Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar during the final TV leaders’ debate at the RTE studios in Donnybrook, Dublin. 4 on February 4, 2020
The voters returned a dead heat
So Martin and Leo will meet
For a sham of a talk
Before they both walk
Away from a cabinet seat
John Moynes
Niall Carson/RollingNews/Pool
MORE to follow
MORE to follow.
ELM – Golden
This morning.
Fluffybiscuits writes:
Heavy rumours this (above) is the Irish Eurovision 2020 entry
It’s Tropical House lite..think Years and Years live in the Caribbean…
Nick says: it’s a douzy.
Monday: The Smell Of Victory?
Update:
We hit a very beautiful #Eurovision milestone today. Team Ireland is not playing about. We are here to COMPETE. 👊🏻🇮🇪🇪🇺 pic.twitter.com/pQDK8aELQm
— Philly McMahon (@McMahonPhilly) February 20, 2020
Frank writes:
Pink? I hope it’s not a flamingo, we’ve already sent a turkey…Latest Eurovision fan rumour is that Wicklow-based FLAVIA will sing our 2020 entry!
More as we get it.
Tell me why! I do like Fridays.
Calling all Boomtown Rats fans!
A new documentary tracing the rollercoaster history of Bob Geldof’s Dun Laoghaire gang is about to hit cinemas to coincide with the release of their new album Citizens Of Boomtown.
Directed by Billy McGrath, the film features contributions from the likes of Bono, Sinéad O’Connor, Dave Stewart, historian Diarmaid Ferriter and Sting.
Citizens of Boomtown explores the musical and social legacy of Ireland’s first rock superstars.
I’m giving away two tickets to the premiere screening in Dublin’s Cineworld on Parnell Street, Dublin 1 on March 3.
Simply tell me your favourite Boomtown Rats or Bob Geldof song and why.
The winner will be chosen by my scruffy cat.
Lines close at 9.30pm.
Nick says: Good luck!
The Golden Discs voucher comp will return next Friday.
Another one?
This afternoon.
Dublin city, exact location unspecified.
Earlier: Bike Locks Matter
Thanks Stephen Maher
Here’s How.
The current affairs podcast presented by William Campbell (right).
William writes:
What next after the election? I talk with political journalist Michael O Regan (above left) about what motivates the players in the government formation game. Also Aengus Ó Snodaigh on who runs Sinn Féin
Listen here.
Here’s How
This afternoon.
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
Shouty, climate-fearing tyke Culainn Baker, aged 8, outside the United States Embassy as part of an Extinction Rebellion Ireland and Fridays For ‘Future School Strikers’ joint action for International Day of Action Against Fracking.
It’s younger they’re getting.
Update:
That’ll learn us.
