Tonight.
Portmarnock Strand, Portmarnock, County Dublin.
Ester Ten Wolthius writes:
Sleep well, Dublin…
Earlier…
‘sup?
This afternoon.
Sandymount, Dublin 4.
Carlosfandango writes:
‘Mr Hugh’ takin’ it all in. Eerily quiet this evening. Calm before the storm?
Meanwhile…
This evening.
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
Our Nick writes:
[River] Dodder promenade closed…
Meanwhile….
Tonight.
Unspecified store, Dublin.
Vanessa writes:
It’s started…
The ‘Champion Chip’ Award winner – Mangans Traditional Fish & Chips, Wexford
Last night.
The Raddisson Blu Hotel, Sligo.
The YesChef (food and drink magazine) inaugural Takeaway Awards were handed out.
Only one Dublin eaterie featured.
To wit:
American Takeaway of the Year – Cranky Yankee Corn Dogs, Dublin
Newcomer of the Year – Johnny’s Ranch, Ramelton, Donegal
Italian Takeaway of the Year – Fire & Stone Pizzeria, Limavady, Derry
Kebab Takeaway of the Year – Sphinx Stranmillis, Belfast
Mexican Takeaway of the Year – Vocho, Galway
Vegetarian Takeaway of the Year -The Gourmet Offensive, Galway
Innovative Takeaway of the Year – Boxty’s, Galway
Sweet Treat of the Year – Mammy Johnston’s, Sligo
Indian Takeaway of the Year – Chandpur, Donegal
The Champion Chip Award – Mangans Traditional Fish & Chips, Wexford
Asian Takeaway of the Year – Miyazaki, Cork
Takeaway Team of the Year – Genoa Café, Warrenpoint, Down
Burger of the Year – Denjoes Family Restaurant & Takeaway, Castleisland, Kerry
Café Takeaway of the Year – Café Nova, Castlebar, Mayo
Food Truck of the Year – Pyke ‘N’ Pommes, Derry
Healthy Takeaway of the Year – Bia Rebel Ramen, Belfast
FIGHT!
Best takeaways in Ireland revealed in 2019 Takeaway Awards (RTÉ)
YesChef
Pic: Mangans
Above from left Elaine Ryan, Michelle Byrne and Fay White from Focus Ireland who helped deliver a petition with over 10,700 signatures
This afternoon.
Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.
Focus Ireland delivers a petition signed by over 10,700 people calling for a National Youth Homeless Strategy.
The number of 18-24 year-olds homeless has risen by 82% in just 4 years.
Focus Ireland has called on all political parties to include a commitment to a national Youth Homeless Strategy in their manifestos for the forthcoming General Election.
Previously: 10, 345
Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland
Swirly things!!
This afternoon.
National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) meeting.
Head of Forecasting at Met Éireann Evelyn Cusack (top) and Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Eoghan Murphy (above) briefing the media ahead of Storm Lorenzo as it progresses across the Atlantic.
Earlier: Status Update
US Army veterans Ken Mayers and Tarak Kauff; President Michael D Higgins at the New York Library; and Zaidie Mayers speaking to President Higgins in New York
Two US army veterans and members of Veterans For Peace, Ken Mayers and Tarak Kauff, aged 82 and 77, were arrested on St Patrick’s Day at Shannon Airport.
It followed them protesting against the continued use of the airport by the US military.
They’re accused of causing €2,500 worth of criminal damage to the airport’s perimeter fence, as well as unlawfully trespassing into a taxiway.
They’re now awaiting trial and, on Monday, appeared before Ennis District Court, with the court hearing that they’ve sought a transfer of the case from Clare to Dublin.
Their case will be up for mention again on October 29 – when a date for a hearing of the transfer application will be set.
Last week they took part in a ‘Boots On The Ground For Freedom’ walk – in protest against the use of Shannon Airport by the US military.
Further to this…
Yesterday, in New York.
President Michael D Higgins was doing an interview with WYNC, during which Ellen Davidson, wife of Tarek Kauff, rang into the show.
Ms Davidson, who lives in Manhattan but is currently based in Dublin, said:
“I understand President Higgins is a big supporter of Irish neutrality so I’m wondering why the Irish Government is allowing US military flights to go through Shannon Airport in violation of that neutrality, bringing troops to the Middle East, to the wars that cause the refugees he’s been talking about.
“And, also, about the case of two US veterans who did a peaceful protest against those flights in March and they’ve been held in Ireland ever since, without their passports, on very minor charges, for a peaceful protest.”
