Here’s a pretty special visiting tourist – & no quarantine necessary :-)
This lovely Brown Booby visited Greystones today. It’s the first record of one visiting our shores and he caused quite a stir down at the Harbour.
( pics by local wildlife guru Justin Ivory) pic.twitter.com/Dag2zKaRQB
— Jennifer Whitmore TD (@WhitmoreJen) July 13, 2020
‘sup?
Yesterday.
Greystones, County Wicklow.
Meanwhile…
Side BOOBY!
Oh, grow up.
Update:
Everyone loves booby.
This day 231 years ago – 14 July 1789 – the Storming of the Bastille took place.
The prison had only seven inmates, one of whom was Dubliner James F. X. Whyte.
Whyte was once a captain in the Irish Brigade, but had gone mad. One witness said he had “a beard almost a yard long.” pic.twitter.com/7gIZDbN09j
— This Day in Irish History (@ThisDayIrish) July 14, 2020
Post-lockdown hairiness.
We’ve all been there.
Elaine Mai – Somewhere Else
There’s room for two up on the roof.
The Irish queen of electronica follows her star turn on the Irish Women In Harmony’s chart-topping cover of Dreams with a soulful and brooding single that burns slowly.
Elaine says:
“This song is about that feeling of not belonging and everything that comes with that. I think most of us have felt that way at some point, especially growing up.
“For me, this song captures that sadness and uncertainty, but there’s also a feeling of hope in it, a feeling that things are going to get better.”
The visuals are by HearOne, One Productions.
Nick says: Mai day.
Maria Laoise writes:
How many news articles, opinion pieces, or editorials in the Dublin-based media addressed the anti-Catholic, anti-Nationalist & anti-Irish 11th Night bonfires that took place in the 6C at the weekend?
Anyone?
Bonfire banners ‘sectarian and offensive’, says Foster (BBC)
Had to cancel guests booked on guided tour today who just arrived from the US and didn’t think 14 days self isolation was ‘mandatory’. I know we are in tourism but I’m just not willing to risk it for staff and other guests. These people are in the country and socialising
— E-Whizz (@e_whizz) July 12, 2020
Nope.
Meanwhile…
US Tourists To Be Quarantined In Carrolls Gift Shop For 2 Weeks https://t.co/bQtI8jZHT5
— WWN (@WhispersNewsLTD) July 13, 2020
Mary Kenny was to interview Kevin Myers at the Percy French festival in Roscommon
New: following our interview with @MaryKenny4 this morning, the organisers of the Percy French Festival have confirmed that she will no longer be attending the event in person ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/MO4vzjscUo
— Today RTÉ Radio 1 (@TodayRadioRTE) July 13, 2020
Of course I won’t flout quarantine prohibitions by speaking at the Percy French Festival at Roscommon next week. (Though I can come to Dublin and remain chez moi.) I hope others will attend – a great line-up of speakers. See: info@percyfrench.ie
— Mary Kenny (@MaryKenny4) July 13, 2020
This morning/afternoon.
“Covid-19 was not the Black Death,”Mary Kenny said [on Today with Sarah McInerney on RTE Radio One] . It killed “some” who were vulnerable, but for most the symptoms were flu-like and unpleasant. And as such the government’s response should be proportionate.
“People should be sensible and take precautions, they should proceed with their lives. There are risks in life.”
Meanwhile…
A lesson in performative dumbness for attention from troll Mary Kenny on #todayrte about quarantining. Asking would she have to stay in her “little house in Donnybrook without food or water” and whether this is the “death of Éireann'”.
— Glenn Fitzpatrick (@glennthefitz) July 13, 2020
FFS, people still not understanding that this was as much to do with NOT OVERWHELMING HEALTH SERVICES as it was about controlling the spread.
If less people get it at once, the higher chance of them having access to life saving treatment.
Mary is the draconian one.
— Emily Monroe (@emilystillalive) July 13, 2020
Someone take Mary Kenny’s temperature. I don’t think she can be well.
— Donna Dent (@DonnaDent1) July 13, 2020
G’wan Mary.
Don’t mind them fearful ninnies.
FIGHT!
Deirdre Redmond
Deirdre Redmond, is missing from Gorey, county Wexford since Saturday lunchtime.
Her son Anthony Redmond writes:
If anyone has seen my mam contact me or my brother or anyone that knows her or Gorey Garda Station on (053) 943 0690.
Brian Houston – Ivory Tower
Sometimes home truths need to be said.
Belfast singer/songwriter Brian Houston (top) goes for the jugular with brutal honesty on his new single.
Brian says:
“Naked and bare, trembling but unafraid, Ivory Tower is a fragile tale of unrequited love and betrayal. A simple story that says so much in a few lines.”
Nick says: Tower of song.
1960s 1970s.
The beach at The Merrion Gates, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Name those jammers, anyone?
Save Poolbeg
Via Photos of Dublin
From left: Nick Kelly, John Ryan and Bodger coped with lockdown through uplifting balladry. Olga on bodhran (out of picture).
How’s your voice?
With pubs now back in business*(*well, sort of), what better way to mark the occasion than ask: What’s your favourite drinking song?
Here’s mine.
Simply answer below for the chance to be in with a shout of winning a merry €25 Golden Discs voucher.
The winner will be chosen by my personal barman.
Please include video links if possible.
Lines MUST close at 10am (Saturday).
Nick says: Good luck.
Nick adds: Hic.
Earlier: Last week’s winner
Pic: Thurles, 1952
