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Emma deValera writes:-

Broadsheet readers, who know everything, may already be aware of the Phantom Siberia Photo Girl. She had her moment of fame earlier this week, after many years languishing in a dusty collection of photos belonging to the Krasnoyarsk Regional Museum of Local Lore.

But what about the Phantom Irish Photo Boy?

I’ve been intrigued for some time about this stylish little feller romping through the photos of 60s and 70s Dublin in the Michael Walker Photo collection, National Library of Ireland. Is he a Very Junior Walker or just a random stray kid who tagged along at photo sessions?

Also, what’s up with the National Library of Ireland’s policy of brutally watermarking their photos? A very ‘commercial’ decision for a public institution intended to be for the benefit of all this country’s citizens. Perhaps their online curator has an explanation?

Anyone?

Michael Walker Collection (National Library of Ireland)

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Opening to the besnorkelled public later this month, the Museo Atlantico is Europe’s first underwater art museum. Fourteen meters underwater off the canarian island of Lanzarote, artist Jason deCaires Taylor will be the first to exhibit .

His two hyperrealistic installations – The Rubicon, an assembly of 35 figures walking toward the great unknown, blind of staring down at their devices and The Raft of Lampedusa, a reference to collective responsibility and the ongoing Syrian humanitarian crisis.

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Above from left: Mary Lou McDonald , Cork South Central Candidate Donnchadh O Laoghaire, Gerry Adams  and Pearse Doherty.

This morning.

The Launch of Sinn Féin’s General Election campaign.

The Royal Irish Academy, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

They have tried to buy the electorate with election promises, said Gerry Adams, “but their sums didn’t and don’t add up”. He said the Taoiseach is refusing to answer questions on it.

He quoted Enda Kenny as saying: “I’m not going to get into economic jargon which the vast majority of people do not understand.”
Mr Adams said: “So there you have it. According to the Taoiseach, the people are stupid.”

Fight!

Adams: Other parties’ manifestos based on a lie (RTÉ)

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Free February 12?

Shawna of Sex Siopa [Ireland’s only health and design focused sex shop), writes:

Myself and chef Kevin Powell of Gruel Guerrilla are organising a special Valentines supper event for the 12th of February that we think our fellow Broadsheet readers might be interested in attending.

We’ve called it Lupercalia, after the pre-Roman pagan festival that preceded our modern holiday. Guests will be treated to a 4-course meal inspired by the history, folk traditions, and mythology of Valentines Day. They will also receive a SexSiopa.ie goodie bag with sexy treats worth €40.

Lupercalia will take place in our super secret Dublin city centre location which will be announced the week of the dinner via email.

More Details and tickets can be found here

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