Living the dream.

This morning.

Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2.

Demand for houseboat living is on the rise. Waterways Ireland says it is receiving hundreds of queries every year and has an ‘interested list’ for Grand Canal Dock alone running at 215.

However, there are provisions for just 28 residential mooring permits across Ireland – 20 at Grand Canal Dock and eight at Shannon Harbour in Co Offaly.

There are two types of extended moorings. One is a residential permit, which allows people to live full-time on their boat. At present, it carries a mooring charge of €278 a year, which is set to increase. That excludes utility charges.

Other extended mooring permits allow users to stay on their boat in certain location for no more than 90 nights.

All aboard as demand rises for houseboat living (RTÉ)

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Gillian Toole, former Fine Gael member and councillor on Meath Council

Fine Gael has confirmed it is investigating allegations that a former member in Meath was referred to as “the n****r in the woodpile” and “the f***ing bitch” at a party meeting on Monday.

The comments are alleged to have been made by a senior party figure about independent councillor Gillian Toole, who quit Fine Gael earlier this year.

The comments are alleged to have been uttered by the person to other members at a party meeting in Kells on Monday that was attended by around 20 people.

Fine Gael investigating allegations of slurs made against former member at party meeting (Independent.ie)

Previously: Gillian Toole Quits Fine Gael (Meath Chronicle, March 12)

From left: Christine Lagarde, new president of the European Central Bank; Charles Michel, president of the European Council, Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission and David Sassoli, president of the EU Parliament

Yesterday: Meet The New Boss

Pics: AFP

Thanks Charger Salmons




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This morning.

Glasnevin, Dublin 11.

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This morning.

Stephen’s Green, Dublin

Sam writes:

An unusual site of a Terrapin Turtle sitting on the side of the duck pond this morning. Some say turtles like this left at the park due to the fact that they are difficult to keep as pets. Several have been reported being in the park…

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The Irish music industry was rocked by the death of Joe Nicholson earlier this year.

Long synonymous with Whelan’s (having worked as its gatekeeper for many years), Joe will be remembered at a special charity gig in his honour at the Wexford Street venue this Monday.

The show will feature Paddy Casey, Mundy, Declan O’Rourke, Ham Sandwich and very special guests.

No doubt Joe’s ghost will be hovering around the box office checking the guest list!

Nick says: There’s no show like a Joe show.

A Night For Joe (Whelan’s)

Previously: Goodbye Big Joe

Galway, last evening.

(Thanks NUIG Students Union)

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County Cork.

US President Donald Trumps told a July 4th celebration that American revolutionary troops ‘took over airports’ in the 1700s

Before crossing the Delaware
You must have control of the air
And so Trump reports
That seizing airports
Was Washington’s style of warfare

John Moynes

Pic: AP

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