trinity-college_1896870iTrinity College Dublin

A new logo.

A ‘Global relations Strategy’.

€3.71 million on consultants fees.

How’s that going down?

“For me, it’s not only the new logo, or indeed this entire project, that I object to, but also what its adoption would represent: the hypocrisy of a university that claims to be proud of its history and traditions, yet aims to hide them in commercial exercise – a university that

focuses its resources on attracting new students and higher rankings rather than respecting the students and staff that it already has.”

Student journalist Sineád Baker on Trinity College Dublin’s proposed changes.

FIGHT!

Trinity in Transition: The Harsh Realities for Students and Staff (Sineád Baker, University Times)

Previously: Rebranding Trinity

(Telegraph)

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Secretary General of the Department of Justice, Brian Purcell, centre, with former Garda Commissioner, Martin Callinan, left, and former Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter

Mr Purcell has been invited to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality on Thursday to answer questions in relation to his department’s handling of allegations made by Sgt Maurice McCabe, which prompted the publication of the Guerin Report last week.

It’s being reported that chairman of the committee, Fine Gael TD David Stanton sent a letter of invitation to Mr Purcell last Friday.

RTE reports:

Members want to discuss the fallout from the Guerin Report, administration issues in the department and the resignation of the former garda commissioner Martin Callinan.

[Chairman of the Oireachtas Justice Committee David] Stanton said the committee had not yet received a reply from Mr Purcell.

Frances Fitzgerald to brief Cabinet on Guerin Report (RTE)

Department of Justice chief to be quizzed on Garda misconduct claims (Irish Examiner)

Previously: The Secretary General, You Say?

He’s The Brian Of The Operation

The Thin Blue Timeline Updated

Photocall Ireland

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[Abigale Bernon with a jade ritual wine vessel which was originally estimated at €4,000 to €6,000 but eventually sold for €380,000 at Adam’s Auctioneers in Dublin on Sunday.]

Nick Bradshaw writes:

At the Sunday Interiors Sale at Adam’s on St. Stephens Green this 18th century Chinese pale and russet jade ritual wine vessel sold to a Chinese bidder on the phone from Beijing. The successful bidder purchased the piece for a hammer price of €380,000 against very strong internet and telephone bidding, mostly from Chinese collectors both in China and North America.
It is thought that it would have been used to drink wine from during ceremonial occasions. It was consigned to the sale from a Dublin deceased estate. It was lightly carved with masks and scrolls and the handle is in the form of a double ended chilong dragon. It measures only 12cm long.

Pic: Nick Bradshaw

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9IWvbbZPZc

What you made need to know:

1. Deja va, much? It’s the US version of ITV’s Broadchurch.

2. AND it stars David Tennant, reprising his original role with an American accent.

3. In the meantime, Tennant’s returning for a sequel to the UK version.

4. He’s very fond of parallel universes.

5. Also: Skyler White!

6. Broadsheet Prognosis: Remember the US versions of Cracker and Prime Suspect?

Transmission date: TBC summer

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“TYCOON Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a “Trump Triangle” golf circuit to link his three courses in Scotland and Ireland by helicopter. The New Yorker is in talks to secure what he described as an “incredible” helicopter ride which will “connect the dots”, transporting guests among the three locations – Doonbeg in County Clare, his recently purchased course at Turnberry in Ayrshire and the Menie estate in Aberdeenshire….”

Trump Triangle of Irish and Scottish golf course (Herald Scotland)

Previously: Dear Mr. Trump

Meanwhile…

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The Trump Doonbeg seeking staff through JobBridge.

Nice.

Stores Assistant (JobBridge)

Thanks Rónán Mistéil

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