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The Redneck Manifesto – playing new songs at Clonakilty Guitar Fest this weekend

What you may need to know…

01. At last, an excuse to talk about veteran Dubland instrumentalists The Redneck Manifesto.

02. Coming together in 1998 from other bands on the Dublin scene at the time, they self-released numerous singles before dropping their debut full-length, Thirtysixstrings to massive acclaim. Companion piece Cut Your Heart Off From Your Head surfaced the following year. Third full-length I Am Brazil released in 2004, recorded in France’s Black Box Studios.

03. Streaming above in its entirety is the band’s most recent full-length, Friendship, released in March of 2010 via the sadly-missed Richter Collective.

04. Appearing live this Sunday in their only date this year at DeBarra’s in Clonakilty, as part of the Clonakilty International Guitar Festival. New material has been promised. Tickets available NOW.

VERDICT: One of the finest bands in the land, and one that’s stayed DIY all this time, to boot. Word of new stuff is most encouraging also.

The Redneck Manifesto

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Cara writes:

Very strange. Booked a Hailo this morning just before 9am. The taxi that responded was on the North Circular Road yet Hailo told me he would arrive in Sandymount [Dublin 4] in five minutes. Maybe I got an upgrade to a helicopter? I actually didn’t notice until the very nice taxi driver rang and said he would be 30-40 minutes. I cancelled.

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This morning.

Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin

Dr Catherine Jacobson (top), director of clinical research at Tilray, and Dr Arno Hazekamp, Chief Scientist at Bedrocan (second pic) address the Global Medical Cannabis Summit about the innovations and developments that are “changing the trajectory of this global debate” on the legalisation of the ‘erb.

Fight!

Last night: Give Weed A Chance

Thanks Nial N

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Painted Clans writes:

You have grown up in Ireland all your life. You have wore your county crest with pride. You have navigated this small island with the help of old road signs but have you ever wondered what the Irish language of the county names actually mean?

Ireland’s long rich history of ancient kingdoms, which were imported by Viking and Norman invaders has had a profound effect on the country’s place names. We’ve put together a list of english translations of Irish county names.

Antrim / Aontroim
Ulster – Established c. 1400, the name translates to “lone ridge” or “lone dwelling.”

Armagh / Ard Mhacha
Ulster – Established c. 1584, the name means “Macha’s height.” Macha was a Celtic goddess said to have given birth to twins after racing a horse.

Carlow / Ceatharlach
Leinster — Established c. 1306, the name translates to “place of cattle.”

Cavan / An Cabhán
Ulster – Established in 1584, the name translates to “the hollow.”

Clare / An Clár
Munster – Established in 1565, the name translates to “plain.” The county may have been named after the Norman de Clare family. Before 1565, Clare was known as Thomond, which means “North Munster.”

Cork / Corcaigh
Munster – Established c. 1200, the name means “swamp” or “marsh.” (But don’t tell anyone from Corcaigh.)

Derry / Doire
Ulster – Established in 1585, the name “Doire” means “oak wood.”

Donegal / Dún na nGall
Ulster – Established in 1584, it means “stronghold of the foreigners” (Vikings). It was also known by some as Tir Chonaill, which means “the land of Conall.”

Down / An Dún
Ulster – Established c. 1520, the name means “the fort.”

Dublin / Áth Cliath / Dubhlinn
Leinster — Established in 1185, the “Áth Cliath” part means “hurdled fort” and the “Dubhlinn” part means black pool.”

What do Ireland’s county names mean? (Painted Clans)

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Gorugeen writes:

Received this amazing offer through my letter box this morning.  I was just wondering do I get my money back if I encounter any of the afflictions or circumstances mentioned?  Also,  I was under the impression that Jesus loves me no matter what. Does he realise all the extra protecting, etc., he will be doing? €6!!! I’m gonna cancel my life assurance.

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John Gallen writes:

I understand you don’t normally do this but my beautiful baby was lifted from a locked bike shed at work St. Mary’s Place, Dublin 7. They bust open the locked shed :(

It’s a black and red “LaPierre Raid FX full-sus downhill racing MTB” and in perfect nick. Valued at just over a €1,000.

Why am I cycling a bike like that to work…. there’s a lock up at work, it’s a joy to ride, and a joy I hate to miss when it’s not raining, dragging the last out of the fair weather…

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Anne Marie McNally

Popular Wednesday columnist Anne Marie McNally has informed us that she is leaving Broadsheet to become Political Director of The Social Democrats.

We are disappointed that she has decided to walk away from the project, we undertook, to establish and build the website.

Karl Our Executive Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to the vision of a fair society and honest journalism.

Since Broadsheet was launched in July 2010, we have worked to build the site brick-by-brick.

This is a long term project which requires dedication, hard work, long hours and a major commitment from all involved including our columnists

The levels of dedication required for such a major undertaking can be overwhelming for some.

However our other columnists, our staff team and our volunteers are passionate about our project and we will now get on with the job of building our website.

We wish Anne Marie the best in her future endeavours and look forward, with excitement, to the future development of the ‘sheet.

Previously: Anne Marie McNally on Broadsheet

Update: But seriously, thank you Anne Marie, from all at the ‘sheet.

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