Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2,
Barry H writes:
U2 are flogging their former offices down in the docklands; I passed by this week and took a few snaps (above) but when I looked closer I think they’ve left an Emmy Award….Possibly the 2011 Sports Emmy. Typical. Careless rock stars.
For the day that’s in it.
Graceful Joseph Mcgucken shows off an array of mad soccer skills to the awed reaction of Dubliners.
Thanks Joseph
Yesterday.
Portobello Harbour, Dublin 6.
Shiela Larkin tweetz:
The Grand Canal, getting behind the Rep of Ireland team in the Euros
MORE to folly.
Donald Trump arriving at Shannon Airport in May 2014
Mary Kenny, in The Irish Catholic, writes:
… But the people of Doonbeg, seem to have no objection to Mr Trump’s visit as a businessman. They acknowledge the many millions of Euros he has invested in Trump International Golf Links and Hotel, the environmental sea-wall against the Atlantic he plans to build, and the employment opportunities he has provided.
Tommy Commerford of the Doonbeg Fishman’s Alliance said he had “no problem” with Trump being in West Clare, and Caroline Kennedy, owner of the local Igoe Inn – she also runs the Doonbeg Jazz Festival – says he’ll be “welcome with open arms”.
So, whose judgement is best on this delicate issue – the politicians who have spoken, or the people of Doonbeg?
Much of what politicians say for public consumption is what is known, now, as ‘virtue signalling’. The message of their statements often means: “Look what a compassionate, high-thinking and virtuous person I am! I condemn racism, sexism and Islamophobia.” (Wasn’t there someone in the New Testament, described as being constantly at the front of the temple, virtue-signalling to everyone what models of moral conduct they were?)
But the Doonbeg people aren’t concerned with ‘virtue signalling’; they’re thinking of more basic, bread-and-butter issues, such as keeping their resort viable.
Doonbeg had seldom been heard of, outside of Ireland, until Donald Trump purchased it, making it, according to Condé Nast Traveler “the Number One [golf] resort in Europe”.
Bread-and-butter doesn’t inevitably come before ethical values. But the people of Doonbeg surely have a greater entitlement to speak on this particular question than the virtue-signalling Richard Boyd Barrett or Enda Kenny.
Hmmm.
Political protests of Trump visit just ‘virtue signalling’ (Mary Kenny, The Irish Catholic)
Previously: Meanwhile, In Clare
H/T: Oireachtas.ie
A bombshell for the Republic of Ireland on the eve of Euro 2016.
Amsterdam-based Dublin-born comedian Richie Sheehy finally ends speculation and rules himself out of the tournament.
Norway?
Yes. Way.
David F writes:
Got this today from Norwegian, the airline. State imposing a tax on the airlines, the airlines passing it on to the customers.
AND they’re imposing it retrospectively. So, you booked a flight in Jan for any time after June, you get pinged 80nok (about €10 euro)…
Anyone?
Anna’s Anchor – Signal Tower
Anna’s Anchor aka Limerick singer songwriter Marty Ryan (top) writes:
I just released the first single and video off of my upcoming album yesterday. For the video I travelled 1300 miles around Ireland and shot at 200 locations. I’m currently doing a 6 date tour from Mizen head to Malin Head up along the Wild Atlantic Way to promote it.
Previously: Get This Marty Started
Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan (second from the left) speaking at An Garda Síochána’s five-year modernisation and renewal programme today
“Today is the start of an intense period of change and growth for An Garda Síochána. This new programme of renewal and modernisation will put victims of crime at the heart of all that we do.”
“Crime prevention will become our number one policing priority and we will provide the support necessary so that our proud force can efficiently do its work.”
“We have listened and learned and this new programme that we are announcing today will make a real difference where it matters – in communities right round this country.”
“The next five years will see An Garda Síochána become a 21st Century police and security service the people of our country can be proud of and our people can be proud to serve in.”
Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan speaking at the launch of An Garda Síochána’s Modernisation and Renewal Programme earlier today.
Read about the programme here
Meanwhile, at yesterday’s passing out ceremony in Templemore…
Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald with Garda Commissioner Nóirin O’Sullivan and her son probationary Garda Ciaran McGowan and husband, Jim McGowan, who was recently promoted to Chief Superintendent.
Also…
Lowry?
Good times.
Previously: Protect And Preserve
Pics: Garda Info and Eamonn Farrell/Rollingnews
