Oh.

Friends.

The one where a burly Brit host ruins everything.

Friends reunion viewers complain about James Corden hosting: ‘Is there a way to watch w/o him?’ (Independent.co.uk)

Not bad, as it happens.

Sophia Heather writes:

Doolin Ferry Co. has once again set sail between the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher for the Summer season. Signifying hope for the tourism sector, the boat tour of the year winner has finally welcomed passengers back aboard their fleet of ferries.

In  fairness.

Doolin Ferry Company


Yesterday.

Fintan Dunne spoke to Cindy Connolly about her mandatory hotel quarantine experience.

Ms Connolly had travelled to Dublin from the UK to care for her 79-year-old father, James (top) who was released from hospital after suffering an adverse reaction to Pfizer’s Covid 19 vaccine.

She was tested negative for Covid-19 by the NHS but was told on arrival at Dublin Airport she needed a PCR test and was escorted by members of the Defence Forces and detained at the Croke Park Hotel.

Previously: Something To Declare

Meanwhile…

Eau.

Yesterday.

Dáil at the Convention Centre.

Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara forcefully argues against an extension of covid emergency laws.

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly had earlier told the Dáil that the pandemic measures will only need to be extended “for a very short time” – from June 9 until November 10 or sometime in February 2022 ‘at the latest’.

Meanwhile…

G’wan the Mattie!

meanwhile…

G’wan the Verona!

Fight!


Book lovers are returning to stores for personalised service – and bookshop smell

Lovers of literature tell
Of the paperback’s enticing smell
So those who trade books
Don’t rely on their looks
When hoping a volume will sell

John Moynes

Artist Aine Macken’s tribute to Philo in Crumlin.

Colum Cronin twquotez:

“When I’m in England, I say, I’m from Ireland. 

When I’m in Ireland, I say, I’m from Dublin. 

When I’m in Dublin, I say, I’m from Crumlin. 

When I’m in Crumlin, I say, Leighlin Road. 

When I’m in Leighlin Road, I say, I’m a Lynott.” 

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