Baldwin Street in Dunedin, New Zealand (left) has controversially reclaimed the title of the ‘world’s steepest hill’ from Ffordd Pen Llech in Harlech, Wales (right)

In Harlech they have a steep street
Which the locals thought couldn’t be beat
Till a Kiwi appeal
Made the judging team feel
Inclined to rewrite the rule sheet

John Moynes

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Homecoming in arrivals at Dublin Airport last Christmas

Last hugs

Grateful for last hugs I shared
Before this virus took control
Thankful for the memories
That forever I will hold

Bear hugs filled with love
Hands I shook to say hello
Hugs filled with gratitude
For those I’m glad to know

Hugs deep with meaning
The sentiment will remain
In my thoughts for a long time
Imprinted in my brain

I even treasure the awkwardness
Of the uncertain embrace
We went in for it anyway
Despite feeling out of place

Little did we know back then
How the world would change
Ignorant of the enormity
The spread, the scope, the range

I’m glad we shared that hug
Back when we still could
We felt that human contact
And it felt really good

Eimear Grace

Rollingnews

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Behold: the 1971 Jensen Interceptor II. 6,400 of these were made between 1966 and 1976 – grand tourers with coachwork designed by Carrozzeria Touring of Italy and a 6.3 litre V8 under the bonnet.

This ‘mild restoration’ model is finished in  Estoril Blue over red leather and will, come late October, be entertaining offers.

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Cork-born Republic of Ireland international footballer David Meyler

This afternoon.

Any ideas?

David Meyler?

Jonathan Smith, of Ernesto’s across from Rathmines Garda station (top)

Tomorrow.

Ernesto’s, Rathmines Road, Dublin 6.

Paul Hayes writes:

Fair play to Jonathan of local Rathmines coffee joint Ernesto’s who, along with his coffee and juice suppliers, will be giving away free drinks from outside on Thursday from 10am-1pm for the local community. Social distancing guaranteed by the cops across the road

Ernesto’s

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