Author Archives: Aaron McAllorum

Brand Job Altogether

Aaron McAllorum at 10:29 am November 25, 2015

Brand New Retro‘s Brian McMahon will launch the Brand New Retro buke this Thursday at 6.30pm upstairs in the Workman’s Club [Wellington Quay], Dublin.

It’s the best of and latest greatest hits from the Brand New Retro site.

Brian writes:

After almost 5 years of digitising content for brandnewretro.ie the time is right to bring these scans back to the format in which they first appeared, and the format in which they are best appreciated. Print. I am delighted to announce that the Brand New Retro book will be on sale from this Thursday. The book is a uniquely Irish compendium of over 700 images, adverts and articles featuring the best bits from brandnewretro.ie along with lots of new scans. The book is a collaboration with my pal Joe Collins and is published through Liberties Press.

Meanwhile..

A night of Irish pop culture will ensue at MVP, Clanbrassil Steet, Dublin 8 tonight.

This Is Banter will be joined by Brian, Joe Collins and Sinead Kenny to talk about the motivation behind Brand New Retro and the early days of Irish pop culture and Life before the Internet.

Brand New Retro – The Book, November 2015 (update)

Previously: Brand New Retro on Broadsheet

Filling The Unforgiving Minute

Aaron McAllorum at 12:05 pm November 20, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGaPjkU4G0w

Dublin-based creative agency Modern Green with, help from Rudyard Kipling’s If, pay tribute to All Black rugby giant Jonah Lomu, who died on Wednesday of a heart attack,

Thanks Jill

Dunne And Dusted

Aaron McAllorum at 5:10 pm November 19, 2015

And that’s a card winner in @dunners11 @ETQSchool Impressive pic.twitter.com/44JSYj5OiZ

— Brian Keogh (@IrishGolfDesk) November 19, 2015

Greystones golfer Paul Dunne has joined Europe’s elite golfers on the European Tour following his T13 finish at the PGA Catalunya today in Girona, Spain.

Fair play, in fairness.

Paul Dunne secures European Tour card (RTÉ Sport)

Fade To Black

Aaron McAllorum at 7:15 am November 18, 2015

#RIPJonah pic.twitter.com/b72VujMNUG

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 18, 2015

Rugby’s first blockbuster professional player Jonah Lomu has died.

Update:

Oomph!

Thanks Richie McCormack

New Zealand rugby union star Jonah Lomu dies aged 40 (BBC News)

I Don’t Think You’re Ready For This Jedi

Aaron McAllorum at 1:30 pm November 17, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpS6l5XjnWE

‘sup?

For the year that’s in it.

The Ludosport Lightsaber Combat Academy comes to Ireland.

Finally.

Lorraine writes:

Follow in the footsteps of Obi Wan Kenobi and lean to the light side of the Force or emerge from Emperor Palpatine’s dark shadow as a Sith. Come to classes “Solo” or bring a whole “Empire” of friends.

Yes, yes we get it.

Classes attract a wide range of people; those who are interested in the fantasy element and those interested in the sporting side. So whether you’re a Star Wars or sci-fi fan, a fencer, martial artist or simply looking for a new fun way to keep fit Classes [details at link below] are suitable for all ages over 12, currently taking place in Dublin city and Bray with plans to expand to more locations in the New Year….

Ludosport Ireland (Facebook)

Pic Ludosport

Here We Euro

Aaron McAllorum at 10:07 pm November 16, 2015

Supergeezer (front left) and the men of steel this evening

Tonight.

~~The Aviva~~ Lansdowne Road Nua, Dublin

The Republic of Ireland will join England, Wales and Northern Ireland at Euro 2016 in France next year.

Ireland beat Bosnia this evening at Lansdowne Road Nua 2-0 (3-1 on aggregate) in a play-off to secure their place at the finals.

UEFA EURO 2016 final tournament draw detail (UEFA)

Photo: Football Association of Ireland

Man To Man

Aaron McAllorum at 10:58 am November 16, 2015

Free Thursday?

Want to challenge your perception of masculinity?

Want to explore how men can build a strong team around themselves and each other to support one another through all life’s events?

Read on.

Oliver of Pieta House [self harm/suicide prevention centre] writes:

We’re hosting an event with Joe.ie called ‘The Bounce of the Ball’ in Dublin’s Chocolate Factory [King’s Inns] on November 19th from 7pm to mark International Men’s Day and tie in with the work Pieta House do and, in particular, our Mind Our Men campaign.

Speakers on the night include Eoghan McDermott, Jack McGrath, Paul Flynn and Joe Caslin – each of them will discuss the ups and downs of life and how support is crucial when the bounce of the ball doesn’t go your way.

The Bounce Of The Ball (EventBrite)

Pieta House

Let Us Play

Aaron McAllorum at 9:37 am November 13, 2015

An unofficial St Patrick infused poster for the crucial Republic of Ireland Vs Bosnia & Herzegovina Euro 2016 playoff second leg at ~~Aviva~~ Lansdowne Road Nua on Monday

Designed by Dublin-born, Amsterdam-based design team the Stone Twins, Declan and Garech Stone the poster is a “loving homage” to the iconic ‘St Patrick (Paschal Flame)’ postage stamp designed by R.L. King, and released in 1937.

Via Póg Mo Goal

Declan and Gareth reckon their graphic design careers started with some angry doodles of the Naranjito mascot when the Republic of Ireland missed out on qualification for ‘España 82’ on goal difference…

Póg Mo Goal Euro 2016 Qualifiers Posters – Playoffs – Ireland V Bosnia-Herzegovina (Pög Mo Goal)

Jumpers For Goalposts

Aaron McAllorum at 4:40 pm November 12, 2015

Would he do it on a cold rainy night in Stoke?

Former Irish soccer international Kevin Kilbane dusted off his boots earlier this week to train with and coach Blessington FC as part of the #RoadToAviva inititive.

The initiative is aimed at clubs eliminated from the FAI Junior Cup to “shape up and get back on track” for next season.

Kevin Kilbane said:

For me it was strange getting out there again, but great. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I really miss every day on the training pitch. There were a few bobbles out there, but that’s what it’s about, that’s what these lads play on and have to deal with.

Amateurs!

FAI Junior Cup