Category Archives: Misc

Yesterday afternoon.

Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6.

Gardai at the scene during the removal of a lorry which crashed through the gates to the grounds of the Russian Embassy.

Via Irish Times:

The driver of the truck, Co Leitrim businessman Desmond Wisley, was arrested for criminal damage following the incident on Orwell Road in south Dublin. There were no injuries.

“I just done this to create a safe corridor for the Russian ambassador to leave Ireland,” he said. “I want the ambassador and his colleagues to leave this country, leave this free country. It’s about time we stood up.”

“I’ve done my bit, lads. It’s about time the rest of Ireland done their bit,” he said as he was led away by gardaí.

Mr Wisley is part of a family-run ecclesiastical supplies business, supplying products to churches including wine, bread, altar cloths, banners, candles and vestments.

In an initial statement, a Russian embassy spokeswoman said: “The incident took place in the presence of Garda officers, who stood idle.

“The embassy is in contact with the Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland, demanding that the Irish authorities take comprehensive measures to ensure the safety of its staff and their family members.”

Sam Boal/Rollingnews

Yesterday: It’s Just been Revoked

Meanwhile…

Um.

Um.

This morning.

Unravelling the Role of the Mandatory Use of Face Covering Masks for the Control of SARS-CoV-2 in Schools: A Quasi-Experimental Study Nested in a Population-Based Cohort in Catalonia (SSRN)

A man was sentenced to three years in prison after illegally obtaining a coronavirus relief loan and using more than $57,000 of the money to buy a collectible Pokémon card

A fellow who found it quite hard
To say no to a Pokémon card
Got his hands on a stash
Of charity cash
And spent it on a Charizard

John Moynes

Getty

‘sup?

This afternoon.

Via RTE:

From RTÉ Documentary On One, a new documentary series telling the life story of two time Aintree Grand National winner Tiger Roll, The People’s Horse will broadcast tonight on RTÉ 2FM as part of Game On and is available to binge on podcast now ahead of this Cheltenham Festival season.

The story of Tiger Roll is one of hope and success, of an unlikely champion and a horse who has captured the hearts of the nation.

Tiger’s story is that of the ultimate underdog. From his birth in March 2010, RTÉ Documentary on One follows the young Tiger Roll through each stage of his life and career. Broadcasting every weeknight as part of Game On on RTÉ2FM, this is the ultimate build up to Tiger Roll’s final race at Cheltenham on Wednesday March 16th.

At the age of 3, he was sold for £10,000 because he was considered a failure, his career nearly over before it ever began. That was until Michael O’Leary took a chance on buying him and trainer Gordon Elliott began to build his confidence; this series reveals his struggles and triumphs on and off the track telling the story of his journey into the world of jump racing.

Available to listen on RTÉ 2FM as part of Game On every weeknight from 6pm tonight.

Tiger Roll: The People’s Horse (RTE)


Stop that.

This afternoon.

National College of Ireland, Dublin.

To mark International Women’s Day, financial giant Amundi announced a partnership with the National College of Ireland (NCI), to support women into Finance through a three-year scholarship and mentoring programme.

Everyone’s cross today.

Cross.

Suit yourselves.

Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews

Ruby Moss – If You Are

“I was too late to say goodbye.”

Dublin-based singer Ruby Moss (top), 14, penned this heart-stopping elegy to her great-grandmother Beryl Nestor in the months after her death during the Covid lockdown in December 2020.

It has since reached No.1 in the Irish iTunes charts.

The video was filmed in Crookedwood Studios in Slane, County Meath, by Mark Cahill.

Nick says: Let grief be a fallen leaf.

Ruby Moss