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Yesterday.

Further to the announcement of an Inquiry to examine Mother and Baby Homes in Northern Ireland.

Adoptee and activist Eunan Duffy hosted a panel discussion, organised by Amnesty and Ulster University, examining what an inquiry – co-designed by survivors – should look like.

Contributors included Irish Examiner journalist turned academic Conall Ó Fátharta (@39.27).

Last week: Birth Mothers And A sense Of Agency

For your consideration.

‘Uimhir 6’.

The story of 6 Harcourt Street.

Deirdre Ní Choistín writes:

6, Harcourt Street is known as the most historic house in Dublin. Since its beginning in Georgian Dublin it has been home to a Unionist MP, Irish revolutionaries and a Catholic Saint. It saw action in 1916 and played a key role during Ireland’s Revolutionary period including the decision to found Dáil Éireann and was also where Michael Collins had his office when Minister for Finance. It has been Conradh na Gaeilge’s headquarters since 1966 and has played its part in rejuvenating the language in the capital city and nationally.

The story of the building itself gives a fascinating insight into how Dublin and Ireland changed through the years. Its walls have witnessed monumental decisions that have had far-reaching consequences. A cradle of thought, debate and action that that helped mould life in Ireland.

Uimhir 6 on Wednesday, April 14 at 9:30pm.

Pic: New Departures Media

 

Riiight.

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Ah here.

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Via Irish Times Letters:

The news that just 0.1 per cent of cases of Covid are traceable to outdoor activity is shocking The Government has closed parks, bathing spots, children’s sports training, golf, tennis, rowing, and even fishing which, by its very nature of casting a line with a hook on the end, tends to dictate social distancing.

This information has had to be available to those who make these decisions. It is truly shocking that people have been denied access to sports, social meetings and some forms of exercise. A reversal is not only important, it’s vital.

Irish Times Letters

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Last night.

Prime Time on RTÉ One.

Bonkers new set.

Daring new ‘feel’.

Fresh new faces.

Same bias.

FIGHT!

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Ah now.

Thanks Fran Conlon

O’Connell Street, Dublin yesterday

 

Daniel’s walking companion, historian Donal Fallon writes:

Yesterday I walked into the city ( within my 5km) and met a friend who did likewise (within his). We do this most weeks for exercise. As it was Easter we walked the city to the various sites. We decided to leave lilies, from a convenience shop on O’Connell Street, at the GPO.

Both of us were then approached by Gardai and had our details taken. We were exercising, within our 5km. People live in tiny apartments and need to get out and walk. The ability to go for walks is just about all that has kept me sane.

I’ve (mostly) supported the public health restrictions. I’ve tried my best and raised about 10k for hospitals and hospices despite my own livelihood being affected like many others. Dan likewise has done good. I’ve not seen my parents in 4 months. I’ve stayed within 5km. People are trying really hard. I see almost nobody.

Something changed in how this has all been policed since January. When you break absolutely no restrictions, but are made to feel like you have done something wrong, it is upsetting. It’s happening everyday to people.

I have tremendous respect for everyone working through this – as the son of a retired firefighter and care nurse I’m conscious of the stress all frontline workers would be under. But the atmosphere has to change. Most people are just trying their best, including us.

I think the bit that upsets me most about this is that what we did was a very simple little gesture. People are doing their best across Ireland, from care home workers to shop staff. A few lilies at the GPO just meant something would be marked even in this tough year.

Top pic: 1916 Easter Rising Tour

This morning/afternoon.

“In my opinion, we can say it now, it is clear there is a link with the vaccine. But we still do not know what causes this reaction,”

“We are trying to get a precise picture of what is happening, to define in detail this syndrome due to the vaccine.”

“Among the vaccinated, there are more cases of cerebral thrombosis… among young people than we would expect.”

EMA head of vaccines Marco Cavaleri in an interview with Italy’s Il Messaggero newspaper.

EMA Official Links AstraZeneca Vaccine And Thrombosis (Barron’s)

This morning.

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Anyone?

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Easter Sunday.

Keem Bay, Achill Island, County Galway.

Fr Quirke super spreads the Good News.

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“Where’s his mask?”

Pic: Sean Molloy


Yesterday.

In a video posted to Facebook Taoiseach Tanaiste leo Varadakar said the Government would introduce:

“Additional measures for the fully vaccinated, more freedoms for those who have been vaccinated.”

He added:

“We are developing a digital green certificate vaccine pass, so you’ll be able to prove that you’re fully vaccinated.”

Meanwhile…

Additional freedoms for the fully vaccinated on the way, says Leo Varadkar (Irish Examiner)

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