More to follow.
The Guv’nor
at
This afternoon.
Just ‘dropped’.
Molly Byrne writes:
Sky today reveals the first look trailer and images of its new visceral, action-packed thriller, Gangs of London, which takes audiences on an immersive journey into the hidden heart of the British capital.
Starring a multi-talented ensemble cast featuring Colm Meaney, this nine-part Sky original drama will launch on Sky Atlantic and TV streaming service NOW TV later this year
No Danny Dyer?
Denied.
‘sup?
This evening.
Garda Info tweetz:
You think you’re having a woof day? This pup was found lost in Crumlin village by a member of the public.
It’s currently in Crumlin Garda Station keeping everyone entertained. If you own it please contact Crumlin Garda Station. Proof of ownership required.
Arf.
Anyone?
Also: breed?
This afternoon.
Glenageary, Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin.
Friends and colleagues of Keelin Shanley gather outside St Paul’s Church following a funeral ceremony.
From top: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (roght) Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe (Centre) and Minister for Children Katherine Zappone (left); Miriam O’Callaghan, John Bowman, Alan Kelly, Áine Lawlor, Ryan Tubridy, Des Cahill, Charlie Bird, Bryan Dobson and Caitriona Perry (centre) with RTÉ Director General Dee Forbes (right) and Keelin’s husband Conor Ferguson,
Earlier:…
The funeral has taken place of Keelin Shanley. A Prime Time tribute recalled the journalist’s remarkable contribution to current affairs. | https://t.co/RISzYFVN6W, via @rtenews pic.twitter.com/mnt2CUteEF
— RTÉ (@rte) February 12, 2020
This afternoon.
Glenageary, Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin.
The funeral mass – a Humanist ceremony – for broadcaster Keelin Shanley is taking place at St Paul’s Church.
Previously: ‘Warm, Tenacious And Fiercely Intelligent’
Nifty
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A poster designed by Jack Healy for Danny Boy, a comedy by Ferdia Mac Anna currently in post-production which is…
‘…Set in small town Ireland in 1981, ‘Dannyboy’ tells the story of a young man trying to find love among New Romantics, Post Punks, Goths and others tribes.
The film centres around Daniel, an anxious, stuttering teen in his attempt to save his demented family in the midst of a compromising love triangle…’
Honda out of that.
Hot Wheels
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Behold: the 1975 Porsche 911 Coupe, but not just any old 1975 Porsche 911 Coupe.
This ‘tribute’ vehicle, which started life as a 911S has been extensively modified by Patrick Motorsports, fitted with RSR-style steel fenders and older “long hood”, along with 934/935-style mirrors, round taillights and a one-off custom paintjob. A 964-era 3.6-litre flat-six has been bored out to 3.8 litres and fitted with twin turbochargers, delivering over 550bhp.
Price on application.
*popcorn*
Stuck for something to do with your mate this Valentine’s weekend?
Ian Collins writes:
The Valentine’s Movie Night Package at The Morrison Hotel [Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1] is the perfect treat for those looking for something a little different over Valentines weekend.
From 6pm, dine in the glamorous surroundings of Halo and enjoy Pretty Woman. Choose from The Fancy Pants or Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea offering, before finishing with The Morrison’s Valentines cocktail, The Book of Love (Bombay Sapphire Gin with fresh lemon juice, raspberry syrup and egg white).
Tickets are priced at €60 per couple and can be booked here
Irish-made Valentine’s stuff to broadsheet@broadsheet.ie.
Howlout
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Brendan Howlin (centre) with colleagues following the announcement of his resignation as Labour Party leader this evening
BREAKING:
Brendan Howlin is stepping down as Labour leader. Contest to replace him will follow.— Next Irish General Election (@NextIrishGE) February 12, 2020
BREAKING: Brendan Howlin to resign as Labour leader pic.twitter.com/GizL14fNfw
— Seán Defoe (@SeanDefoe) February 12, 2020
Yikes.
Labour’s Brendan Howlin to resign as party leader (Newstalk)
UPDATE:
I want to pay tribute to Brendan Howlin. He is a man who stepped into the breach on more than one occasion: to help rescue the country from bankruptcy and restore our sovereignty in 2011, and to lead the @Labour Party after their electoral defeat in 2016.
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) February 12, 2020
Frozen 2
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The Rent Freeze (Fair) Rent Bill an emergency rent freeze proposal by Sinn Fein’s Housing Spokesman Eoin Ó Broin in the Dáil last December
The Rent Freeze (Fair) Rent Bill 2019.
Sinn Féin legislation passed in the Dáil as an emergency measure in December by 83 votes to 36 (the government stopped it going on to committee stage) .
Will asks:
So, is this going to happen now?
Anyone?
Previously: Freeze A Jolly Good Fellow
What you may need to know:
1. He’s back. The wilhelm of whimsy, the crown prince of quirk, Wes Anderson, returns with The French Dispatch – by the looks of things, his most Wes-Anderson-y movie to date.
2. The official synopsis:
“…a love letter to journalists set in an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional 20th Century French city and brings to life a collection of stories published in ‘The French Dispatch’ magazine.”
3. The fictional publication is based upon The New Yorker; certain characters and storylines were inspired by figures and articles from that magazine’s past, as outlined here.
4. That wonderful poster is by the artist Javi Aznarez.
5. As with many of Anderson’s films, The French Dispatch is expected to premier at Cannes later in the year.
Doug’s verdict: Yes, yes, a thousand times Wes.
Release: July 24