This afternoon.
The Irish Glass Bottle site, Ringsend, Dublin 4
Biddy Bitcoin writes:
Raytown: Not a Ghost of a Chance…
Any excuse.
Previously: Lowering The Roof
Lack of social homes in Dublin docklands raised by oversight body
Further to controversy over Detainment, the short movie about the murder of Jamie Bulger, which is up for an Oscar nomination this Sunday.
Jamie’s mother, Denise Fergus has asked for it to be withdrawn from Academy consideration.
Cast member Morgan C Jones writes:
I know it’s not an easy watch (by any means) and we certainly all approached it with the greatest respect, aware of the gravity of the piece, though never dreaming it would go any further than festivals. These things never, ever, do.
Except this one did.
I think that it has comes down to the weight of the source material and the quite frankly astonishing lead performances by Leon Hughes and Ely Solan. These are two truly impressive young men who I think we will be seeing a lot more of in the future
As to myself, after years in the business I can only say that Detainment was a powerful and challenging piece to work on. I play Phil Roberts (in character top right). A very experienced detective who (like them all) had to wrap his head around solving an unprecedented and particularly horrifying murder.
Normally, after I take off the other guy’s hat and wipe off the make up I have forgotten everything. Not this one though. It took months to leave my head.
As research ahead of being cast I listened to about 12 hours of the actual recorded interviews. They’re all available online with very little digging.
I remember as I was listening, horrified by the content, I wondered how come [Jamie’s parents] Denise Fergus and Ralph Bulger hadn’t petitioned for their removal.
They reproduce much of this material in transcript form in their own self-penned books on the affair. The same transcripts we shot from.
I can’t begin to understand their personal loss and the horror that accompanies it to this day, but I really think that they and those who have supported their stand may be unwittingly shooting the messenger.
It’s a worthy film and recognition by the Academy is an honour
James Bulger: How family of tragic youngster hit out at new short film (Express)
GYM+COFFEE’s Karl Swaine (above left) and Diarmuid McSweeny (right) with guide dog ambassador Oscar (centre) launching a new range of dog hoodies at their store in Dundrum town centre. The hoodies (top) are €25 with 10% of each sale going to the Irish Guide Dogs
‘sup?
Lia Stokes writes:
The latest launch by Irish lifestyle brand GYM+COFFEE is the perfect gift to treat your fur-avourite companion this Valentine’s Day, and all for a great cause.
The iconic GYM+COFFEE hoodies are now available in doggie form with proceeds from each sale going to Irish Guide Dogs (available from the GYM+COFFEE re-tail store at Dundrum Town Centre or online)
The soft fleece material and hood and will keep them cosy, while the secret pocket in the back is perfect for stashing all the doggy essentials – bones and treats.
Arf,
Irish-made Valentine’s stuff to broadsheet@broadsheet.ie marked ‘Irish-Made Valentine’s stuff’. No fee.
Veduta – the abandoned villas and palazzi of Italy, captured in mouldering evocative large format (with an analog 4×5 camera) by French photographer Thomas Jorion.
Part of a solo exhibition running util next month at Esther Woerdehoff Gallery in Paris.
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Enterprise Ireland Notice for a ‘Meet The Buyer For The Construction Of The new Children’s Hospital, September 2017
They all met.
In five-minute spurts.
Ronald D writes:
This (above) was an opportunity for suppliers to meet BAM [National Children’s Hospital construction firm] and pitch for business. It was like ‘speed dating’ apparently.
I was particularly amused by a quote from Julie Sinnamon, CEO, of Enterprise Ireland, who said:
“Meet the Buyer’ events have proven to be beneficial to both parties, where Irish suppliers have the chance to be involved and gain experience in the delivery of world class building infrastructure, which itself builds strong domestic capability….This opens up opportunities to Irish construction services, allowing them to successfully compete for complex, large-scale projects internationally”. Good times….
Meet The Buyer, Press Release (Enterprise Ireland)
Earlier: ‘We Obviously Need To Find Some Headroom‘
Lee-am
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We can all play that one, in fairness.
As you were/FIGHT!
Lauryn Hill and Liam Gallagher announce Cork date (Irish Examiner)
From top: Minister for Children Kathrine Zappone; Scouting Ireland said it has identified 237 alleged abusers among its ranks
The Minister for Children Katherine Zappone last November told the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs that safeguarding expert Ian Elliot had found evidence of 71 alleged abusers and 108 alleged victims of abuse.
She warned the numbers could rise.
A month later, Ms Zappone said Scouting Ireland had written to her and said the organisation had since identified 212 alleged abusers and 317 alleged victims of abuse.
Again, she also warned that this figure is also likely to rise.
Further to this…
Jack Power, in The Irish Times, on Saturday reported that Mr Elliott has identified 313 alleged victims, and 237 alleged abusers.
This morning, Mr Power reports:
Children were sexually abused by scout leaders on hikes in the woods, in tents on camping trips, and in local dens, according to statements from 30 alleged victims preparing to take legal action against Scouting Ireland.
Grooming was a common feature of the alleged abuse, with many perpetrators employing similar methods of singling children out for favourable treatment, before going on to molest them, according to the accounts.
“A lot of the time it would have happened in tents, sometimes it would have happened just out in the woods. It could happen in a car, in a minibus, in a scout hall – a lot of the kids were abused on multiple occasions,” according to Daniel O’Connell, a solicitor representing 30 alleged abuse victims.
The Scouting Ireland confidential freephone helpline is 1800 221199.
The number is operational from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Scouting Ireland has also set up a confidential email address: safeguarding@scouts.ie
‘The Most Important Love Of All’
Keano, of FRO Films, writes:
In the lead-up to Valentine’s Day we are bombarded with images of blissfully happy couples exchanging teddy bears and taking out mortgages to buy each other expensive jewellery.
This can be a very difficult week for those who are single, alone, or feeling lonely and isolated. Here is a one-minute reminder of the most important love of all.
Any excuse.
Previously: FRO Films on Broadsheet
Wild Rover
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Ah here.
Alan writes:
Parked at Ashtown, Dublin [last week], and still there several hours later, not just an emergency.
Previously: Free The Cycle Lanes