Last night.
Grafton Street, Dublin 2.
From top: Tereza Mytakou (left) from Greece and Merve Ataman from Turkey, both Phd students in TCD; health care workers Sinead Lynch (left) and Caoimhe Clark; Alison Smithers (left) with Ella, Peaches and Michelle Flaherty; Zdenek Raiser and Martina Melikova and their daughter Anna.
The new normal.
Yesterday: No Quarter Given
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Send. In. The. Water. Cannon. Trucks.
Presume none of those people travelled more than 5km to get to Grafton Street? ARREST THEM, ARREST THEM NOW
A great list of names.
Im so proud of Ireland how we have welcomed over 10% of our population with minimal racism or xenophobia. Our natural Cead Mile Failte attitude is broad and wide and our compassion for the weak is recognised the world over in our foreign aid, our human rights record and our charitable donations.
What is especially heartwarming is that the vast majority of immigrants are grateful for their welcome and understand that we are one of the most welcoming countries on earth. (despite the self haters that would scream otherwise)
We have twice been voted the country that does the world most good and this should celebrated. It’s the kind of thing that would instil civic pride in our youth.
Personally,its all a bit ‘plastic paddy’ for me but, his heart in right place, supports the GFA and will promote Ireland shamelessly and elevate it.This is all going work out very nicely for Irl, with Marty Walsh Mayor of Boston,quite possibly getting into cabinet,he would be close,to lots influential back bay boston irish.
“Paddy Moloney, the founder of the band, told the Mail on Sunday that “Joe is a big fan of the band.”
The main man of The Chieftains said he had sent Mr Biden a special message to congratulate him on winning the presidency.”
https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/president-elect-biden-invites-chieftains-23013238
ps-why no shopping bags on Grafton St?
Sorry to spoil your cosy glow of Chrimbo old bean but a lot depends on the colour of your skin.
According to a recent EU-sponsored study Ireland has the second worst record of racism towards black people in Europe.
https://fra.europa.eu/en/news/2018/being-black-eu-often-means-racism-poor-housing-and-poor-jobs
In case you’re wondering dear old Blighty has the second best record.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46369046
Santy needs to bring you a new pair of green-tinted spectacles.
Ah yes, Blighty, the country built on slavery being fed by a black footballer.
Not a great morning for you, is it chump?
Largest landlord on street,latest results.
https://www.iput.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/9787_IPUT_Q3_and_Fund_Factsheet_2020_Report.pdf