President Higgins responded:
“Yes, I think that your caller will know these are issues, when I was a member of parliament, I spoke and acted very often. I do think that the issue – the two people whose case I am familiar – is a matter for Government and I will draw the attention of Government to it.
“But you’ll appreciate that as president, I cannot interfere in the executive decisions of Government.”
Meanwhile, also yesterday…
At the New York. Library.
President Higgins took part in an interview with journalist and senior writer at the New York Times Dan Barry.
After the interview finished, Zaidie Mayers, the granddaughter of Mr Mayers, approached President Higgins and raised her granddad’s case.
President Higgins said:
“I’ve read about the two people who were on that walk. I’ll see what I can do.”
Previously: Story Of Why
Thanks Niall Farrell
Members of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home Alliance with President Michael D Higgins’ Aide de Camp Sgt John Grennan (pic 3 and above back far left) at Aras an Uachtarain yesterday
Yesterday.
Aras an Uachtarain, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Breeda Murphy writes:
While our President was away (in America); his able staff were hosting a reception for members of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home Alliance.
Sergeant John Grennan together with the Aras pets; Brod and Sioda made us feel most welcome.
We enjoyed afternoon tea upon arrival while Sgt Grennan provided background and history of the house. We were then treated to a guided tour and spent some time in the newly refurbished Visitor Centre which holds historical data, gifts, artefacts, etc.
In attendance were two survivors; former Irish Army members, Michael O’Flaherty and PJ Doran both of whom had served overseas.
Survivor Joe (pic 3) who did not enjoy the same opportunity had a word with Sgt Grennan From the image you’ll see Joe engaging in his usual banter – ‘wouldn’t I look good in that jacket’ ….
Brod and Sioda joined in the fun; wagged their tails in approval and barked their appreciation as we walked the grounds.They were treated to some cuddles and attention.
They are BIG! And as it had been wet just before they seemed to have enjoyed the drizzle which sparkled on their coats….
Previously: DNA Tests And Tuam
Seven new customs cars allegedly being delivered in Dundalk, Co Louth yesterday
Aoife Moore, in The Irish News, reports:
A lorry with a car carrier trailer holding seven customs cars with hi-visibility livery travelled through Co Louth yesterday morning, and parked at a yard in Coes Road East, Dundalk, just miles from the border.
Damien McGennity, co-ordinator of the group Border Communities Against Brexit, says the community around the border have been left with no answers on how their lives will be affected after the UK leaves the EU.
“This is just the beginning, considering the news over the last day, and now this, the community is seriously concerned,” Mr McGennity said.
Meanwhile…
Border community outraged at arrival of customs cars (The Irish News)
Pic/video: Border Communities Against Brexit
This morning.
Met Éireann has issued two wind warnings and one rain warning for tomorrow ahead of Storm Lorenzo.
The first Status Yellow wind warning concerns the whole of Ireland and will take effect from 9am tomorrow until 6am on Friday.
Winds of 50kph to 65kph, and gusts of up to 100kph, are expected.
A second Status Orange wind warning concerning Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick will also take effect from 6pm tomorrow until 3am on Friday.
Winds of 65kph to 80kph, and gusts of up to 130kph, are expected.
The third weather warning is a Status Yellow rain warning and it concerns the whole of Ireland, taking effect from 9am tomorrow until 9am on Friday.
Earlier: A Limerick A Day
Meanwhile…
The lesson seems to be when it’s walking weather, get the bus and when it’s bus weather, walk 🤔
— Matt Harrison (@amattharrison) October 2, 2019
Ain’t that the truth.
Top pic: Carlow Weather
Um.
This morning.
Croke Park, Dublin.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the Construction Conference sponsored by the Sunday Business Post where he spoke to delegates of the Construction Industry Federation.
Via The Irish Times:
Mr Varadkar told the conference the Government would publish a new planning bill shortly.
He acknowledged that it was frustrating for builders and planners to see good projects end up facing sometimes “vexatious” judicial reviews in the High Court.
“That’s something, in my view, that’s going to have to change and this bill will change it,” the Taoiseach pledged.
Good times.
Varadkar promises law to block ‘vexatious’ planning challenges (Irish Times)
Oh.
Border shenanigans of yore, dates unspecified.
Compiled by Alan Kinsella , who tweetz:
“Customs Posts?”
Previously: “We Certainly Haven’t Seen Any Proposals Yet”
‘We Expect The British Government To Honour That Commitment’
