JackGrealishJack Grealish

Yes, no or dunno?

“The idea has been put around that [Jack] Grealish and his father are keeping their options open to play for England. Well they are entitled to do that. If I had a young 19-year-old son, I’d be very keenly involved and anxious to protect him and make sure he makes the right decision.
I don’t think I can see [Grealish playing for Ireland] after this affair [Grealish was picked to face England and Scotland but following a discussion with Jack’s father Kevin, Mr Neill decided not to include him in the squad]. He is a promising, good young player. He played underage football for Ireland, he accepted the Young Player of the Year award recently at a ceremony in Dublin, but this won’t help matters. I feel sorry for the young player and I don’t think the way we have behaved has helped our cause.”

Eamon Dunphy

“F*** off you British c***” Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish subjected to vile Twitter abuse after Ireland snub (IrishMirror)

Eamon Dunphy: I feel sorry for Jack Grealish (RTÉ)

‘There Was No Way Jack Was Going To Accept’ – Grealish’s Father On Ireland Call-Up (Gary Reilly, Balls.ie)

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Alan Hurley writes:

For the sake of balance, you may be interested in this Vote No video. I was going to Vote Yes in the referendum on May 22nd, and so I was making one of those #RingYourGranny / Parents videos. However when I spoke to my dad, he raised a legitimate reservation that made me change my mind. I just hope that people don’t judge me until they’ve heard all the arguments and made up their own minds….

molly

This afternoon.

Eurovision 2015 rehearsals in Austria.

Eurovision Punter writes:

Molly Sterling [Irish entry] has just performed her first rehearsal [of her song Playing With Numbers] at Eurovision. Reaction from media is her vocals and the staging were excellent. Molly just needs to engage the camera a bit more. Despite being odds against I think this has a great chance of getting through. The jurors may vote it in their top 5 and it stands out. Poorly drawn in slot 2 though….

Update:

Fluffybiscuits writes:

Few odds the gang might like to throw a flutter on…
Israel to finish in the top ten in final (found odds of 6/1)
Macedonia to qualify from semis (1.7/1)
Montonegro to qualify (1.8/1)
All with Betfair
Odds on who might win:
Favourites to win are Sweden and Italy
Best odds are from Ladbrokes 2/1 for Sweden and Betfair Italy 3/1

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Battle weary?

Adam Shanley, Director of Gay Switchboard, writes:

The next number of days are likely to be some of the most difficult times for LGBT people as we listen to public debate on our lives and relationships.

In our 41 year history, the Gay Switchboard has been there for the community through many difficult times. In the run up to the Marriage Equality referendum we want members of the LGBT community, including their friends and family to know that we are there to talk if they are finding things difficult.”

Gay Switchboard Ireland will extend its hours on Monday 18th May – Friday 22nd May with the helpline open from 5pm – 10pm on 01 8721055.

The helpline will also be open on Saturday 23rd May from 2 – 6pm and again on Sunday 24th from 4 – 6pm. Depending on the outcome of the referendum, we will endeavour to keep these hours until May 29.

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Eamonn Crudden of DKIT writes:

This is a 15 minute sci-fi film set on an Irish farm in the near future where the robots are slowly but surely taking over. It was made by some of my students   2 years ago and has just been released ‘into the wild’. I think your audience would get a buzz out of it.

Directed by Eoin O’Meachair. Produced by Jamie Smith. Written and edited by Ciaran Cumiskey. Cinematography by Eric Scott. 1st AD Michael Doran. Starring Desmond Daly, Colm Deans, Nic Cargin, David Sheahan and Blaithnaid Ryan.

1 2King George II, in happier times (top) and unhorsed in 1937 (above)

Of the horse…

only the ‘lads’ remain.

Scaldbrother writes:

The equestrian statute of George II in Stephen’s Green [Dublin] was blown up on this day in 1937.  The two large orbs, representing the horse’s testicles and separated from the rest of the beast by the blast, apparently survive. You’re welcome…

Pics: eBay, Guardian

00159218Eddie Hobbs and Lucinda Creighton at Renua’s launch in March

To get Renua off the ground,
A slush fund of loot must be found,
So let’s all get ready,
To donate to Eddie,
And let him throw our cash around.

John Moynes

(Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland)

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