Category Archives: Misc

Protesters against the new runway over noise issues at the official sod-turning for Dublin Airport’s North Runway in February, 2019

THis morning.

Restrictions on nighttime flights and a noise quota system are part of the plans for the operation of the new north runway at Dublin Airport

Via John Kilraine:

The proposals being put forward by the The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) are similar to those proposed by the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA).

There would be a complete ban on flights on the new north runway between midnight and 6am, apart from exceptional circumstances.

This would still allow flights during the busiest times at Dublin Airport, which are between 11pm and 11.30pm and 6am and 7am.

Night flight curbs proposed ahead of new Dublin airport runway (RTÉ)

Leah Farrell/RollingNews

Fya Fox – Need It

“Your voice, I don’t wanna hear it.
Your touch, I don’t wanna feel it.”

It’s all over now, baby blue.

Irish alt.pop star Fya Fox (top) finds liberation at the end of a toxic relationship. This is mature songwriting with a slick groove. And an ace video to boot.

Nick says: The end of the road.

Fya Fox

Dr. Mary Favier, President of the Irish College of General Practitioners

This morning.

Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio One.

Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Dr Mary Favier [Covid-19 advisor to the Irish College of GPs] said that despite soaring infection rates the health service is “holding steady, just”, but everything in the health system is under strain and said “we really do need to look at how we want to achieve things in the next number of weeks and into Christmas”.

She called for a return to social solidarity in the coming weeks, saying a peak in the current wave of infection might not happen before December.

Dr Favier said people need to look at how to manage social interactions and gatherings “and just try and do less in the next week or two”.

Anyone?

Meanwhile…

The Government is not actively considering a return to working from home full-time, the Minister for Health has said, adding that he has not received any advice from public health officials on this.

Govt not considering return to full-time remote working – Donnelly (RTÉ)

RollingNews

Meanwhile…

Last night.

Grafton Street, Dublin 2.

The DublinTown Christmas lights were officially switched on.

Meanwhile…

Last night.

Grafton Street, Dublin 2.

Sarah Hanrahan and Sean McNamee, who got married yesterday, enjoying the spectacle of the DublinTown Christmas lights.

Cheaper than a honeymoon spose.

Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

Seaweed supplements could significantly reduce cow farts, a new study claims

Some boffins have said they will feed
A large pile of Irish seaweed
To some lucky cow
Because face it, right now
More methane is not what we need

John Moynes

RollingNews

Last night.

Dublin Airport.

Portugal football players, including their star player Christian Ronaldo (centre left), arrive for tonight’s World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.

Pic: FC Porto Global

Meanwhile…

Later.

The Intercontinental Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

Thanks Ted

Punch cartoon from the 1800s; This morning’s Irish Daily Mail

Politics Watch tweetz::

Government to invite more vultures and Cuckoo Funds into Ireland to feed on the remains of the carcass of Generation Rent. It’s the ultimate act of betrayal by a Govt against an entire generation. Abhorrent! Unacceptable!

Earlier: How Scarce?

Previously: All Bound For Cuckoo Land

Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health this afternoon

This afternoon.

Department of Health, Dublin 2.

Via RTÉ News:

The Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said NPHET has been very clear that people need to be mindful about social contacts; that they need to be halved in order to get transmission of the virus under control.

He said the chance of someone “bumping into the virus” while out is “very high“.

However…

A key difference between this and last Christmas is that most of the population is vaccinated – that allows so much of society to remain open, Dr Holohan said.

Good times.

Meanwhile…

Anyone?

Acceleration of Covid cases giving ‘concern’, says NPHET (RTE)

RollingNews

David Donohue & Floriane Blancke – Fragile Heart

Some people want to fill the world with silly love songs. And what’s wrong with that?

Erstwhile singer with The Floors, David Donohue shows us how it’s done on the second single from his forthcoming debut solo album All My Lonely Friends.

A tender ballad, the duet features acclaimed harpist, composer and actress Floriane Blancke (top) singing in her native French, giving the collaboration a certain je ne sais quoi.

Guest musicians include Luka Bloom on guitar and Jon O’Connell on double bass.

The video was filmed and edited by Seanchas Productions.

Nick says: Amour please!

David Donohoe

Floriane Blancke