This afternoon.

American Embassy, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

Protesters showingsupport for the Black Lives Matter movement, following the death of George Floyd  during a police arrest in Minneapolis. Similar protests are taking place around the country (see below) and across the world.

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Meanwhile…

This morning/afternoon.

Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.

Builders constructing toilets for public use outside the Stephen’s Green Shopping centre as businesses get ready to reopen for phase two on Monday.

Anyone?

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Meanwhile…

Earlier this evening.

Further to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar quoting The Terminator when he announced further movement restrictions on March 27…

He ended his address to the nation with a quote from Lord of the Rings:

“In the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come and when the sun shines, it’ll shine out all the clearer.”

Ah here.

Previously: “There’s No Fate But What We Make For Ourselves”

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What’s your favourite song featuring a female name in the title?

That’s your question this week for you to mull over. Simply post your answer below and you could win a sprightly €25 Golden Discs voucher.

Here’s mine.

The winner will be chosen by my good self.

Lines MUST close at 3.45pm EXTENDED until 2am!

Please include video links if possible.

Nick says: Good luck!

Last week’s fast winner here.

Golden Discs

Chris Kabs – No Justice, No Peace

A topical cut from Kinshasha, Congo-born, Stockholm, Sweden-raised and Mullingar, County Westmeath–based musician and producer Chris Kabs who describes his music as ‘Afro Pop/Soul style with contemporary R&B sound’.

The video uses real soundbites and footage from Monday’s Black Lives Matter protest in Dublin.

Nick says: It takes a nation of millions…

Chris Kabs

No, it’s an obelisk.

This morning.

The Washington Monument, Washington DC, USA.

Ejaculatory, in fairness.

Top from left: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar , Minister for Health Simon Harris and Dr Tony Holohan, chief medical officer, Department of Healtht his afternoon

This afternoon.

Government Buildings, Dublin 2.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Up to 25 people can attend funerals and Public libraries can open on Monday.

From Monday groups of up to six can meet indoors or outdoors once they keep 2 metres apart.

Groups of up to 15 people can meet for outdoor sporting activities.

From Monday over 70s and the vulnerable can welcome people to their homes.

Also from Monday people can travel anywhere in their own county or 20km from their homes, whichever is the greater (see here)

Phase 3, beginning on 29 June, will see all domestic travel restrictions lifted.

Cabinet agreed to implement all elements of Phase 2 and bring forward actions in remaining phases.

There will now only be 4 phases. Phase 3 on 29 June and Phase 4 from 20 July.

Taoiseach statement on easing of Covid-19 restrictions (RTÉ)

Earlier: Within Your County

Photocall Ireland

Update:

Waiter! There’s a fly in my pint.

Meanwhile…

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