College Green, Dublin 2 (late 19th century)
Rob Cross writes:
My restored and colourised late 1800s photo of College Green in Dublin City with the statue of William of Orange on his horse which was erected in 1701. King Billy was badly damaged in an explosion in 1928 and removed in 1929….
This morning.
Dublin Airport.
Aer Lingus Cabin Crew members at the unveiling of Aer Lingus’ new look uniform designed by Louise Kennedy (above left). The new design will be worn by over 4,000 cabin and ground crew around the world from February 10.
Notable changes to the uniform include the addition of trouser and dress options for female crew, new jacket and coat designs for male crew, and ‘easy-care’ shirts and blouses.
FIGHT!
Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland
Um.
This morning.
Malahide Demesne, Malahide, County Dublin.
Graeme Kelly writes:
‘Luashenge’ Malahide?…New pedestrian crossing at Fry’s Model Railway (listed building).
Previously: New Light On Luashenge
Screenshot from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s election campaign video which he launched on Twitter; the video was subsequently deleted
Yesterday.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar posted a video about himself – which included RTÉ footage of himself – to launch his general election campaign.
It following his announcement that the election will take place on Saturday, February 8.
The clip also confirmed that the party’s slogan is A Future To Look Forward To.
However.
Last night.
Cormac McQuinn, on Independent.ie, reported the video was removed from his Twitter profile because it contained RTÉ News footage without permission.
Mr McQuinn reported:
…It opened with international news broadcasters saying his name and a caption that claims he “secured a deal to protect Ireland’s interests” in the Brexit talks.
It also included RTÉ News footage featuring news reader Eileen Dunne which was posted without the broadcaster’s permission.
….A Fine Gael spokesman said the issue was as a result of a “technical oversight”.
He added: “Our production company previously attempted to contact RTE several times regarding use of this footage.
“The two second clip has been re-edited,” he added.
Yikes.
RTÉ Investigates programme on homelessness is now not happening. Rescheduling decision in RTÉ and instead we have a programme on Showbands. Election influences in RTÉ? pic.twitter.com/WGpBnplYUf
— Peadar Tóibín (@Toibin1) January 14, 2020
Last night.
Good times.
Tractor Protest Take Two: Tractors and jeeps make their way up the M3 this morning after assembling outside Virginia. Assembling in Dunshaughlin and moving into Merrion Square for 12pm. @farmersjournal @FJBeef https://t.co/qGNC0ruoc7 pic.twitter.com/K2gin2Cw8i
— Adam Woods (@ajwwoods) January 15, 2020
This morning.
More as we get it.
This evening.
An advertisement spotted on Gumtree for “pod” living in Dublin.
The ad states:
“Welcome to POD Living.
Close to city centre. 12min walk to Spire.
This is ideal accommodation for medium term stays (i.e. 6 – 12 months).
Each pod is secure, safe and self-contained.
Pods come with lockable doors, LED light, memory foam mattresses, personal charge units, TVs, air vents, a personal code lock safe for valuables, mirrors, key cards and much much more!
There are also secure lockers available in each bedroom.
We want guests who are sociable but also respect other people’s privacy. Our guests are from all over the world.
Each room has 2-4 pods and are single sex. i.e. one for boys, one for girls.
There is one bathroom for each pod room. And of course there is a kitchen and chill-out area/sitting room.
Please note: This is not a party house :) Many of our guests are here to study and expect a good nights sleep. We have a zero noise policy after 9pm.
Pods are €125 per week and require a minimum of three months stay.
Bills are €5 per week (electricity, water, WIFI, cleaner, fresh towels).
Please email for further details PodLivingDublin@gmail.com”
Anyone?
Pod Living in Dublin (Gumtree)
Thanks Carlosfandango
From top: Pals Michael O’Sullivan and Mattie Murphy outside Lilliput Stores, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7; Mattie outside Lilliput
Shortly before Christmas in 2017, friends for almost 30 years Mattie Murphy and Michael O’Sullivan got married.
Mattie married Michael in order to allow his friend avoid paying inheritance tax on his home in Stoneybatter, Dublin 7.
This morning, Mattie passed away.
Pride of Place Stoneybatter writes:
“This morning after 4am, Stoneybatter lost a true legend, Mattie Murphy.
“As news trickled across the streets of Stoneybatter and beyond, everyone is remembering Mattie, his beautiful smile, kind soul, his infectious laugh and his great style.
“A proud Tipperary man with his heart in Tipp and in Stoneybatter, Mattie died peacefully with his best friend, Michael, by his side. Mattie, a ‘former butler, valet, head of house, telephonist, model, actor, husband, stepfather and utter gentleman.’
“Chats were always welcomed at Lilliput Stores with Mattie having a cuppa and a cig outside and hearty laughs were guaranteed with the storytelling and sharing of anecdotes.
“Mattie had time for anyone that stopped by and along his walks across Stoneybatter including many a furry friend as he loved dogs.
“A great supporter of the Stoneybatter community and attended local events right up to Christmas just gone.
“Mattie loved Stoneybatter Festival and President Michael D was thrilled to meet Mattie at the 2018 Festival.
“At the 2019 Festival, Mattie with his best friend, Michael, featured in local Andrew Kohn’s highly acclaimed Humans of Stoneybatter.”
“Mattie will be reposing at his home 45 Niall Street this Wednesday from approx 1pm and Thursday morning ’til late for all to say their goodbyes and there will be stories and laughter for sure.
“Mattie’s funeral will be taking place Friday at St. John’s Church of Ireland Cathedral in Cashel, Co. Tipperary at 3pm.
“Michael has asked that donations be made to the NCBI in lieu of flowers.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
RIP.
Mick Wallace MEP in the European Parliament
In the last few minutes.
At the European Parliament in Strasbourg during a debate about the situation in Iran and Iraq…
MEP Mick Wallace told the parliament:
“The crazy decision of the US to carry out the illegal assassination of [Qasem] Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, and others is just the most recent testament to the fact that US is the most reckless, destabilising and dangerous political and military force on the planet at the moment.
“The US and their allies claim to be fighting a war on terror whenever they drop bombs and kill people.
“And here they’ve taken out some of the people who’ve done more to fight Isis than anyone else that we know.
“They’ve been asked to get out of Iraq. Are they going to get out of it? Are they going to recognise the democratic decision?
“They claim they have brought the democracy to Iraq. Are they going to respect it now?
“Commissioner, do you not agree that this region will be a safer place when the Americans are not in it?
“You talk about Iran not respecting the nuclear agreements. Do youse ever ask any questions of Israel?
“What in God’s name? Why won’t Europe show a bit of courage and stand up to the terrorism of America?”
Watch back in full here
Previously: Go And Shiite
This afternoon.
Unidentified photo studio, Dublin.
The launch of the Social Democrats’ General Election2020 campaign…
Models – above from left: Maria, Akira, Laura and Thalia – unveil the Spring/Summer 2020 International Designer Collections available Brown Thomas
Spring Summer 2020 “explores a romantic season that merges tropical themes, minimal tones and a nostalgic flashback to the 70s and 80s” with brands including Khaite, Mugler, Totême, Rhode, Oscar de la Renta, Retrofête, Solace London, Nanushka and Faithfull The Brand.
And Hammer pants (pic 2).
Finally.
Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland
