A fascinating TedEd lesson exploring the bizarre and gruesome history of European and American witch hunts (essentially the victimisation, torture and murder of innocent women by religious zealots) from the 15th to the 18th century.

Written by Brian A. Pavlak, narrated by Adrian Dannatt and animated by Lisa LaBracio.

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Was it for this?

Anyone?

The DC Experiment – Dona Ignez (Has The Last Laugh)

Dave Conway (top) is the man behind The DC Experiment, and the lead single off their forthcoming new album is based on a story that his wife Regina told about her mother.

The Dunboyne, County Meath-based musician (who has a sideline running new talent showcases in the capital via the Gigonometry moniker) then took a recording of the tale and challenged himself to write a song with the spoken word as a backing track.

The result is that you hear tantalising snatches of the story underneath layers of expansive guitars and Conway’s confident vocal that bring to mind ‘Infected’-era The The.

The launch gig for the single is at Dublin’s Underground, 64 Dame Street, Dublin 2 on Saturday July 6, supported by Lady Landscape and Jamie O’Reilly.

Nick says: A very successful Experiment!

The DC Experiment

Ah here.

Maria Bailey returns to work amid controversial swing fall compensation case (Independent.ie)

This morning/afternoon.

St. Audoen’s Park, Cook Street, Merchants Quay, Dublin 1

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone with Lord Mayor of Dublin City, Mr. Paul McAuliffe and Joe Duffy the Launch of the 1916 Children’s Commemorative Play Garden, a joint initiative between the Department of Children and Youth affairs and Dublin City Council.

Inspired by Mr Duffy’s book Children of the Rising, the idea to remember the 40 children who died in 1916 with a play garden came from young people from across Ireland who took part in special consultations.

Now to Tuam…

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Gardai at last year’s Dublin Gay Pride and in 2017 (middle pic)

“When I’m taking part in Dublin Pride these days, I feel like I’m Dr Frankenstein chasing his monster, said Izzy O Rourke [one of three people who began the current run of Dublin Pride in 1992].

“I’m not saying anyone shouldn’t go to Dublin Pride, I understand why people go, but today’s celebration has become a cheap opportunity for businesses to promote themselves, and for state bodies to give an appearance of inclusivity without having to do anything very substantial.

“There’s a chequered history between the Garda and Dublin Pride. For years I was liaison with the Garda, and the truth is we weren’t treated very respectfully, we never got the policing we asked for and we were not protected.”

“I have no objection of members of the Gardai taking part in a personal capacity, but we’ve forgotten what Pride is supposed to be about. It’s about resistance and solidarity, the fact that we will defend each other in good times and bad. That’s what it commemorates, and there’s a recalibration needed.”

Anyone?

‘Cops marching in Pride is not a sign of progress’ – Founding member of Dublin Pride backs alternative event (Breakingnews)

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Meanwhile…

FIGHT!

Boris Johnson Gets 114 Points (BBC)

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