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This afternoon.

The third Missing Persons Day.

Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Dublin

Sam writes:

Families and friends of missing people gather in remembrance of those lost and for hope of new information on their whereabouts.

Missing persons Day commemorates those who have gone missing and recognises the lasting trauma for their families and friends. It draws attention to open or unsolved missing persons cases and creates an opportunity to provide information on the support services which are available.

(Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie)

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Paul Barritt’s evocation of childhood malevolence and youthful memory, combining pen and pencil, mixed media, paper cut-outs a purposefully crude style and a genuinely unnerving, layered soundscape.

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Boom.

As British MPS debate the use of air strikes on ISIS rebels in Syria….

Fourty-eight per cent of voters now back Cameron’s proposal to bomb Isis in Syria, a drop from 59 per cent before the prime minister addressed parliament last week.

The number of people opposed to the idea of airstrikes has also since grown considerably from 20 per cent to 31 per cent, while 21 per cent say they are still undecided.

FIGHT!

Syria air strikes: Public support falls as Parliament prepares to vote (Independent.co.uk)

Montage via John Paul Watson

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A challenge more daunting than Xmas itself.

Sharon writes:

Not sure how you work but we would dearly love your help. The Dublin Flea Christmas Market was booked into operate from the John Player Factory [South Circular Road]  11th-13th Dec.

With 10 days the landlord after an article in TheJournal.ie under presumed pressure from NAMA has withdrawn permission, which we received in writing 3 months ago. We need major help getting a plea out to the City to find a new home for us asap.

We have 110 stalls booked in and this is their livelihood for Christmas. Would very much any help you could give us getting the word out.

If you have space contact Sharon Dublinflea@gmail.com

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This afternoon.

Michael O’Riordan writes:

Just thought I would share a picture of the LE James Joyce about to pass under the East Link Bridge[Dublin]. Kind of an ‘after’ for my previous ‘before‘ as she entered, although she did slip in and out in the meantime without my noticing….

Previously: On A Stream Of Consciousness

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Elaine K writes:

How about a card to mark the referendum and the huge celebrations this year. I think it’s time to send some cards this year to put a smile on someone’s face and let ’em know you care. You can get your hands on my “Love is in the Éire” card, and more at links below.

Love Is In The Eire Christmas Card (etsy)

ElaineK Designs

Irish made stocking fillers to broadsheet@broadsheet.ie marked ‘Irish-made Stocking Fillers’. No charge.

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The intersection of Bridge Street and Cook Street, Dublin

There have been 139 submissions to the Dublin Inquirer Bicycle Collision Tracker map.

A pattern is emerging.

Willy Simon writes:

We’ve found an intersection in Dublin’s city centre that appears to be particularly dangerous for cyclists…There is a discernible cluster of reported incidents in the city centre, and it’s only a stone’s throw from Dublin City Council’s Civic Offices at Wood Quay. Two accidents have been reported at the intersection of Bridge Street and Cook Street, and three more just south of the intersection on Bridge Street Upper before it meets High Street….[details on how it can be improved at link below]

Danger For Cyclists – Here’s A Place To Avoid (Willy Simon. Dublin Inquirer)

Pic: Caroline Brady/Dublin Inquirer

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Tommy KD – Homeless

Richard writes:

Tommy is a Dublin-based rapper who has experienced homelessness and has battled addiction through his life He has overcome these challenges and is now using his music to support other people who are homeless. To that end, all the proceeds from his new single, Homeless, will go to Merchants Quay Ireland and the Simon Community to help alleviate homelessness.

Images and video by Donal Moloney.

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