Quite brilliant and easily the maddest thing you’ll see today – the animated video for French black metal/breakcore artist Gautier ‘Igorr’ Serre’s ‘Very Noise’ created by art collective Meat Dept.
RTÉ Investigates programme on homelessness is now not happening. Rescheduling decision in RTÉ and instead we have a programme on Showbands. Election influences in RTÉ? pic.twitter.com/WGpBnplYUf
— Peadar Tóibín (@Toibin1) January 14, 2020
Last night.
Good times.
Tractor Protest Take Two: Tractors and jeeps make their way up the M3 this morning after assembling outside Virginia. Assembling in Dunshaughlin and moving into Merrion Square for 12pm. @farmersjournal @FJBeef https://t.co/qGNC0ruoc7 pic.twitter.com/K2gin2Cw8i
— Adam Woods (@ajwwoods) January 15, 2020
This morning.
More as we get it.
Sub Species
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More oil paintings by LA-based artist Matthew Grabelsky inspired by the years he spent riding the subways in New York as a kid and by his early fascination with Greek mythology.
Previously: Subterranean Wildlife
Former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn’s escape has inspired internet copycats to fit themselves in
If you find that you have lost face
And want to sneak out of some place
Then folks in the know
Suggest you don’t go
Inside an instrument case
John Moynes
AP
MORE to follow
Pod Almighty
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This evening.
An advertisement spotted on Gumtree for “pod” living in Dublin.
The ad states:
“Welcome to POD Living.
Close to city centre. 12min walk to Spire.
This is ideal accommodation for medium term stays (i.e. 6 – 12 months).
Each pod is secure, safe and self-contained.
Pods come with lockable doors, LED light, memory foam mattresses, personal charge units, TVs, air vents, a personal code lock safe for valuables, mirrors, key cards and much much more!
There are also secure lockers available in each bedroom.
We want guests who are sociable but also respect other people’s privacy. Our guests are from all over the world.
Each room has 2-4 pods and are single sex. i.e. one for boys, one for girls.
There is one bathroom for each pod room. And of course there is a kitchen and chill-out area/sitting room.
Please note: This is not a party house :) Many of our guests are here to study and expect a good nights sleep. We have a zero noise policy after 9pm.
Pods are €125 per week and require a minimum of three months stay.
Bills are €5 per week (electricity, water, WIFI, cleaner, fresh towels).
Please email for further details PodLivingDublin@gmail.com”
Anyone?
Pod Living in Dublin (Gumtree)
Thanks Carlosfandango
From top: Pals Michael O’Sullivan and Mattie Murphy outside Lilliput Stores, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7; Mattie outside Lilliput
Shortly before Christmas in 2017, friends for almost 30 years Mattie Murphy and Michael O’Sullivan got married.
Mattie married Michael in order to allow his friend avoid paying inheritance tax on his home in Stoneybatter, Dublin 7.
This morning, Mattie passed away.
Pride of Place Stoneybatter writes:
“This morning after 4am, Stoneybatter lost a true legend, Mattie Murphy.
“As news trickled across the streets of Stoneybatter and beyond, everyone is remembering Mattie, his beautiful smile, kind soul, his infectious laugh and his great style.
“A proud Tipperary man with his heart in Tipp and in Stoneybatter, Mattie died peacefully with his best friend, Michael, by his side. Mattie, a ‘former butler, valet, head of house, telephonist, model, actor, husband, stepfather and utter gentleman.’
“Chats were always welcomed at Lilliput Stores with Mattie having a cuppa and a cig outside and hearty laughs were guaranteed with the storytelling and sharing of anecdotes.
“Mattie had time for anyone that stopped by and along his walks across Stoneybatter including many a furry friend as he loved dogs.
“A great supporter of the Stoneybatter community and attended local events right up to Christmas just gone.
“Mattie loved Stoneybatter Festival and President Michael D was thrilled to meet Mattie at the 2018 Festival.
“At the 2019 Festival, Mattie with his best friend, Michael, featured in local Andrew Kohn’s highly acclaimed Humans of Stoneybatter.”
“Mattie will be reposing at his home 45 Niall Street this Wednesday from approx 1pm and Thursday morning ’til late for all to say their goodbyes and there will be stories and laughter for sure.
“Mattie’s funeral will be taking place Friday at St. John’s Church of Ireland Cathedral in Cashel, Co. Tipperary at 3pm.
“Michael has asked that donations be made to the NCBI in lieu of flowers.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
RIP.
Mick Wallace MEP in the European Parliament
In the last few minutes.
At the European Parliament in Strasbourg during a debate about the situation in Iran and Iraq…
MEP Mick Wallace told the parliament:
“The crazy decision of the US to carry out the illegal assassination of [Qasem] Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, and others is just the most recent testament to the fact that US is the most reckless, destabilising and dangerous political and military force on the planet at the moment.
“The US and their allies claim to be fighting a war on terror whenever they drop bombs and kill people.
“And here they’ve taken out some of the people who’ve done more to fight Isis than anyone else that we know.
“They’ve been asked to get out of Iraq. Are they going to get out of it? Are they going to recognise the democratic decision?
“They claim they have brought the democracy to Iraq. Are they going to respect it now?
“Commissioner, do you not agree that this region will be a safer place when the Americans are not in it?
“You talk about Iran not respecting the nuclear agreements. Do youse ever ask any questions of Israel?
“What in God’s name? Why won’t Europe show a bit of courage and stand up to the terrorism of America?”
Watch back in full here
Previously: Go And Shiite