Bibi Baskin

Tomorrow night.

On The Ray D’Arcy Show.

Via RTE:

Ray will go live to the home of Republic of Ireland soccer legend Niall Quinn to get his reaction to Ireland’s crucial World Cup play-off against Denmark…

Former Irish rugby international Donncha O’Callaghan will join Ray live in studio to chat about everything from Frozen to Ireland’s Fittest Family…

Broadcaster and author Dr Pixie Mc Kenna reveals the catastrophic health concerns that can arise from not getting enough sleep…

…women’s harassment are grabbing the headlines worldwide, prompting a much-needed end to the culture of silence. In light of such recent headlines much-loved broadcaster Bibi Baskin will be joining Ray to talk about her own experiences of working as a woman in media and the many issues facing women today.

Chef Neven Maguire will get viewers taste buds tingling by cooking up some decedent truffles and he’ll also reveal what was on the menu when Leo Varadkar joined him for dinner at his restaurant in Co Cavan.

*chews imaginary telly licence*

The Ray D’Arcy Show, tomorrow night, RTE One at 10.10pm

This Is A Dream

By The Swedish Railway Orchestra

Vinny writes:

“Dublin electronic act The Swedish Railway Orchestra’s new single is the title track from their current album called This Is A Dream. The single drops at the stroke of midnight tonight on iTunes, Spotify and all usual digital outlets. Bonus points if anyone can guess where it was filmed…”

Anyone?

The Swedish Railway Orchestra (Facebook)

Previously: The Swedish Railway Orchestra on Broadsheet

Arts Minister Heather Humphreys

Further to the allegations made against former artistic director of The Gate theatre in Dublin, Michael Colgan…

And further to the announcement by Arts Minister Heather Humphreys that she has invited eight leaders from Irish theatre organisation to meet her and the Arts Council next week…

To discuss ways in which the Arts Department and Arts Council can create a “safe culture and environment” for those working in theatre…

John O’Brien writes on Facebook:

So just a few thoughts. Its been said many times over the last few weeks that one of the principal (but not the only) causes of the abuse and harrassment was “unaccountable power”.

So what does the Minister go and do? Invite eight “leaders” from Irish theatre organisations. I’m sure they’re all fine people, but how accountable is their power.

And why only theatre? And surely, surely if you are serious about “listening” and “hearing” then the people you should be convening are those on the receiving end of the behaviour – they are the ones who understand it, they are the ones who know how it can be contained, and they are the ones who know what has to change.

And if you think that decisions can be made for these people as opposed to by these people then you are a part of the problem.

As someone remarked about the Paradise Papers recently, this is not a glitch in the system, this IS the system. The actions of the Department with its workshops on governance is the classic tinkering with the system approach so beloved of our politicians.

Everything is absolutely fine we just need to iron out a few problems.

No. Unaccounability, abuse of power, bullying, harrassment and fear are the system. (And not just the arts, but accross all sectors of this country – including politics)

Remember that – as Annette Clancy pointed out to me – if this group of “leaders” was convened three months ago Michael Colgan would have been on it.

Previously: “I Knew It Was Likely I Was Never Going To Work In The Gate Again”

John O’Brien (Facebook)

Humphreys announces measures tackling harassment (RTE)

H/T: Annette Clancy

You wanted the world

We gave you 120 minutes.

A warm thank you to, clockwise from top left: Olga Cronin, ‘Preposterous‘, Vanessa Foran, Stephen Garland, Neil Curran and Luke Brennan, our panel on last night’s Broadsheet on the Telly.

The show can be viewed in its entirety above.

Topics under the panel’s withering gaze included John Halligan, Trackers, The Gate, pottery in Ireland, Saudi Arabia and the death of Seth Rich.

Minimal swearing.

Thanks all.

Details on Stephen’s final fundraiser before going for stem cell treatment in Russia can be found here.

Luke’s mum Helena Brennan’s pottery is available to view and purchase here

Previously: Broadsheet on the Telly

Gourmet Burger Kitchen’s ‘Bacon Pesterella’

Are you hungry?

Ian writes:

Gourmet Burger Kitchen has introduced a range of delicious new bites, burgers, fries and drinks to their much loved existing menu which is available NOW across all Gourmet Burger Kitchen locations including, South William St, South Anne St, Temple Bar, Liffey Valley and Swords Pavilions.

Burger lovers can choose from a wide range of brand new GBK burgers including the Bacon Pesterella €11.25, a chargrilled or Japanese panko breadcrumbed /fried chicken burger, with mozzarella, basil pesto, crispy bacon, basil mayo, GBK house relish and salad.

To celebrate the new menu, we have a FIFTY EURO voucher to give to a broadsheet reader to spend at their leisure in Gourmet Burger Kitchen.

We want you to create YOUR own burger.

To enter please complete this sentence…

‘My burger, I shall call the_________________, consists of____________________’

Lines MUST close at 3pm MIDNIGHT!

GBK

Second Captains tweet:

Let the unlikely combo of Tom Petty and James McClean boost your 🇮🇪🇩🇰 countdown routine #COYBIG


Yesterday.

Ahead of Fine Gael’s National Conference kicking off tonight in the Slieve Russell Hotel in Cavan…

And his keynote address at 8.30pm.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar posted the picture above on his Facebook page.

Hmmm.

How did that go?

Alternatively…

FIGHT!

Leo Varadkar (Facebook)

Thanks Strategic Comms Unit

UPDATE:

Meanwhile…

Splutter!

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