The Kiwis Were A Bit Hairy

Aaron McAllorum at 10:51 am July 18, 2014

The Irish men’s lacrosse team faced their toughest challenge yet when they faced off against a Haka-pumped (above) New Zealand side in Thursday’s action at the World Lacrosse Championships in Denver.

Tom writes:

“New Zealand controlled the first face-off and went straight to goal, but the shot was saved by Sweeney, who quickly cleared the ball back up field to Kris Prior who then buried a shot to put Ireland on the scoreboard first, 1-0. New Zealand quickly equalised however when the long-pole #10 headed straight down-field and scored to make it 1-1. A ding-dong ensued, first Tom Riley scored for Ireland to make it 2-2, followed by a New Zealand equaliser, then Mike McTernan scored his first goal of the day on a spinning jumpshot to make it 3-2. Ireland would then go on to score two more goals to make it 5-2 at the end of the first quarter. The Irish team continued to build on its small margin throughout the game, leading 8-3 at half-time and 11-6 at the end of the third quarter. But New Zealand are a team that plays to the final whistle, and they worked hard in the fourth quarter to reduce the deficit to just two goals (11-9) with just over 2 minutes left in the game. Ireland hung on and ran out 12-10 winners

Ireland will face the [gulp] Germans in their final game of the tourney tonight. The game will be broadcast on ESPN3 here at MIDNIGHT (Irish time).

Ireland Lacrosse

Haw Haw Here

Admin at 10:42 am July 18, 2014

Russia Calling.

Norm asks:

“Who’s the Irish guy spreading pro-Russia propaganda on Russia today?”

It’s Eunan O’Neill from Newry.

~~He couldn’t get a job spreading pro-western propaganda~~

He’s a sports anchor.

FIGHT!

Meanwhile…

“I couldn’t do it any more. Every single day we’re lying and finding sexier ways to do it.”

Russia Today Correspondent Resigns Over Coverage Of Ukrainian Plane Crash (Buzzfeed)

It Means A Lot Twomey

Admin at 10:29 am July 18, 2014

Aisling and jacket in happier times.

Parted in Aldi.

Aisling Twomey writes:

“I know you don’t normally do this, but I left a black leather jacket in Aldi on Parnell Street [Dublin] on Wednesday evening on the shelf inside the window. I put it aside to pack stuff and forgot to pick it up again. It was a gift and I’m devastated to lose it. It’s short, has quilted sleeves and is a size 10, from The Edit at Dunnes Stores. It was pricey enough and it means a lot to me- I’m offering a reward for its return….”

Anyone?

A Limerick A Day

John Moynes at 9:58 am July 18, 2014

A much admired Senator, Ned,
Took the floor yesterday and then said,
That all will agree,
Those birds from the sea,
Have all decent folk seeing red.

John Moynes

(Haydn West/Photocall Ireland)

Broadsheet Trailer Park: Annabelle

Admin at 9:51 am July 18, 2014

What you may need to know

1. Remember the creepy doll from The Conjuring (2013)? Well SHE GOT HER OWN MOVIE.

2. Note to expectant fathers: if you’re going to buy your heavily pregnant partner a gift, don’t get her a FREAKY LOOKING DEMON DOLL.

3. Best YouTube comment # 1: ‘OMG, I just had the biggest scare. Almost immediately after finishing this trailer, there was a loud series of knocks at the door (I’m upstairs) which were soon followed by the sound of the screen door being moved (based on how it’s designed there’s no point in moving it unless you’re trying to enter). I grabbed my bat and waited for minutes expecting someone to be busting in. Finally, I ventured downstairs and found the items my neighbor had borrowed from me placed in between the screen door and regular door. Like holy shit, I get so easily paranoid when I’m tense.’

4. Best YouTube comment # 2: ‘This looks dumb as shit, but it will still rope in the suckers.’

5. Broadsheet Prognosis: Good luck, Chuck(ie)

Release Date: Halloween

Aus It For This?

Aaron McAllorum at 9:29 am July 18, 2014

Splutter.

*throws nine iron*

Thanks Snugglewogams

Meanwhile…

RORY WOODS!?

Thanks Snapsnap

Saving Kilkenny

Admin at 9:19 am July 18, 2014

http://vimeo.com/101007342

A red line runs through it.

Darragh Byrne writes:

“A video I made for the #savekilkenny Protest against a new bridge being built. The people of Kilkenny are getting ready to put their bodies in front of a piledriver and get arrested. This is a protest of pensioners and mothers, rich and not so rich, locals and blow-ins but each of them ready to sacrifice their freedom to protect the beauty of Kilkenny….”

UPDATE:

Kilkenny gardaí ‘escort pile-driving equipment at 4am’ despite residents protests (BreakingNews)

Pic via Kilkenny Weather

Meanwhile:

Kilkenny Central Access Scheme (top): a synposis

By Des Doyle

1. The CAS route [see top pic] will involve the construction of a 4.5km road and bridge across the River Nore, through the most historic and archaeologically sensitive area of the city.

2. The road was given planning permission by An Bord Pleanala in 2009 despite objections by all national heritage bodies including the Heritage Council, the Royal Society of Antiquaries, An Taisce and Kilkenny Archaeological Society.

3. To date, a local campaign group opposed to the construction of the road have collected nearly 7,000 signatures from people within the city who are against the scheme. An estimated 1,000 people took to the streets in Kilkenny in September of last year to protest against the road.

4. A complaint in relation to alleged deficits in the EIS undertaken for the scheme by Kilkenny County Council is currently being considered by the Environment Directorate of the EU Commission.

5. All three houses due for demolition are listed on the Record of Monuments and Places. Number 20 is listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. The terrace sits within the St Canice’s Area of Conservation and within a designated Area of Archaeological Potential.

6. An Taisce have made a formal request to the Minister for the Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht for the designation of the buildings due for demolition as National Monuments under the relevant legislation. The body is currently awaiting a response.

7. Construction began in June and was halted by the presence of an the Save KIlkenny Group who have formed a cohesive group since the beginnings of works at the site on both sides of the river. The group comprises 150 protestors plus extra public attendees and to date have successfully repelled the majority of deliveries of materials and work activity at the site. Their presence has been a coordinated presence 24 hours a day at the site since the beginning of works.

8. There is a Council Meeting on Monday next at which Green Party local Councillor Malcolm Noonan has tabled a motion for review of CAS & discovery of detail relating to contract.

9. This needs a vote of 13 councillors to stop work on the site Pending review. Currently 9 councillors (Green, Labour, Sinn Fein and two Fianna Fail) have declared that they will vote for a review. The remainder will vote no, abstain or vote yes.

10. FIGHT!

(Kilkenny Archaeological Project)

Thanks Padraig O’Ceallaigh