Saturday.
Dublin city centre.
Irish Anti-War Movement protestors arranging “body bags” outside Leinster House following a march from the GPO calling for an end to the ‘forgotten’ war on Yemen exactly seven years after Saudi Arabia started bombing the country.
Yemen: Why is the world’s worst humanitarian crisis ignored? (Al Jazeera)
Last night.
Dublin 2.
Stephen’s Green Luas stop and Royal College of Surgeons in harmony.
Yokeski, Yokeski, Yokesi, etc
Thanks Carlosfandango
Warning: very graphic video.
Last night/this morning:
A Ukrainian official promised an “immediate investigation” on Sunday after graphic videos made the rounds on social media over the weekend, reportedly showing beaten and bloodied captured Russian soldiers being shot in the legs by Ukrainian forces.
The commander in chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, however, accused Russia of “staging videos” showing the “inhumane attitude” of what are purported to be Ukrainian military members toward Russian prisoners of war.
“The government is taking this very seriously, and there will be an immediate investigation,” senior presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych said in an interview on Sunday. “We are a European army, and we do not mock our prisoners. If this turns out to be real, this is absolutely unacceptable behavior.”
Meanwhile…
…via Russian State-owned RT:
Russia has launched a probe after graphic video emerged online, purporting to show the torture of prisoners of war at the hands of Ukrainian servicemen.
“The video circulating online shows captured soldiers being shot in the legs without medical assistance,” the country’s Investigative Committee said in a statement on Sunday.
Multiple disturbing clips apparently filmed at the same unknown facility, emerged online over the weekend.
The footage shows multiple people, apparently Russian prisoners of war, lying on the ground. All of the servicemen appear to be heavily beaten and have leg wounds.
Russia investigates alleged footage of Ukrainian troops torturing POWs (RT)
Will Smith is at the #VanityFairOscarParty dancing with his Oscar to ‘Gettin Jiggy With It.’ pic.twitter.com/PvKrRICQEN
— Ramin Setoodeh (@RaminSetoodeh) March 28, 2022
This morning.
Earlier…
Ouch.
Last night.
The Academy Awards, Los Angeles.
Meanwhile…
Following the incident…
…Will Smith was awarded an Oscar for Best Actor for his role in King Richard.
Quite the ‘night’.
ABC
Meanwhile…
It’s time pic.twitter.com/w8P4vxorh7
— Miguel (@_miguellujan) March 28, 2022
Ah here.
Dr Tony Holohan is to step down from his position as chief medical officer, it has been confirmed today.
He chaired the National Public Health Emergency Team which responded to the Covid-19 pandemic and advised on Government policy pic.twitter.com/1eVh2clwbt— Dublin News Live (@DublinNewsLive) March 25, 2022
Thank you @CMOIreland Tony Holohan for your outstanding service to the Irish people, during the pandemic, and over 21 years in the CMO office.
Your dedication, and steadfast advice was crucial to Ireland’s response, and saved lives.
Every success in your new role at @tcddublin
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) March 25, 2022
This evening.
The hero we didn’t deserve.
Dough Bray me.
Bloom, the Dublin-based agency, were tasked with creating a ‘PR-able stunt’ to celebrate Doughbox Pizza, Bray, county Wicklow. winner of the Game Changer Award. at the recent Just Eat Awards 2021.
Damian Penco of Bloom sez:
“We wanted the winner to get a taste for that appreciation with a stunt that was nothing short of worship! So, we worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that a 20 piece choir could sneak onto the grounds to surprise the owner on the day. To do this we re-wrote the old Gospel classic ‘Oh Happy Day’ to sing the praises of the restaurant and its amazing food..”
In fairness.
Stop that.
This afternoon.
Brú Ború Cultural Centre, county Tipperary
Britain’s Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall participate in a traditional céilí.
It’s not a caption competition unless you insist.
Earlier: Rock And Royal
Update:
Escalating.
This afternoon.
KN writes:
I see some Spanish ratlickers are encouraging people to take the MAC address challenge I raised here last month. Did you do it? Will you do it now the nice Spanish man has asked you…
Fight!
Previously: Why Don’t You Find Out For Yourself
“It’s impossible to imagine such a thing in our country”
President Vladimir Putin uses J K Rowling as an example of Western cynicism and “cancel culture”, which he says is currently being aimed at Russia.
Latest on Ukraine: https://t.co/XTFXr6HmAe
📺 Sky 501 and YouTube pic.twitter.com/TyH9lddC5k
— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 25, 2022
This afternoon.
Deep breath.
Stretches neck.
Cracks knuckles.
FIGHT!
Getty
This afternoon.
Merrion Square, Dublin 2.
Protestors, including Ivana Bacik, newly elected leader of the Labour Party, gather outside Government Buildings for the 2022 Global Climate Strike.
Meanwhile…
I’m a lifelong Labour voter. Last night, I listened to the Ivana Bacik Drivetime interview with Sarah McInerney. If politicians can’t cost their plans, it might be a good idea not to vote for posters. Now, more than ever, we need substance, not style. pic.twitter.com/M0yCYffqv9
— Philip Nolan (@philipnolan1) March 25, 2022
Gulp.
