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Nicole Osborne writes:
Due to popular demand after screening a range of popular cult classic films in 2018 ODEON cinema has teamed up again with Pigsback.com to screen some of the best loved films throughout the year.
To kick off 2019 ODEON will be screening the hilarious comedy ‘Bridesmaids’ that since its release in 2011 has received cult classic status.
On Monday February 25 at 6.30pm at participating ODEON cinemas nationwide (Blanchardstown, Coolock, Stillorgan, Point Square, Charlestown, Naas, Newbridge, Castletroy, Waterford) ‘Bridesmaids’ will hit the big screen once more for just €15 a ticket including a popcorn combo and chocolates.
This is the perfect opportunity to get your friends together for a night of laughs! Tickets are available here.
We have FOUR (yes, four) tickets to see bridesmaids for NOTHING to giveaway to ONE Broadsheet Reader.
To enter, just complete this sentence
‘I, like, totally deserve to take a group of my friends to see Bridesmaids because__________________________’
Lines MUST close at 5.45pm extended until MIDNIGHT!
— Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) February 13, 2019
English footballer Declan Rice
We’ll take the kit back now.
Keep the boots.
You’ll need them.
FIGHT!
Declan Rice: West Ham midfielder declares for England over Republic of Ireland (BBC)
Previously: Dividing The Nation
Pic: Getty
Meanwhile…
If you’re a proud Englishman why kiss the REPUBLIC OF IRELAND badge 🤷🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/5vVa8m7K99
— robbie coombes (@robbiecoombes1) February 13, 2019
Ah here.
Drone footage by Toby Harriman of the barely believable multicoloured geometric tower blocks of Kowloon – public housing built to address Hong Kong’s acute shortage of living space.
Cool Dads
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This morning.
Following a call last week by the Tuam Survivors’ Network, The Terms of Reference and timeline have been set for an examination of legal options regarding DNA sampling in connection with the former Mother and Baby Home at Tuam.
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs KatherineZappone said:
“These issues will ultimately be addressed within the bespoke legislation that is currently being scoped by my Department.
However, I am very sympathetic to the concerns of survivors that their ages and health profiles introduce an element of urgency.
Accordingly, I have asked Dr. Geoffrey Shannon to consider what may be possible within the current legislative framework, with particular reference to:
The collection of biological samples for comparison purposes
The extent to which any relevant family rights under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights might apply; and how best to ensure that the rights of those who wish to give biological samples could be safeguarded in respect of sensitive personal data and informed consent.
Dr Shannon will consult with my officials in the course of his work and provide a report to me within 8 weeks.”
Terms set for examination of DNA options at Tuam Mother and Baby Home Minister Zappone sympathetic to request from survivors network (Department of Children)
Report into legal issues over Tuam DNA samples requested for eight weeks’ time (RTÉ)
Previously: Tuam And DNA
Meanwhile…
The burial plot at the former mother and baby home at Bessborough in Cork has been examined by the Commission of Investigation into 18 such institutions.
Minister for Children Katherine Zappone said the probe at Bessborough involves “initial testing”.
She said she understood that the commission has examined the burial plot at Bessborough but has not conducted a geophysical examination of the site.
Burial plot at Bessborough Mother and Baby Home examined by Commission of Investigation (RTÉ)
Previously: Burials As Late As 1990
Journalist Tom Lyons (left) and businessman Denis O’Brien
This morning/afternoon.
The High Court, Dublin
Yesterday: Meanwhile in The High Court
President Higgins speaks of #Irish and his own family ties with the U.K., his fondness for #Liverpool “the most Irish of British cities” and his delight at being back in the Liverpool Irish Centre. @LiverpoolIC 🇮🇪🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/PjOziLzbay
— Embassy of Ireland (@IrelandEmbGB) February 13, 2019
This morning.
Pics: Maxwells
Meanwhile…
Eileen Walsh originally from County Cavan and living in Liverpool since 1951, meets president Higgins and Sabina.
Squee.
Pics: Maxwells
Meanwhile…
Is é seo an tríú cuairt ag an Uachtarán ar Learpholl; cathair ar thug an tUachtarán "an ceann is Gaelaí de chathracha na Breataine" uirthi in 2012.
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) February 13, 2019
Easy for him to say.
Being bilingual and all.
Working It
at
This morning.
Buswells Hotel, Dublin 2
The Workers’ Party Dublin European Election candidate, Dublin City Councillor Eilis Ryan at a press launch to introduce her campaign for May’s contest with, above from left: Claire Daly and anti-war activist Edward Horgan.
Cllr Ryan said:
“Ten years ago, this month, 120,000 people marched against austerity in Dublin. Four parties have governed since, but little has improved for working people.
Through its consistent prioritisation of corporations and profit over workers, the environment or peace, the European Union played a driving role in producing the policies which have created the ongoing crisis in standard of living, housing and access to services that many working people are experiencing.
I am running for Europe this May because I believe the EU is creating a dangerous future. With the far right on the rise across Europe, and the gap between rich and poor ever widening, Dublin cannot simply afford to elect more of the same.”