Covidiocy.
In all its guises.
Valerie, from saint-stuffed New irish Icons, writes:
I hacked the Government of Ireland safety schtick to amuse myself. I was surprised that I hadn’t seen anyone already do it.
Anyway, these are for the C-Eejits out there – they know who they are – the runners, space invaders, cookie monsters and bruscar bollixes, etc.
FIGHT!
Yesterday: Preserve Us
Kirk Squad.
Irish Trekkin’
Creator Séamus Hanly writes:
Kirk Squad is an Irish web-series parody of Star Trek that re-uses footage from Star Trek: The Animated Series. ‘The Delegate’ (above) is the first episode to be released in two years and features performances by Irish comedian Alison Spittleand American b-movie legend Lloyd Kaufman, among others.
Tomorrow night.
At 8pm.
The best of Electric Picnic on Facebook.
Dave Ward writez:
“[On] Saturday we are planning a watch party where we will bring you the best acts of Electric Picnic over the years in the name of a worthy charity TBC.
“Where possible we will use footage from the picnic and, where this is not possible, we will use the best quality footage available of your favourite acts
“It will be a bit of craic for a good cause and take us back to a good time of an epic weekend.”
In fairness.
Electric Picnic Banter Party (2020)
Thanks Connor O’Flanagan
‘Life In The Era Of C19’.
The Irish in South Africa.
Keano writes:
We chat with Hanna Hawkshaw, who launched her new single “Little Miss Sunshine” in the midst of the lockdown, and Rob Gill, director of the Richard Harris film festival in Limerick. In South Africa, there is no allowance for that daily walk and worse still, you cannot buy alcohol…
This afternoon.
Sandymount Strand, Sandymount.
Eimear Knightly showing support for her team, the Kuwait Harps, a club that participates in the Middle East GAA League. Its members are stuck in Kuwait owing to the coronavirus and cannot return to Ireland.
Beoga – In A Rocket
Making a music video in a lockdown is child’s play.
The daughter of Beoga’s Eamon Murray is the star of Billy Cummings‘ video, building a rocket and dressing up as an astronaut.
American singer/songwriter Lissie, who is the guest lead vocalist here, also makes an appearance as does the ubiquitous Ed Sheeran and his pooch.
The promo celebrates the various ways we’re all coping with quarantine.
The song is the latest single from the EP Carousel.
Nick says: Rocket rocks it.
This morning.
The COVID-19 testing facility on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay on the Liffey in Dublin 2.,
Meanwhile…
During yesterday’s Dáil sitting, Social Democrat TD and co-leade Róisín Shortall (top) criticised the ‘Government’s delays in reaching the testing target of 100,000 per week’.
Ms Shorthall said,
“It has proven exceptionally difficult to get clear answers about the reasons for the delays in achieving the original test and trace strategy, either from Government or the health authorities.
We’ve had to ask questions three, four, five times to get anywhere close to a reasonable answer. This has especially been the case in relation to reagent.
While the public has played its part, increasingly it is being seen that the Government has not delivered on its side of the deal. I believe this is leading to a loss of confidence and growing frustration among many people.
The authorities need to level with the people, explain clearly what is happening, including the problems, and provide straight answers to questions.
Unfortunately, there has been obfuscation and spin about the entire test and trace strategy and regrettably, after several weeks of lockdown and sacrifice, the failure to implement the strategy will mean the lifting of the restrictions will be delayed further.
“Our recovery is entirely dependent on our ability to test and trace this virus, and unless we have a transparent, robust strategy as originally proposed, it will take longer for restrictions to be lifted.”
[Click to enlarge]
Coming through.
O’Connell Street, Dublin 1 in the late 1960s.
Another newly-unearthed image by American photojournalist Harrison Forman.
Name that jammer, anyone?
Bonus: name the tyke’s school, anyone?
Pic via University of Wisconsin
Previously: Gone For A Burton
Gulp.
Yesterday.
St. Pappin Green, Glasnevin, Dublin 11.
More as we get it.
This morning.
Athenry, County Galway.
Via Karen Smyth
Meanwhile…
A May morning minute #Bealtaine #dawnchorus pic.twitter.com/ylSXHaUm6o
— Ruth Smith (@theruthsmith) May 1, 2020
