One ride, 11,000 different experiences.

But enough about Bodger’s sex life.

This is about visual data.

Aimee Stewart writes:

Infographic Natives, in association with the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, is asking cyclists to submit their anonymous GPS data to transform them into one stunning data visualisation as a record of our combined efforts on the day.

The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle takes place on July 4th, starting in Killarney.

Details on how to submit data can be found here at Infographic Natives.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3qRIXJWbfw

‘Spirasi 26 June’

By Aisling Hearns and Robert King,of Spirasi – a non-governmental organisation that works with asylum seekers, refugees and other disadvantaged migrant groups, with special concern for survivors of torture.

Robert writes:

“We work with victims of torture and today is UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. To mark this we have made a video in which Irish celebrities speak the words of torture victims, currently living in Ireland.”

Featuring Peter Coonan, Keith Doyle, Andy Lee, Morgan O’Sullivan, Paul McGrath, Aiden Gillen, Katie Taylor, Valerie O’Connor, Anna Daly, Aoibhinn McGinnity, Denise McCormack and Christy Moore.

WARNING: Some viewers may find content upsetting.

Spirasi

UPDATE:

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Last night.

My Lovely Horse Rescue writes

“We got a call from police saying there were two goats in Clondalkin fields. Animal authorities had been called a few weeks ago but never came to save them.

This evening this is what we found, one killed by a Scrambler [motorbike], two kids trying to catch them for money. We were too late, couldn’t find the second one. This is just so sad, this was a life, a living thing with feelings..

We don’t think Dubliners really understand what is going on in our city – some parts of Dublin are out of control with anti-social behaviour.

My Lovely Horse Rescue

Thanks Aoife

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Storyful founder Mark Little

Kidding!

Family.

And stuff.

“…So why would anyone of right mind step away from this kind of turbo-charged business? It’s hard to explain to those who haven’t lived the startup life. There comes a time when your continuing benefit to your company is outweighed by the personal cost of not moving on to the next challenge.

Perhaps the parents out there will understand a secondary reality. I’ve reached that sad but glad understanding that my precious little baby is all growed up and doesn’t need me anymore.

I’m leaving Storyful with no absolute certainty about what I’m doing next. But that’s a pretty wonderful feeling. Back in 2010, there was only one opportunity that excited me. Today, in a golden age of storytelling, the options are endless. I’m more passionate than ever about social journalism, media innovation and the challenges and opportunities that emerge from a revolutionary age.

I’m exhilarated by what might come next. But as I look back, I am also profoundly grateful today to all the idealists who made Storyful a reality.”

Mark Little, announcing his resignation from Storyful, the news gathering agency he founded and sold to News Corp for an amount described as ‘large’.

Mark Little on leaving Storyful, stronger than ever (Storyful)

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A fete in Cork.

For craft beer hounds.

Finally.

Noel Finn writes:

We’re running a new Beer Festival at the Franciscan Well Brewpub [North Wall, Cork]  this year – our Summer Fete kicks off next Friday July 3rd and will see a host of summer beers and ciders, beer cocktails, fruit cocktails, sangria and summer fruit cups.

We’ll also be launching our newest Limited Edition Beer a Belgian Farmhouse Ale which we have yet to name and are running a competition on our Facebook [link below] to find a name for it

Fransiscan Well (Facebook)

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Shane Mac Thomais

Beloved tour guide, Dublin historian and author Shane Mac Thomais  took his own life at Glasnevin cemetery on March 20 last year.

Shane, 46, was the driving force behind the redevelopment of Glasnevin Cemetery and loved sharing knowledge.  His death was likened to “a library burning down”.

At Shane’s inquest today:

[Shane] was seen on CCTV entering the cemetery via a staff entrance…Garda Tara Dolan said he was seen walking towards the main part of the cemetery. “He then turns around, salutes to the camera and walks away,” she told the coroner.

Gda Dolan said a number of letters to family and friends were found on Mr MacThomais’s person in the morgue. Coroner Dr Brian Farrell described these as “farewell” notes.

Well-known Dublin historian Shane MacThomais gave a final salute before taking his own life in Glasnevin Cemetery, inquest is told (Gareth Naughton, Herald.ie)

Previously: Dublin Loses A Favoutire Son (Dublin People)

Pic: Dublin People

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