French chef and restaurateur Michel Roux OBE has died aged 78

Au revoir to Monsieur Michel Roux
Who taught British chefs what to do
He stood up to the plate
And was ready to grate
Cheese over heart warming stew.

John Moynes

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This evening.

Whelan’s on Wexford Street, Dublin 2, announces it is postponing all events until March 29.

Via Whelan’s

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This evening.

Copper Face Jacks nightclub on Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, announces that is closing until March 29.

Via Copper Face Jacks

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Reardens, Cork

This evening.

On Washington Street in Cork city.

Reardens bar and nightclub, Cork’s answer to Copper Face Jacks, writez:

“In accordance with the new directives issued by the Government and State Health Authorities, and through careful consideration and internal discussions, we have made a moral obligation to our staff and customers to close our business from 6pm today until the 29th March.

“We hope everyone the very best of luck in this strange and surreal chapter of our history. Stay Safe. Remain Calm. Help one another if you can. Look out for the ones closest to you. We will be back as soon as we can. Love & best wishes.”

Reardens

Earlier: Ireland Is Closed Until March 29 [Updated]

‘Morning Glory’.

By Mark Fisher, who writes:

 I’m an independent animation director. I recently finished this short film (above) that I’ve debuted online this week.

It’s a zero budget DIY film made over 2 years in my spare time. It’s a labor of love, and after the hard work of making it, it’s now the hard work of getting it seen by people….

Mark Fisher

This afternoon.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin Tom Brabazon launched Dublin City Council’s new dog fouling awareness campaign entitled ‘Dog Poo, It’s Everybody’s Business’.

Dublin City Council’s Litter Prevention Officer, Ms. Bernie Lillis said:

“The message we want to get across to dog owners and dog walkers is when they clean up after their dog, they should not leave the doggie bag on railings or in bushes or on the streets or footpaths, instead they should ‘Bag it and Bin it’.”

Or, as they say in Bray…

Dog Poo, It’s Everybody’s Business’ – New Dog Fouling Campaign Launched (Dublin City Council)

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