Yearly Archives: 2019

The newly-elected centre-right government (New Democracy-EPP) in Greece has vowed to implement a smoking ban law in enclosed public places, which has existed since 2008 but never took effect.

It seems like a bit of a joke
That Greek politicians could smoke
All day long at work
With an arrogant smirk
That would make other citizens choke

John Moynes

Pic: Shutterstock

Scenes from last year’s Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Stena Line Dublin Horse Show

Enjoy horses?

Fancy a free day out?

Read on.

Nicole Osborne writes:

This year’s Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Stena Line Dublin Horse Show takes place from the 7th-11th August at the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

With over 1,500 horses and ponies, 135 competitions, it’s one of the stand out events of the summer!

And making it extra special this year is the 100th anniversary of Ladies’ Day.

Not just a day for hats and gúnas, but a day for celebrating women in sport, which is how it became known as Ladies Day back in 1919.

A new addition for this year’s Show is the focus on wellness. At the heart of equestrianism is the relationship between the horse and rider. But what can we learn from such relationships?

Equine-assisted therapy is well established around the globe and this year visitors can hear from experts in this area and how to bring some of their learnings into your own life.

Expanding on this theme, BEO Wellness will bring a wealth of speakers on all manner of areas from food, to fitness, to style, fitting in perfectly with Ladies’ Day at the Show.

The Show has plenty more to offer visitors with some boutique fashion and craft offerings alongside equine products, from both home and abroad….

We have THREE (yes, three) Pairs of tickets to attend the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Stena Line Dublin Horse Show on any day.

To enter, Just tell us your first memory of the Horse Show.

Lines MUST close at 3.15pm EXTENDED until 6.15pm MIDNIGHT! 3AM

Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Stena Line Dublin Horse Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LLkggDiKl4

RiRa.

‘Dropping’ tonight.

Johnny Keenan writes:

At some point this evening, RiRa the undisputed King of Irish hip hop will release what is sure to be another belter…

Following on his creative collaboration with life long friend Cras Cass this is the second video the lads worked on, on location in TTown aka Tullamore.

In a week where Offaly celebrated local legend Shane Lowry we still had to wake up to the reality of more jobs being culled and none look likely to be created.

It’s good to be brought back to earth with a little bit of Offaly levity. Thanks to RiRa and Crass Cass.

In the meantime feel free to check out RiRa’s YouTube channel where 110 packages of pure passion and serious talent await the curious and creative…

Previously: RiRa on Broadsheet

Cranes vs Creatives

Released on the RTÉ Player TODAY (at link below) as part of the short documentary series, Docland.

Clare McQuaid writes:

Cranes vs Creatives follows stories from The Bernard Shaw, The Dublin Flea Market, Dublin Digital Radio and Club Comfort to find out what is happening to the city.

With hotels and student accommodation being built on every corner are we in danger of losing the heart of the city and the people that make it so vibrant and unique?

Watch in full here

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