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Justice for the Tuam babies write on their Facebook page:

“[Tomorrow] at 7pm we will march from the Department of Children on Mespil Road (on the canal near Baggot St) to the Dáil. We will hold a candlelit vigil at the Dáil. At the Dáil the names of the 796 children who perished at the hands of church and state criminal negligence will be read out. As each name is read out everyone there will take turns to bring up a child’s shoe or a bib or a toy or flowers…something to represent their little lives. We are hoping to have a lament sung/played during the reading of the names. The reading of the names will be interspersed with poetry and short recounts of the conditions the children endured.”

Justice for the Tuam babies (Facebook)

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Sandy.

Currently housed at Doggy Doo, Lexlip, Co Kildare.

A groomer writes:

“I was hoping to put up a post of all the lovely dogs that I groomed today instead of having do this post instead. This is “Sandy”, her “owner” asked if I could groom her today as he was going on holidays so although I was full I helped him out. When I phoned him to say that Sandy was ready, I was told to “f” off and that he had abandoned the dog with me. What a vile human being! To be honest, he doesn’t deserve her, this little lady deserves a proper home with people who will look after her and love her. She WILL get her forever home. The way you treat your pets is a reflection on your character. What a horrid man. This has been reported to the relevant authorities and I hope this new Animal Welfare act will come down hard and heavy on him…”

Doggy Doos (Facebook)

Thanks Ailish Bracken

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Patrick Corrigan writes:

“This is how Belfast responds to racism. 8,000 people marched in the torrential rain through the city on Saturday. It was the most ethnically diverse political demonstration Northern Ireland has ever seen. This uplifting video captures the spirit of the day.Would love it if you shared more widely…”

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Two minutes of gut-wrenching helmetcam footage courtesy of professional road racer Bruce Anstey at the Isle of Man TT last week.

The current TT speed record holder (206mph/332km/h in 2007) the New Zealander averages 132mph/213km/h during a record 17 minute lap of the island from which this excerpt is taken.

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