Author Archives: Aaron McAllorum

Fans will be locked out of Croke Park and other grounds in the country

This afternoon.

Via RTÉ News:

All sporting events will take place behind closed doors, under measures being discussed by cabinet this afternoon.

RTÉ News understands that a decision has been made not to allow spectators at sporting fixtures.

Firm but fair?

Inessential and sadistic social engineering?

Only YOU can decide.

Live Covid Updates

Earlier: Cruel And Unusual

Galway’s Niamh Fahey (top) has been named the new captain of Liverpool FC Women.

Via Liverpool FC:

The 32-year-old Republic of Ireland international is preparing for her third season with the Reds after signing a new contract in the summer.

A centre-half who can also play as a defensive midfielder, Fahey has a wealth of experience in the game, with several league titles and FA Cups already secured during her career.

Niamh Fahey named new captain of Liverpool FC Women (Liverpool FC)

This afternoon.

Former footballer Gary Dempsey makes a plea for improved mental health services and for people to reach out to those who they feel may be in trouble amid reports of depression and suicides during lockdown.

This morning/afternoon.

Croke Park, Dublin.

Hon Mohammed.

Eid celebration in Croke Park a ‘powerful symbol of unity (RTÉ)


From top: Depeche Mode’s Andy Fletcher with Martin Gore unidentified friend in unnamed Dublin pub, NME, 1983; An unsuccessful location check with photographer Adrian Boot; Jack Charlton recalled on RTÉ News with stained glass ‘JC’ window in background

DublinbyPub writes:

We recently published a post, about our efforts to try and identify the Dublin pub in a 1983 picture of Andy Fletcher from Depeche Mode in NME (by Adrian Boot).

We eventually solved the issue, with a good pinch of serendipity after one of the features of the pub popped up in a news report on Jack Charlton’s passing. I thought your readers might enjoy…(at link below)

Jack Charlton, Depeche Mode And Hill 16 (DublinbyPub)

And who among us could blame them?

This afternoon.

Walkinstown roundabout. Dublin 12.

Via The Echo:

Irish football supporters came out in force this afternoon to remember former Republic of Ireland manager and legend Jack Charlton, as ‘Put em under pressure’ rings out in his memory…

Any excuse.

Earlier: Route One

This morning.

Ashington, Northumberland, England.

Jack Charlton funeral – Hundreds of mourners line streets of Ashington to pay respect to legendary former Ireland boss (The Irish Sun)

Previously: Thanks, Jack

PA

Celebrating the late Republic of Ireland manager.

The final panels of the illustrated Life And Times Of Jack Charlton by cartoonist David Squires in today’s The Guardian.

Wor kid and hound.

Previously: Thanks, Jack

Thanks Bebe

Meanwhile…

This afternoon.