Using a leaf blower in the storm
Only in Ireland #stormlorenzo #storm #stormmehole pic.twitter.com/tq6LCFCWzB— Fergus Pearse (@ftpearse) October 3, 2019
This afternoon..
Undisclosed location in Co Clare.
(Listen with the volume up)
Previously: Right So
Above from left: Liam Geraghty, Colette Kinsella and Julien Clancy, founders of ‘The Warren’ (top), new home of an eclectic mix of great Irish podcasts
This afternoon.
Award-winning Irish podcasters Julien Clancy, Liam Geraghty and Colette Kinsella have banded together to create The Warren – a new network of “the most remarkable and innovative podcasts in Ireland”.
They say:
The Warren will be home to six Irish podcasts initially with more to come down the road. The line-up features a diverse mix of shows on pop culture, wildlife, drama, science and much more.
he shows are Petrified, Dublin Story Slam, The Critter Shed, Meet Your Maker, How to be Sound and Science Drops!
Liam says:
“We’ve gathered a gaggle of the best podcasters in the country to build a community who share a passion for storytelling and high quality production.”
Colette adds:
“We all loves stories – telling them and listening to them. We’re really excited about bringing together some of the most innovative and thought-provoking storytellers in Ireland. Great stories, well told, beautifully produced – what is there not to love!”
In fairness.
Wrong. Stop. No, that one’s a mammal. Ah for fu..
Check your nut knowledge here.
Previously: Know Your Vegetables
Tanaiste @simoncoveney saus UK #Brexit proposals on the role for the NI executive “is not consistent with the Good Friday Agreement.” pic.twitter.com/AgiUVSGMdt
— Mary Regan (@MaryERegan) October 3, 2019
Latest UK #brexit proposal “wont be the basis of a final agreement but I hope it can be a stepping stone in that direction” – Tanaiste @simoncoveney tells #Dail “Ireland has not been treated well.” pic.twitter.com/gMEJKtfuEa
— Mary Regan (@MaryERegan) October 3, 2019
Opposition support for the Irish Gov position is expressed in the #Dail where Fianna Fail @darcalleary says the British need to understand that the border is about so much more than economics #brexit #Border pic.twitter.com/EyNl76lTHv
— Mary Regan (@MaryERegan) October 3, 2019
Earlier today.
In the Dáil.
Tánaiste Simon Coveney (top) responds to the UK’s latest Brexit proposal.
UK, not EU, needs to do further work on Brexit offer: Brussels (RTE)
UPDATE:
Meanwhile…
Taoiseach: 2 major obstacles: customs, I don’t fully understand how we can have NI + IE in sep customs unions + avoid having tariffs + checks on goods. Secondly, issue of consent + democracy is important, any consent mechanism must reflect the views of the people in Ireland + NI
— Tony Connelly (@tconnellyRTE) October 3, 2019
Taoiseach says five ways to solve the border question:
1. United Ireland, no current majority though some polls suggest there is
2. Ireland rejoing UK – never going to happen
3. UK staying in EU – polls show that’s what people want, but political system prevents that— Tony Connelly (@tconnellyRTE) October 3, 2019
4. UK staying in CU SM, Norway option
5. The backstop
One of those five ways could do this, at least four of those wd be acceptable for the Irish govt— Tony Connelly (@tconnellyRTE) October 3, 2019
This morning/afternoon.
National Emergency Coordination Centre in Dublin
Head of Forecasting at Met Éireann Evelyn Cusack describing the latest forecast for Hurricane/Storm Lorenzo across Ireland in the coming hours
Meanwhile..
Relax.
Help is here!
‘Crisis’ Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Eoghan Murphy at the National Emergency Coordination Centre this morning.
Earlier: Cleared to Land
Trinity College Provost Patrick Prendergast
@broadsheet_ie Trinity to cut out Irish students to “protect the quality of its education”… What the… https://t.co/TWCvSq6o7m
— John Gallen (@TheTrips) October 3, 2019
Following a dramatic fall in world university rankings…
Trinity College Dublin is considering cutting its intake of Irish students by up to a quarter over the next five years in order to protect the quality of its education.
Such a move would likely result in a sharp increase in the number of CAO points required for courses due to increased competition for fewer places.
However, it would maintain its lucrative international student numbers who currently account for about 20 per cent of the college’s enrolment….
Provost Patrick Prendergast sez:
“This is about reducing the total number of Irish students – not substituting them … we’re going to have to realise that we don’t have the academic staff to teach the students we already have. That’s what the rankings are telling us,”
Trinity considering plan to cut 3,000 places for Irish students (Irish Times)
Meanwhile…
Many of them don’t have access to library services to prepare lectures & are not paid for prep. What quality teaching can be expected?
— Dr. Bríd McGrath (@BridMcGrath) October 3, 2019
NASA Goddard explains:
Have you ever thought about visiting a black hole? We sure hope not. However, if you’re absolutely convinced that a black hole is your ideal vacation spot, watch this video before you blast off to learn more about them and (more importantly) how to stay safe.
Download your safety brochure here.
David Keenan – Altar Wine
Ready for a religious experience?
As he snakes his way around Europe as special guest of Hozier, Dundalk firebrand David Keenan pours out his heart on his new single.
Director Mark William Logan‘s visceral video matches the manic intensity of the music.
David says:
“Art heals and that’s why I pursue it. It gives joys, insights and relief from the many madnesses that come and go.”
His debut album A Beginner’s Guide To Bravery will be released by Rubyworks Records on January 20.
Nick says: A glass of red is yer only man.
A try from Peter O’Mahony against Russia this morning
This morning.
Kobe, Japan
In the 40th minute.
Ireland 21, Russia 0.
Wedgies all round!
More as we get it.
Ireland Vs Russia Live (The Guardian)
Pic: Getty
