco friendly festival so far #ATN19
— Ronan Fahey (@Dr_Raffs) August 2, 2019
At standstill here on the way to @alltogethernow. First thing we did was establish a pee corner. #atn19 pic.twitter.com/2HSHHWPVgb
— Luke (@Mr_LukeBenson) August 2, 2019
So disappointed with #AllTogetherNow so far – took 6 and a half hrs to get here, no toilet roll in the toilets, v poor signage on how to get to the different campsites. Hundreds of people waiting to get registered for tents. Total mess. pic.twitter.com/Hc8lSj0S8Z
— Marie Madden (@dontmaddenme) August 2, 2019
This afternoon/evening.
Heading into the All Together Now Festival, Curraghmore Estate, County Waterford
John Gallen writes
TWO hours we were stuck in traffic. Have turned back, going to go in again…. on foot! Thank god for the trolley we have.
Traffic ‘chaotic’ with Waterford All Together Now Festival (Waterford Live)
Meanwhile…
Someone grab the champagne and wish me a happy anniversary because I have now been on this bus for 8 hours 🚌 @ATNfestival #atn19 #AllTogetherNow
— Cara Spillane (@CaraSpillane) August 2, 2019
This afternoon.
Tolka Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 3
Local residents came out for a second Friday protest outside the Tolka branch of one of the Hyde and Seek Crèches featured in the RTÉ Investigates programme which found breaches in fire safety and child protection within the childcare facility.
Last Friday: In Loco Parentis
What a man, fantastic job, particularly liked the small hit of a crack in the voice at the very end, just like the original. :) https://t.co/kwQtTwjqfv
— Feargal Sharkey (@Feargal_Sharkey) August 2, 2019
Hard to beat.
In fairness.
Thanks Jerry
We didn’t even know it was on.
Last night.
Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin.
Rugby-loving ‘revellers at a party hosted by Heino Heineken – the Official Worldwide Partner to Rugby World Cup 2019- ahead of the tournament kick-off in Tokyo, Japan on September 20.
Hic.
From top: ; from left: Alan Quinlan, Fiona Coughlan, Mario Rosenstock, Stephen Ferris, Andrea Farrell, Wayne Barnes, Malcolm O’Kelly; Fergal Walsh and Sarah Hession; from left: Mickie O’Loughlin, Conor White and Ian Cassells; from left: Alan Barnewell, Emma Barnewell, Michelle Sharkey and Colin Sharkey; from left: Sarah Hession, Tracey Walsh, Greg Starr, Peter James and Sarah Tobin; from left: lan Quinlan, Andrea Farrell, Fiona Coughlan, Malcolm O’Kelly, Wayne Barnes, Mario Rosenstock and Stephen Ferris