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This afternoon.

Pfupp.

Earlier: Mask Them

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‘My Hope For Christmas’ by Lily Areeya Maher

This afternoon.

Jilly McDonough writes:

Lily Areeya Maher aged 12 from Donabate, Co. Dublin was the chosen winner by head judge Bryan Dobson from around 5,000 entries to the annual RTÉ news2day art competition and will turn on the Christmas lights at RTÉ this Friday.

Lily’s winning picture will be donated to the National Library of Ireland’s Special Collections Archive for permanent preservation after the competition.

The theme this year was ‘My Hope for Christmas’ and Lily’s winning picture details hopes to see her grandparents safely, to play with friends without having to social distance, to travel abroad without having to be tested beforehand, and a hope that Covid-19 be under control so that health-workers can relax.

On RTÉ’s news2day on Friday at 4:20pm, Lily will be turning on the Christmas lights with news2day‘s Mícheál O’Scannáil.

Ah here.

This morning.

Croke Park, Jones Road, Dublin.

Karen Morgan writes:

For both Garth Brooks and Mayo, the dream of five headline performances at GAA HQ lives on, but it could remain an Unanswered Prayer.

With residents primed to protest (again) Paddy Power released odds of 6/4 that all five gigs DON’T go ahead.

And in tandem with their billboard, Paddy Power announced they are also taking bets on the seemingly cursed Mayo footballers to dump Dublin out of the 2022 Senior Football Championship…again.

Hon Mayo.

Tuesday: He Is Among Us

This morning.

Sports Broadcaster Jacqui Hurley launches CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) Ireland’s new freephone helpline service to ‘support grieving families that have lost a loved one to sudden cardiac death or for those affected by the diagnosis of a cardiac condition’.

CRY Helpline: 1800 714 080

CRY Ireland

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This morning.

Today with Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio One.

Giddy with power.

More restrictions may be needed before Christmas – Tánaiste (RTÉ)

Meanwhile…

Ratlicker!

Earlier: Mask Them

This morning.

Via RTÉ News:

Grieving father Andrew McGinley has called on representatives from RTÉ to meet with him and explain the reasoning behind a decision to drop him from The Late Late Show.

The father of three was due to appear on the primetime TV show on October 8 to announce plans for a fundraising concert in his children’s memory.

…It is understood the broadcaster decided not to proceed with the interview on the basis that representation from some members of Deirdre Morley’s family fell under its obligation to adhere to the “protection from harm” principle of the BAI code of programme standards.

Ms Morley killed the couple’s three children at their Dublin home in January 2020.

Grieving father Andrew McGinley calling on RTÉ to meet over ‘Late Late’ decision to cancel interview (Independent.ie)

Meanwhile…

Principle three of the code recognises that there are “some viewers and listeners who, by virtue of their age, particular circumstances or vulnerability, may be in need of special consideration”.

Mr McGinley said that he could not see how his planned interview and discussion about charitable work could be perceived as causing harm to anyone. “I don’t see how a charity launch is harmful to anybody. I don’t see how a colouring competition is harmful to anybody.”

RTÉ interview with Andrew McGinley pulled over wife’s family objections (Irish Times)

Yesterday: Not For Broadcast

Relax.

In the Home Counties (or somesuch).

Meanwhile…

FIGHT!

Previously: Nigella Lawson was in Dublin last night and discovered the deliciousness of Taytos (October, 2018)

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Professor Mary Horgan, President of the Royal College of Physicians says it may be time to mask primary school children

This morning.

The National Public Health Emergency Team meets today and is expected to consider proposals around increased mask wearing at outdoor events and possibly in primary schools.

Via RTÉ News:

President of the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland Professor Mary Horgan said avoiding lockdown would be the right way to go but that the situation has to be watched very closely.

Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Prof Horgan said it may be time to consider the use of masks in primary school.

Prof Horgan, a member of NPHET, said the incidence of infection in primary school has been high over the last few months and this is probably because the group is unvaccinated and do not use masks.

It is likey that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) will recommend vaccinating this age group and that vaccine, combined with mask wearing, would reduce infection.

However, she acknowledged it is difficult for younger children to wear masks.

Um.

NPHET expected to consider increased mask wearing proposals (RTÉ)

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Tonight.

Via The Mirror:

FC Sheriff Tiraspol star Adama Traore went to ground clutching his chest in concerning scenes during Wednesday night’s Champions League encounter against Real Madrid.

The forward has caught the eye with his performances for the Moldovan champions in this year’s competition but had to receive urgent medical attention following the incident.

The 26-year-old had evaded a challenge from Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez as the ball went out of play, but as Traore turned away and began walking back onto the pitch, he suddenly clutched his chest and slumped to the ground.

Sheriff Tiraspol’s Adama Traore goes down clutching chest sparking concern vs Real Madrid (Mirror Sport)

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Last night

Anyone?

John Fleck: Sheffield United midfielder taken to hospital after ‘urgent medical care’ during game at Reading (Independent.co.uk)

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