Jackie Healy-Bublé writes:
Here’s a little song and video I put together for the week that’s in it: If Pádraic Pearse rose up out of his grave today, what would he think of modern Ireland? And, more importantly, what would modern Ireland think of him?
Overhead, the Albatross – Big River Man (from new album Learning to Growl)
Here’s what you may need to know…
01. At long bloody last. Dublin instrumental six-piece Overhead, the Albatross have finally announced their debut full-length record, entitled Learning to Growl, for release on May 13.
02. The band have unleashed singles and snippets from live sessions, but single Big River Man, released last November, was the first indication of what the outfit have really had up their sleeve. A lush, eight-minute excursion with a grandiose video to match, streaming above.
03. Another leadoff single is due this day next week, with a teaser for the video here. We’ll keep you posted.
04. Ahead of that will be a big gig in Dublin on Saturday April 9th, at the Workman’s Club, where the band finishes what they started at their last show, before a power cut took out the venue and stopped the band.
Verdict: What we’ve heard from the band over the years, and the rep they’ve developed, has been a prelude to this record, and Big River Man may well only be the tip of the sonic iceberg. Roll on, May 13.
Are Ya Having That writes:
‘LeatherJacketGuy’ Wrestles with a ‘Wicklow Wolf‘ beer called ‘Children Of The Revolution’
Adele King and her dog Teddy on TV3’s Midday
Just when you’re starting to think,
That things couldn’t get worse for Twink,
You suddenly see,
Her dog faint on TV,
(He got better, he’s back in the pink).
John Moynes
TV3/Independent
Noel Finn of the Franciscan Well Brewpub (North Mall, Cork City) writes:
Just wondering if ye would give our wee Beerfest a few words, it’s our 16th annual Irish beer festival where Irish breweries gather to show off their flagships along with seasonal Spring specials. Participating breweries this year include:
9 White Deers, Bo Bristle, Blacks of Kinsale, Black Donkey, Cotton Ball, JJs Brewery, Kinnegar, Mountainman, Metalman, O Brother Brewing, Rascals, Rising Sons, Stonewell Cider, Torc, Trouble Brewing, UCC, West Cork Brewing, Whiplash, White Gypsy, Yellow Belly and of course, the Franciscan Well. In a word… Nom.
This morning.
Navan Road, Dublin 7
Cheesy writes:
Why are people waiting for Dublin Buses always such cocks?
Mickey Twopints asks:
Since the Central Bank of Ireland introduced “rounding” of change for cash transactions in shops and supermarkets, I haven’t heard a complaint, nor do I have one to offer. Except, that is, to the signage on display in each branch of one of our favourite German supermarkets.
No mention there of the voluntary nature of the arrangement, the rights of a customer to demand exact change, or of the “policy” of the Central Bank (detailed in their “Rounding – Retailer Guidebook”):
“(the retailer)…could also choose to apply Rounding in a compulsory manner at some part of their store, as long as the customer has some option in that store to get their exact change if they want it.
For example, they could apply compulsory rounding at self serve machines and to direct customers who want exact change to manned tills. In such cases the options should be clearly communicated to the customer with appropriate signage.”
Incompetence or Germanic arrogance? Was sagst du?
This morning.
West Belfast Lombard Street, Dublin.
Very fleggy.
Thanks Oval Head
